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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1925
Page
4
The Monroe fire department and Chamber of Commerce initiate a citywide fire prevention campaign led by Chief Roddy and the junior board. The effort stresses proactive prevention to reduce losses, improve safety, and raise awareness across a rapidly growing city.
A humorous 1925 King Features Syndicate piece argues eye contact cannot tame wild beasts. It parries claims with comic scenarios of hunters and hypnotists failing against lions tigers and leopards.
A compact timeline of notable anniversaries and obituaries. Edwin Cowles born in Ashtabula county in 1825, William Hazlitt died in London in 1830, William J McConnell born in Commerce Michigan in 1839, Fillmore signed the Fugitive Slave Law in 1850, telegraph line Portland to Salem completed in 1856, New Orleans banks suspended specie payments in 181, Dion Boucicault died in 1890, David A McKinley died in 1892.
Today marks birthdays for Gilbert M. Hitchcock former U S senator born in Omaha Nebraska aged 65 William S Eichelberger director of the Naval Observatory born in Baltimore aged 60 Peter G Gerry U S senator from Rhode Island born in New York City aged 46 Dr Henry Churchill King Oberlin College head born in Ilisdale Michigan aged 67 Heinie Groh third baseman for the New York National League team born in Rochester New York aged 36
The article argues that two men guilty of killing a Chicago hotel cashier face capital punishment if available, criticizing defense costs and noting the justice system favors the wealthy while urging strict law enforcement. It cites Ouachita parish Epsteine murder cases to claim uneven application and stresses maintaining high standards of justice to protect public welfare.
Readers follow a muddled finish as Jackson and Meridian clash over arbitration and season closure. Monroe lands near the cellar while the Drillers earn praise for fair play amid a sequence of heated exchanges and post season speculation.
The Science League of America from San Francisco issues a call for funds and support amid tense rhetoric against Fundamentalists. The piece alleges attempts to suppress science and warns the movement could gain power, likening Fundamentalists to a revolt of the unfit.
A friend argues that clever, likable people avoid honest critique and self-improvement. The piece reflects on whether witty repartee masks weakness and whether hard work, not quick comebacks, drives advancement. It cites Amie: cleverness is serviceable for everything, sufficient for nothing.
The Monroe Fair promotional blitz spreads across North Louisiana with John Keller pushing posters to cross road stores and towns for October 25 to 29. A News-Star reporter notes strong attendance in Eros and considers Tremont Gulf schedule changes to boost fair travel from Jackson and Winn parishes. A Sunday audience at the city school auditorium marks the Newsboys Club anniversary with leaders and speakers present.
The piece contrasts Fundamentalist fear of a new Dark Age with rationalist criticism. It notes Fundamentalists see themselves as pursued and superior, while they fear being undermined by science and secular forces. The argument highlights mutual defensiveness and fear of inferiority complexes on both sides.
Col William Mitchell a pioneer of the Army Air Service in World War I. early chief air service in France and later head of the Group of Armies. Decorated by Britain and France, awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. Son of Senator John L Mitchell, trained at West Point, author of Our Air Force.
Mrs. L Baur Jr of Monroe reports back and kidney pain relief after using Doan's Pills, noting long lasting effect and quick relief for kidney trouble. Price 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY advert.
Patient recounts spending 1800 over seven years with doctors for stomach pain. After Mayr's Wonderful Remedy, pains disappeared for three years. Ad claims the product cleans catarrhal mucus and reduces inflammation. Money back guarantee offered. Phoenix Drug Store advertised.
An ad from Monroe shop Collin's Pharmacy promotes Blue Star Remedy for skin ailments and itching. It claims no staining clothing and a pleasant feel, targeting families and children with a guaranteed efficacy.
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