Vicksburg’s Centennial Celebrated From Virginia Pioneers
Vicksburg grew from a Virginia Methodist settlement led by Rev Newitt Vick near Open Woods. The 1812 arrivals, including Foster Cook, laid out lots and built a city. Vicksburg incorporated 1825 under President and Town, later renamed City of Vicksburg in 1856. By 1835 it had 2500 to 3000 residents. Centennial events set for May 14-15 include a historical pageant and flower parade.
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Jackson
Miss
Associated Press
Father of Waters
Gulf
Vicksburg
Dunbar Rowland
Mississippi Department of Archives and History
Virginia
Mississippi Territory
Newitt Vick
Rowland
Foster Cook
Rev. Vick
John Lane
Dry
Vicks
Aldermenburg
Kentucky
Rigolets Bridge Nears Completion in Two Months
New Orleans April 6 the 3 million dollar Louisville and Nashville railroad bridge over the Rigolets will be completed in about two months. The steel and concrete structure runs along the gulf coast nearly three miles including approaches and is built to withstand severe tropical storms.
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New Orleans
Rigolets
Gulf Coast
Summer Quarter Announced at Southwestern Louisiana Institute
Lafayette April 4 The summer quarter at Southwestern Louisiana Institute in Lafayette will run from Wednesday June to Saturday August 22. The term is split into two parts with no vacation this year and the course starts immediately after the regular session ends June 2. The summer bulletin will be distributed soon and the training school is absent this year.
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Lafayette
Southwestern Louisiana Institute
Monument for Prince de Polignac to be unveiled in Mansfield
The Daughters of the Confederacy in Mansfield Louisiana plan to unveil a monument to Prince de Polignac during their state convention on April 6 7 and 8 at the historic site where he commanded Confederate forces after General Mouton fell mortally wounded and led a victory over Federal troops. Today is spring election day with municipal ballots cast nationwide.
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Mansfield
Prince de Polignac
France
Louisiana
the Daughters of the Confederacy
Mouton
United States
Bell's Tin Shop Price List For Tin Valley and Valley Goods
Short Pencil Cash Prices at Bell's Tin Shop 410 Walnut Street. 14 inch tin valley 6c per foot, 20 inch tin valley 10c per foot, 14 inch galvanized valley 7c per foot, 20 inch galvanized valley 12c per foot, 8 inch ridge roll 10 ft lengths 4c per foot. 11-tf
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Bell
Walnut St
Bus Waiting Room 208 So Grand Telephone 772 4 25t
Bus waiting room listing shows contact at 208 South Grand with telephone 772 and a date note 4 25t. Details are fragmentary and unclear.
Radio Listings of Evening Music Programs Across Stations
A dense schedule listing radio programs across networks from WSB Atlanta to KSD St. Louis, detailing orchestras organs ensembles dance jazz and talks with times ranging from 6:30 to 11:45. The roster notes multiple cities including Chicago Davenport Cleveland Dallas and Omaha with various ensembles and hosts.
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WWJ
Detroit News
WBAP
Fort Worth Star Telegram
WDAF
Kansas City Star
Nighthawk
WHAS
Louisville Courier Journal
WMC
Memphis Commercial Appeal
WCCO
Minneapolis-St. Paul
WOAW
Omaha
WKAQ
Porto Rico
WDWF
Providence
WOAI
San Antonio
WGY
Schenectady
Brunswick Hour
WBZ
Springfield
KSD
St. Louis Post Dispatch
WFAA
Dallas
WOC
Davenport
KOA
Denver
Des Moines
WOOS
Jefferson City
WFI
Philadelphia
KPO
San Francisco
KFNF
Shenandoah
Uncle Bill
Red River Presbytery Sessions Begin in Ruston
Special to the News-Star Ruston La April 6 The Red River Presbytery begins a two day session in Ruston with prominent speakers and a musical program about seventy five delegates are expected for six sessions Woman's Auxiliary will entertain them The item also notes multiple local social visits and weddings across nearby towns during the period. Cited events include a quiet wedding of Miss Lafayette Baker to Mr T C Davis and visits by families to Alexandria Delhi and Shreveport.
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News-Star
Ruston
Red River
Woman's Auxiliary
O. E. Hodge
Lafayette Baker
T. C. Davis
Little Rock
Radio Theater and Concert Listings Across Cities
A dense timetable lists numerous radio and live performances including blues and jazz singers, pianists, orchestras, and vocalists at venues like Riviera theater and stations such as WGN Chicago WMAQ and KOA Denver. Names include Langdon brothers Ford and Glenn and various soloists with times ranging from 6 to 11 PM across multiple markets.
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WSB
Atlanta Journal
WGN
Chicago Tribune
KYW
Chicago
WLS
Ford
Glenn
WEBH
Chicago Post
Langdon Brothers
WMAQ
Chicago News
WLW
Cincinnati
Advertisers Club
WAR
Cleveland
Remmel Hydroelectric Plant Boosts North Louisiana Power
The Remmel hydro electric plant with Arkansas Light and Power connections will tie into a 110000 volt line under construction, providing perpetual low cost energy to cities served by Couch companies. Pine Bluff celebrates a major textile mill powered by hydro electricity, signaling more mills and industry across South Arkansas as Monticello shifts to the A L and P system to compete for factories.
