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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1925
Page
4
A humorous piece mocks public debates and speech, noting couples argue, speak fast, and cause household chaos. It jokes that language and loud quarrels strain marriage, with gags about deafness, handcuffs, loud voices, and a broadcast station arrest for unlicensed talks.
A digest of anniversaries recaps events and lives from 1662 to 1925. It lists Henry Lewes death, Tobias Smollett birth near Leghorn, the Constitution launched in Boston, Trafalgar Battle, Catholic teachers arriving in Portland, Baker killed at Balls Bluff, a Boston centennial celebration, and Lloyd George’s visit to Lincoln’s birthplace.
The United States and Canada exchange ratifications of a convention for protection of halibut fisheries in the North Pacific, aiming to regulate fishing and conserve stocks across the region.
Secretary of the Treasury Mellon urges Congress to cut top income tax rates from 42 to 25 percent and repeal the gift tax and various levies. He favors easing higher brackets but a Texas proposal would raise exemptions for married incomes up to five thousand dollars. Supporters fear uneven relief and bias toward industry.
William Brady, a New York play producer, says he is ashamed of a Broadway work but defends producing what the public wants. He recalls spending 50 000 dollars on a historically minded Andrew Jackson story, then turning to a controversial novel adaptation to satisfy audiences and suit his need to eat. He argues critics and public tastes drive theatrical choices.
Tomorrow Monroe Day features a Winnsboro motorcade to Franklin capital for an afternoon and evening of entertainment. The event strengthens Franklin parish ties with Monroe and invites residents to join the crowd for a pleasant journey with amusements awaiting at the fair.
Louisiana educators push a 20 percent tax on cosmetics and tobacco to raise about three million dollars annually. Revenues would be shared among parishes by need to address unequal school facilities and debt, with emphasis on aiding poorer districts like St. Helena and avoiding concentration of resources in prosperous areas. Property owners would bear the burden, but overall tax would not worsen local tax programs.
The piece argues that education should emphasize positive ability over prohibitions. It cites Liszt, Ruth, athletes, and writers to show that reputation comes from positive power, not merely avoiding mistakes. Negative instruction is necessary but should not dominate learning or stifle creative achievement.
A noon collision near Oak and Jackson streets was narrowly avoided when a auto driver failed to honk as a wagon approached. Bystanders judged recklessness risked children crossing nearby. The day included wedding notices for the Monroe Fair on October 29 with a $30 bedroom suite prize.
The newspaper notes objections to the proposed levy but argues Harris plan offers the most logical means to address a problem needing early treatment.
Radio programs across multiple stations list tonight schedules from 6:00 P M to 12:30 A M with highlights including Lombardo’s Royal Canadian Orchestra, Old King Solo Harmony Singers, and various city station notes. Western and Eastern networks feature daily programs and hotel performances in Cleveland Des Moines Chicago New York and more.
An advertisement promotes Blue Star Remedy for skin diseases including eczema and ringworm with a stain free claim. It states Monroe sales through Collins Pharmacy-Adver and highlights a guaranteed effect.
San Francisco reports a new infrared photographic plate by Dr. W. H. Wright of Lick Observatory, proving Mars has an atmosphere and reviving life-on-Mars speculation. He also photographed San Jose, the Coast Range, and Yosemite Valley from Mount Hamilton, showing infrared clarity beyond violet light.
Physicians and druggists promote Calotabs to break up a cold overnight. Take one or two tablets at bedtime with water, no salts or nausea, and wake to a purified system and restored appetite. A family package with full directions costs 85 cents at any drug store.
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