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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1925
Page
4
A New York dairyman is profiled as an efficiency expert who runs cows like a business. He tracks milk output with humor and unconventional methods including pictures of Chicago docks, hushes first names, and even lighting bugs to help cows see what they eat. His herd reportedly produces large quantities with odd, humorous management.
The Rt Rev John G Murray has been elected presiding bishop of the Protestant Episcopal church. He led the Maryland diocese since 1911 after a varied career in business in Kansas Colorado and New Mexico. He was ordained in 1894 and served missions in Alabama before ministerial calls in Birmingham and Baltimore.
Dr Robert Bridges English poet laureate born Isle of Thanet 81 years ago. Jesse S Cottrel US minister to Bolivia born Knox ville Tenn 47 years ago. Marquis of Salisbury British statesman born London 64 years ago. Rt Rev Frederick F Reese Episcopal bishop Savannah born Baltimore 71 years ago. Horace M Towner governor of Porto Rico born Belvidere Iowa 20 years ago.
The piece argues Southern industrial growth will occur but asks which cities will benefit most. It highlights Monroe and West Monroe and parallels Vicksburg Evening Post remarks on why some cities miss out. It stresses alertness, inspired ideas, and continued effort to attract industry with existing assets like rail, rivers, and power.
The editorial lauds severance tax revenue as a major support for the University system in Baton Rouge. It defends honest gas and mineral operators while condemning fraudulent gas meter schemes and calls for recognition of the middle class taxpayers who meet state obligations.
The article praises how American sailors were warmly received in Australia and New Zealand, with Melbourne press noting modest, sociable behavior contrasting wartime stereotypes. It cites a Christchurch incident as a minor blemish, concluding the voyage strengthened international friendship.
A reflective piece advises readers to stop rushing by focusing on one task at a time. It uses a peanut seller and a kitten as examples, stressing finishing each job, organizing, and time management to reduce stress and boost productivity.
The October 23 1910 News Star notes heavy building in West Monroe with L N Larche expanding a Trenton street store into two and multiple departments. Mayor Benson constructs a one story brick stable adjoining a burned wooden building. Mrs John T Haynes builds a large store beside Mitchell and J W Wheelis breaks ground for another brick store by the city hall. E Fucikar funds three brick stores on Trenton between Benson and Hill’s saloon. Forepaugh and Sells Show advertises its November 9th Monroe visit. Open invitation to auto owners for fair races, 20 horsepower cars from Ouachita parish eligible. prize $25. John Kirkman returns from Toronto with seven horses amid 75 to 100 harness entries.
A New York battalion chief was killed when a motorist forced his car into a telephone pole to avoid a collision. Fire Chief John Kenlon warns motor vehicle drivers race fire apparatus, ignore bells and sirens, and jeopardize safe response to calls.
Monroe resident Mrs O F Gill credits Doan's Pills with curing backache dizziness and frequent kidney trouble after using the stimulant diuretic. The ad notes 60 cent price and urges others to ask for Dean's Pills from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
Thomas O Harris urges Louisiana newspapers to require a commemorative stone at the new state university. He claims severance tax funds, mainly oil revenue, financed construction and ongoing support, and notes future tax cessation. Harris asks editors to publish recognition and preserve this funding history for generations.
A new oil lamp tested by the U S Government and 85 universities reportedly surpasses 10 ordinary lamps with odorless smokeless operation. Inventor L W Johnson of Chicago offers free 10 day trials and a chance to earn 250 to 500 dollars monthly by promoting the lamp.
An advertisement touts Blue Star Remedy for skin diseases including eczema and ringworm with a stain free promise. It lists Monroe and Collin's Pharmacy as sellers and promotes a guaranteed satisfaction claim.
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