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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1925
Page
4
An eastern youth group pushes a law to ban appetizers as women are deemed hungry. The piece mocks courtship and restaurant expenses, noting five cents per call, nine dollars to fill a girl, and the superiority of dining at home. A New Yorker carries sandwiches and smelling salts for hungry dates.
A chronological list notes notable events and deaths from 1711 to 1923. Entries include Boston’s major fire, the Constitution’s St Louis milestone, clergyman William Ellery Channing’s death, Haynau as Hessian ruler, France’s compulsory education, a Florida hurricane, Oregon’s first governor John Whitemaker, a Cov ern railroad arrival, and Allied evacuation of Constantinople.
Field Marshal von Hindenburg born in Posen 78 years ago today. Sir Berkeley Moynihan born in Malta 69 years ago today. Dr E H Lindley born in Paoli Indiana 56 years ago. William M Stewart born in Texas 54 years ago. Hayden from Arizona born at Tempe 48 years ago today.
A philosophical observer notes how Paris newspapers swing from wartime praise of America to postwar censure. He cites Figaro Gau lois Le Soir and Action Francaise, arguing that debt rhetoric ignores past sacrifices and the aid America gave France, including two million soldiers and vast spending.
The public treats another official inquiry into the Submarine S-51 sinking as likely but sees value in probing policy and equipment failures. While fault will be sought in general defense strategy, harsh punishment for individuals is not expected, given risks across warships and similar incidents abroad.
A stenographic report from Washington reveals Major General John L. Hines defending continued cavalry use alongside aircraft. He argues cavalry remains essential for Mexican border duties and for reconnoitering on foggy or rainy days, asserting airplanes cannot fully replace horses.
A reflective piece argues four sources answer the question Is it true. It lists child method experience reason and instinct as checks, noting none are universally reliable and all should be cross checked to approach truth. The discussion references time and Job to suggest limits of proof beyond this life.
In Monroe Miss Mattie Turnley hosted Y M C A Auxiliary meeting with Mrs Rick Ray presiding The group planned fair week lunches and other arrangements Attendees included Lane Borden Bertie Moore Alice Nelson Gladys Broadway Blanks Harper Edith Gundy Edith Hudson Lila Moore Sarah Robinette Camille Parker Almeta Stewart Minnie Wood and Mesdames Dick Ray Clayton Johnson H D Briggs W R Hudson a longtime Monroe resident and Meyer Bros associate died Saturday He came from Yazoo City and leave a wife Catchings a daughter and four sons Funeral at Walnut Street at 4 pm with Rev R H Wynn officiating Burial at the city cemetery with Confederate veterans and Red Men in charge Pallbearers named J J Jordan John P Parker W A O Kelly Dunn and Jonas Meyer A Wardville Lumber Co log train wrecked Saturday night at Spyker when engine struck a cow The engine and much of the train derailed Wreck cleared today Other A L G trains traveled between Monroe and Bastrop with only a severe shaking for crew none injured
Captain L Brunner formerly in charge of the Bob Blanks and a noted steamboat man has improved after several weeks illness at Farmerville. The police jury met in monthly session this morning to discuss building a new jail or overhauling the old one for continued use.
Miss Gladys Peevy daughter of C. H. Peevy of Calhoun died at a sanitarium after an illness of 130 days. Her case baffled physicians and she passed away after many months. The remains were moved to Calhoun this morning.
The article argues for maintaining cavalry alongside air service, noting its value in reconnaissance and tracking invasion tempo. It suggests cavalry may deter incursions from Mexico and sustain cavalry officers on the payroll, while acknowledging the moving nature of future warfare.
Coast Guard forces in New London halt a hydroplane liquor run after seizing a craft off the port. The navy of rum runners and boats forms a protective fleet along Thames river wharves, with vessels auctioned after seizure while the sea planes join ongoing anti liquor patrols.
Mrs Annie Crowell of 326 N 6th St Monroe says her kidneys were out of order and back pain declined after using Doans Pills. She reports relief for herself and a family member and notes the product cost 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY adv.
Advertisement from Collins Pharmacy in Monroe promotes a skin remedy named Star Remedy in a blue jar. The copy claims it treats eczema and various skin conditions and emphasizes it won’t stain clothes.
Baton Rouge extension division specialists of Louisiana State University promote comfortable well dressed living through proper footwear. They warn badly fitted shoes and poor standing positions deform feet and say right shoes with straight inner border room for toes low flexible shank and heel support improve health and economy.
Public notice fragment lists a bus waiting room at 208 So Grand and telephone contact 772 with pricing 4 25 cents. Details are incomplete but indicate a transit or public space notice. The text reads as an OCR fragment from a city page.
Doctors recommend Calotabs to break up a cold overnight. One or two Calotabs at bedtime with water, no salts or nausea, then the next morning the cold is gone and appetite returns. Get a family package with directions for 85 cents at any drug store.
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