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Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1930

Page

5

Lincoln Parish Police Jury Maintains Regular Meeting

Lincoln parish officials met at the courthouse at nine o'clock with full attendance. A contract for Mays bridge over D arbonne creek was let to L J Larance for 45 dollars after six bids. Health officer Dr R H Allen and County Agent A Shealy reported favorably. Ward Three residents sought road work. hearing held but no concrete action. A key resolution authorized a 250 dollar contribution to the Lincoln parish free fair maintenance and support.

Lincoln Parish Court House Add Thompson Mays D'arbonne Creek L. J. Larance R. H. Allen A. Shealy George Carrol Mose Madden

Duncan Kidd insurance firm dissolves and becomes Kidd Nicol

In Ruston Louisiana on August 11 1930 the partnership Duncan Kidd insurance agents dissolved Duncan sells his interest to George L Nicol Kidd retains interest forming Kidd Nicol The new firm assumes assets and liabilities of the old and seeks continued patronage promising the same faithful service as Duncan Kidd signed E L Kidd for Duncan Kidd

Ruston, la Duncan & Kidd Insurance Duncan George L. Nicol Kidd Kidd & Nicol Duncan & Kidd E. L. Kidd

Local merchant sails to St Louis for fall buying

J C Baker, owner and manager of the Famous dry goods store in Ruston, left Sunday for Saint Louis Missouri for a week to ten days of fall buying at the Saint Louis market. He has previously visited the market several times for his Jonesboro business before moving to Ruston.

St. Louis J.C. Baker Saint Louis Missouri Mr. Baker Ruston Jonesboro

Valiant Poultry Venture Aims For Large Hatchery

A bold plan by Prentiss Simpson to build a complete poultry operation from day-old chicks to brooders, coops, and roosting houses unfolds in a decade long effort. He invests capital, purchases feed, and expands from fryers to layers, with aims for a big hatchery and breeding stock to support a substantial commercial venture. He envisions a broad reach across Mississippi, Tennessee, and nearby states, seeking top stock from a Northern breeder and planning a December launch for January operations.

Simpson Terpenter Lindees Dal‘das Coop Jenving Prentiss Simpsen Loum Mississippi Tadiune Pani Uabher Tamerie Eohieve Ordey

North Louisiana Could Grow Poultry On Large Scale

Mr. Simpson notes a $40,000 projection before next season and remains optimistic about poultry expansion in North Louisiana. He cites favorable physical conditions and proximity to markets in Shreveport, Monroe, and New Orleans, suggesting potential competition with other Southwest regions.

Mr. Simpson North Louisiana Southwest Shreveport Monroe New Orleans

Hudson Holiness Camp Meeting Opens July Thirty One

The Hudson Holiness Camp Meeting association holds its annual event from July 31 to August 10. Rev. H. T. Isgitt of Converse leads the services and Miss Ella Ruth directs the Ison services. The camp meeting, organized over thirty years ago, is a yearly seclusion event.

Tree Sitters Begin Another Week Up In Air

Woodward and Liner, two local 14 year olds, continue their tree sitting endurance contest. Woodward reached 14 days and 408 hours by morning, while Liner marked two weeks at one o clock, with plans to stay longer. Both rely on visits and support from their refueling committees amid a recent heat wave.

Fiere Thomas Woodward Verne Liner Woodward Liner

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Blackleg Epidemic Reported in Douglas Community

County Agent J A Shealy reports a blackleg outbreak in the Douglas community near here with eight cases to date. The illness affects cattle six months to two years old and is usually fatal within twenty four hours. Vaccination has been given widely and preventive measures are urged for all cattle.

J. A. Shealy Douglas Here Shealy

Sailors To Get Talkies At Sea And Ashore

Washington reports sailors will receive talking pictures both at sea and on shore by the next winter cruise. Delays in adapting the navy’s moving picture system stemmed from shipboard technical challenges, with new equipment under development and contracts expected in August. About $500,000 will fund the sound system, to be installed on 1200 ships.

Washington Navy

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