26 Oct 1928
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1928
Page
1
A devotional tableau compares Mary and Martha with bustling modern life. The piece contrasts spiritual focus with cluttered duties and urges favoring the chosen "one thing needful" over worldly display. It evokes biblical scenes and 1928 syndicate humor.
Editorial argues against Amendment 16 permitting the Louisiana highway commission to issue up to 14 million in bonds to build toll bridges in Monroe areas. It warns the plan could create a tolled link between Monroe and West Monroe, rivals a free existing bridge, and urges voters to reject to preserve free crossing and reliance on state and federal support.
Widening DeSiard street will be discussed at a meeting of property owners next Tuesday. The project aims to improve the eastern part of the street and widen Monroe’s gateway for neighbors and tourists from eastern parishes, with officials hoping for a favorable outcome.
Senator George Norris of Nebraska endorses Governor Smith and signals strong liberal support similar to 1924 LaFollette voters. Norris praises Smith’s farm relief and water power program while criticizing Republicans for idle Muscle Shoals policy and weak water power protection. He disagrees with Vernor Smith on prohibition but supports the governor anyway.
A police jury and sheriff discuss statutes shielding the public from gambling frauds while some see such limits as interference with harmless fun. The item cites a carnival worker who lost over $50 to sharp operators and notes wagers against experts, highlighting the tension between regulation and entertainment.
A humorous column imagines an ideal dinner through a playful chain of dishes. The writer favors caviar and canvasback duck served with specific accompaniments, then dismisses cheaper substitutes and notes champagne as essential for true ideals.
The piece presents a sequence of utterances attributed to Alfred E. Smith in Democratic dialogue over the years. It emphasizes themes of liberty vigilance and common people, noting silent leaders and notable figures while reflecting on political campaigning and public discourse.
Prof Cyrus C Sturgis of the University of Michigan reports that feeding liver, about a half pound daily, restores normal blood in uncomplicated pernicious anemia and enables resumed activity. A potent liver extract now mimics this effect, with one dose equaling about a half glass of water. Kidney feeding also helps, while other organs show no effect. The underlying cause remains, and treatment is not a cure.
A fragment notes a political jingle about a Hoover Democrat with a second verse hinting that when the final vote is counted Al and his mate will stink. The passage suggests a party aligned moralizing, ending with a sharp quip about post election outcome.
Mr H Bernstein on a brief business trip to New Orleans. Mr and Mrs Carl Walker now at home 518 Stall Street. Miss Etta Allen visiting sister Mrs Joe Williamson. Miss Myrtle Young left for Learned Mississippi. Mrs W L Stevens of West Monroe ill at home. Mrs W C Pipes of Arcadia visiting Mrs H Downes Riverside Heights. Mrs J C Theus returned from Ringgold and other relatives. Mr and Mrs Joe Williamson at Adams cottage 506 Calypso Street. Miss Zemma Haynes of Calhoun high school faculty visited sister Mrs R P Benson. Mrs Fred Grant of De Ridder visiting her parents Mr and Mrs W J Sutcliff West Monroe. Mrs Sidney Stroud and son Carl White guests of Mrs C P Gray West Monroe.
The Louisiana Church of God ministers assembly at Simpson concluded after three days of talks on advancing church work. Twenty two ministers attended with visitors from Texas. officers for 1928-29 were elected and plans set to move the assembly to Oak Grove in 1929 with a state camp ground at North Louisiana camp site in Oak Grove, possibly Alexandria.
The veteran August Garry Herrmann, longtime figure in Cincinnati baseball and former president of the Cincinnati Nationals, did not participate in this year’s World Series contests. This marks his first absence since 1905 following his retirement from baseball last year after a quarter century as a key official.
A dense listing of Oct 26 radio programming across Chicago New York Washington and other markets. Includes WABC WGN WWO WLS WMAQ KW Y citing time slots for Wrigley Review Opera Martha and Democratic National Committee coverage. Also lists local service hours and specialized programs across dozens of stations.
A compact humor column by John P. Medbury compiling gags and quips. It surveys social scenes and oddities from Broadway to literacy jokes and a few satirical jabs about modern life. The piece closes with a light note on vaudeville and a 1928 copyright line.
Under Joe B. Mosely, state Sunday school secretary, a Ruston drive for higher attendance at First Baptist Church is under way with assistance from Mrs. Annie Going Taylor and Miss Emma Baines. The effort is part of the enlargement campaign tied to the churchs new educational building. Lunch is served to attendees each evening.
A telegram received today said all crew members of the steamer Cairntorr ashore near Cape Whittle in the Gulf St. Lawrence had been accounted for. The message filed at Wolfe, Quebec, indicated the mates boat with 22 men aboard had landed.
Fragmentary Oct 26 Tampa item mentions a person named Eidieal and a bill effect, with unclear context and sparse details.
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