Right Angles on Stock Gambling and Moral Threats
A 1928 King Features Syndicate column condemns stock and horse betting as corrupting forces. It argues values are mispriced by markets, compares gambling to theft, and calls for drastic social reform to curb speculation. It frames Wall Street excess as a threat to family life and national prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wonderland Alice
Wall Street
Judas Iscariot
Jesse James
Napoleon
Naboben
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Industries Gravitate Toward Growth in Camden Editorial
The Arkansas Gazette argues industrial development follows initial investment as Continental Bag plans a 1.5 million plant adjacent to the 5 million dollar International Paper project in Camden. It says fair tax policy attracts manufacturing growth, while heavy taxation dampens expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
Ark
International Paper Company
Continental Bag Company
The
Arkansas Gazette
Louisiana
Each Case for Itself on New Orleans Utilities Move
The News-Star weighs a municipal purchase and operation of public utilities in New Orleans. It argues transfers between private and public hands depend on individual merits, noting debt and political concerns. Each city must judge its own basic needs and local conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
News-Star
Morehouse Parish Wildcat Showers Northeast Louisiana Hopes
The Morehouse parish test near Bonita and not far from Bastrop promises greater production than any previous Northeast Louisiana wildcat. Industry optimism rests on early operator remarks about numerous untapped pockets in Louisiana. A successful Morehouse venture could spur further exploration if taxes keep production profitable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morehouse Parish
Test
Bonita
Bastrop
Louisiana
Merehouse
Tax hike on carbon black eyed by senate panel
The senate committee heard arguments on raising the carbon black tax from four tenths of a cent to one cent per pound. Officials stressed revenue needs while educators questioned the tax’s broader impact on schools. Governor Long urged keeping gas field industry healthy and avoiding harm to northern state business as final tax decisions loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Morris
Harris
Long Hag
News-Star
Louisiana
Withered Hand of Louisiana Agriculture
A Louisiana pastoral column likens tick-infested cattle to a withered hand, urging tick eradication. It argues strong feed and climate exist but scrub stock and reluctance hinder progress, calling for determination and cooperation to remove ticks within three years and end costly losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Middle
Tennessee
South
Prisoner incommunicado bill draws mixed House reaction
A House committee approves a measure to allow incommunicado detention of prisoners though critics warn it harms personal liberty and could curb crime trade. The Cabin notes opposition and suggests reforms including a prison affairs commission and passes for detainees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jan
Dia
Heap
Governor Candidate Plans Cleanup of State Cleaners
A speaker describes running for governor to shutter cleaners statewide. The comment references Nobile and his crew and mentions severance taxes and public sentiment during election time. The text conveys political ambition and concerns about labor and taxes.
Better Health By Foot Care And Proper Shoes
A physician argues that foot health reflects overall vigor. He lists common foot problems, their impact on work, and practical buying rules to ensure comfort and efficiency, urging careful shoe fit and avoidance of ill fitting footwear.
Columbia Water Mains Rapidly Laid In Columbia
The Louisiana Power and Light Company progresses quickly with laying water mains in Columbia Louisiana. Officials expect completion by September 1. Afterward the company will install a modern ice plant with daily capacity to serve Columbia and nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News-Star
Columbia
Louisiana Power & Light Company
Social News Notes From Monroe Visitors and Guests
A roundup of visitors and guests arriving in Monroe from Dallas Jerlington Ruston Mangham Natchez Louisville and Atlanta includes Mr Mfert Jones Mrs J Le Stevens Miss Sophie Cooley Pauline Randel Marjory Leigh Mrs Rebert Cann Flora Schliebenker Elsie Strauss A E DeGraffenreid and young Abe Guisenberger plus Isaac Lemle traveling between cities and relatives. Names towns and relations are listed as readers meet returning relatives and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebert Cann
Buck Bahe
Sterlington
J. B. Colvin
Flora Schlienker
Natchez
Vicksburg
Rosina Lem
Elsie Strauss
Louisville
Monroe
Esther Sugar
A. E. DeGraffenreid
Atlanta
Mrr
W. H. DeGraffenreidh
Abe Guisenberger
Isaac Lemle
Collinston Socials and Local Visits Highlight Rural News
Collinston residents note visitors from Bastrop Monroe and other towns. Mrs. A B Kirkpatrick hosts family from Ranger Texas while Miss Felice Mason visits from West Monroe. The community greets birth Johnnie Sue to Mr and Mrs B H Peede and plans an extended motor trip through Louisiana to California.
