Inauguration Attack Wounds Mexico President Ortiz Rubio
Pascual Ortiz Rubio was wounded in the jaw by six bullets two hours after his inauguration as president of Mexico. A gunman, Daniel Flores, claimed he acted alone while police arrested seven others on suspicion amid claims of a Vasconcelos party plot. Chauffeur Felix Galvan saved the president by driving to the Red Cross hospital. Portes Gil vowed punishment for disorder and urged calm.
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Iplensa City
Nexios
Pascual Ortiz Rubio
Bamilio Portes Gil
Jose Vasconcelos
Tial
Senora Ortiz Rubio
Hous
Daniel Flores
Ortiz Rubio
Flores
Vasconcelos Party
Matia Rove
Felix Galvan
Red Cross
Senor Portes Gil
Shreveport Minden Road Nears April Opening
On February 4 the state highway department said the concrete section between Minden and Filmore should open in a few days barring bad weather. The full Shreveport Minden road is expected ready for traffic by mid April as rains have worsened current detours for transportation companies and travelers. Less than 3600 feet of the Minden Filmore stretch remains to be paved.
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Shreveport
State Highway Department
Minden
Filmore
Shreveport- Minden
Miden-Filmore
The Harder Task How Much Easier Do We Find It
A compact aphorism notes that doing a good action is more straightforward to contend with than merely imitating it. The anonymous quotation contrasts effort and originality, urging genuine deeds over copied behavior.
Ruston merchants enroll in marketing class at City Hall
Ruston business men gather for a Tuesday night marketing course in City Hall led by Amos W Ford assistant professor of economics at Louisiana Tech under the Tech extension division. About 30 expect to join and college credit is offered with creditless attendance half price.
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Ruston
Amos. W. Ford
Louisiana Tech
Tech Extension Division
Ford
Louisiana
Senator Connally
Federal Farm Board
Baylor University
University of Chicago
Southwestern College
Winnfield
Kan
Bradley Polytechnic Institute
Peoria, Ill
Bellvue, Texas
The
National Association of Teachers of Marketing and Advertising
General Ashburn Reports Gains in Barge Line
New Orleans, La. General T. Q. Ashburn, chairman of the controlling board, states that export of machinery and metals brought down on the barge line to New Orleans rose 144 percent in 1929 versus 1828. Gains were seen along the line with a 45 percent rise in export shipments. Ashburn expects even larger increases in 1930 and cites New Orleans as the main exit point for heavy Midwest shipments.
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New Orleans
T. Q. Ashburn
Gaines
General Ashburn
Mid-West
New Orleans Plans Large Riverfront Building Complex
New Orleans concentrates 9 million dollars in building and equipment along Canal Street, the city’s main business thoroughfare, aiming to impress visitors on arrival within the next few months.
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New Orleans
Oi Canal Street
Port project linked to pro program advances
A brief note indicates the plan will connect with a pro program, signaling alignment with existing port development efforts. Details are sparse, but the initiative suggests coordinated infrastructure work and potential funding or policy support.
New Orleans Vieux Carre to Feature Brighter Lantern Lights
New Orleans officials say all problems cleared for a complete fighting lighting system in the Old Quarter. By Carnival operation, lantern style lights on ten foot standards will replace 58 old lamps with 370 new units. The design mirrors old French gas lamps and aims for a softer glow than Canal Street.
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New Orleans
Carnival
France
Canal Street
New Orleans Leads Latin Trade Surge in 1928
New Orleans shows far faster growth in Latin American trade than the nation. From 1917 to 1928 exports and imports with South America rose sharply while national gains were smaller. 1928 global commerce reached 587.62 million, Latin America 41 percent, with exports near 80 million and imports over 162 million to tropical southern lands.
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New Orleans
Mexico
Cuba
Brazil
Uruguay
Paraguay
Argentina
Chile
Colombia
Venezuela
Marriage Licenses Issued for Clay and Ruston Couples
Colored Willie Calloway of Clay marries Verlina Osborne of Clay. Homer Cole of Ruston weds Merle Williams of Ruston.
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Willie Calloway
Clay
Verlina Osborne
Homer Coleman
Ruston
Merle Williams
Marriage License Colored Leonard Young and May Lois Howard
Leonard Young of Sims and May Lois Howard of Ruston obtained a marriage license confirming their intended union. The couple plans to wed in a ceremony to be announced by local authorities and parish records.
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Leonard Young
Simsoro
May Lois Howard
Ruston
Dairying Promoted as Key American Industry
The article argues dairying as the best money making sideline for farmers who plant cash crops, highlighting Louisiana interest and cautioning that it is not a cure-all or a path to universal wealth. It frames dairying as a viable supplementary income rather than a universal solution for all farm evils.
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Louisiana
Black-Draught Helped Ardmore Woman End Digestion Troubles
Mrs. Czarina Doke of Ardmore Oklahoma testifies that after years of poor health from indigestion she used Black-Draught. She describes weight loss severe gas pains headaches and bad tastes then relief after taking small daily doses for several days leading to normal appetite and well being.
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Thedford
Ardmore
Okla
Fragmentary 19th Century Farming Opinion Piece
The text appears as fragmented historical commentary arguing about farming in the country. It references adult education, dairying, and farmers taking up side lines to support American greatness. Names and clear facts are not readable.
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Acorn Store, Inc
Ashburn
DeGeneres Bros
Raasvenpert, Las
Aveat
N. O. Vieux Carre
N. O
Latin America
America
Mea
Ofan
Felana
Aon
Ruston State Bank
Ruston, Louisiana
Business and Professional Directory
the State Life Insurance CO
Indianapolis
Indiana
W. E. Owen
Ruston, LA
Mississippi Ave
Ruston Mattress Company
J. E. Crawford, M. D
James Bldg
DR. L. F. Green
James Building
W. P. Simpson
Desidence Telephone
8. R. Clay
Optom-E-Trist
Ellis Bailey
W. Mina. Ave
Thane
Sam Blaushild
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