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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1925
Page
4
A humorous column describes prosperity through ostrich ownership as families swap ash cans for feathered economy. The piece jokes that ostriches are sanitary and decorative while mocking bills, fuel, and odd diet habits, ending with a punchline about feeding costs and a pivot to hardware ventures.
The article discusses overlapping peace and debt talks in Paris and Geneva. It notes Caillaux may gain authority for French US debt negotiations, hopes for rapid Belgian debt settlement, and the uneasy move toward a Franco German security pact. Fosdick condemns war as unchristian and warns against atheism amid calls for lasting world peace.
The author argues repeal would not return the country to pre Volstead days. He notes modern constraints like car payments, fuel, radios, home improvements, and savings habits make open saloons unlikely. Prohibition has permeated American life and entrenched institutions and customs beyond the old saloon.
The article traces how advertising transformed newspapers from barter and haphazard practices to a revenue driven system. It notes past missteps, the rise of credible circulation data, and praises the News-Star for joining the Audit Bureau of Circulations to guarantee reliable ad space and assured returns for advertisers.
A chronology notes events such as Gov Campbell dissolving the South Carolina assembly in 1775, Lun erdi's balloon voyage in 1784, Santa Ana's 1846 command at Mexico City, governor Clark Bissell’s 1857 death, Texas coast storm events, A P Swineford’s Alaska governorship in 1885, an Idaho stage robbery in 1894, and the first use of tanks in 1916 on the Western Front.
William H Taft born in Cincinnati 68 years ago today. Prince of Piedmont born in Rome R1 years ago today. Dr Edmond Otis Hovey born in New Haven 68 years ago today. Don Colton born in Mona Juab county Utah 48 years ago today. Nicholas Altreck long time baseball figure born in Cincinnati 49 years ago today.
A California correspondent asks which English word is best and most important. Brano Lessing argues there is no absolute best. value lies in the thought a word expresses, with Truth and Love as examples and differing by perspective and belief.
The 18th annual Monroe Fair at the North Louisiana Experiment Station Calhoun runs September 28 to 30 with Farmers Institute experts, daily Curtis aeroplane flights from October 25 to 30, and auto races plus a carnival contract under negotiation. Also notes the deaths of D D Johnson in Fouche and Jacob Wetzel of Monroe with funeral details.
The paper touts stronger advertiser service as a benefit to subscribers noting linked goals. Bureau audit shows circulation up over 100 percent in two years, fueling pride as it advances in North Louisiana.
A scanned schedule listing multiple radio stations and their programs. Entries include KPO with an orchestra, KYW Revue, WBCN jazz jamboree, WLIT organ, WGR orchestra, WLS trio quartet, WHN Revue, and KFI with Wattses and his Ukulele among others. Times such as 9:05 p m 9:15 p m and 9:30 p m appear for various segments.
A dense slate of evening programs across stations features orchestras bands and vocal ensembles. Notable entries include KFI KULO KGO KPO KNX WGN and WJJD presenting programs concerts and dances with orchestras and jazz sets through late night, ending near 11:50 p m with Radio Breezes.
James A. May of 4616 M St. in Sioux Falls South Carolina claims a new device doubles mileage. Owners report over 40 miles per gallon, with added power and fewer spark plug issues. Installation takes five minutes. May seeks local agents and offers one free unit to a single owner per locality. Write him today.
A list of stations and programs outlines an afternoon and evening radio schedule featuring KHJ orchestra KPO Cabirians KNX Night at the Hotel Ambassador WOAW Midnight Alarm WQJ Ginger Hour 9 PM KFI stories KMA concert KNX orchestra KJR program KOA convention.
Radio station schedule items show a sequence of programs across networks from WGN WHT KNX and more. Entries include concerts orchestras recitals vaudeville and lectures with times from 9:40 p m to 12 30 a m and various call letters.
A compact advertisement for Velvet Ice Cream from the Monroe Ice Cream and Candy Co Inc. It highlights purity deliciousness and popularity with a brief branding note and the address line 11-25.
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