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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1925
Page
4
A New York wig inventor unveils glass hair to the public provoked by a wave of jokes about shattered follicles and slammed glass. The piece imagines social chaos from broken curls and pointed gibes, noting dangers for motorists and jokes about peering into a wife’s head.
Clara Morris a renowned emotional actress of American theatre dies after a long career starting as a dancer in 1861 in Cleveland. Born in Toronto she rose to lead roles in Cincinnati stock companies and became famous for Camille. She retired at height of popularity and spent years in New York retirement with literary pursuits. She was married to Frederick G. Harriott in 1914.
A list of birthdays noting King Farouk I of Egypt born in 1920 marking his 7th year on the throne and Premier William Ferguson Massey born in County Derry Ireland 69 years ago. Also Hugh Black poet preacher born in Scotland 57 years ago and Probert Frost poet born in San Francisco 0 years ago today.
The piece argues for alert, practical action as oil development heats the Urania area south of Olla. It cites a successful quick business example of supplying sandwiches to workers, warns Monroe to stay engaged rather than idle, and calls on leaders to study the Urania prospect with urgency.
The U S Bureau provides data on boll weevil inroads for 1925 and warns against underestimating emergence, urging timely control. The piece emphasizes agriculture as the state’s economic foundation and the need for steady farming profits alongside regional oil and gas interests.
An inspection report reveals that nearly all women inmates on Welfare Island New York smoke. Officials say no ban will be enacted as smoking allegedly soothes nerves during convalescence and aids drug habit reform.
H C Couch of Louisiana Power Company outlined plans for a 100000 horsepower gas to electric station at Sterlington to serve Louisiana towns. The project, potentially 166000 horsepower, ties to Arkansas water power and Mississippi steam power sites via 110000 volt lines. The $6 million plant will join a network powering North Louisiana with hydro electric and gas generated energy.
Bruno Lessing argues that deporting Charlie Chaplin's aged mother highlights harsh law enforcement. He says officials face pressure from sincere applicants while upholding laws, and urges readers to hold Congress accountable rather than blame the executive for enforcing immigration policy.
In Monroe Louisiana in 1910 a planned negro minstrel show at Sugar's Theatre was canceled after a citizens delegation voiced disapproval of black performances on Sunday. Mayor Forsythe halted a parade by the Harrison Bros. Mine stress troupe and a Negro company may be barred from the opera house. The piece by the twenty-person group was the focus of white opposition as long as the venue serves white audiences.
The article argues North Louisiana can attract and sustain diverse industry due to ample electric power and plentiful natural resources. It cites gas fields like Moffree and Caddo, a southern shift in manufacturing, and remarks by Mr. Couch on the region becoming a leading Southern manufacturing center.
A column of crossword clues and hints for solving cross word puzzles. Includes horizontal and vertical entries with definitions and abbreviations for many common terms. The list suggests starting with confident fills to deduce crossing words and complete the puzzle.
An old classified style ad promotes Blue Star Remedy offered by Collins Pharmacy in Monroe. It claims to cure various skin ailments and guarantees no clothing staining with a pleasant odor.
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