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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1925
Page
4
Cartoonized critique from 1925 lampoons Henry Ford as airplanes rise alongside his cars. The spoof sketches flying flivvers as disruptive to streets and skies, noting gas costs, tech pride, and comic hazards for pedestrians and pilots.
The article notes King Ferdinand of Romania, born 1865 in Sigmaringen, may abdicate for health reasons after reigning since 1914 following King Charles's death. It mentions his Hohenzollern lineage and military ties, and that Crown Prince Charles would succeed if abdication occurs. Queen Marie, his wife, is linked to British royalty through Queen Victoria.
Sir Edward Moorris former premier of Newfoundland born in St John s Mold 66 years ago today Dr James R Angell Yale University president born in Burlington Vermont 56 years ago today Dr Edward W Nelson chief of U S Biological Survey born in Manchester New Hampshire 70 years ago today James A Patton wheat king born in Freeland Corners Michigan 73 years ago today Francis Culmet former American amateur golf champion born in Brookline Massachusetts 32 years ago today
Orville Wright donated the original Kittyhawk aircraft to a museum in England rather than the United States due to Smithsonian concerns over its handling of Langley’s earlier machine. The piece highlights American reluctance to honor Wrights amid Langley debates and notes other U.S. museums requested the relic.
The text portrays a critical view of federal suits to curb state actions including an Indiana canal on the Lincoln Highway. Maryland Governor Ritchie warns such federal interference robs states of sovereignty, linking subsidies to repeated cessions of state rights and centralization of authority.
Mississippi's revenue agent seeks twelve million dollars in a suit against Ford Motor Co Ford dealers railroads and bankers alleging broad action against numerous concerns The piece argues the previous agent pursued a similar plan and warns against a system tying officials gains to collections as unsound and unjustified It calls for full taxation and strict adherence to state laws.
The article extols spring graduation as a communal achievement marking the long effort behind public schools. It argues strong school support reflects civic health and warns neglect signals deterioration, urging communities to honor graduates and back education during the season.
A columnist compares people to a catacala moth and lists six life pokers that spur achievement. Wives, early poverty, responsibility, debt, public opinion, and failure are cited as triggers. The piece urges personal observation to find which pokers unlock one's best and to place them on life’s Hearthstone.
In May 1910 the W. I. Swain Show company unveils new palatial railroad equipment and sets up on the old show grounds near Monroe cemetery. The party includes W. L. Swain, J. M. Parker, and Wm. A. Otis with North and East capitalists, touring the city with E. W. Anderson guiding the Progressive League. An Alexandria aviation meet ad promises Willard exhibitions May 14 and 15. Mrs. R. H. Wynn travels to Baltimore and West Virginia representing Methodist groups, with Clyde V. Sanders absent and Mrs. Wynn taking the school report.
The piece vows to back state education and congratulate graduates. It notes two Detroit men caught stealing a three story brick building after stealing a stove, and contrasts with a claim about traffic laws not listed in the Ten Commandments.
A Birmingham Age-Herald opinion asserts that a large legislative output by Congress, over 50,000 laws, reflects Americans as upright and law-abiding citizens. The piece links government activity to civic virtue.
A compilation of crossword clues listing numbers and definitions for across and down entries. The hints cover forms of entertainment, prefixes, musical notes, objects, and verbs, offering a dense puzzle instruction and wordplay guide from a vintage layout.
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