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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1925
Page
4
A humorous piece on urban gardening misadventures in a crowded apartment district. A cautious wife plants absurd crops like alligator pears and oyster plants, while a practical husband mocks the effort, noting gardening feasibility and the toll on patience. The joke ends that home gardens yield only fatigue.
A list of notable anniversaries includes Laon’s 1814 battle defeat of Napoleon by Prussians led by Blucher 1814. 1825 John Gaillard as Senate pro temp. 1829 Edward Orton Ohio State founder born 1829 died 1899. 1878 Sphinx ship disaster. 1892 Idaho to resubmit prohibition. 1894 Lexow police corruption probe. 1900 Edward J. Phelps death. 1917 Wilson calls 65th Congress into special session on Germany.
The Louisiana Highway Commission reports a comprehensive daily traffic census across key state highways. It notes quadrupled traffic in places since last year and calls for hard-surfaced roads, increased maintenance, and fair cost distribution among taxpayers to support expansion and safety.
A man calling himself George Ade deceived a wife and others by posing as the famed humorist while a packing house salesman. The episode shows how people judge by appearances and how real life can rival fiction in mystery and deception.
E H H Simmons president of the New York Stock Exchange urges business leaders to stay alert against fraud in securities. He says eradication is hard but co operation and strong punishment can deter professional swindlers and limit thefts from the public.
The Springfield Republican accuses Massachusetts lawmakers of delighting in blocking the federal child labor amendment, noting regret over its defeat and suggesting ulterior motives tied to the broader constitutional amendment process and opposition to the Wadsworth plan. The piece hints at a growing sentiment against tinkering with the constitutional framework.
The Spectator argues the alcohol amendment serves not only prohibition but also broad use in industry and commerce. It cites alcohol as a solvent and raw material for varnishes dyes radios films and fuels. Dr Baekeland predicts cheap fermentation from starch or sugar crops making alcohol a permanent, safer fuel source than petroleum and urges support for chemists to develop cheap extraction.
The March 9 1910 item notes the North Louisiana Parish Fair Association fixing Monroe fair dates October 25 26 27 28 and 29 the week before the State Fair at Shreveport. It lists attendees Glen Fleming E W Anderson H D Apgar and board plans. Also Ouachita National Bank sees Joe T Austin resign as assistant cashier with Fred D Gibbs elected. Austin joins the board replacing L D McLain. Monroes BPO Elks election officers include DeGriffenreid Davis Hays Briggs Lurgaine Jordan Kaplan Schulze. Fort Worth author Miss Fannie Armstrong visits Monroe after two decades.
A heated discussion centers on constraining amendment power and making new constitutional changes harder to achieve. Critics warn such moves could curb democratic responsiveness while supporters argue safeguards protect stability and long term governance.
The scene before the Senate featured Vice President Dawes delivering a speech amid laughter at colleagues nervousness. President Coolidge blushed as the new Senate chief hammered the desk, his vigor and tremor prompting debate on whether he will charm or unsettle the chamber.
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Loans from 500 to 100000 on improved City and Farm property with long terms and low interest. Easy payments. Call 1433 at 316 Old Central Savings Bank Bidg. Mortgage Loans Agency.
An advertisement promises relief for indigestion gas biliousness and other digestive troubles with one bottle AL E CO. If no benefit the bottle is returned for money refund. Price is one dollar.
A Creomulsion advertisement promotes a creosote based remedy for chronic coughs and colds claiming it soothes inflamed membranes kills germs and treats lung troubles. It promises stomach absorption and full money back if relief is not achieved when used as directed.
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