Ruston Post Office Under Act Marks Second Class Status
The note records the Ruston Louisiana post office as entering second class status under the 1879 act. It cites the Leader Building on East Mississippi Avenue and provides contact details for the Official Journal Parish of Lincoln and Lincoln Parish School Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruston
Office OF Pablication
Leader Building
East Mississippi Avenue
Telephone
Official Journal Parish of
Lincoln and
Lincoln Parish School Board
Crowd estimates misshapen by curious attendance at Long meeting
A Ruston correspondent estimated 1900 to 2000 attendees at Governor Hey P Lang's meeting, but locals say two thirds were youths and curious bystanders. Only one voter sat in a seven-person car, muting turnout. Long touted past deeds while hinting at serving as senator, leaving the state unrepresented in Washington for years. He attacked opponents and New Orleans and Shreveport papers.
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Ruston
Monroe
Hey PL Long
Womon
Long
United States
Doug
Washington
U. S
Aid Wovernear
Evemnor
Louisiana
Serban
Vin Houtise
Auloas
Senate
Peeters
Gauverier
Second Amendment debate draws reader letters and errors
A reader letter to Outdoor Life argues the Second Amendment originally protected an individual right to keep arms, with Captain Charles Wheatley contending the text favored individual rights over militia. The piece notes Washington’s push for arm manufacture and fears modern antigun forces could strip Americans of the right to defend themselves at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Captita Wheatley
Washbirton
Miray Viehis
Ata
Dairy Industry Leaders Tackle Problems in Louisiana
Two dairy groups in the state discuss industry challenges including eradication of cattle fever ticks, breeding and selection, feeding and crop production, marketing issues, and the aim to boost production to meet consumer demand. Leaders from the Louisiana dairy and cattle associations emphasize expanding dairy products, boosting local consumption, and increasing farm profitability amid rising production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Boatsiana Dairy Association
Louisiana Demos
Walker Denies Untruthful Campaign Allegations in Judicial Race
L Walker disputes claims by opponents and allies of Governor Long, insisting no ties to Roberts or any political league. He condemns rumors of a Ruston ring, states he supports impartial justice, and urges voters in Union Lincoln Jackson Parishes to vote September 9.
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Third Judicial District
Union, Lincoln & Jackson Parishes
Roberts
Lincoln Parish
Baton Rouge
Constitutional League
Governor Long
Senate
Ruston
L. Walker
Poultry as a Lifeline for Farmers Across Louisiana
The article argues poultry farming sustains both large and small farms during the war era. It notes poultry products provide food and extra cash, and suggests Louisiana should produce more at home to save revenue that currently leaves the state. It urges farmers to act for personal and state gain.
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He Ford
Louisiana
Think This Over Before the First Tax Hike
A Baltimore Sun article argues that new fiscal fears require careful study of government departures. It cites two key factors shaping potential Treasury actions. The piece notes possible cuts, expenditures, and a controversial tax strategy amid unresolved economic pressures.
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Treasury Fe
Baltimore Sun
Statement by J. W. Elder on Ransdell and Huey Long
J W Elder of Ruston voices opposition to Huey Long and defense of Senator Ransdell. He cites accusations of theft, demands proof, questions jury fairness, warns against expanding government and taxes, and urges readers to consider safeguarding public funds. He urges publication of his letter in the Journal.
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Joseph E. Ransdell
Ransdell
Huey Long
Mr. Ransdell
House of Representative
Man who can't keep his friends in long campaign
A compilation of names of former Long supporters who oppose Huey P. Long as he seeks the US Senate. The piece lists L Looney, Snyder, Middleton, Cyr, the Williams brothers, Reid, Elis, Ewin, Carbajal, Carvill and others who shifted from Long backing to opposition, questioning loyalty and leadership.
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Huey P. Long
United States Senate
Frank J. Looney
Shreveport
Ransdell
Long
Jul Snyder
Madison Parish
W. R. Middleton
de Ridder
Beauregard Parish
Paul N. Cyr
Jeanerette
Francis and
Gus Williams
New Orleans
Hunt
Columbus Reid
Angiphos Parish
Long Partizan
Florida
Senator Ransdell
Harvey Elis
Bhu
Rony
Senate
Robert Ewin
Stithus
Nicholas Carbujal
Stimip
Julies Carvill
Uberville Parish
No More Vote-Theft in New Orleans Registrar Case
In New Orleans political interference emerges as Barnes and Long allies shift tactics to disfranchise qualified voters. Perjury charges target a Long henchman, while reforms threaten crooks in other parishes with federal action as senatorial and national election tensions rise.
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Mr. Barnes
Mr. Long
New Orleans
Barnes
Long
Wn.o. Item
Most Unusual London Club Promises Sane Yet Crazy Membership
A London publication notes a club advertising exclusive membership for people who can prove they were once crazy while currently sane. The piece questions whether the group is a mutual admiration circle sharing past hallucinations or has a serious aim, suggesting similar exclusive clubs could form in the United States among users of the matty plea in murder cases.
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London Las
United States
Lhem
Jefferson Weeps Yom Heflin Optimist Day After Alabama Nomination
The piece describes Heflin reacting to Alabama voters nominating Mr. Bankhead for the Senate and contemplates electoral paths. It mentions estimates of Republican and Democratic votes and hints at political strategy amid rural district tensions and bigotry.
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Yom Heflin
Alabama
Mr. Bankhead
Josh
Heflin
Tamtday
Rome
Raskob
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J. W. Elder
Ruston Leader
Ston
Congress
J. L. Benefield
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Ransdai
Shreveport Journal
Jefferson
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