Wilson voices opposition to Jadwin floodway in Pittburgh address
J Wilson of the National association warns Northeast Louisiana about the Jadwin plan extending from Cypress Creek through the Boeuf basin. He cites a 1927 reservoir report showing potential flood reductions and urges Congress to require surveys before any Cape Girardeau to Baton Rouge flood control plan is adopted.
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Boeuf Basin
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Northeast
Louisiane
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National Ana
Riley
Rivers and Harbors Congress
Ohio Valley Improvement Association
Pittsburgh
Wilson
White
Arkansas
Boardo
Mississippi
Congress
Cape Girardeau
Arkansas River
Boeuf
Red River
Baton Rouge
Army
Jadwin
Congressman Wilson
Ohio Valley
Right Angles by Alexander Cairns on Franklin’s Rule of Three
The piece cites Benjamin Franklin and Abraham Lincoln to illustrate three guiding maxims for frugality honesty and industriousness. It links Franklin’s thrift and sincerity to national unity while noting Edison as a modern exemplar of industrious habit. Copyright 1928 King Features Syndicate.
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Franklin
Solomon
Edison
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No Easy Foothold in Bastrop Community Best Idea
A Bastrop discussion weighs consolidating civic solicitations into a single drive to avoid scattered campaigns. The plan, while meritorious, faces high administration costs and slow momentum. The piece urges keeping the idea in mind for future action when opportune.
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Bastrop
Twin Cities
Celebrities Rally for Democrat Candidates Named by Lindbergh
Lindbergh speaks for Hoover as Bobby Jones backs Democrats and other stars voice support for one candidate or another. The King of Swat hints at Democratic leanings while football champions of the year remain unnamed as the country awaits a clear choice.
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Lindbergh
Hoover
Bobby Jones
Swat
Something to Think About by Brand Lessing
A letter response defends tobacco use and a smoker’s solace while acknowledging the habit’s nastiness. The author concedes tobacco comfort but labels smoking an addiction and notes health harms from nicotine and irritants. Copyright 1928 King Features Syndicate.
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Brand Lessing
Mr. Delatour
Homer
Sappho
Clergy Politicking At The Ball Park Obscures Voter Freedom
A wasted night as Reverend Straton and fellow ministers urged churchgoers to vote a party line. The column argues religion should not dictate government, condemns clergy involvement in elections, and questions church alignment with wealth versus the masses. Franklin D Roosevelt is cited to frame the national stakes.
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Straton
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Governor Smith
Grant
America
New Antidote For Metal Poisoning Quick, Simple Remedy
Dr. Mark Lewis Emerson of Oakland explains sodium thiosulphate as a prompt antidote for metal poisoning including mercury lead and arsenic. He cites rapid recoveries from intravenous dosing and notes continuing use of traditional remedies until the new treatment is widely available.
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Cincinnati General Hospital
Tne
Painter
Churches in cross fire of class conflict, Straton sermon
The meeting described as hazardous, churches blur lines in class conflict. Reverend Straton urged Hoover supporters to rise, but the audience shifted uneasily, a whisper of doom rising as faith and politics collide.
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Straton
Hoover
Abe
Local Notes From Monroe Busy October Day
Mrs. Wesley Saunders is confined at home by illness. Mr. and Mrs. Sutton of Doss spent Saturday in Monroe on business. Mr. B Williams of Starksville Miss was a visitor to Monroe yesterday. Mr. L B Ferguson left for New Orleans on a brief business trip. Mr. and Mrs. John Lonegan are staying for winter at the Magnolia Inn. Mr. and Mrs. E G Winslow left for Natchez on a several days visit. Mrs. John Foster arrived home from a month with her parents in St Louis. Miss Justa Evans, after a weekend with her parents, left for Delhi where she is teaching.
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Wesley Saunders
J. Sutton
Doss
Monroe
B. Williams
Starksville
Miss
L. B. Ferguson
New Orleans
John Lonegan
Magnolia Inn
E. G. Winslow
Natchez
John Foster
St. Louis
Justa Evans
Delhi
Local residents and visitors noted in Columbia column
Monroe doctor D C Sherman returns to Columbia to oversee a nearing completion sanitarium project. The column lists visits and moves including Gossard family resettling in Columbia, Fenton of Grayson calling on friends, Elliott and Gough visitors, and trips to Monroe and St Louis for relatives and events.
Poison traces found after stomach wash in poisoning case
A poisoning incident ends with gastric irrigation using warm water but investigators report traces of poison remain in the water. The report notes handling safety concerns as new lead is more toxic than old, affecting caution and treatment considerations.
Radio Programming Across Time Zones Friday and Saturday
Readout lists station call letters and program slots for Oct 5 6 across major markets. Highlights include Stromberg Sextet, Democratic National Committee segments, and Wrigley Review with various orchestras and dances.
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Chicago
Wrigley Review
Stromberg
WLW
Cincinnati
Quakers
Democratic National Committee
Slumber Music
WSAI
Safety Club
Concert Bureau
Castle Farm Orchestra
WTAM
Cleveland
WOCG
Davenport
Cities
WEAF
New York
Paris
Wetzley Review
Strumberg
WOR
Newark
Lone Star Rangers
WSB
Atlanta
Orchestra
Dixie Circus
Home Builders
KRLD
Dallas
Alusio
Natalie Arnoux
KPRC
Loulaville
Wrigley
Democratic Orchestra
WMC
Memphis
Nashville—Soc
Studio Orchestra
May Be I'm Wrong and Other Verse by John P Medbury
A collection of quips and wry poems touching on marriage, social manners, vaudeville humor, and everyday life. Lines spoof optimism pessimism and urban mores with brisk punch.
Olla News Briefs Include School Opening And Local Visits
A series of social notes from Olla detail visits by N F Jones and daughter Mildred in Trout, Ralph Fowler in Dallas, Monroe Taylor to Winnfield, H W Davis and Ruth in Harrisonburg, Gertrude Richardson in Winnfield, J B Burnside and family with Ethel Mitchell in Monroe, Doris Smith and Kathryn Brantley of Standard at a Sunday show, L H Taylor as guest in Alexandria, and L H Taylor and A H Brook visiting Jena. The Olla school opens with larger enrollment. P J C Floyd named principal. State Senator Anderson of Colfax spoke at opening. patrons attended. Sam Shamblin Jr. spent time in Rayville on business. Howard Harris of Urania attended the show.
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News-Star
Olla
N. F. Jones
Mildred
Trout
Ralph Fowler
Dallas
Texas
Monroe Taylor
Winnfield
H. W. Davis
Ruth Wers
Harrisonburg
Gertrude Richardson
J. B. Burnside
P J. CG. Floyd
Anderson
Colfax
L. H. Taylor
A. H. Brook
Jena
Sam Shamblin, Jr
Rayville
Howard Harris
Urania
Coal From Russia Imported By Greenwich Steamship
The Associated Press reports that coal is being imported from Russia aboard the steamship Greenwich from the Black Sea region. Buyers are urged to secure supply amid market activity.
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Russa
Greenwich
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M. A. Elliott
F. M. Curtis
Brown Drug Store
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Jonesville
L .S. Smith
Anna Winkler
Standard
Lessie Belle Gough
Kelly
Mark Johnson
Edna Reitzell
Dorothy Hargrove
Martha Manheim
Columbia High School
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James Starnes
Sardis
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Walter
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Jack
Ain
Heuler
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Wijr Datroit
Gap
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Strainberg
Omaha
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