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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1930
Page
2
Publication provides subscription rates and office details for the Official Journal Parish of Lincoln. It notes that obituaries resolutions of respect and personal bank cards incur regular advertising rates. The notice mentions subscription options and contact telephone for the Ruston La office.
Louisiana can gain a major role in the dairy sector by boosting cow productivity rather than increasing herd size. The state’s average milk yield per cow trails national levels due to disease and breeding issues, and eradicating pests could elevate Louisiana’s position in the industry.
A farmer who studies and adopts new practices increases profits. Although some methods come from younger experts, mentors offer targeted guidance. The University Farmers Short Course during the week of August at Baton Rouge provides free lectures and advice to boost farm profitability.
The National Association of Bar Repupitent Manufacturers notes that during planting and harvest seasons many farms deploy extra wagons and dray to save time. Mechanical harvesters and tractors help refuel, water, and move gear, reducing labor needs and shortening field work.
A historical note asserts that democratic government requires liberty and the rule of law to protect life liberty and property. It warns that threats to these rights end democracy and urges steadfast defense of freedoms and constitutional principles at home and abroad.
In a brief report the article highlights rising industry strides and notable contributions to the sector. It notes improving efficiencies, expanding production, and key figures driving progress, signaling optimism for future growth and regional impact.
The Wall Street Journal notes striking growth in gas use since 1806. One dwelling had gas, then 21,000 uses exist today with an extensive distributing system rivaling railroads. About 1,000 manufactured gas firms serve numerous towns and cities as new fields open yearly in homes and industry.
August 1 1930 report notes Louisiana sugar cane condition at 74 percent of normal with an indicated production of 189 482 short tons. The piece contrasts true thrift with mere saving and cites Lionel L. Jones of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, urging balanced effort in health, time use, and education alongside saving.
J Brent Williams argues advertising is salesmanship times a newspaper's circulation. He contends merchants must advertise themselves and their community to thrive, linking advertising with credit ratings and business success. He claims towns with few advertisers lag in today’s competitive market.
The Mississippi Department of Agriculture estimates a drought cost farmers about 100 million dollars across the state, with cotton fields primarily in the Delta hit hardest. Heaviest producers worry about growing losses and delayed traffic to markets as relief plans are debated and promised aid remains uncertain.
Fire Chief Frank Roddy calls the daytime blaze the city’s worst in ten years, gutting the Southern Millinery Company and Monroe Dry Goods at 215 North Second Street. Losses cited total about 15000, with building under 5000 and stock and fixtures 10000 to 12000. Treasurer Fred Rosenbaum says about 10000 hats were destroyed by flames, smoke, and water.
Sweden revisits alcohol tests for arrestees to better gauge drunkenness. Blood tests are now used soon after arrest, claimed to be more accurate than old methods like repeating sentences or walking a line. Proponents say adoption correlates with a drop in drunken driving, though tests vary in effectiveness across individuals.
Mary Hortense Smith, 60, who eloped with her chosen partner 48 years ago, is found in New Orleans. Relatives plan a reunion with brothers Robert E. Smith and James Smith, sister Frances Smith Plaideau, and other kin, after a long silence and a newspaper ad locating her at 1002 Harrison Street, Denver.
Fragmented OCR text describes Pestilence and a warlike scene with Hosein of an apapse-Draigat, a dying figure abroad in the United States. The passage mentions destruction from blistering breath and a ruined corn crop, but details are unclear and fragmented.
The Literary Digest notes expectations cut by half a billion bushels at planting, with grain prices rising. Wheat, cotton, and all produce suffer from heat and drought across sixteen Mississippi Valley states. Rivers dry, pastures fail, livestock suffers while a presidential conference may be named to study relief. a general rain is hoped for.
New Rochelle New York August 16 Mrs Gabriel Clark 24 arraigned in city court on charges of poisoning crackers and popcorn tossed into a yard where Mrs Mary Kennedy s children played. Kennedy says her two and a half year old son Vincent fell ill after eating the food. Police note ongoing quarrel between the two families. Court to have the food tested by a chemist. Paroled to husband George Clark pending report.
Ruby Mitchell 21 of 623 1 2 DeSiard street attempted self harm by slashing her left wrist with a pocket knife yesterday afternoon. She was taken to St Francis sanitarium reported seriously ill from natural causes, not the wound. Police say she was penniless and recently estranged from her Florida husband, J F Holloway, since 1923.
Clarence Fuller of Camden, Ark, is dead after an automobile crash on the Strong highway eight miles SE of El Dorado. Carroll Thompson, from Texas, is in a local hospital with minor injuries. The car struck a bridge over a small creek, dumped into the creek, then wrecked against a tree. Fuller’s body is held at a local undertaking company awaiting relatives. Thompson is hospitalized.
A car load of three was struck by a bolt of lightning near Capian, about 20 miles from here, Sunday. Miss Lola Painter and Miss Nelle Bush, both 20, were killed. The third occupant, Atlass Harris, aged 18, died en route or shortly after arrival, hospital reports list him in critical condition.
The North Louisiana Optometric Society met in Dr. S. R. Clay's office with Dr. B. A. Flesher of Shreveport as principal speaker on Diagnostics and Examination Room Procedure. Members discussed two boys with clocklike markings on the iris, Harold McGoneshy Jr. and Orlando Perry, whose vision is normal and who are otherwise typical students. The next meeting is set for August 28 with Dr. J. H. Thomas of Shreveport as speaker.
Natchitoches Louisiana reports three new cases of infantile paralysis on Wednesday from the local health unit, adding to the parish tally. The update notes the affected area remains within Natchitoches parish.
New classes open daily at Tyler Commercial College and School of Business Administration in Tyler Texas. The school offers thirty nine courses and has a large diverse student body drawn from over forty universities and colleges. It emphasizes free education time efficiency low living costs and a student loan fund to ease finances. Office advertises a free booklet Achieving Success in Business and invites inquiries to Tyler Texas.
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