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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1909
Page
4
The piece argues that a proposed Chicago hotel offering rooms at fifty dollars a day and high priced dining will attract wealthy patrons but mainly draw those eager to display wealth. It critiques extravagant lifestyles, advertising ethics, and the social impact on the poor and public morality.
A Munsey's Magazine essay argues wealth must be balanced with personal time. It questions whether public acclaim, mansions, art, or charities justify the price of constant pursuit. The piece highlights how private life, faith, and family suffer while praise and envy persist.
The text declares a break with the old farming ways and predicts a new system replacing hog and homing, diversification, and truck farming as the old order passes away. It notes that the old methods will be forgotten as the new men take over.
The piece argues that persistent intelligent advertising in newspapers offers a safe business plan. It asserts newspapers reach people morning and night, delivering news, gossip, entertainment, and current information, making them the right medium for attracting buyers.
The Pittsburg Press reports a vote showing 73 238 favor Cook as first to reach the pole and 2 814 favor Peary. Among those 2 814, many doubt Cook’s claim, while 58 009 doubt Peary’s reach. The result undermines Peary's assertion that he reached the pole as three quarters question it.
The Nashville American reports a code of unwritten laws addressing conduct between neighbors. It explains that a person whose chickens trespass into a neighbor's garden and destroy vegetables may be killed and eaten by the vegetable owner. The fragment ends with a quoted phrase about communications between neighbors.
A string of brief editorial comments from multiple papers notes Cook’s survey of a jackpot with confident bearing. The hammers remaining on a flagpole, a heated debate over a cold subject, tariff revision, and a world map revision are highlighted with concise, opinionated phrasing.
The article estimates $6,000,000 in early rail traffic from cotton financing before year’s end. It cites a production cost around eight cents per pound and a $70 price, yielding about $30 net per bale and an aggregate surplus profit of about $281 million. This influx strengthens Southern finances and purchasing power across the region.
Washington reports fear that the assassination of Marquis Ito could shift Japanese policy toward Yamagata and a more aggressive militarist stance. The piece notes Ito’s influence on Japan’s war readiness and railroad control in Manchuria and Korea, contrasting him with Yamagata and mentioning parallels to Durham Stevens in San Francisco.
In Los Angeles on October 28 report details a party of three Erwin Weinpich a druggist his wife and Jesse R Thornton a livestock dealer who vanished after leaving for Bishop Inyo county on a pleasure trip in the Sierra Nevada mountains. No word has come since and officials prepare to send a searching party amid fears they perished in a storm or fell from precipices.
The National Deep Waterway convention met in New Orleans to promote an inland ship waterway from Lake Michigan to the Gulf of Mexico. Hundreds of delegates including governors congressmen and engineers gathered for a three day session. Saturday will feature President Taft and other notable speakers.
The Webb case resumed this morning after one witness. Captain Allan Shholars for the prosecution spoke until noon. Attorneys Stubbs and Theus for the defense and District Attorney Odom will speak this afternoon. Verdict delay expected as jury deliberations loom.
William Dah len, ex shortstop for the Boston and New York National League clubs, chosen as Brooklyn manager for the upcoming season.
Mrs Rebecca Walworth 71 quietly marries Paul P Chamberlain 75 a San Francisco contractor in Berkeley. Family says opposition would have arisen if she had announced her plans.
The Massachusetts Library Club gathered at the Attleboro public library with President Charles W. W. Ayer presiding. Speakers included Prof. Walter Bronson of Brown University Miss Frances L. Rathbone of Orange New Jersey H C Wellman of Springfield and John G. Moulton of Haverhill.
A late 19th or early 20th century advertisement promotes Capudine Capuchin as a headache remedy. It claims to clear the head and brace the nerves, touting suitability for business and recommending purchase at drug stores. The copy emphasizes quick relief and bottle availability.
Two boxing matchups headline the card. Joe Thomas faces Frank Krauss in a 10 round bout in Pittsburg. Al Kubiak takes on Joe Jeannette in a 20 round match set for Paris, France.
Three parcels sized 150 by 165 feet located within 300 feet of the oil well offered for 1600 each. Easterling and Gordon advertise a splendid opportunity for a quick profitable investment.
Scott attempts self harm in Winfield Louisiana on a date described as October 26. Police and local officials report the incident occurred at the parish jail or near the jail area. No further details are provided in the readable portion.
J A Scott found guilty of robbery makes two suicide attempts in jail by swallowing bichloride of mercury and slashing his throat. He declares he will never be taken to a penitentiary.
In Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania on October 28 Rev Rh A McAndrew was invested in the purple robe of monsignor by Bishop Hoban in a ceremony at St Mary church attended by a large gathering of clergy and laity.
In Louisville on October 26 the Kentucky Warehouse and Distilleries Company sold 11,000 barrels of whiskey to O'Brien Brothers of Chicago for 275,000 dollars. Including taxes the total cost rises to about 1,000,000 dollars.
A notice listing farm lands and other property owned by T. H. McMillan at 305 DeSiard Street. Details include parcel descriptions and potential lots offered for sale or listing.
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