Beautifying the Dixie Overland Highway for North Louisiana
The Dixie Overland from Delta Point to Shreveport is nearly complete with two gaps near Monroe. The News-Star urges immediate paving contracts and proposes tree lining with native Delta and Ouachita hills trees to create a renowned scenic route that boosts tourism and civic goodwill in North Louisiana.
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Delta Point
Shreveport
Monroe
The
Highway Commission
North Louisiana
North
Louisiana
America
Mississippi River
News-Star
Dixie-Overland
Delta
Mississippi
Ouachita
Chambers of Commerce
Fifty Fifty oil field dispute between Gibsland and Arcadia
In Bienville parish two rival towns, Gibsland and Arcadia, argue over naming an oil field midway between them. Editor Bush proposes calling it the Gibsland Arcadia area or Arcadia Gibsland area to share benefits and encourage cooperation rather than competition. The plan envisions equal stake and joint development.
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Bienville Parish
Gibsland
Arcadia
Bush
The
Bienville Democrat of
Gibsland-Arcadia
Mame
Western gain in house seats shown by new census figures
The new census indicates urban growth concentrates 55 to 60 percent of the population in American cities. The apportionment favors the west with California gaining nine seats and Texas three, while eastern states lose seats, signaling a shift in political power and a trend expected to continue.
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House of Representatives
New York
Massachusetts
Maine
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Virginia
New Jersey
Connecticut
North Carolina
Middle West
Oho
Oklahoma
Arizona
Texas
Michigan
California
Mississippi
West
South Atlantic
Five men walk El Camino Real echoing Serra path
A writer reflects on five modern pilgrims in gray robes who abandon modern life to imitate Father Junipero Serra. They walk from San Diego to Seattle penniless to learn humility simplicity and brotherhood while seeking God, and readers are urged to find a personal El Camino Real in daily life.
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Father Junipero Serra
el Camino Real
California
Mission
Junipero Serra
Christ
San Diego
Seattle
Father Serra
Paul
Peter
Silvester
Joseph
Lawrence
God
Farmers Back Huey but Split on Senate Bid
The Cabin reports farmers favor Huey Long for governor but would not back him for the senate. An on street Political Observer dismisses the notion, saying voters lack info and the race remains up in the air until voting is done.
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Huey Long
Huey P
Ship of State
Huey
Government Bulletins Sent To Voters Free From Washington
A Washington Day Book notes that voting citizens will soon receive a letter from their congressman offering a choice of about 650 government publications. Farmers Bulletins cost $250,000 to publish, with four-fifths distributed by senators and representatives and one-fifth kept for general use.
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Uncle Sam
Department of Agriculture
Congressional Farmers Bulletins Reach Constituents Widely
The distribution of 20 000 copies per congressman is carefully managed with lists sent to each constituent. Last year six million farmers bulletins circulated, totaling over 18 million issued. Popular topics include home beautification and domestic science with trades and exchanges among secretaries to satisfy demand. Francis Cleary at the Department of Agriculture oversees the program. Increasing population will shift political influence toward western and southern states.
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Congress
Farmers
Department of Agriculture
Francis Cleary
Cleary
Department
A Long Delayed Glance at the Cinema
The Saenger theater shifted from sublime to ridiculous with two recent screenings. Bill Powell offered an elegant crime and court drama while Clara Bow followed with a controversial run, drawing mixed reactions from reviewers.
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Saenger
Bill Powell
Mr. Powell
Clara Bow
Miss Bow
Pasteurized Milk Favored for Safe Use in Homes
The Academy of Medicine urges pasteurized milk as safest for children and adults, noting certified milk exists but is costly. When unavailable, boil milk or pasteurize at home by heating to about 145 degrees for 30 minutes or boil briefly, then cool and store on ice for up to 24 hours.
Local social notes from Abbeville and nearby towns
Fifteen years ago on August 6 1915 Mrs J R Wooten and her children Anna and John report a delightful visit in south Louisiana from Abbeville. Mrs M Kaliski and daughter Rosalia plan a week long Winnfield visit. Karl McCoy of Shreveport arrives to join Mrs McCoy and children with the Washburns. A postcard from Mr and Mrs J B Bloch from Los Angeles says they enjoyed the exposition and are touring California. Mr and Mrs S C Blackmon expect a Mineral Wells Texas visit for two weeks.
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J. R. Wooten
Anna
John
South Louisiana
Abbeville
M. Kaliski
Rosalia
Winnfield
Karl McCoy
Shreveport
Ruston
Monroe
J. 8. Bloch
Los Angeles
California
8. C. Blackmon
Mineral Wells
Texas
Bill Powell tops the screen as a real draw
A film column argues that Bill Powell is the standout star of the era while dismissing the hip-wiggling dance floor crowd led by Clara Bow, Buddy Rogers, and Joan Crawford. It praises Powell’s neat acting and solid plots as what keeps audiences returning to motion pictures.
