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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1925

Page

4

Locarno Conference Eyes Pact Amid European Tangles

Analysis notes Locarno aims for a lasting European security pact but faces government restraints and historic fault lines. It recalls the 1914 assassination plot and Serbia's alleged knew warnings. The piece casts Locarno as a tentative step toward removing underlying causes of war amid broader regional tensions.

UROPE Locarno Europe Ljuba Jovanovitch Austria Morocco

The Destiny of the Jews and Universal Coexistence

A New York rabbi argues in favor of Jews mingling with world peoples rather than settling in Palestine. He contends persecutions spur resilience, rejects the notion of a distinct Jewish mission, and asserts equality of all citizens while urging focus on collective national happiness and opportunity.

New York Palestine Ire Germany Russia South America

For A Horse By John P Medbury Satirical Verse

A humorous broadside on New York City subway riders who imitate equestrians. The poem riffs on women who wear riding outfits yet lack horses, preferring parks and merry go rounds, and skewers riding habits that cost money, fashion, and social pretensions. It lampoons mishaps and faux equestrian behavior with ironic portraits of girded breeches, bare feet, and failed rides.

New York City

Rear Admiral Rogers Welles Named To Command In European Waters

Rear Admiral Rogers Welles, assigned to command United States naval forces in European waters with the rank of vice admiral, will enter the final year of active service in December. Born in Connecticut in 1862, he entered the Naval Academy and graduated in 1884. He served in the Spanish War on the Wasp and Enterprise and rose to captain in 1911. During World War I he was director of naval intelligence at the Navy Department and earned the Navy Cross along with decorations from France, Belgium, and Japan.

Rogers Welles Navy Connecticut Naval Academy Wasp Enterprise Navy Department Washington United States France Belgium Japan

Birthdays mark notable figures across nations

Today honors the birthdays of several prominent individuals. Crown Prince Carol of Romania born at Sinaia 32 years ago. Walter Cameron Nichols lieutenant governor of British Columbia born in Gooderich Ontario 59 years ago. Rear Admiral William S Sims USN retired born in Ottawa Ontario 67 years ago. Dr Charlies H Levermore Bok peace prize winner born Mansfield Connecticut 69 years ago. William D Upshaw congressman from Georgia born Coweta County Georgia today.

Carol Sinaia Walter Cameron Nichols British Columbia Gooderich Ont William S. Sims Ottawa Charlies H. Levermore Mansfield Conn William D. Upshaw Congress Georgis Cowets

Armistice Day Plans Promising In Monroe

The Monroe News-Star notes careful plans under way for Armistice Day observance aimed at reviving civic interest and honoring the dead. The editorial urges a dignified patriotic program to recall the spirit of 1917 and 1918 and extends best wishes to the organizing groups.

Monroe News-Star

Dame Rumor and the Tale of a Staged Hold Up

A real robbery on DeSiard Street was publicly misrepresented by Dame Rumor turning the facts into a fanciful tale. The column notes the danger of gossip, says newspapers seek real news with factual accuracy, and comments on rumor’s impact on reputations and public trust.

DeSiard Street Dame Rumor Dannire

Soviet to Permit Private Sale of Liquor Across Russia

After a trial of prohibition the Soviet government announced it will renounce its liquor monopoly and allow individuals to manufacture and sell alcohol without limits. Russia shifts from prohibition to open street liquor trade, illustrating a drastic extreme in policy.

Russia

Confidence as foundation of modern finance

The saying notes confidence fuels the financial system and access to living beyond incomes. It argues that reduced confidence would tighten credit and limit opportunity for many to sustain lifestyles beyond their earnings.

Plans for West Monroe fertilizer plant announced

Plans and specifications are prepared for a large fertilizer mixing factory to be built beside the Union Oil plant in West Monroe. Jack Murphy of Union Oil says the project aims to promote intensive farming and educate farmers in fertilizer use with a modern plant and on site mixing. Sheriff Jack Parker returns from Meridian with Janie Watson in custody for the July 15 1909 murder at the Guthrie place.

News-Star West Monroe Union Oil Company Jack Murphy Jack Parker Meridian Mtes Janie Watson Tom King Guthrie Place

Louisiana lint cotton yield cited at 209 pounds per acre

The Crop Reporting Board reports Louisiana’s lint cotton yield at 209 pounds per acre as of October 1 1925 with an estimated state production near 835 000 bales. National yield is 152 pounds per acre forecasting about 14 759 000 bales. States listed with their October 1 1925 yields include Virginia NC SC Georgia Florida Missouri Tennessee Alabama Mississippi Louisiana Texas Oklahoma Arkansas New Mexico Arizona and California.

Baton Rouge Louisiana Crop Reporting Board United States Department of Agriculture United States State Board Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Florida Missouri Tennessee Alabama Mississitei Texas Oklahoma Arkansas New Mexico Arizona California

Black Cat No 2 Opens on De Siard Street

Black Cat No 2 starts operation at 514 De Siard street under James Waters, owned by Bartlette & Waters. Black Cat No 1 remains on South Grand street. The new establishment features barbecued meats, sandwiches, lunches and will be open all night with new fixtures and equipment.

de Siard Street South Grand Street James Waters Bartlette & Waters

Notable anniversaries list from 1764 to 1886

Timeline of notable dates and figures: Edward Gibbon conceived The Decline and Fall in Rome in 1764. Seabury Ford Ohio governor 1801 1849 50 birth Chesire Conn. Kosciuszko died 1817 Switzerland born 1746. Oregon governor Curry 1855 volunteers. North Carolina Governor Vance 1862 shoes clothing for Confederates. Mexico $6 million drainage of valley project 1886.

Edward Gibbon Rome Seabury Ford Ohio Chesire Conn Burton Thaddeus Kosciusko Switzerland Curry Oregon Vance North Carolina Mexico

Navy officers and men show courage, President says

The President asserts that no lack of courage can be charged against navy officers and men, emphasizing their safe stance and steadfast conduct.

Britain Declares War on Bulgaria in 1915

The record notes 1915 when Britain declared war on Bulgaria and 1928 when Lloyd George, former British prime minister, spoke in Minneapolis.

Great Britain Bulgaria Lloyd George Minneapolis

Bus Waiting Room 208 So Grand

A public notice for Bus Waiting Room 208 located at So Grand Avenue lists a telephone contact 772 and a date 4 25. The fragment provides a location and a contact reference for a planned service or facility update in a transit setting.

McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets Ad

A vintage ad promises frail children will gain strength quickly with McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets. It claims rapid flesh gain after sickness, avoids unpleasant cod liver oil, and features buy options at Collens Pharmacy and Jarrel Drug Co. with a money back guarantee.

Collens Pharmacy Jarrel Drug Co McCoy's McCoy’s

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