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Louisiana
Louisiana Power and Light Company
Couch Companies
Rommel
Arkansas Light and Power Company
Pine Bluff
Arkansas
South Arkansas
Monticello
Birthdays roundup for notable figures from the era
The list marks anniversaries for several figures: Randall Thomas David, archbishop of Canterbury, born 77 years ago. David Baird, former U S senator from New Jersey, born in Ireland 85 years ago. Jacob Mohler, Kansas president of a presidents and secretaries group, born in Osborne County 30 years ago. John J McGraw, longtime manager of the New York club, born in Traxton 52 years ago. Bernie Lear, former lightweight title aspirant, born in New York City today.
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Randall Thomas Davidson
Canterbury
David Baird
United States
New Jersey
County
Terry
Ireland
Jacob ( Mohler
Kansas
National Association of Prresidents
Acrievinre
Osborne County
John J. McGraw
Magerer
New York National League Baseball Club
Traxton
Bernie Lear
Wuminstic Onship
New York
Reago
Ve CP Aim Pi
Leon's Cafe Dinner Special Noted With Coffee Add On
A dated cafe advertisement offers a regular dinner for 25 cents with a 5 cent coffee option. The notice highlights Wednesday meals and a 5 cent extra for coffee with cream.
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Leon
Chicago Voters Face Special Election on Transit Plan
Voters in Chicago will decide today on Mayor Dever's proposal to authorize purchasing all surface and elevated railway lines for municipal operation. The measure seeks to create a unified city transit system under public control.
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Chicago
Dever
May unveils device to boost mileage and cut emissions
Sioux Falls South Dakota James A May of 4816 East Street claims a new auto device cuts gas use and removes carbon preventing spark plug trouble and overheating. He says many cars achieve over 49 miles per gallon. Installation takes five minutes and he seeks agents, offering one free unit to a local owner.
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Sioux Falls
S. Dak
James A. May
E Street
May
McClellan Named to Muscle Shoals Commission
William McClellan chosen by President Coolidge to study practical use of Muscle Shoals. Penn electrical engineer by training, he taught at the university, worked for the Philadelphia Rapid Transit Commission and Westinghouse, then in electrical supplies and inventions. He later advised the New York State Public Service Commission and became dean of the Wharton School.
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William McClellan
Coolidee
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Rapid Transit Commission
Westinghouse
New York State Public Services Commission
Wharton School Offrce and Commerce
McClellan
American Institute of Electrical Engineers
Mobile Welcomes General Lafayette A Century Ago
Citizens of Mobile turned out en masse to greet General Lafayette on his visit to the city, marking a memorable centennial celebration of his arrival and reception.
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Mobile
General Lafayette
Francis Cabot Lowell Birth Commemorated
On the 150th anniversary of the birth of Francis Cabot Lowell the American cotton manufacturer and founder of Lowell Massachusetts is honored for his industrial contributions and town founding legacy.
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Francis Cabot Lowell
Lowell, Mass
Blue Star Remedy Ad Promises Cure for Skin Ailments
An advertising notice offers Blue Star Remedy for skin diseases including itch eczema tetter and cracked hands. It claims no clothing staining and a pleasant odor and notes Monroe sales through Collins Pharmacy with a money back guarantee.
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Monroe
Collin
Adv
Emman Steiner to Lead Anniversary Concert at Metropolitan Opera
Miss Emman R Steiner pioneer musician and first American woman to conduct an opera orchestra marks fifty years in her profession with a concert tonight at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City.
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Emman R. Steiner
United States
Theetropolitan Opera House
New York City
Bond's Kidney and Bladder Remedy testimonial
An Arkansas resident reports long standing bladder problems relieved by two small bottles of Bond's Kidney and Bladder Remedy. The ad urges early treatment and offers 60c and 1.20 price options with druggist or prepaid mail order.
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Bond
T. J. Goodwin
Hot Springs
Ark
Bond's Pharmacy Co
Igtie Rock Ark
Remarkable Red Mill Hankicm Oil Relief For Kidneys
A historic remedy Red Mill Hankicm Oil claims direct action on irritated kidneys relieving tiredness backache frequent urination and rheumatic pain. The ad promises guaranteed relief or money back after a few doses with several local druggists named including Phoenix Drug Store Chase-Armstrong Drug Co New South Drug Store Ltd Collens Pharmacy and Faulk's Drug Store.
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Red Mill Hankicm
Phoenix Drug Store
Chase-Argmfn Drug Co
New South Drug Store, Ltd
Collens Pharmacy
Faulk’s Drug Store
Adv
From School Teacher to Great Eminence
A Western Pennsylvania farm boy trained as a district schoolteacher saved to attend medical college. After the Civil War he practiced medicine in oil country riding to treat the ill, then moved to Buffalo where he popularized remedies later sold nationwide. Dr. R. V. Pierce and his Golden Medical Discovery became famed worldwide with over fifty million bottles sold in the U.S. Trial tablet packs offered via the Dr. Pierce Clinic in Buffalo.
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Pennsylvania
New Oil
Buffalo
N. Y
R. V. Pierce
U. S
Dr. Pierce
Buffalo, N. Y
Superpower Interconnection Aims to Stabilize Markets
Secretary Hoover's talk outlines interconnection of electric systems as a safe, economical power strategy. Former War Secretary Stimson cites reliability, reduced idle capacity, and larger plants enabling cheaper, scalable power and regional industrial growth. The piece highlights West Monroe as a key beneficiary of interconnected hydro and steam plants.
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West Monroe
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