02 Oct 1928
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1928
Page
1
The document lists subscription rates for carriers and mail customers with prices for in state and out of state, plus the addresses of the business office and editorial rooms. It attributes news to the Associated Press and names limited staff roles and regional advertising agencies.
The piece argues that Southern bolters who join the Republican Party betray Democratic principles and threaten democracy. It asserts two-party balance is essential and criticizes bolters for preferring Hoover over Democratic ideals, warning they undermine good citizenship and southern Democratic unity.
The piece portrays America reacting to the World Series with wide public interest. It notes millions listen for updates on the Yankees and Cardinals, linking sports fever to national mood and social behavior, with experts and businesspeople watching from the stands and scoreboard.
The Monroe and West Monroe communities call for calm, nonhostile remarks from the New York pastor speaking Wednesday night. They urge that his topic relate to the campaign without rancor or insult, aiming to preserve unity and avoid divisive language. They seek to ensure public discourse remains constructive and noncoercive.
A 1928 column argues the Gordian Knot story shows bold action beats prolonged debate. It links Alexander the Great cutting the knot to decisive moves, cites Carlyle and Emerson, and urges doing something rather than endless discussion.
A Washington bystander notes John J. Raskob’s move from business leader to director general of the Smith for President campaign and chairman of the Democratic National Committee. The piece suggests this signals a growing blend of business and politics in American life and could reshape partisan lines.
Two expert letters contrast in predicting the election outcome with one backing Smith and another favoring Hoover. Readers can compare the arguments to discern key points of disagreement and support.
Dr Frank E Burch discusses how eye findings aid general disease diagnosis via ophthalmoscopy. He notes arteriosclerosis, high blood pressure, Bright's disease, and diabetes can appear in the eye, stressing periodic exams, limits of glasses, and the need to treat systemic conditions for lasting vision.
15 Years Ago Miss Mattie Reed of Bills is the guest of Mrs. John Keller. Mrs. F. M. Weaks is confined at home by illness. Mrs. A. G. McBride of Bastrop visits sister Mrs. C. H. Godwin on Pine street. Mr. W. A. Collins of Bastrop is in the city for reunion week. Mrs. J. T. Chapman of Shreveport returns home after visiting Mrs. R. L. Prophit. Mrs. Wiley Dunn and daughter Mrs. McClure of Doss spent yesterday in Monroe shopping. Miss Nora Downes plans to leave for Covington Tennessee to visit a schoolmate Mrs. W. M. Parker. West Monroe residents Parker and children return home after Winnsboro visit.
A list of chamber of commerce leaders shows Raskob and others active in political campaigns for both major candidates. Lonsdale and O Leary direct Democratic and Republican efforts while Barnes chairs a state Hoover committee as the national chamber claims nonpartisanship remains its policy amid cross party activity.
The national chamber’s civic department launches a get out the vote campaign with circulars to member chambers stressing nonpartisan aims. Some local chambers already mobilize while others in a presidential year seek neutrality to avoid partisan misinterpretation and financial questions.
A rapid round of political notes from across the country includes Smith defending his gubernatorial record at a state party convention and attacking Republican leaders, Hoover receive attention from Senator Edge on New Jersey, and varied campaign moves in Kansas Oklahoma Texas and New York. Notable mentions include endorsements for Hoover, opposition lines drawn by LaFollette adherents, and the Socialist nod to Norman Thomas.
Central time schedule lists numerous stations and programs led by Voters Service Seiberling Singers Masters Minstrels and Eveready Hour across Chicago St Louis Des Moines New York and other cities with times and call letters detailed.
A 1928 Ning Features Syndicate humor column surveys quick one liners and quips on American life. It jokes about disabled saxophonists, lion tamer dogs, delicatessens, autos, thimbles, Solomon, sword swallowers, and bootleggers with playful wordplay and punchy gags.
Special to The News-Star Farmerville Oct 2 H G Fields spent Saturday in Shreveport on business Gladys Sweeney an expression teacher in Farmerville high school spent the week end in Monroe with her sister Mrs James A Noe V M Digby was a business visitor in Monroe Saturday J B Dykes and T T Fields motored to Washington Miss where they spent the day with Jack Dykes 17 who is attending Jefferson Military college there Mrs BE N Albritton was a visitor in Ruston Saturday Mrs Henry Schrieber and Mrs Co Muckleroy and little son John Miller spent Sunday in Homer with Mrs Schrieber s parents Mr and Mrs N S June Stancal and me and Miss Olivia Barr upday in Shreveport
In Winnsboro Louisiana on October 2 the 4-H clubs will have active roles at the Franklin parish fair. Each club will receive a booth for agricultural displays and rivalries will sharpen as prizes expand for 1928. The previous year’s strong interest spurred new and larger prizes to boost fair activities.
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