Former Ruston Woman J F Johnston Dies In El Paso
Mrs. J F Johnston aged 77 former Ruston resident died at her daughter’s home in El Paso after illness. She was wife of late Dr J F Johnston a prominent Ruston dentist. She lived in Ruston most of her life and was an active Methodist worker. Services will be held Friday at Trinity Methodist church with interment in Greenwood cemetery. Surviving: four daughters Mrs John Yearwood El Paso Mrs W M Redditt Shreveport Mrs George Woodward Little Rock and Mrs John Gurlatt Ruston. six grandchildren. One brother Tom Weed Houston.
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Ruston
J. F Johnston
John P. Yearwood
Johnston
J. F. Johnston
Vaden
Mississippi
Vicksburg
Homer
Shreveport
B. PF. Mcbture
Trinity Methodist Church
H. M. Johnson
R. H. Wynn
Greenwood Cemetery
John Yearwood
el Paso
Texas
W. M. Redditt
George Woodward
Little Rock
Arkansas
John Gurlatt
Patty Redditt
Louisiang Tech
Martha Vaught
John D. Lonam
Lamar
Card of Appreciation from Sam L. Barksdale
A local card of appreciation from Sam L. Barksdale thanks supporters for their loyalty in the election Tuesday. He states he bears no ill will toward any opponent or their backers and pledges to merit the voters’ confidence.
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Sam L. Barksdale
Fire Waste Trends Warn of Rising Losses
A historical summary notes fire waste increased after a brief downturn, citing National Board figures of about 463.6 million dollars in a year versus 422.2 million prior. It records the highest losses in 1626 and three-year declines, urging a nationwide cooperative move and stronger fire prevention awareness.
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America
Measures To Restrict Immigration Favored
A fragmented report notes that restrictions on immigration gained support in Congress but faced partisan debate. It outlines proposed quotas and adjustments to visa numbers, with various lawmakers advocating limits and new percentages, reflecting tense national policy discussions.
Miss Mims Visits Ruston To Promote Club Work
Miss Mary Mims, Louisiana’s famed club organizer, arrives in Ruston to assist J A Shealy and Miss Sophia Stone in organizing home demonstration clubs across parish communities. She will speak at Simsboro, Choudrant, Dubach, Greenwood, Ruston and Hico high schools this week and help form Women’s Home Demonstration Clubs in Wesley Chapel, Choudrant, Sibley and Antioch during afternoon sessions.
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Mary Mims
Louisiana
Ruston
J. A. Shealy
Sophia Stone
Mims
Miss Mims
Lincoln
Simsboro High Scchool
Choudrant High School
Dubach High School
Greenwood
Ruston High School
Hico High School
Wesley Chapel
Choudrant
Sibley
Antioch
Card of Thanks and Europe Tour Announcement
Card of Thanks from A Barnett congratulates the opponent and thanks supporters. He says only good will toward non supporters. The Centenary College Second Annual Tour to Europe sails June 18 aboard the Lafayette, visiting England, Holland, Germany, Switzerland, Italy and France.
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Shreveport
Feb
Centenary College
Europe
Lafayette
Dune
Cie Alps
England
Holland
Germany
Switzerland
Italy
Prange
Jersey Jersey Cattle Club to Meet April First
C H Staples of Baton Rouge secretary of the Louisiana Jersey Cattle Club announces the nineteenth annual meeting will be held April 1 at State Normal College in Natchitoches. Officers include R G Harmon of Monroe as president and J L Fletcher of Lafayette as vice president. The program aims for educational and entertaining features with cooperative support from State Normal College and the Natchitoches Chamber of Commerce.
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C. H. Staples
Baton Rouge
Louisiana Jersey Cattle Club
Daily Leader
State Normal College
Natchitoches
Louisiana
A. H. Henderson
Staples
R. G. Harmon
Monroe
J. L. Fletcher
Lafayette
Fletcher
Ruston
North
Vienna Street
Agricultural Department
Southwestern Louisiana Institute
Asking a Fair Deal for Railroads in Tough Year
The piece estimates 1930 railroad earnings fell about 970 million dollars from 1929 and 1.07 billion from 1926, while expenses declined around 525 million versus 1929. Average return last year hovered near 1 to 2 percent, with prospects for early 1931 uncertain as traffic may shrink further. Railroads seek a fair deal, arguing rates fall to aid others while taxes rise and waterways receive subsidies.
Cardus Cardul helps women regain health in Florida testimonial
Maya Florida woman recounts relief after taking Cardus Home and Cardul for months of weakness and pain. She says she feels stronger, rests better, and now recommends Cardul to friends. Thousands of other women report positive results from this purely vegetable remedy sold by druggists.
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Maya, Fla
Cardus
Rail policy harms employment and service standards
The piece argues that the ruinous railroad policy has caused a drastic loss of railroad jobs and predicts a future drop in service standards. It claims prosperity relies on strong rail and allied industries, warning that diminished rail employment undermines overall progress.
No One Invaluable in a World Without Others
A thought provoking maxim notes that imagining self sufficiency deceives the ego. It argues both that one cannot do without the world and that the world cannot do without the individual, revealing mutual dependence and folly.
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Rochefoucauld
Can You Remember The Child Feelings Quote
A citation from Woman's Home Companion argues that it is pointless to educate a child if adults have forgotten how children feel, stressing empathy in teaching and parenting.
Former Local Woman Mary R Grambling Buried Today
Relatives were advised of the death of Mrs. Mary R. Grambling 82 a former Ruston resident who died at her daughter’s home in San Antonio She leaves four daughters and two sons Funeral was held at Trinity Methodist Church Ruston with Pastor H M Johnson presiding Interment followed at Greenwood Cemetery under B F McLure Undertaking Co guidance
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Mary R. Grambling
P. H. Fennel
Florida Street
San Antonio
Grambling
Ruston
Morehouse Parish
Fennell
Maud Brown
Flora Davis
Albany Street
Shreveport
J. P. de Yampert
Wilmot
Ark
F A. Gramling
Long Island
New York
James B. Gramling
Hammond
Eva Gramling
Trinity Methodist Church
H. M. Johnson
Greenwood Cemetery
B. F. McLure Undertaking Company
Japan shifts telephone control to private firm
The Japanese Government will transfer control of its telephone system to a private company, ending a long government monopoly. The move reflects Japan’s adaptive approach to modern communications, drawing on foreign models while pursuing public benefit.
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Japan
United States
Kiwanis Luncheon Highlights Visits and Loans Talk
Ruston Kiwanis Club hosts Girls Band o Glee Club of Louisiana Tech, featuring songs and greetings to guests including T P Ellwood J P Cole A Y Carter R L Reese J E Crawford S L Barksdale C A Barnette. County Agent Shealy outlines $45 million loan use for farmers with 165 blanks in Memphis and 175 ready. Kiwanian H L Campbell calls for a committee to plan seed distribution 2400 packs with Red Cross aid to Lincoln Parish schools.
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Ruston Kiwanis Club
Girls Bando-Glee Club
Louisiana Tech
T. P. Ellwood
Shreve
Port
Glee Club
Moses
Kiwanian
L. J. Fox
Kiwanis
J. P. Graham
Tech
Old
Louisiana Industrial Institute
Merle Burk
Women At
Elbert Haskin
J. T. Folk
J. A. Shealy
Red Cross
Shealy
Drouth
H. L. Campbell
Chamber of Commerce
Police Jury
Commerce
Lincoln Parish
Campbell
Parish
Graham
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Texas & Jordan &Ts
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