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Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1931

Page

3

Salvation Army Drive Set For Next Week In Ruston

Mrs Maude Vincent state representative for the Salvation Army is in Ruston to coordinate the annual fund drive, with the American Legion led by Geo Nicos sponsoring the effort. Churches clubs and organizations will join, while reports promise public notes on overseas experiences and Salvation Army frontline support for destitute families.

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Last Man's Club Veterans Thrive With Vague Plans

An old Stillwater Minnesota club of Civil War veterans inspires a World War II era bid in Edgar County Illinois. Proposals include a vault of wine for the final survivor and a plan where 100 members pay one dollar yearly to fund a death-avoiding prize pot. Projections note a late 20th century or beyond payout with medical advances possibly sustaining survivors and preserving the fund.

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Brookmire Sees Out Our Way Bright Business Period

Brookmire Economic Service reports expanded advertising and sales efforts as better-than-average conditions grow in textiles shoes tires clothing and allied lines. Six month country income may fall only slightly from last year with strong prospects in New England and the Southwest for textiles clothing shoes and tires. Farmers face slight income loss while power for purchase improves in eastern centers. building remains restrained but could rise next spring. The petroleum sector looks to a turn with modest gains.

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The Human Machine and Its Vital Life Study

A discussion on lifelong care of machinery as a metaphor for human health. It stresses regular checks to prevent breakdowns, the importance of a routine medical exam, and the need for early detection of illness to prolong life.

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Installation of Legion Officers Held Tuesday

The local American Legion Mc Farland No. 2 installed new officers for the year in Legion Hall Tuesday night led by Commander G. I. Nicol who succeeds Lawrence J. Fox. Guests Congressman Riley J. Wilson Judge E. L. Barksdale Supt. Campbell and M. L. MacKnight addressed the gathering praising Legion community service and Americanism. The roster includes J. B. Kendall first vice J. Evans second vice W. Bagwell third vice J. Staples service officer J. P. Cole adjutant H. M. Johnson chaplain A. B. Stinson treasurer and Frank McEldur sergeant at arms. Major J. Perry Cole elected adjutant following the separation of service officer and adjutant posts.

American Legion McFarland No. 2 Legion Hall Geo. L. Nicol Lawrence J. Fox Supt. Campbell McKnight Legion Fox Nicol G. I. Nicol J. B. Kendall Eddie Evans William Bagwell J. B. Staples J. P. Cole H. M. Johnson A. &. Stinson Frank McEldur J. Perry Cole

White Population Grows Faster in Louisiana

Baton Rouge reports 1930 census figures showing Louisiana total 2,101,593, up 16.9 percent. White population rose 20.2 percent to 1, etc. The Negro population increased 9.9 percent, with state totals of different racial groups also listed. Nationally, 1930 census shows United States 104,775,046, white 108,564,207 up 14.8 percent, Negro 11,801,183 up 19.6 percent.

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Lincoln Parish Police Jury Commended for Road Network

The Lincoln Parish Police Jury is praised for building a wide rural road network across Lincoln Parish Louisiana. Since 1929 about one hundred miles of roads have connected communities without extra taxes, aiding farmers and school children and uniting the parish as a single community.

Lincoln Parish Louisiana

Pigeon Veteran Charlie Dies After War Service

Charlie, legendary carrier pigeon of Lille, died after four years under German occupation. He carried hundreds of messages for generals, aided by owner Richardson. The French government granted him a two franc monthly pension for his wartime service. he was buried with military honors.

Charlie Lille France Richardson

Two Year Course in Business Administration at Louisiana College

Louisiana College Pineville announces a two year business administration program equal to the first two years at leading southern institutions. Freshman year covers English, math, foreign language, economics, and government. sophomore year adds language, economic history, accounting, economics, marketing, and electives.

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