Hit Hard Sweaters Lose Two Close Games Early Season
Ruston base players faced tough opponents in quick succession, dropping a Saturday return with Vienna and a late inning loss to the Clay Professionals. Manager Red Smith blames stage fright and a lack of early gate receipts, while promising improvement as road games loom against Hilly scrubs and others. The piece also notes local business promotions and a Louisiana Day tour plan with stops across major cities, plus a syrup advertisement from Pace Bros. of West Monroe.
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MAC
Ruston
Vienna
Ossinheimer
Flannin
Oscar Stepnfetdhti
Red” Smith
Smith
Clay
Jack Willis
Scrub
Laddie Hall
Ben Hodde
Foist
Wiley Hillburn
Jonah Taylor
Sekond
Clide Thurman
Hartafora Caukesy
Slats Nugent
Dehart
Hubbard
Heat Wave Eases In Twin Cities After Hot Spell
Records show the Twin Cities area failed to reach 100 degrees for the first time since July 2. Temperatures peaked at 98 with a low of 70 as rain from Monday night drenched crops. Agricultural agent E R Strahan notes the shower benefited late crops and may have broken the heat wave.
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Twin Cities
Kate Key
E.R. Strahan
Ouachita Parish
Ouachita
75 Sign Up for Co of C Tour in New Orleans
Seventy five Louisiana business leaders have signed for the 16 day second annual business tour by the Louisiana Chamber of Commerce. Mark Anthony reports 124 representatives expected to sign up before August 16. The tour includes governors welcomes in Wisconsin Indiana and Ohio with industry hosts and regional dairy and cattle displays along the route.
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New Orleans
Louisiania Chronicler of Commerce
Louisiana
Mark Anthony
Missouri Paile Allroad
Transportaton
Anthony
Wisconsin
Phin
Akathony
Wilk
Columbus
Ohio
Qoliueta
Jena Faces Water Shortage Crisis and Insurance Hike
Jena Louisiana faces a water famine due to heat and drought. The town council and Mayor A D Flowers act to meet the Louisiana fire and rating bureau demands. The town has taken over water operations from Gulf Public Service and will supply ice plants for two weeks while they install a new well and pump. Citizens are urged to conserve water to restore fire insurance protection and safeguard property.
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Jena
A. D. Flowers
Louisiana Fire and Rating Bureau
Flowers
Sheriff Sale Notice in Lincoln Parish Louisiana
Public auction to sell seized property of defendant Mrs W P Griffin in Lincoln Parish at Ruston Court House. Items include Kobler 1500 Watt Light Plant Fairbanks 420 Crallon Water Pump Curtis Automatic Air Charger Kelvinator Cabinet Coil and Compressor. Sale set for August 25 1920 cash without appraisement. Sheriff Al J Thoipen signs the notice.
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Lincoln Parish
Lin
Kobler
Fairbanks
W. PB. Griin
Alj. Thiopen
Constable Sale in Ward Six Lincoln Parish Louisiana
Public sale of described real estate under writ issued by justice court ward six Lincoln Parish Louisiana. Property of dedosmerant C Doan to satisfy oath and costs. Sale to be held Saturday September 11, 154 at public auction with highest bidder, Woodward constable.
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Industice
Lincoln Parish
Louistian
Bierd
Buchs
Dace Court
Woodward
Constable
Quarantine Raised Here By Parish Board
Lincoln parish ends three week infantile paralysis quarantine after no new cases reported. Health board chaired by Dr J J Bennett says action follows today’s meeting and the lack of new cases within the quarantine period.
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J. J. Bennett
Lincoln Parish
Cotton price trends and production since 1840
The article surveys historical cotton prices per pound and annual production in bales, noting ranges from 7.3 cents in 1914 to 35.4 cents in 1919, and production highs of about 19.1 million bales in 1926 and lows around 8.4 million in 1921, with decade snapshots from 1840 to 1936.
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Nate
Heat wave lasts, corn crop hurt, farmers face losses
The article warns the heat wave may continue for another week with chances of storms and light rain. Farmers relying on corn foresee serious hardship as heat and drought damage persist. Private estimates already suggest around 400 million bushels of corn lost or damaged.
Losses Seen Near Billion From Long Drought
Hoover directs relief preparations as reports warn damages may approach a billion dollars if rains do not come. Weather bureau shows limited showers. Farm Board weighs extending substantial credit to stock and cotton traders through emergency interpretation of federal marketing net.
