Hearing urged on severance tax bill by senate finance committee
The public demands a hearing on the severance tax, arguing that many citizens dependent on mineral industries are overlooked by lobbying. Advocates cite harm to workers and taxpayers, urging caution and parity with rates elsewhere to avoid harming Louisiana households. The piece cautions against partisan haste and calls for a broad, fact based review before action.
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Senate Finance Committee
Igpen
Louisiana
Curtis Seen as Ideal Hoover Running Mate by Some
The article portrays Senator Curtis as an efficient loyal Republican with Washington experience and strong party dedication. It argues he would suit Hoover as a running mate, though notes he may not appeal to the agricultural West or the South and hints at a broader push for a Democratic victory.
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Senator Curtis
Washington
Mr. Hoover
Curtis
Department of Commerce
South
Tribute to Dodson in Baton Rouge editorials
The Baton Rouge State Times publishes an editoral tribute to Dr. W R Dodson after his dismissal as dean of LSU College of Agriculture. The piece argues the move reflects a broader university house cleaning and notes the Times has often shown neutrality toward Long policies.
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W. R. Dodson
College of Agriculture
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge State Times
Eritica
te-Times
Verner Long
State-Times
Dodson
Right Angles Alexander Cairns Whos Wholesome Historian
Thoreau is praised as wholesome and his Walden deemed restful yet a challenger to science. The piece contrasts time scales from biblical ages to geologists clocks and astronomers light year measurements. It notes the vastness of cosmic history and the pretensions of astronomical figures.
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Thoreau
Moses
Eve
Supporters Fault Dodson and Perkins Dismissals at LSU
The group argues LSU officials erred in dismissing Dr W R Dodson dean of agriculture and W R Perkins extension director with little notice. Dodson, with the university for over 25 years, is praised as an inspiring teacher and a builder of the agricultural college and is held in high esteem by farmers and national agencies.
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Board of Supervisors
Louisiana State University
W. R. Dodson
College of Agriculture
W. R. Perkins
Dodson
Perkins
University
Agricultural College
South
United States Department of Agriculture
Johore rubber prosperity noted in British cession
A National Geographic Society bulletin describes Johore as a prosperous native-ruled sultanate benefiting from rubber. It notes its theoretical independence, modern commerce, and difficult inland terrain where rubber, coconut and palm oil plantations flourish amid dense forests and limited transport.
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Sultanate of
Johore
Malay Peninsula
Great Britain
Washington, D. C
National Geographic Society
Misplaced comma debate spurs satirical notes from SIR GATLING EGG
The Cabin editor responds to a humorous letter from Monroe Louisiana June 13 1928. SIR GATLING EGG parodies editorial style and references Dynamo Ike the Curious Kid and Asa Cand ler Anti-Saloon League. The piece contrasts punctuation woes with political notes on Bilbo Mussolini and Louisiana Governor Long.
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Dynamo Ike
Arthur Brisbane
America
Morris
Ford
Ike
Gatling Egg
Infantile paralysis overview and epidemic guidance
The article explains poliomyelitis as a variable, highly infectious disease with only a quarter of cases resulting in paralysis. It describes initial symptoms, transmission via nasal and throat mucous membranes, and the importance of early diagnosis, isolation, and medical care during outbreaks. It also calls for dust control, crowd avoidance, diet, and cooperation among citizens, physicians, and public health officials to reduce cases and deaths.
Local Briefs and Visits From Region
Fifteen years ago Titler Ren Dawkins is ill and homebound. Isabel Redditt visits from Columbia to Monroe. Joe Downes of Lake Charles enjoys a week at home. O W Cosby and Oswald visit Selma and Winnfield. Bertie and Maggie Murphy depart West Monroe for Mineral Wells Texas. J E Mason travels to McComb for three weeks. Ruth Bennett returns from Dunn visit with Mrs Fleming. W B Smith of Ruston returns after a family visit. Mrs Arthur Dreysburg of Chicago arrives for a month with Mrs Frank Farmer. Mr and Mrs W E Church settle in the Tissington cottage on Pine street. L B Ferguson goes to Atlantic City for railroad master mechanics convention. Iris Virginia born to Mr and Mrs W C Thompson last Monday. Cecilia Evans and Miss Jugts visit New Orleans Mrs Evans receiving treatment.
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Ren
Dawkins
Isabel Redditt
Columbia
Monroe
Joe Downes
Lake Charles
O. W. Cosby
Oswald
Selma
Winnfield
Bertie
Maggie Murphy
West Monroe
Mineral Wells
Texas
J. E. Mason
McComb
Ruth Bennett
Dunn
Flemming
W. B. Smith
Ruston
Arthur Dreysburg
Chicago
Frank Farmer
W. E. Church
Tissington Cottage
Pine Street
L. B. Ferguson
Atlantic City
W. C. Thompson
Iris Virginia
Cecilia Evans
Miss Jugts
New Orleans
Cartooned request to bell horses at Fourth and Olive
A Monroe readers letter from June 15 1928 recalls an old horse and wagon on a sidewalk near the National Guard armory. The writer suggests bringing livestock to the corner of Fourth and Olive to brighten hearts and to bell them at night to deter possible harm from tipsy passersby.
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Monroe
Monroe News-Star
National Guard
Fourth and
Olive Street
Wayfarer
C. Watkins
Annual Farm Tour Planned for Lincoln August 6 7 8
Lincoln parish farm council agrees to hold the annual farm tour for contest farmers on August 6 7 and 8. The three day itinerary aims to visit every contestant's farm, with participation across the parish.
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Lincoln
Ruston
Lincoln Parish
Lincoln Red Cross names Ruston officers for another year
At a called meeting of the Lincoln parish chapter Red Cross directors in Ruston officers were elected for another year J M Sims chairman H H McKnight corresponding secretary and directors T H James Ir 3 C G Glasgow BE L Walker J Heard CC Gayne Blom Parrish Chandrant C W Ear Rimabore Fej
Radio Schedule Highlights for Saturday June 16
Central Standard time listing of radio programs across major U S stations. Includes U S Navy Band talks and varied musical programs, dances, organ concerts, and studio features, with times and station call letters such as WJZ WGN KDKA WLS WMAQ and more.
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Urs Auaieal
WJJZ
KDKA
WOC
WDAF
WMC
WSB
U. S. Navy
By 'Ha Associated Press
KYW
Chicago
Slumber Music
WBBM
Nighthawks
Webh-Wljd
Palmer House
WGN
WLIB
Uncle Quin
Hal
Del
WLS
Little Glenn
WMAQ
WQS
Whitney
Pratt and
Sherman
WLW
Cincinnati
Buggs Emerick
WSAI
Goldman Band
WTAM
Cleveland
Maybe I’m Wrong A Satirical Column Sketches
A spoofed column by John P. Medbury lampoons social mores and contemporary quirks. It features short gags on roof and cellar imagery, matrimonial roles, overstuffed careers, vaudeville digs, and humorous definitions from The Dizzy Dictionary.
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John P. Medbury
Worthy Grand Matron Visits Lincoln Seat
Ruston verse notes Miss Glayds Pa. E, honored during an official visit by Magi chapter C.E.S. The regualr program included light refreshments. The Ruston chapter claims prior interest in the worthy grand matron who before her marriage.
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Lincoln
Ruston
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