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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1925
Page
4
London society parodies ultra thin evening gowns and costly fashion. Jokes blame dwindling fabric, costly upkeep, and husbands burdened by new styles as extravagant dress becomes impractical and scandalously minimal.
A list of historic anniversaries notes John C. Calhoun born in Abbeville South Carolina and died in Washington March 31 1850 Cyrus G Luce former Michigan governor died Coldwater July 2 1824 born Windsor John C C New Indiana consul-general at London 1888 King George I of Greece assassinated Salonika 1913 Augustus F Schinner first Catholic bishop Spokane 1914 Russians halt German assaults near Dvinsk 1916 President Harding leaves Florida for Washington 1922.
A Year Ago Today report notes the three hundredth measure to pass the House of Representatives as the soldiers' bonus bill moves forward. An Army globe circling aviator from Sacramento reportedly travels to Eugene.
A Monroe review notes a disappointing season for legitimate theater. Critics blame poor casting and touring companies that dilute quality, predicting a revival only if producers return to true entertainment value amid competition from movies and radio. Highlights include Seventh Heaven Rain and Blossom Time.
A discussion by Fred Holroyd notes that labor shortages impede Louisiana textile progress while recognizing labor markets adapt to demand. He cites North Carolina’s shift from scarce to robust labor as an example and argues climate or government do not block better workers, with economic laws guiding outcomes.
Officials report a successful curb painting trial yielding similar results to traditional street signs with notable cost savings. The measure aims to cut expenses while maintaining navigational clarity across the city streets.
A set of crossword prompts and clue fragments guides solving by filling certain confident words first and using crossings to unlock others. Clues span geography music anatomy plants animals instruments and common phrases across numbered horizontal entries and scattered parallel clues.
The essay argues that true heroism lies in an untarnished inner freedom. It cites Cyrano de Bergerac and Beaumont and Fletcher to illustrate that despite outward defeat, the soul’s white plumes remain unbroken. Inner spirit remains impregnable unless we surrender it.
The 1910 spring term of Monroe court began with the selection of a six month grand jury led by foreman W. M. Washburn. Judge Madison delivered a long charge on enforcing laws. The panel includes H. R. Speed G. M. Crook and others. District officials attended as plans for upcoming fairs and entertainments were discussed. Mrs. Forsythe plans daily features for the Monroe Fair and a drummer’s day will continue. Card Club at Mrs. G. B. Cooley’s featured prizes and Dutch luncheon.
The engagement of Miss Anna Marie Osterhout daughter of Professor and Mrs William J Osterhout of Harvard University to Theodore Miller Edison son of Thomas Alva Edison has been announced. The wedding is planned for April at Appleton Chapel Harvard. Osterhout studies at Vassar College Edison is an MIT graduate.
The parish police jury discussed lifting the Ouachita speed limit from 30 to 35 miles per hour. They argue higher limits reflect modern cars and reduce violations while preserving road safety with stricter monitoring of careless driving.
Lost mortgage note drawn by Hugh Gary dated September 27 1922 payable to Muirland Danwitz Furniture Co. Public warned against sale or negotiation of the lost instrument. Signed Muirland Danwitz Furniture Co Mc 17 22.
The Camp Fire Girls of Monroe and West Monroe celebrate a new clubhouse at Lazaar's Point on the riverbank. Walohi Group leaders A W Riggs and J W Petagna thank contributors and Mr A E Mitchell for subsidizing carpentry. The camp named Walohi meaning Thrill of Dawn, aimed to host two groups with room to spare.
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