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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1925
Page
4
A 1925 feature by John P. Medbury lampoons shoppers in three downtown stores who load up on free food samples. Women chase tastings between Fifth Avenue soup and Times Square salad, while a man naps on furniture after overeating. A couple spends hours sampling and dancing between courses, and one customer sues after stomach ache.
Rear Admiral Samuel S. Robison, slated to succeed Admiral Coontz as commander in chief of the United States Fleet when Coontz’s sea duty tour ends next fall, has a long Navy career. A 1888 Naval Academy graduate, he served on the Boston during the Spanish War and held key posts including commander of the South Carolina, head of the Bureau of Steam Engineering, commander of the submarine force, Naval Armistice Commission member, and military governor of Santo Domingo.
Former Empress Zita widow of Emperor Charles of Austria Hungary born in Parma 33 years ago today. Sir James M Barrie renowned writer born Kirrimuir New Brunswick 65 years ago today. Guy Stanton Ford longtime dean born Salem Wisconsin 52 years ago today. Edward Weston electrical inventor born England 75 years ago today.
The cartoon argues against the idea that inventions burden the public. It cites autos and advertising as drivers of prosperity, noting automobiles expand carbon black industry and farms supply Detroit, while advertising lowers car prices by boosting sales. It concludes that daily life and economic thought have become complex beyond simple theories.
The piece discusses President Coolidge using executive patronage to discipline dissenting Senators and Representatives. It cites past uses of patronage to enforce party unity, including 1893 when Cleveland backed repeal of the Silver Purchase Law and Indiana Senator Voorhees shifting stance to gain patronage.
The article urges local readers to support library expansion through an open house at Monroe Library. It cites William Allen White on citizens funding and expanding access, stressing that library service benefits all and that a new, larger facility will strengthen community life and learning.
A newspaper reflection on Mother's Day urges Americans to honor mothers as steadfast anchors amid a changing civilization. It emphasizes sacrifice, enduring scars, and the renewed tenderness and gratitude from sons and daughters on the occasion.
Brand Lessing argues against crusades and laws to reform society. He warns reformers may harm democracy, urging education over prohibition and urging citizens to learn health, economics, and critical thinking to improve habits and government.
A full crossword style clue set listing many horizontal and vertical items with definitions and abbreviations for common puzzle entries across a grid.
The passage reflects on memory whether alive or passed, and contemplates consecration of thoughts in memory. It contrasts ideals of civilization with opium trade and missionary efforts. Mentions Wayne B Wheeler on prohibition in Porto Rico and stray notes about winter resorts and a school teaching auto dodging.
A list of historical anniversaries notes: 1775 Georgia royal government suspended. 1825 astronomer George Davidson born in Nottingham. 1832 Lafayette College opened at Easton Pa.. 1833 Seminoles surrender lands for equal area in Indian Territory. 1879 Fort Assinniboine established near Milk River Montana. 1881 Marquis of Salisbury becomes Conservative leader. 1891 President Harrison visits Salt Lake City. 1905 storm in Marquette Kansas kills 30. 1923 oil well explosion near Kerens Texas kills 15.
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