Freight Volume Remains High on Missouri Pacific
The Missouri Pacific reports August revenue freight at 146 840 car loads, up from July’s 142 218 but below August 1924’s 189 755. Passenger earnings plunge and wheat and cotton movements vary, while rail efficiency and schedules improve. Gulf Coast Lines and I G N show freight gains.
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Missouri Pacific Railroad
L. W Baldwin
Missouri Pacific
Gulf Coast Lines
International Great Northern Roads
Baldwin
Franklin Parish Schools to Open Amid Growth in Winnsboro
Special to the News-Star reports Franklin Parish schools will open September 14 with higher expected attendance due to migration. The Teachers Institute runs September 9–11 in Winnsboro. The new high school building, destroyed by fire, won’t be ready until January 1, so classes proceed in temporary facilities.
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News-Star
Winnsboro
John L. McDuff
Franklin Parish
Excessive Heat Threatens Columbia Gardens in Louisiana
A five day record heat wave in Columbia Louisiana sees daily highs of 105 degrees with no rain. Crops including vegetables face failure if dry spell continues. A new May and Gartman auto sales firm opens on Main Street. A revival at Columbia Methodist Church led by Rev. Leon I. McCain includes two daily services and promises brief sermons for convenience.
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Star
Columbia
J. B. May
Frank Gartman
May & Gartman
Court House Yard
Columbia Methodist Church
Leon I. McCain
Lafayette
McCain
Everything for School at Phoenix Drug Co.
A local school supply promotion runs at Phoenix Drug Co on August 1961 offering discounts on notebooks pencils and other essentials for students and families preparing for the new term. Contact details list store hours and available brands.
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Phoenix Drug Co
Franklin Parish yields estimated at thirty thousand bales
In Winnsboro Louisiana by week end the Wisner gin will surpass last year’s total with cotton crop about half in and every parish gin expected to exceed prior year. Parish yield projected near 30 000 bales. Cecil Townsend Gilbert businessman dies Sunday night. Townsend represented Coca Cola locally. Franklin Parish fair features an October 21 automobile parade with ten prize classes. McHenry Greer coordinates free bovine tuberculosis tests and glanders tests for cattle and horses respectively.
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the News.Star
Winnsboro
Wisner
Franklin Parish
Hogs Vaccinated at Actual Serum Cost Owing to Prosperous Year
Hog vaccination programs proceed at the true cost of serum as farmers benefit from a prosperous year. The note highlights affordability and support for livestock health.
Franklin’s Biggest Fair Planned by St John
The article notes Franklin prepares for a large fair with Mr. St. John as Secretary and Manager handling preparations for what is billed as the biggest and best event yet.
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Franklin
Mr. St. John
Cholera Case Delays Ship Crew Operation
In Tokio on September 9, a ship's crew faces delay after the discovery of a cholera case aboard. Details indicate quarantine and halted voyage preparations as health authorities intervene to prevent spread.
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Tokio
President Lincoln Liner Departure Delayed for San Francisco
The sailing of the liner President Lincoln bound for San Francisco was delayed today due to unspecified reasons, with officials delaying departure to address the holdup.
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President Lincoln
San Franciseco
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Pesos Bonen Goodrich
Grand Ave
Kansas City
New Orleans, LA
Monroe
Missouri Pacific R. R
New Orleans
Crescent City
Birmingham
B. S. Betts, Ticket Agt
Missouri
Cecil Townsend
Gilbert
Townsend
McHenry Greer
Co. C. Lindley Locksmith
New Star Hotel
U. S
Washington
Alessandri of
Chili
Champion Spark Plug Co
Toledo, Ohio
Windsor
Ont
London
Paris
American Lead Pencil Co
New York
VENUS
Dodge Brothers, Inc
Dodge Brothers
Monroe Automobile & Supply CO
Walnut and
Chicago
Wm. M. Scholl
Dr.Schall
Wise Shoe CO
Jackson St
West Monroe
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