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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1925
Page
4
A humorous piece argues wedding rice should be replaced by meat and groceries. It jokes about shoes, cauliflowers, lilies, and a Chicago incident, noting brides reserve amusement rights and that a parson kept working despite mock projectiles.
Anniversaries note Burgoyne’s 1777 Saratoga surrender and Ulm 1808 capitulation, Sidney Lanier bust unveiled in Macon library 1890, deaths of MacMahon 1993 Paris, Paddock 1897 Beatrice and Williams 1911 San Francisco, Heyburn 1912 Washington, recall demand for Governor General Wood by Philippine legislature in 1923.
Today marks anniversaries of Robert Lansing born Watertown New York at 61 years ago. Childe Hassam born Boston Massachusetts at 66 years ago. Thomas F Ryan born Nelson County Virginia at 74 years ago. Thaddeus Caraway born Stoddard County Missouri at 64 years ago.
Former Chicago newspaper publisher and close confidant of Presidents H H Kohlfast died in Washington DC a year ago today leaving a notable imprint on the press and political circles with memories shared by colleagues and leaders.
The piece laments commercial pressures threatening New Orleans Old City below Canal Street. It argues skyscrapers lack historic value, urging the city to defend the French quarter as a Louisiana shrine and preserve its 19th century heritage.
The president warns that military pressure on civil government is dangerous and would erode liberties if generals seek to dictate budgets or appointments. He affirms civilian authority over appropriations and policy while noting debates over defense reductions.
The article argues that replacing mayors with a central dictatorship would curb local self rule and face strong opposition from Americans and Italians alike. It warns centralized orders from distant centers would ignore local needs and erode civic pride, despite perceived efficiency.
The piece argues against claims that American home life is shattered, noting many homes still offer guidance and family meals. It asserts the home remains the strongest influence on youth, while criticizing methods that blame homes for broader social ills and call for reform.
Anagarika Dharmapala travels to the United States to preach love without hatred amid questions on happiness. He urges the world to be happy while noting differing paths and desires. The piece ends with a communal prayer for universal happiness.
The Monroe Boy Scouts heard a telling address by Father Kennedy of the Paulist mission at St Matthew's Catholic church. It drew fifty plus scouts and visitors to Knights of Pythias hall for an instructive afternoon.
The remark critiques parents who neglect their parental duties through selfishness and failure to guide their children, likening misjudgment in life to poor seamanship and blindness to responsibility.
Renowned decorative artist Frank Brangwyn suspends work on his Christ portrait after the death of his original model Gerva an Italian ice cream vendor. He has searched Europe for a replacement who matches the depicted mystic, spiritual gaze and masculine strength, noting the required face quality is rare and essential to his vision.
Paris fashion watchers debate hair trends with long locks making a comeback while bobbed styles face critique. Chic Parisiennes test fringe curls and ear-showing looks as the season shifts, with opinions split on practicality and upkeep. The piece notes shop floor chatter from Parisian dressmakers and stylish women.
Gulf Finance and Securities Company case No 13 646 E L Atkinson. Writ of seizure and sale issued by Fourth Judicial District Court Ouachita. Ford truck 1924 motor 11084119 seized as property of the de Terms of sale cash to highest bidder at courthouse front door Monroe on October 24 1925. Milton Coverdale Sheriff Monroe October 13 1925.
State court record from Ouachita Parish Fifth Ward Magistrate Court in case No. 1028 S. W. Freeman versus J. M. Bevill references a writ of seizure.
Foster Jewelry and Music Company Inc vs. case No 13527 seized by writ from Fourth Judicial District Court Ouachita Parish Louisiana. Property offered for sale at courthouse front steps Monroe Louisiana Brunswick talking machine No 218270 cash sale terms with costs dated Monroe October 13 1925 with sale dates October 18 17 22.
Johnson Lumber Company versus Stanfa case in Ouachita Parish Louisiana. Sheriff announces sale at the front door of the courthouse in Monroe between legal hours. Item: Studebaker automobile Motor No 15721 Serial No 8185475. Sale to satisfy writ of fi fe and costs. Monroe La October 13 1925. Oct 13 17 22.
The Monroe Manufacturing Company appears before Notary Clyde R. Brown in Ouachita Parish Louisiana on an October 1925 date to declare incorporation under Act 267 of 1914. The document names several subscribers who personally appeared with witnesses to execute the charter and articles.
The document forms Monroe Manufacturing Company Incorporated a Louisiana corporation to manufacture coffins caskets and wood furniture with a 100 share par value of 100 dollars each initial capital 10000 dollars, five member board of directors, and Monroe Ouachita Parish as principal office. Endorsed and filed April 8 1925 with official notary seals.
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