29 Mar 1926
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1926
Page
1
A narrator recalls Adele Garrison style dialogue about Philip Veritzen and a planned dinner as Madge gives practical kitchen orders. The plot follows a rushed trip to meet a maid Katie, with a Long Island Railroad complications and a gate attendant's assistance.
Weekend fires in Monroe and nearby areas caused about $6,000 in losses. Three fire companies battled blazes at multiple homes including 513 Parsmon?e and 613 Park avenues, with damages from faulty wiring and exposure. Firefighters prevented further spread but several houses suffered substantial damage and one structure was nearly destroyed. Local owner Felix Marino and others insured.
The Missouri Pacific Railroad opens a downtown ticket office with modern furnishings similar to St. Louis New Orleans and Little Rock offices. Tickets can be bought at the house avoiding the main office and a future direct telephone link to other cities will allow quick Pullman reservations.
A memo notes Lord Allenby once dubbed The Bull by a subordinate while serving as British commander and High Commissioner for Egypt. The remark highlights informal military nickname usage during his tenure.
H. F. Cassell, previously parish farm demonstration agent for Tangiphoa, has been chosen as the Madison parish farm agent and has reported for duty. C. B. Haddon, district extension official, notes Cassell fills the vacancy with readiness to serve Madison.
Experience will enable him to carry on all work started by the late agent, T. S. Watson. Madison parish, due largely to Mr. Watson’s efforts, was recognized as the seed corn center of the state and the only parish averaging a bale to the acre on every acre planted in cotton in 1925.
The article notes Mr Cassell, a veteran extension service member, who contributed to early extension efforts in Arkansas and has expertise in corn and cotton breeding.
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