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Washington
Hoover
Weather Bureau
Farm Board
Boy Tree Sitter Dies After 498 Hour Wait
In Ashland Kentucky a youth Nelson McIntosh aged unknown died after falling from a tree perch during a long endurance event. He had been aloft 498 hours and planned to descend at 4 p m to complete 500 hours in the air. He was awaiting his mother with lunch when the accident occurred.
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Ashland
Nelson McIntosh
Nelson
McIntosh
Two Millionth Chevrolet Six Cylinder Made in Flint
Chevrolet announces its two millionth six cylinder car in Flint as it leads in six cylinder production, with W S Knudsen citing public preference for performance and economy. The milestone comes nineteen months after the first six cylinder model and highlights GM's rapid ascent in volume auto manufacturing. In New Orleans, Bolivia’s independence anniversary is observed with no public events. Consul Blanco notes calls from Bolivians in the city as the nation marks the 1825 Independence struggle led by Bolivar and Sucre.
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Flint
Mich
Chevrolet Motor Company
Chevrolet
General Motors
Yvalume Car Builders
W. S. Knudsen
Mr. Knudsen
New Orleans
Folivia
Spain
Alfrede Blanco
Simon Bolivar
Antonio Joe de Sucre
Venezuela
Bolivia
Quarrels With Girl Prompted Plane Jump Death
Fragmentary report states a man named Casterand because of a quarrel with a girl jumped from a plane near Pegride, plunging to his death in his mother’s garden as the craft crashed nearby. The details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Sete
Prance
Dean
Casterand
Nation swelters as drought cripples crop areas
Part of the nation endures extreme heat amid a long drought that harms corn fields. Government forecasters warn no relief in sight as rainfall remains scarce and temperatures stay high across many regions.
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Courtley
Gas tax debate grows as state levies rise steadily
The Lamp, official Standard Oil publication, argues state gasoline taxes are escalating rapidly with 1930 estimates at 450 million and a five year total near 1.75 billion. It notes 1929 car registration fees averaged 13 and gasoline taxes about 18 rising to 20 this year. It praises the Federal Oil Conservation Board report on unit operation to curb oil overproduction. New Orleans has 120,000 registered voters and projects Senator Joseph B. Ransdell to win about 100,900 votes there.
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Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Federal Oil Conservation Board
New Orleans
U. S
Joseph B. Ransdell
Cardui praised by Greenwood woman for health boost
Mrs. W Taylor of 1913 Carrollton Avenue Greenwood reports Cardui helped her after years of weakness and painful spells. She notes relief after three bottles and urges others to try the purely vegetable remedy. The claim highlights Cardui's herbal history and safety.
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Greenwood
W. Taylor
Carrollton Avenue
Cardui
Cardus
Cardi
New Homes Rising in Ruston City Notes
Improvements under way include the Conk residence on North Trenton Street costing 7000 with Pesnel Brothers as contractors. A six room collage is being built by T A Wright on Eastland Avenue 300 block at a cost of 24500.
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Roy Conk
Trenton Street
Pesnel Brothers
T. A. Wright
Eastland Ave
Works 41 Years Gets No Pay Sues For $15,000
TauntonMass August 7 William Bryant a farm hand claims he never received wages. In Bristol County Superior Court he sues for 15000 stating he entered Charles Cottle’s employ on April 1 1889 with an agreement of 10 a week plus board and room. He says he left May 16 1930 and did not receive any wages owed.
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Taunton
Mass
Willam Bryant
Bristol County Superior Court
Bryant
Charles Cottle
Central Louisiana Tennis Tournament Set at Alexandria Park Courts
The fourth annual Central Louisiana Tennis Tournament runs August 30 to September 3 at City Park Courts in Alexandria. Entries to R H Elliott, Box 407, Alexandria, LA. Events include men and veterans singles, women singles, men doubles, and mixed doubles with fees from $1.00 to $1.60 per person. Officials project a record entry. eligibility open to state players from towns with populations under 50,000.
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Alexandria
City Park Courts
R. H. Elliott
Central Louisiana Association
Box 407
Louisiana
H. F E. Besseler
Elliott
Inns
Central Louisiana
Financial Independence Through Saving Lesson
A wealthy financier recalls childhood observations of an uncle who lived comfortably on earned interest. The grandfather explains the power of saving and compound interest, inspiring the boy to work hard and save money for future independence.
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America
Thrift builds security for old age and unemployment
A discussion on thrift explains how saving during working years protects families against illness unemployment and old age. It contrasts a seven-earner family with $1250 monthly income that saved nothing to a smaller-income family that saved systematically. Rodney Cobb from Reel Foot Lake Tennessee shares camp life and outdoor experiences.
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Benjamin Franklin
Matey
Rodney Cobb
Reel Foot Lake
Tennessee
Cobb
Tech
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