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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1925
Page
8
A humorous piece mocks public reaction to earthquakes with jokes about Fords passengers sleeping through tremors. It notes global tremors in California and Japan, claims people sleep in bathtubs, and jokes about wearing running pants and keeping a revolver for fear. It ends suggesting to sleep in a running Ford to avoid quakes.
Dr Francis E Clark founder and longtime head of Christian Endeavor marks his seventy fifth birthday amid tributes from thousands of members. Born 1851 in Quebec he was orphaned at seven and trained at Dartmouth before theolog y study at Andover. He led Williston Church Portland Maine and built Christian Endeavor into a global youth movement.
Today marks birthdays of Earl of Oxford and Asquith former British prime minister born in Yorkshire 73 years ago Dr Francis E Clark founder of the Christian Endeavor Society born at Aylmer Quebec 74 years ago Nelson B Gaskill FTC member born Mt Holly New Jersey 50 years ago Florence Kelley leader of the National Consumers League born in Philadelphia Henry J Allen former Kansas governor born Warren county Pennsylvania 55 years ago Also a note that US exports horses in 1790 almost matches 2625 figures.
A Pacific submarine search locates the missing Navy seaplane PN-9 No. 1 after nine days at sea. The nation celebrates the crew's safe return to land, honoring courage and defiance of adversity amid defense policy debates.
An opinion piece argues against hat removal in elevators, noting New York and other cities ban the practice. It mocks the trend toward Old New York and predicts a push for removing hats as women gain elevator equality, while noting fashion shifts toward knee pants and golf bloomers for men.
Charlie Chaplin argues producers misread public taste claiming audiences want sensational violence while failing to articulate needs for better cinema. He says reform requires specific ideas and new, workable concepts to push experimentation in film. He notes that tailored plots with living characters matter more in cinema than in silent action and questions whether cinema can match prose in revealing character.
The piece argues that the reckless behavior of the new youth is now recognized as the largest contributing source of danger and social disruption, signaling a shift in public concern and policy focus.
A meditation on the vast kingdom within the mind where all sciences, literature, history, religions, and the entire library of human thought lie ready for one to master. The piece extols inner sovereignty and urges entering the treasury of knowledge.
The piece reflects on loneliness driving people to cinema. It argues many seek social contact in dark theatres, preferring communal presence over personal grandeur, finding comfort in shared viewing rather than meaningful fulfillment.
The Home of the Good Samaritan opened at 3 pm with Rev. A J Vallery presiding. Rev. R H Wynn led the prayer and Rev J A H Wharton Rev Wynn spoke. Dr I Heinberg of Temple Sinai delivered the main address to applause. Monroe citizens and leaders attended, praising the project. They plan Monroe Day at the Shreveport State Fair and expect a large turnout once railroad schedules are announced.
The article notes an old Chinese tong feud persisting beyond death with Ho Kee of New York killed and buried with a revolver and bloodied cloth placed on his hands. It contrasts funeral customs across cultures and laments continued feuds that extend into the afterlife, suggesting police relief if conflicts stayed in the next world.
English aristocracy sells historic castles to cut taxes and duties. Notables include Arundel Castle and Gwydyr in Conwy sold or offered at reduced prices. Also notes a swan census near Oxford and renewed interest of American tourists in royal sites.
Paris reports that depopulation fears grow as associations form to counter low birth rates. Analysts note France’s birth rate remains similar to other nations while deaths outpace births in some regions.
Figures for 1928 show France suffering high infant mortality at 96 per thousand, with adult death rates 17 per 1000 and 19.4 per 1000 in countries others. Minister Durafour launches education and health campaigns. Clemenceau aids an ex soldier, later loses a 17 franc gain to the Tiger in a cafe incident.
Finance Minister Joseph Caillaux, a former prisoner turned influential figure in France, contrasts sharply with Georges Clemenceau. An aristocratic, volatile leader of the radical left, Caillaux is among the era’s most hated men despite championing common people’s interests.
Builders report enough lots staked in Florida to house about a quarter of the nation. Most buyers seek quick profits, but many eventual holders may wait for tenants after the boom ends.
The article notes Caillaux as admired for finance skills by some yet feared for his political conduct. A moment at the ministry of finance shows his wolfhound snapping at a reporter, prompting the minister to remark on the dog’s aggression and his concern for friends. A journalist from the rear quips the dog has few chances to bite.
Christof Von Drecoll head of Berlin's premier fashion house faces bankruptcy after resisting client wear and inflated liabilities exceed assets. The firm, famed for gowns for German princesses including Empress Hermine, has London New York Paris shops history and is expected to recover with creditor leniency. The report also notes popular acclaim for Charlie Chaplin and upcoming German ban on objectionable books with a seven member state committee oversight.
A high school basketball contest saw School facing Phoenix Drug Co with both teams trading leads in a tight first half. The final score and key plays are not specified in readable text from the page segment.
A health notice claims perfect health comes from an active lifestyle and avoiding constipation. It links torpid liver to headaches and fevers, recommending Bond’s Pills to cleanse the liver and remove bile and toxins, sold for 26 cents at drug stores.
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