Political fortunes after Louisiana convention debate on new constitution
The piece analyzes how the Baton Rouge adopted constitution may affect the political futures of Constitutional Convention delegates. It considers whether smooth court and government operation and controlled public expenditures will boost acceptance, or if costly, rigid reforms could hurt ambitions of future office seekers. The discussion centers on taxation and legislative flexibility as pivotal issues shaping voter acceptance.
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Baton Rouge
Delezat
Oil Severance Tax Fight Feared Ahead Of September Session
The article argues the severance tax rate on oil and gas is unsettled with the Legislature to set it later. It suggests a likely fight when the September extra session opens and notes plans to push a three percent rate. Time will reveal the constitutional impact on delegates' ambitions.
Review of Lume Market Slows on Seasonal Slump and Stronger Hardwood Demand
The review notes a ten day drop in orders as seasonal buying wanes. Production slightly outpaces shipments, keeping stock low at mills. Softwood demand falls with farmers not building. hardwood sees firm prices as buyers seek top grades. Producers push for common stock mix due to tight supply. Overall, lumber trade anticipates steady improvement after the lull, aided by rising rail freight volumes reported to the Interstate Commerce Commission in Chicago.
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Interstate Commerce Commisssion
Chicago
May Freight Traffic Rises. Lumber Industry Gains Shipped
Evidence shows pay freight traffic rose in May with carloads: 718000, 750000, 768000, and 787000 in four weeks, up 69000 from April. For May 21 and May 28 forest products traffic climbed from 50000 to 54000 carloads, a 4000 increase, with June trends suggesting continued improvement as lumber orders accumulate. The Lumberman reports on industry shipments and optimism about sustained volume.
Controlling the Press Examines Power and Public Trust
An essay arguing newspapers are owned and controlled by individuals, not by collective ideals. It notes that most presses operate honestly while warning against owners who use papers to manipulate stocks or advance private interests, risking public confidence.
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Associated Press
United States
Newspapers Must Be Honest And Serve The Community
The passage urges newspapers to shut down unless they repent of sins and gain capital to restore lost fortunes. It argues editors and publishers should be honest and fair to mold public opinion and foster business prosperity.
Summer Naval Training School Proposed for Boys at Great Lakes
A provision in the Naval Appropriation Bill would create a four to six week summer training school for high character boys ages 16 to 20 at Great Lakes Naval Training Station. Enrollees join the Naval Reserve for at least three months, receive pay, and are to cover their own travel to Great Lakes, with the government supplying subsidy uniforms and equipment. they will be released by September 1 and returned home with transportation provided.
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Naval
Congress
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Great Lakes
Lil
Naval Reserve Force
Swamp Chill Tonic Claims Strong Dealer Endorsements
The ad notes J. W. Mustain of Old Grand Glaize Arkansas as a top seller of Swamp Chill and Fever Tonic. Letters from dealers John Rogers of Center Texas and C. E. Miller of Bernice Louisiana praise its effectiveness and laxative properties, claiming high sales and customer loyalty. A nationwide chorus of dealers endorses the product as the malaria remedy of choice, priced at 69 cents per bottle.
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J. W. Mustain
Old Grand Glaize
Ark
John
Rogers, Center
Tex
C. E. Miller
Bernice
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