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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1925
Page
4
A 1925 King Features comedic piece on New York tenements and moving, describing residents chasing cheaper rents, better janitors, and quirks like moving furniture to avoid payments. It highlights heat problems, collapsible beds, and a dead janitor found with a highway poster about fire prevention, ending with a grim note on winter cold and self harm.
Chronology of notable dates including 1776 commission to France with Franklin and Jefferson, 1780 British advance on Charlotte, 1815 Holy Alliance ratified, 1827 Voorhees birth and death, 1850 press liberty limits, 1879 camels on Gila banks, 1899 Dewey flagship arrival, 1918 Meuse Argonne battle begins.
Denmark’s King Christian X born in Copenhagen 55 years ago today. Actor Antonio Moreno born in Madrid 87 years ago today. Sir Eric Geddes born in India 60 years ago today. Writer Irving Bachello born at Pierpont 66 years ago today. Benjamin Hans, representative from Illinois, noted as 61 years old.
The piece compares a fifteen year old Monroe grand jury report noting peace with present times marked by jail crowding and rising violent crime. It argues moral laxity and World War upheaval influence behavior, urges cultivation of finer instincts, and cites societal “boll weevils” as open mischief needing thoughtful action.
A Shreveport observation compares rat and germ issues at Caddo Parish Court House with Ouachita Parish’s newer facility. Writers advocate a real new court house for Caddo, urging progress while noting attachment to aging structures and the emotional pull of old buildings.
Visiting Parish High School seniors toured the News-Star plant to learn how modern newspapers are produced. The visit highlighted the plant’s busy operations and the newspaper’s civic spirit guiding editorial rooms, business offices, and presses. The News-Star invites visitors from Monroe and nearby areas.
The piece honors the country doctor type, praising their selfless service and tireless efforts to relieve pain. It notes Vice-President Thomas R. Marshall’s praise of the profession, including a tribute to his own father who served in the same era.
A 1925 essay discusses Turkey possibly abolishing polygamy, arguing that morality does not decide practice and that economic and social laws shape family structures. The author warns against judging by era yet urges watching Turkey's move and its impact on men's and women's welfare.
The Monroe Grand Jury, led by Capt. E. G. Courtney, reported 81 cases examined with 38 true bills. The parish jail was condemned as unfit for habitation and recommendations covered separate women and infirmary spaces and juvenile prisoners. Evangelists Hanson Spear and McLennan preached in the courthouse square outlining end times and Sabbath law. J J Kavanaugh of Iron Mountain leaves Monroe for Salt Lake City, prompting expectations of Bob Chastain succeeding him backed by local business support.
A speaker reflects on early Indiana life honoring his father and mother. He praises the country doctor for service and sacrifice, contrasting modern advances with austere homes lacking furnaces, hot water, and comfort, enduring malarial climate, chills, fever, and harsh days and nights.
Harvey C. Couch says Bastrop’s Louis iana Pulp & Paper mill begins trial runs as it nears full operation. The plant, costing millions, is expected to produce 150 tons daily once fully online and will be the region’s largest paper producer. Power is sourced from Remmel dam near Hot Springs due to an unfinished superpower line from Sterlington.
John Blake is shot dead at his home near Olla. Jenkins is arrested and moved to Rapides parish jail in Alexandria as coroner's inquest is planned. Pleas Jenkins and Blake’s family prepare for funeral services in Olla with Blake’s widow and children mourning.
Small classified ad purchases propel rapid sales of valuable assets. Readers spend modest amounts to reach buyers, converting modest listings into thousands of dollars in deals. The notice highlights the effectiveness of affordable ads in moving high value items.
Social items recall a Met Rouge visit honoring Mrs. G. H. Beekman with a bridge luncheon at Mrs. Leon Davenport’s Bastrop home. The event features prizes for Tina Collins and others. Dr. E. D. Solomon notes plans for a nine to eleven story Baptist hospital in Monroe and the 500 bed facility opening Jan 1, cost two million dollars, serving Baptist and southern patrons.
L. W. Gresham Mattress Factory advertises its products with a phone contact 1145 inviting customers to view mattresses before purchase.
The Stovall Transportation Corporation builds a large drydock on the riverbank near the steamboat landing, designed to service up to 1000 ton barges needing repairs or overhaul. A third barge for logging operations near Monroe is nearly complete and set to enter service soon. The Fay departed last night carrying a sizable cargo for New Orleans.
Revival at Claiborne Methodist Church led by Rev J L Lay with morning sermon Putting on the Armour of God and evening talk Individual Influence. Chatham services feature John the Baptist a Model of True Manhood at 10 30 a m with a lay speaker scheduled for night.
Dandy line blankets priced from 3.25 to 5.00 dollars with typical values listed between 4.00 and 6.50. Smith Bros Ltd operates next to the Post Office, located at 26-21 in the directory.
Angelene, racing as a standout sprinter, posted a quick exhibition win over a field of rivals. The event showcased her early season form with favorable conditions at the track and a confident performance from the young athlete.
J G Bell's Sheet Metal Works at 410 Walnut Street offers repair services for automobile bodies and fenders, promising workmanship to bring damaged parts back toward like new condition. No charge is implied for initial assessments in this ad.
J A LaDieu a Ouachita Parish Health Unit laboratory technician resigns to take a higher priority job in a neighboring state effective the first of next month. He came to Monroe last May succeeding B B Hay and is widely regarded as highly competent. Dr John Schrieber resigns as unit director and will join Franklinton Health Unit in Washington parish. J Neal of Norton Kansas will arrive October first to assume leadership.
Principal M J Poster announced enrollment for the Colored High School starts Monday September 28 1925 with morning sessions for Primer through third grades and fourth and fifth grades in the afternoon. Tuesday September 29 1925 enrollments for sixth through eighth grades occur in the morning with ninth and tenth grades in the afternoon. Home economics enrollment will be open all day Tuesday.
Lucky purchase offers another lot of Auto Strop razors and strops with 54c values for 54 cents. Smith Bros. advertises near the Post Office and assures quality with the ANGELENE sign.
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