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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1930
Page
2
A Camden high graduate delivers a valedictory on The Youth of Podago. She argues youth is independent, strong, and capable, reshaping civilization with ambition and virtue while confronting elder skepticism about modern life.
The report highlights rising butter and cheese production in the Southern states with intensified dairy activity. It argues for continued expansion, noting past gains and the region’s potential to lead national dairy progress alongside existing frontier developments.
Booster Bill and the bride tour Ruston visiting L. H. Thurman jewelry shop for a wedding ring and gifts, Singer sewing machine, insurance with W. F. Pearce, and a grocery and home goods spree at Piggly Wiggly and other local stores. They praise Menu flour, Gulf Public Service ice, Nanny Dry Cleaners, Ruston Transfer Co, Coca Cola, and Chevrolet cars, ending with portraits at Davis Studio.
A bride praises Nanny Dry Cleaners for returning clothes like new after a 24 hour service. Booster remarks on the store’s timely work and quality, calling it first rate and well known for restoring garments.
S W Straus argues true thrift blends health with wealth. Thriving financially at the expense of physical wellbeing undermines progress since good health is a priceless asset. Overwork smoking and poor rest erode success, making health guidance as vital as money management for lasting achievement.
The annual livestock report from USDA statistician Lionel L. Jones notes sheep and mules up while cattle stay level and horses and swine decline on Louisiana farms as of January 1, 1930. Total farm livestock value falls to 41.213 million from 43.102 million in 1929, with declines tied to lower headcounts and values.
A correction notes that the financial committee had reserved $100 for the proposed church on Temple Square, but readers are informed that over $1000 has already been raised to cover initial construction costs.
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