Nationwide population tops 122 million in early census figures
The first complete preliminary census shows the continental United States at 122,728,873 inhabitants with total including possessions at 137,501,561. Gains exceed 17 million since the last census, led by New York and California, while Montana shows a loss. The Pacific region grows fastest and the center of population shifts west and south.
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Best Known Way To Heal Toe Itch
An advertisement claims toe and foot skin conditions are caused by fungus and promotes Tetterine as a quick relief ointment. It notes the product costs 60 cents at drug stores and offers a money back guarantee.
Boy Hurled From Pony Fractures Skull Near Monroe
Eight year old Lamar Taylor son of Mr and Mrs James Taylor of Stubbs plantation south of Monroe sustained a fractured skull yesterday after his pony leaped forward and then stepped on his head. He was treated at St Francis sanitarium and his condition improved today, not critical.
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Lamar Taylor
James Taylor
Stubbs Plantation
Monroe
St. Francis Sanitarium
Ransdell Nominated District Judge in Sixth District
F X Ransdell was nominated as district judge and Jeff B Snyder as district attorney at a Democratic executive committee meeting for the Sixth judicial district. Both ran unopposed with committee members named from Madison Tensas East Carroll parishes and others. The Tallulah Boy Scout Court of Honor awarded merit badges to several scouts.
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Tallulah
Clyde Wade
Burnell Hynam
Ralph Holloway
Clifford Stewart
R. H. Wiggins
Joe Whitfield
Bob Bethea
Real estate transfer in Terminal Heights addition
R. G. Banister transfers Lot 6, Square 3 in F. C. Endom’s Terminal Heights Addition to Monroe to R. H. Banister for $250. The clerk of court recorded the transaction yesterday.
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Clerk of Court
R. G. Banister
R. H. Banister
F. C. Endom
Monroe
Urban Growth After the 1920 Census
The census shows rapid urbanization with 94 cities over 100000 in 1920, up from 68, and 900 cities above 10000 inhabitants, while nationwide unemployment and demographic classifications by race sex and occupation remain uncompiled.
Memphis Drought Near Fifty Million Loss Across Region
United Press reports Memphis and surrounding areas endure an 80 day drought with temperatures near 96 to 107 degrees. Farmers lose about 25 million and households 25 million due to higher food prices and parched crops. Mississippi River low water disrupts barge traffic and a charity marathon swim route. West Tennessee crops suffer with cattle and water scarcity, while officials warn no rain is coming. In Vatican City, Rev Edwin O Hara is named bishop of Great Falls Montana.
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Mississippi River
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West Tennessee
Concrete Road In Caldwell To Be Ready Soon
Concrete paving between Columbia and Grayson progresses rapidly with about four and a half miles laid and six miles planned. Partial paving from Columbia Heights to the Ouachita river bridge is delayed until next year with gravel first. Caldwell parish bids included a Columbia Copenhagen road contract at 23036.50 dollars and a new concrete pier project on the Ouachita river bridge resumed by the highway commission.
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News-Star
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Columbia and
Grayson
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Ouachita River
Lumbia Heights
Columbia Hill
Caldwell Parish
Columbia-Hough Bend
J. W. MecKeither
Columbia-Copenhagen
Harrisonburg
Louisiana Highway Commission
For Rent Electric Waxer and Vacuum Cleaner
Space advertised for rent at Joe Crowley's Paint Store offering an electric waxer and vacuum cleaner. Painting and picture framing services also available.
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Joe Crowley
Pier construction underway under Joe Jaker
Work began Monday with Joe Jaker in charge of the crew to lay down this pier. The project started in the latter part of last year but halted due to high water before resuming.
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Joe Jaker
Gov Huey P Long Reappoints Constable in Ward Ten
Baton Rouge Aug 6 Gov Huey P Long recommissioned Joe Wilson as constable for ward ten of Morehouse parish appointing him vice himself who failed to qualify, the action recorded by state officials.
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Baton Rouge
Huey P. Long
Joe Wilson
Morehouse Parish
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