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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1925
Page
2
Terms state 15 cents weekly or 65 cents monthly in advance for Monroe and West Monroe carrier service. Reference to telephone calls to business office and editorial rooms.
A satirical piece by John P. Medbury lampoons penny scales outside drug stores that weigh customers for pennies. The piece highlights inconsistent readings, humorous antics, and the notion that scales and doctors both offer variable, unreliable measures of weight. It references figures such as Dennis of Mary—wocos and outlines careers from academia to commerce.
A year ago today four army airplanes departed Santa Monica California on a round the world trip. They landed at Sacramento at the end of the first leg.
A Louisiana church resolution urges all good citizens to support the Volstead Act and take a strict stand against violators. The piece argues that enforcement rests on public backing, condemns tolerating drinking, and warns that silent acquiescence undermines law and progress.
The piece reflects on soaking rains ending drought fears while contrasting natural forces with human devices. It argues Nature's power remains supreme, free, and essential to prosperity, urging gratitude and humility in the face of weather and the universe.
The Springfield Republican offers a detailed reading of President Coolidge showing reluctance to decide until forced by circumstances. It argues he weighs consequences to avoid conflicts with Congress and minimize mistakes, comparing him with Canadian statesman Sir John Macdonald.
Brano Lessing argues about child marriage in New York with mixed views on law and love. He questions age restrictions while praising youth intelligence and noting how older generations meddle in others affairs. He cites Augustine that love is a powerful teacher.
The Monroe mass meeting at the courthouse boosted the fair despite smaller attendance. Directors will form a committee to canvass the city for donations and premiums, with a Tuesday meeting at Union Bank and Trust. Jersey cattle premiums rise and judges Loring Brown or W R Spann will assess cattle. A separate report notes the Juvenile Missionary Society elected delegate Nellie Bynum and alternate Shelby Gibbs to the Alexandria conference, with officers named for the year including Eva Jones and Louise Wynn.
The American Academy of Ambulatory Proctology in Jacksonville Fla heard Dr Henry F Alexander surgeon in chief at the National Soldiers Home Johnson City Tenn report fistula treatment with methods claiming 190 per cent cures over several years of use.
A compilation of vertical and across clues for a themed crossword, including entries such as A kind of sweet potato, Relating to one continent, Execute, Personal pronoun, and other mappings to Greek, Egyptian, and maritime terms. The puzzle references The International Syndicate and features many two-part clue pairs with definitions and abbreviations.
Senator Reed retorted that he speaks loudly enough for the block to hear. A senatorial clash follows a request to raise his voice in denouncing Garner, illustrating ongoing tensions as calm and dignity give way to storm and strife.
Readers glimpse a poem cited in the Congressional Record satirizing the Warren nomination episode. Senator Norris notes Dawes’ taxi ride that moved the Senate vote, comparing the car to a fiery bark and the Willard hotel to a distant goal as the drama unfolds.
Steamer America sails Monroe to New Orleans round trip for $20. Includes berth privilege in New Orleans and meals aboard. Departs New Orleans March 14. Agent M S Dixon contact 263.
Directory-style notice listing doctors and services in Monroe Louisiana. Includes Dr J B Vaughan and Dr P C Bennett with office locations in Ouachita National Bank Building, eye ear nose throat specialists, and contact numbers. plus others in same complex. Also mentions Monroe Abstract Co, Flournoy Bros contracting engineers, nurse Mrs J W Hardy, and Louisiana Optical Company with contacts.
Advertises AL-E-CO as a guaranteed remedy for indigestion gas biliousness and related stomach liver and bowel troubles. Encourages purchase from a druggist with a money back guarantee if not benefited and a price of $1.00.
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