Two Day Farmers Short Course Planned at Local College
Louisiana State University Extension Division and Louisiana Tech agricultural department arrange a two day short course for farmers and farm wives at the local college on Friday and Saturday February 27 and 28. A full schedule of lectures covers modern farming and home making with noted speakers, including R L Reese J A Shealy Miss Sophia Stone and T C Alexander. The program lists talks on farm programs poultry hogs milk cows cotton gardening and home demonstration with specialists from extension and Singer Sewing Machine Co among others. A hatchery start is noted for February 25 with trays rental by calling D James.
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Louisiana State University Extension Division
Agricultural Department of Louisiana Tech
R. L. Reese
Agricultural Department of
Louisiana Tech
J. A. Shealy
Lincoln Parish
G. W. Bond
Louisiana Polytechnic Institute
H. C. Sanders
F. W. Spencer
Clyde Ingram
M. M. LaCroix
Ellen LeNoir
Willie Woodruff
Singer Sewing Machine Co
Louisiana
Tom Bourg
Wille Woodruff
R A. Wasson
Dee
Association
Democrats Plan 1932 Campaign Meeting in Washington
Democratic leaders summoned a meeting in Washington to chart the 1932 presidential campaign. Chairman Raskob urged rapid fundraising to cover deficits and sustain party work through and between campaigns at the Mayflower Hotel.
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Washington
Democratic Nation Committee
Riaskob
Better Administration Of Law Urged By Jurist
Port Worth, Tex. A jurist argues for stronger law administration noting that general attitudes toward dawn and enforcement hinder progress. The remarks focus on need for effective legal structures and routine governance. Judge Muiread Ritter, 32, of…
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Port Worth
Tex
Muiread Ritter
Sheriff Warns of Tax Deadline and Penalty
Sheriff A J Thigpen says the office is busy collecting state and parish license taxes this week with deputies in the parish aiming to finish returns before March 1. After March 1 a special collector will charge 2 percent per month on delinquent taxes. He urges all holdouts to file before the limit. FOR SALE Gas cook stove and heater dining set bedroom set refrigerator 9 room house for rent Phone 401 F 02 17 2tdasltw pd
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A. J. Thigpen
New G M N Terminal Expected by Jan 1
New Orleans Feb 10 Work on the Gulf Mobile and Northern railroad terminal progresses toward completion early next year. I B Tigrell president of the G M N announced in New Orleans with F E Williamson Burlington System officials. The terminal between Gentilly Road and Florida Walk will handle 3000 cars and uses canal fill from Dock Board slips.
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New Orleans
Gulf, Mobile and Northern Railroad
I. B. Tigrell
F. E. Williamson
Burlington System
Burlington
Gentilly Road
Florida Walk
Dock Board
Dining Room Attractiveness Promoted In Home Setting
A 1930s style home feature emphasizes the dining room as the focal point for family gatherings and entertaining. Morton J. Kavanaugh, manager of Kavanaugh Furniture, urges comfortable chairs and fine linen to foster pleasant conversation at meals. Dining room suites in various woods and veneers are marketed to enhance the room’s appeal.
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Morton J. Kavanaugh
Kavanaugh Furniture Company
Promotions in Illinois Central Top Execs Named
The February Illinois Central Magazine reports executive promotions at Illinois Central. John L. Berends becomes senior vice president and Robert V. Fletcher ascends to vice president and general counsel while President Lawrence A. Lewis takes on duties previously held by the late Charles H. Markham as chairman of the board. Senior vice president Biveday is noted in the piece with background on family and service, and Fletcher’s Kentucky origin and Mississippi legal career are highlighted.
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Ulinois Central
John L. Berends
Robert V. Fletcher
Lawrence A. Lewis
Charles H. Markham
Biveday
Tlourombad Air
House Votes In Favor Of Veteran Bill
Washington Feb 16 The House passed the veterans loan bill by 363 to 39 sending it to the Senate amid strong support and anticipated veto override. The measure would raise loan value of adjusted compensation certificates and accompany expansions of veterans facilities and pensions for widows and children.
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Washington
House
Senate
Longworth
Tilson
Hawley
Ways and Means Committee
Meilon
Treasury
Garner
Kvale
Minnesota
Bacharach
New Jersey
Secretary of the Treasury
Charman Hawley
Representatves Treadway
Massachusetts
Ramseyer
Iowa
Chindblom
Illinois
Fort
Treadway
House Veterans Committee
Combating Auto Accidents Requires All Resources
William BroSmith of Travelers Insurance says the automobile accident problem demands full mobilization of all resources to successfully combat it. He emphasizes comprehensive efforts by insurers, authorities, and the public to reduce crashes and injuries.
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William BroSmith
Travelers Insurance Company
Accident prevention focus grows in 1901 effort
The industry will pay greater attention to accident prevention in 1901. About $300,000,000 was paid out by insurers in 1990 for automobile accidents, mostly for deaths and injuries. The National Safety Council and schools have promoted safety, with child safety improving as adult rates rise, urging adults to learn from children.
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Ance
BroSsmith
National Safety Council
Old Timer Albert Tibbets Longtime Jonesboro Editor
Albert 9 Tibbets, longtime printer and editor for the Jonesboro Gazette, marks over six decades with the paper. An Illinois press veteran, he began work during the 1872 election week as Horace Greeley sought the presidency, noted in J. O. Karraker’s article in Hinds Central Magazine.
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Ilinois Press
Albert 9. Tibbets
Jonesboro Gazette
J. O. Karraker
First National Bank of
Jonesboro
Hinds Central Magazine
Tilinoia
Mr. Tibbets
Gazette
Horace Greeley
Every Public School Will Have Orchestra
New Orleans announces a citywide plan under Miss Mary M. Conway to create an orchestra in every elementary public school. Twice yearly, top players from each school orchestra will join concerts during National Music Week and other events. Many schools already have complete orchestras.
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New Orleans
Mary M. Conway
President Signs Chalmette Park Survey Measure
New Orleans February 10 The measure Hoover signed funds a survey to determine the cost of transforming Chalmette battleground into a national park site linked to the January 1815 Battle of New Orleans. The Chalmette monument and grounds were turned over to the government in 1929. Secretary of War Hurley took charge five months ago.
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New Orleans
Chalmette
Hoover
Hurley
Illinois poet denies claims against Abe
New York report states Martin L. Davey of Kent Ohio, former congressman, calls Edgar Lee Masters biography of Abraham Lincoln intellectual and spiritual vandalism. Davey defends Lincoln as human with frailties that enhance greatness and criticizes Masters for a distorted portrayal. He also attacks equal vigor toward Rupert Hughes biography of George Washington.
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New York
Martin L. Davey
Kent
Ohio
Edgar Lee Masters
Abraham Lincoln
Masters
Illinois
Spoon River
Lincoln
America
Davey
George Washington
Rupert Hughes
Prominent Mexican Visitor Stops in New Orleans
New Orleans on February 10 reports Senor Blas Valenzuela a leading farmer from Sinaloa Mexico who cultivates 35000 acres and is the largest bean and tomato grower in Mexico. He plans shipments of beans garbanzos valued at 165000 dollars to Spain.
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New Orleans
Senor Blas Valenzuela
Sinaloa
Mexico
Spain
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