Wimbledon Rallies Spotlight Five Set Duels And Semi Final English Triumph
In a grueling day at Wimbledon on June 30, Pierre Landry battled to a five set win over Rene Lacoste in a long match that lasted nearly three hours, with scores 6-4 2-6 2-6 6-1 6-4. Helen Wills advanced to the women's semi finals by defeating Mrs M Holcroft Watson in straight sets 6-3 6-0. The American and British players split doubles action with Penelope Anderson and Wilbur Coen knocked out by Wackett and Strawson 4-6 6-4 6-1, while Elizabeth Ryan and P D Spence defeated J Hillyard and Mrs Satterthwaite 6-2 6-2.
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Bledon
England
Ilden
Pierre Landry
Den
Rene Lacoste
H.W. Austin
Atay
Jean Borotra
Pat Crawford
Helen Wills
M. Holcroft Watson
Penelope Anderson
Wilbur
California
P. D. Spence
South Africa
J. Hillyard
Phyllis Satterthwaite
Helen Jacobs
A. V. Bridges
C. G. McHquham
Modern Market Erection on DeSiard Street Corner
A one story brick market under construction at Eighth and DeSiard streets in DeSiard, the corner unit to house fish meat fruit and grocery shop. Owner Tory Danna 18 says the California style design includes five cold storage rooms and a display window with rear fish cleaning building, completion set for September 1.
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DeSiard Street
Five Points
Eighth and
DeSiard Streets
Tory Danna
California
Danna
Clash Over Free Books Feature of Past Week
Baton Rouge dispatch notes the house passing general appropriations for 1929 1930 and the senate backing McClanahan bills including increased natural resources levy and purchase of free school books for all state children. The appropriation bill totals over 50 million with some items struck and others added such as 20 400 for the public service commission. Book debate continues with a 10 percent rise in main-
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Baton Rouge
House of Representatives
Senate
McClanahan
General Appropriations
Louisiana Public Service Commission
Bond's Liver Pill Advertisement
An old ad touts Bond's Liver Pill as keeping the liver active and bowels regulated to remove bile and poisons causing malaria. It claims relief from malarial disorders and sells for 25 cents at drug stores.
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Bond
Louisiana Legislature Passes Free Books and Tax Provisions
The Senate backed amendments to grant free school books to all Louisiana children, public and private, while approving the severance tax and pending governor approval. A tick eradication bill allocates 175 600 dollars annually, and a dog racing tax and a state publicity commission with 125 000 dollars are set for final action.
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New Orleans
State of
Louisiana
Senate
House
Senate Committee On Agriculture
State Publicity Commission
State Chamber of Commerce
Louisiana State Banking Association
Farm Bureau
Parochial Students to Ride Free Buses Under McClanahan Bill
Baton Rouge reports the McClanahan bill passed the house allowing parochial school students to ride public school buses via public transfers. Opponents argued the measure uses public funds for non public purposes and sets a bad precedent.
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Baton Rouge
McClanahan
Stock Reducing Sale At Fashion Shop Near Ouachita Bank
The Stock Reducing Sale at Fashion Shop on 108 St. John St. offers style savings with irresistible prices. Located around the corner from Ouachita Bank, the event invites shoppers to choose from current fashions.
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St. John St
Ouachita Bank
Adv
Ouachi Bank
Ten-Year-Old Phyllis Kopp Excels in Swift Swim Progress
Phyllis Kopp, age ten, learned all swimming strokes and began diving from a 15-foot tower after nine lessons at a saltwater pool. Lifeguard Jack Blanks calls her performance phenomenal as crowds enjoy the summer pool scene and new sand bottom.
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Phyllis Kopp
Jack Blanks
Phyllis
Monroe
Blanks
Ments
Malaria Fever Cure Promises Germ Elimination
A historical note asserts a remedy can cure intermittent and remittent malaria fevers and biious fever by killing the germs, claiming swift relief from chills and fever.
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Ictorious
Jmodern Market
Desiard
Mase Murray
Prince Mdvani
Hollywood
Etsaly Sale
Saenger
Fernandez
Eer
Temeyfel
Charity Hospital
City of New Orleans
Jefferson and
St. Bernard
New Orleans Public Service, Inc
Tenance
Louisiana State Normal College
Southwestern Louisiana Institute
Louisiana Polytechnic Institute
Long
Severance
Federal
Micburg
Vicksburg
Miss
Orleans
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