Penny Scales and Public Figures in a Fragmented Tale
An essay by John P Medbury lampoons penny weighing scales at drug stores that mock weight accuracy and warn of unreliable promises. The piece weaves in snippets about a Dr Dennis with varied careers from Princeton to Rome and London, ending with notes on his Commerce Department work.
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WDAI
Schoo Hanns
Contfred Pearce Dennis
Marywoco
States Tariff Commission
Rome
London
U. S. Department of Commerce
Princeton University
Woodrow Wilson
Smith College
Dennis
Department of Commerce
Washington
Year Ago Today Army Planes Began World Flight Route
A year ago four army airplanes departed Santa Monica California on an around the world trip. They flew the first leg to Sacramento marking the end of the first lap.
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Santa Monica
Calif
Sacramento
Loyalty and Laws in Prohibition Enforcement
An editorial urges local action to enforce the Volstead law citing Arcadia churches urging citizens to support good government. It condemns silent approval of drinking, warns that tolerance erodes enforcement, and calls for a strict pledge to uphold the Constitution and prohibition. The piece frames resistance to violations as civic duty and loyalty.
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United States
Arcadia
Monroe
Louisiana
Rain Brings Relief as Drought Fears Evaporate
An extended meditation on rain as a free force of nature easing drought worries. The piece contrasts natural weather with human-made devices, notes the timeless power of the heavens, and laments modern underappreciation of Nature’s role in prosperity and happiness.
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Nature
Coolidge analyzed by Springfield Republican on decision making
The Springfield Mass Republican reviews President Coolidge’s mental processes and restraint in action. It notes his reluctance to veto and to commit on uncertain issues, aiming to minimize mistakes by delaying final judgment until circumstances force a choice. The piece cites Sir John Macdonald as a parallel example.
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Coolidge
Springfield
Mass
Executive
Congress
Massachusetts
Sir John Macdonald
Statesman
House of Commons
Reed voices loud rebuke as Senate debate grows heated
Senator Reed retorted that he spoke loud enough to be heard and urged rivals to listen while criticizing Warren's name in yesterday's Senate tilt. The exchange highlights a Senate losing calm and dignity amid ongoing dispute.
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Senator Reed
Warren
Senate
Love and Law in New York Marriage Ages
Brano Lessing argues over whether 11 year olds or 16 year olds should marry, questioning age limits and suggesting love is a great teacher beyond youth and law. He references cultural maturity in Italy Spain Greece and contrasts intellectual potential across ages and places. He warns against busybodies making laws for others love.
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New York
League of Nations
Italy
Spain
Greece
St. Augustine
Monroe Fifteen Years Ago Fair Boost Meeting
Mass meeting at the court house to boost the Monroe Fair drew fewer attendees than hoped but high enthusiasm. Directors will form a canvassing committee to secure donations and premiums and meet Tuesday at Union Bank and Trust. Jersey cattle premiums to rise with Loring Brown or W R Spann to judge. Also notes a Juvenile Missionary Society conference delegate from Monroe to Alexandria in April and lists the society officers for the year.
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News-Star
Court House
The
Fair Association
Union Bank and Trust Company
Jersey
Monroe Fair
Loring Brown
W. R. Spann
Juvenile Missionary Society
Methodist Church
Foreign Missionary Societies
Alexandria
Nellie Bynum
Shelby Gibbs
Eva Jones
Louise Wynn
Annette Brown
Bessie Bryant
Grace Cook
Young Christian Worker
Virginia Russell
Dawes Taxi Verse Inspires Capital Conjecture
Indications grow that the nation approves Warren's recess appointment. The poem quoted by Senator Norris celebrates Dawes riding to cast a vote, likening the Willard hotel journey to a speeding ship and an Alpine river as the auto nears its goal amid the political fray.
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Warren
Senate
Dawes
Norris
Willard
Dawes’ Washington Hotel
Crossword Puzzle Word List And Clues Mixed
A dense list of across and down clues covering animals places people and words from various themes. Includes Greek letters compounds and common nouns with many entries referencing geography and language.
Doctor Demonstrates Fistula Treatment In Florida Session
Dr Henry F Alexander surgeon in chief at the National Soldiers' Home Johnson City Tenn demonstrates his fistula treatment at the American Academy of Ambulant Proctology in Jacksonville Fla The physician claims 190 percent cures over several years of use.
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American Academy of Ambulant
Jacksonville
Fla
Henry F. Alexander
National Soldiers’ Home
Johnson City
Tenn
Alexander
Special Excursion to New Orleans by Steamer America
The Steamer America offers a round trip from Monroe to New Orleans for 20 dollars with berth privileges in New Orleans and meals on board. Departure set for March 14. M S Dixon is the agent, contact 263.
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America
Monroe
New Orleans
M.S. Dixon
Druggist Adverts Bottle Refund Offer
A druggist offers a one dollar bottle refund if the customer returns the bottle unused or unbenefited. The notice promises return of money upon returning the bottle. The ad emphasizes customer satisfaction with a simple refund policy.
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Love and Law
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J. Q. Graves
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Leo Vandegaer
Julie Matsler
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J. B. Vaughan
F. C. Bennett
P. L. Perot
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DRS. Bennett & Perot
J. P. Brown
Chase-Amman Drug Co
DeSiard Street
C. B. Hill
J. H. Pankey
Philip M. Gayle
Ouachita National Bank Building
Monroe Abstract CO
Lane
Old Central Savings Bank
P. O
John R. Humble
Flournoy Bros. Contracting Engineers
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J. W. Hardy
Louisiana Optical Company
Roy L. Carns
Datebiee
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Shreveport
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Toledo
Ohio
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Sidney Kahn & Co
Sam Hi. Humphries Agency
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