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Clara Bow
Buddy Rogers
Joan Crawford
Bill Powell
Paris By Hazel Reavis Adapts to Summer Travel Habits
Modern Parisians skip lengthy August exits and instead take quick country trips by car or air to places like Deauville Vichy and Le Touquet. The Bey of Tunis attends Independence Day events in a gold braided uniform while France negotiates governance and shares duties with his government.
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Hazel Reavis
Paris
Deauville
Vichy
le Toquet
Madame de Sevigne
Tunis
Prince Albert
France
Fruits and Delicacies Reach Paris for President Doumergue
The article notes President Doumergue in Paris keeps fruits and delicacies arriving by air from southern France and northern Africa. It likens the royal privilege of year round produce to old kings and recalls a courier jailed for 28 hours late with 250 pounds of truffles and chestnuts.
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Doumergue
Paris
France
Africa
French Republic
Monotony in Preschool Meals Provokes No Complaint
A University of Chicago home economics study fed four preschoolers identical meals for three weeks with canned peaches as daily desserts. After a party with ice cream and cake, the children showed no delight for the new foods and instead asked where the peaches were, suggesting monotony may dull appetite.
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Alice Judson Peale
Department of Home Economics
University of Chicago
Radio Program Schedule Highlights for August 6
The listing outlines a dense network of stations and programs across major markets. Notable entries include WEAF New York and WJZ New York broadcasts with music and dance sets, Amos n Andy, hourlong orchestras, and regional spins from Chicago, Detroit, and Dallas.
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New York
NBC
The
Newe
We. Wi
WDAF
Teanst of
Cairo
WOAF
WWJ
WJDX
WSMB
KGO
KGW
Shilkret
Oreh
WWI
WSAL
KEL
Rus Beal
Eere
Nees
WGY J
SMB
KSTP
WHAS
WSB
Kwoo
KOMO
WFAA
WSAI
WOC
WSM
WMC
Abe
David
WSAT
WAPI
W Wow
WTMJ
Alao
Instar
WABC
CBS Chain
Manhattan
Wadc Waiu
Kmos Eo
KSC
WISN
WCCO
lLopes Orch
Warn
KLZ
KFRC
KVI
KFPY
WADC
WHK
WERC
WOWO
WFBM
WKRC
Wain
KMBC
WIBW
KFH
WRCM
WSPD
What
KRLD
KLRA
KFIJF
KDYL
KHJ
WMAQ
KMOX
KOIL
WREC
KOU
Dancing By the Sea
Weem Il
WMT
WNAX
WDAY
Wren
WJIK
KDKA
Aleo
Amos
Andy
KYW
KFAB
WLW
WRAP
KTHS
Keca Webc
KPRC
WOA
KOA
K3sl
WDAP
KFS
KHQ
Floyd Gibbons
WENR
KWK
Toronto Orch
WIR
WJKO
Barney Rapp
Orch
Aiso
WCFL
Wren Werc
Bie
Minatrel
WJZ
Vaudeville
Chicago
General Store
Spain
WJJD
WARC
den & Sylvia
Cincinnati
WJIZ
WHO
Weaf & Music
Ensemble
Detroit
Minneapolis- St. Paul
Tax
St. Louie
Willie
Lilie
May Be I'm Wrong by John P. Medbury
A collection of satirical quips on topics from liquor to dating and cars. It lampoons social norms with sharp one liners about modern life and gender roles in a playful, old time newspaper voice.
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Sears
Dont Be Uppity In Work Your Duty And Dignity
A 1930 column urges workers to value their jobs and avoid pride in seeking undeserved advancement. It argues that quitting or underperforming harms customers and employers, and that loving one’s work reflects ambition and respect for those who pay and rely on the service. Copyright 1930 International Feature Service Inc.
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International Feature Service, Inc
Calming approach eases a child's appetite problem
A worried parent frets over meals hoping to spark appetite. The text argues excessive concern worsens eating habits and stresses that constant fuss over food does not improve a child’s appetite, suggesting steadier routines instead.
Corn crop loss forecast reaches half a billion bushels
United Press reports Kansas City August 6 secretary of agriculture Arthur M. Hyde predicted a possible 500 million bushel loss in the corn crop. He said the department had expected 200 million bushels but heat in the past week raised the estimate during a Midwest Merchants council meeting.
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United Press
Kansas City
Arthur M. Hyde
Midwest Retail Moegehants
Hyde
Department of Agriculture
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Associated Press
E. Katz
Special Adv
Atlanta
Kansas
Eee Ao
Francisco Alla
Dixie Overland
the Plaything
LAW
Kreutzer
Wyandotte
Rome
DeSiard
Jackson
Bunker Hill
Washington
Herbert Plummer
Mr. Grundy
Seqiured
Academy of Medicine
Central Clear Channel
WIZ & Weaf
State St
Ezo
Southern Clear Channel
Pfeat
Dallas
Perry Travelers
WBAP
Fort Worth
WIZ
Louisville
Joe
Capt
Iim
Jack Littie
WEM
Nashville
WEA
Dot
Marylene
Lim
MBO
Vidlin
John P. Medbury
Father Time
Mother Nature
King Features Syndicate, Inc
J. J. Mundy
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