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Guy M. Boyd
Virginia
Monroe
A. B. Kirkpatrick
R. L. Chambliss
J. N. Poe
Jack and
Ruby Nell
Ranger
Texas
W. 2. Lively
Memphis
Tenn
W. RB. Lively, Jr
Sim Norsworthy
Natchitoches
Tom Milliken
Bruce
Tom
Verry
William Marshall
Bastrop
G. W. Hiatt
George W
Ludie Henderson
Camden
Janice Mason
Ruston
Louisiana
California
Mexico
L. S. U. Woman Chosen to Speak at Syracuse Conference
Miss Mary Mims, community organizer with Louisiana State University extension division, was selected by the New York State Federation of Home Bureaus to serve as representative speaker at the Farm and Home Bureau Federation meeting in Syracuse, November 7 to 9. University officials have allowed her to accept.
Radio schedules and station lineups across the nation
A dense list of radio programs and times across dozens of stations, detailing shows such as Maxwell Hour Old Counselor Hoover Sentinels and Michelin Program. It notes CST to CDT adjustments, station call letters, frequencies, and regional groupings from New York to Western networks.
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Albin
WJIZ
KDKA
KYW
Hoover Sentinels
Japa
WEAF
WRC
WGY Wtam
WWJ
WSAT
WEBH
KSD
WOC
WOW
KWOO
WFAA
WHAS
WSM
WIC
WSB
WDAF
Maxwell
Lewis James
WJZ
WLW
WIR
WTMJ
WRHM
WHO
KVOO
WBAP
KPRC
WMC
WJAX
KOA
Win
3Rw
KWK
WREN
WGY
WGR
WFA
Davenport
Maxwell Hour
Evolution of
Cincinnati
O—Maxwell
Warner
WSAI
Sdoover Sentinels
WTAM
Cleveland
Orchestra
Sunlight and Shadows
Des Moines
WCX
WJR
Detroit
WOWO
Ft. Wayne
Chamber of Commerce
Hoosier
Kansas City
School of the Air
Milwaukee
WCCO
Minneapolis-St. Paulo
Omaha
St. Louis
River
Tulsa
New York
Hiver
Old Counselor
Noldlers
Newark
King of Clubs
Candy Dandies
Bamberger Little Symphony
Buffalo
Pittsburgh
Schenectady
Mohawk Valley
Washington
Moover Sentinels
T—Maxwell
Colgate
KRLD
Dallas
Soldiers
Fort Worth
KTHS
Hot Springs
Houston
NBC
Amos 'N
Andy
Jacksonville
Vaudeville Snippets and Witty Observations
A collection of quick gags and quips on reincarnation misbeliefs auto-suggestion gender dynamics dairy wit and a tiny stage sketch. It showcases pithy lines about youth service errand boys and a shrinking wolfy dog with a playful crowd tone.
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By Alexander Cairns
Gravitate
Morehouse
Mississippi
Arkansas
Louisiana Agriculture
Charles I. Bray
Louisiana State University
Times-Picayune
George J. Ginsberg
Rapides
George Everett
Baton Rouge
emMatt
Nobile
Edward H. Ochsner
M. D. Chicarn
Garvas Memorial
Collinston
Viic News-Star
Jane
Ella Pipes
la Fourche
Syracuse
Associated Press
Uncle Bob
WBBM
Chicago
Nighthawks
Children of
Mooseheart
Palmer House
WGN
WLIB
Uncle Quin
Mal
Del
Little Glenn & Features
WMAQ
WQJ
Whitney
Denver
Niver
KFI
Los Angeles
Philco
KNX
KGO
Oakland
Dodge
Nashville
Eoo
Theater Orchestra
WSMB
WOATI
San Antonio
KGW
Portland
KPO
San Francisco
KHQ
Spokane
Totem
Ater
Newsstar
EOE
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