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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1931
Page
2
Louisiana residents consume far less milk butter and cheese than the national average. Dietitians recommend 35 cents per food dollar on dairy but Louisianans spend about 22 cents. Cattle tick infestations curb milk production making many farms skip fresh milk and urban residents avoid milk from diseased animals. Eradicating ticks could boost production and consumption.
A successful at home agriculture campaign led by a governor in North Carolina promotes growing food and feed crops over cotton. In 1930-31 the state cut cotton acreage by 234000 and expanded feed crops by 620180 acres, aiming for higher food production and farm resilience. Louisiana is urged to emulate these gains to withstand crop losses and low prices.
In his inaugural speech Governor Roosevelt argues for strengthening local government to avoid centralization. He warns that increased federal control would erode liberties and raise taxes, citing rising government dependence and expanding bureaucracy as dangers to freedom and state sovereignty.
A message from the Diddy and Weekly beader stating they have published for over 25 years and served the community. They seek to continue publications under the current policies, emphasizing the newspaper’s obligation to supporters and requesting continued public patronage to maintain service.
In this fragment a speaker laments the sorry state of education and personal independence. The text contrasts desire for knowledge with a critique of superficial schooling and the pursuit of pleasure, arguing for a moral aim of character and a good name over wealth. It hints at spiritual and cultural ideals and urges disciplined learning.
This article explains the Louisiana Civil Code stance on subs tution and life estate like usufruct arrangements to prevent tying up property generation to generation. It contrasts French and English feudal devices with Louisiana prohibitions on substitutions and discusses how trusts are limited to keep property in commerce while allowing controlled use. It warns property owners to seek legal advice for wills and usufruct dispositions.
The law mandates strict quarantine for smallpox cases until recovery and complete eruption healing. When outbreaks occur, public school pupils must be vaccinated with proof from a physician. unvaccinated pupils face admission refusal. Health officers must vaccinate contacts of cases, with refusals leading to isolation.
Miss Kathleen Graham librarian at Louisiana Tech since 1907 received a bachelor of industry from the Louisiana Industrial Institute in 1899 and earned a Peabody arts degree in 1928 after stints in art book binding and music study. G.W. McGinty, assistant professor of social science, earned degrees from Peabody and LSU Normal, taught at Louisiana State Normal, joined Tech in 1928, and later studied at the University of Chicago.
State Board of Health issues notice on vaccination and isolation rules. If a case appears in any workplace or institution, all employees or residents are considered contacts and must be vaccinated. Premises must be placarded according to regulations. Public notice urges awareness.
The document outlines nine core beliefs on religion and government including God and the Bible, separation of church and state, civil rights, religious freedom, opposition to religious legislation, free speech, free press, peaceful assembly, petition, and temperance.
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