Long Distance Phone Service Expanded in Ruston Area
Ruston has expanded long distance service with two new circuits to Monroe and Shreveport boosting direct lines and capacities. The move supports regional trade as Monroe gas field growth and local farming markets push demand, while a requested government loan program aims to aid drought-stricken farmers with 6 percent interest over three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruston
Monroe
Shreveport
Shrevesport
United States
Jawo
Riston
Pew
Crowley
New Orleans
Rayne
Flouma
Lafayette
Crombake Charles
Frahnwood
Louisiana
Bankruptcy Notice Shows Final Dividend For Creditors
Trustee in the above case reports funds on hand enough to pay a first and final dividend of about 4 percent to unsecured creditors with filed and allowed claims. A meeting of creditors will be held before the undersigned in Shreveport, Louisiana, to declare the dividend. Signed at Shreveport, La., September 15, 1930, J. M. Grimmet, Referee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wbove
Shreveport
J. M. Grimmet
Oil Tank Struck by Lightning Causes $5000 Loss
A Mon day night lightning strike ignited an oil tank at the Texaco tank farm near Hart's Island road. About 37,500 barrels were in the tank. roughly one thousand barrels were destroyed. The fire, helped by the Shreveport fire department with a chemical tank, burned from 6:55 p.m. to about 11 p.m. The loss is insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Company
Texaco Company
Hart's Island
Shreveport Fire Department
Shreveport Journal
Ruston Man Named Chairman La Parole Board By Governor
J. M. Colvin of Ruston was elected chairman of the Louisiana state parole board after Gov. Trucy PL Long named W. J. Broadwell of Gibsland to the board to fill the vacancy left by Dr. J. B. Wasterly of Baton Rouge. Dillon of Many serves as vice chairman while vacancy persisted.
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Ruston
Parole Board
Biton Rouge
la. Ang
W. J. Broadwell
Gibsland
Trucy PL
Louisianaw State Board of Parole
Choild
Bo Oc Dillon
Many
Deting
Ransdell Urges Hoover on Drought Action
A mangled report notes Ransdell wiring President Hoover to push drought relief. It mentions urged federal aid, relief measures, and a public appeal by local officials, with references to regional impacts and governance. The piece reads like an urgent call for timely congressional and presidential response.
2 Sacks Of Potatoes Cause Death of Two
Toledo Ohio Aug 14 A farming neighbor Lester Coy shot and killed Elmer Tilton 45 and his 17 year old son after Tilton and family sought food amid dire poverty Coy had been lying in his potato patch to deter thieves and fired twice striking the men who had been stealing his potatoes Coy surrendered to authorities and the value of the sacks killed was about 2 dollars
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Toledo
Ohio
Tilton
Elmer Tilton
Louis
Lester Coy
Coy
Charley Munday
Brother Questions Ferguson Support For Common People
A. M. Ferguson of Sherman writes a Dallas newspaper that he cannot support Jim Ferguson's platform and will vote for Ross Sterling in the August primary. He alleges Jim Ferguson lacks concern for the common people, focusing on self and those who assist him, and criticizes his habits and campaign image.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
A. M. Ferguson
Sherman
Jim Ferguson
Ross Sterling
Farmer Jim
Wilson Leaves for Washington for drought relief talks
Riley J. Wilson, Louisiana congressman, departed for Washington to confer with Red Cross, Agriculture, Farm Board, and public roads officials on drought relief. He toured parishes, urged spending on rural post roads, bridges, flood control, and river harbor improvements with $125,000,000 available for emergency highway work.
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Ruston
Washington
Hoover
Drouth
Riley J. Wilson
Wilson
Louisiana
Beore
National Red Cross
Secretary of Agriculture
Federal Farm Board
Bureau of Public Roads
State Highway Commission
The Covers Fair Gift Shreveport. La, Aug. 12.
The Covers Fair Gift in Shreveport Louisiana dated August 12 details a local event with community participation and promotional items. Readers are invited to attend as the notice outlines admission and exhibit opportunities for residents.
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Shreveport
Louisiana State Fair offers souvenir tire covers
The Louisiana State Fair announces special auto mobile tire covers as souvenirs. Secretary-Manager W R Hirsch notes the design highlights the dates October 26 to November 2. The covers fit any tire size and protect the spare from weather. Requests should be sent to State Fair P Q 1100 Shreveport La for complimentary mailing.
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W. R. Hirsch
P.Q
Shreveport
Extradition Refused for Negro Accused of Murder
Hartford Aug 12 Governor Trumbull refused to extradite John Williams a Black man to Alabama where he is wanted for the murder of Carrie Maurine at Abbeville Henry County The grand jury has not indicted him and no warrant attaches to the charges Sheriff FE Gibbons attended the hearing Williams was willing to post bail before trial as the Henry County grand jury convenes next Monday Bail raised from 1000 to 10000 for the hold until trial
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Hartford
Conn
Covernor Trumbull
John Williams
Alabama
Williams
Carrie Maurine
Abbeville
Henry County
Ala
FE. Gibbons
Holp Williams
Henry County Erand
Divorces Man as Alimony Paid by Church
Mrs. Jessie W. Walker divorced Carl C., leader of a local sect, and collects alimony from the tabernacle's congregation. Defaulted installments triggered an auction of ecclesiastical furniture including a xylophone, shotgun, ice box, and 193 chairs. Congregation raised a purse to support Mrs. Walker while buyers eyed items for home drinks and duck hunting.
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Kansas City
Jessie W. Walker
Tabernacle
Carl C
Walker
Lightning Bolt Kills Oil Worker in Cartersville
Walter Windsor a 40 year old gauger for a Texas company was instantly killed about 5 o clock Monday afternoon when struck by a bolt of lightning in Plain Dealing Louisiana The incident occurred near Cartersville and resulted in one fatality with Windsor identified as the victim and employed in oil field work for the company
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Plain Dealing
Walter Windsor
Texas Company
Cardui aids run-down woman in turning health around
Mrs. John A. Medlin of 2901 Commercial Avenue recounts a year and a half ago she was weak and anxious with headaches and poor sleep. After starting Cardus she gradually improved, slept better, regained appetite, and felt capable of work again, leading to praise and recommendation of Cardui as a long trusted vegetable remedy used by women for over fifty years.
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Cairo
John A. Medlin
Commercial Avenue
Cardus
Lost Weight Promises With Kruschen Salts
An early 20th century sales pitch touts Kruschen Salts as a fat loss solution. It claims 20 pounds shed by using half a teaspoon in hot water each morning, promising clearer skin, brighter eyes, and heightened vitality as proof of success. The ad urges purchase from Mulam Drug Co.
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Mulam
Drtc CO
Cartersville Oil Field Fatal Weather Incident
An oil field worker Winsor was struck and killed by a bolt during a thunderstorm near the Cartersville oil field. He sought shelter under a tree when the lightning hit, fracturing his skull. A second unidentified man had left the tree moments before. Funeral services were held Tuesday. The report mentions other creatures and injuries observed after the incident, with chaotic details and unclear names following the initial event.
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Cartersville
Winsor
Fed
New York Central Reports 23 Million Income
New York Central reports 23 million dollars in income for the current year, up from about 30.0 million in the prior year. The net income for the quarter was around 14.6 million, versus 27.1 million in the previous year’s quarter.
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N.Y. Central
New York
Atta
Rauipaiiw
Sear
Yooterukey
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