Growers to capitalize on drouth loss in Texas
Thirty eight counties in drouth stricken West Texas plan to standardize cotton production by planting state certified seed and creating one‑ward communities. Leaders say higher quality seed and better staple cotton will help growers recover losses from last season’s near total cotton crop failure. Texas Certi fed Cottonseed Breeders Association will assist fields, backed by state bank and agricultural groups.
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Dallas
Tex
Texas
Mansfield farmer kills self Friday
Calvin Pearce, 38, a Mansfield farmer and former rural mail carrier, shot himself alone at his home ten miles east of town on Friday amid financial strain. His widow found the body in a bedroom around 11 am. funeral services are set for Saturday with interment at Sample Cemetery. This marks the second self-inflicted death in the area in two weeks.
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Mansfield
Calvin Pearce
Here
Il Am
Pearce
Sample Cemetery
Chalk This Up kahtore to cleanliness in streets abroad
A fragmentary letter from LB Gary of Boston Massachusetts contrasts clean saloons and drink-free streets in America with harsher conditions overseas. The writer argues the underworld lacks the smart set and urges self restraint over temptation, urging ordinary citizens to avoid vice.
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Kahtore
Boone
Gary
Toston
Mass
Man Apprehended After Capitol Building Incident
In Baton Rouge Louisiana AL Eb Sills of Pot Arthur Pexus Wis collapsed while working on a new state project at the Capitol. He was attempting repairs when a deadly disturbance occurred leaving several workers injured. Authorities investigated the incident.
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Capitol Building
Baton Rouge
Arthur
Louisiana
Presbyterian Men Attended Meeting Of Minden Group
Presbyterian men attended a local gathering in Minden where the session focused on church stewardship and charitable work. Officials noted ongoing efforts to support community outreach and youth programs through shared resources and committee planning.
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Ruston
W. F. O'Kelly
Minden Church
Mr. McFadden
Sanders Baskin
Harry Howard
F. E. Monroe
Frank Bogard
A. E. Phillips
Roxtney Cline
J. A. Gaar
B. James
J.W. Evans
Presbyterian
Minden
Virginia man to replace tech teacher at Louisiana Tech
Dr. J. H. Poteet of Tazewell Virginia is appointed to replace G. W. McGinty in the social science department during McGintys spring quarter and summer leave of absence at the University of Chicago. McGinty will pursue a PhD at Chicago while Poteet brings ten years Virginia public school experience and prior teaching roles at Washington and Lee Concord State College.
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J. H. Poteet
Tazewell
G. W. McGinty
Social Science Department
Univeristy of
Chicago
Poteet
McGinty
G. W. Bond
Louisiana Tech
Washington and Lee University
Blood Vessels Of Body End To End Reach Global Loop
Chicago February 20 Doctors report the body's blood vessels if laid end to end would circle the earth two and a half times. Dr R W McNealy Chicago described new blood vessel surgery and X ray techs for circulatory study. He cited potential to treat angina pectoris and gangrene caused by blood flow derangement.
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Chicago
R. W. McNealy
Chicago Medical Society
McNealy
League of Nations Correspondent Visits Ruston
P J Lipsey Jr, assistant press correspondent for the League of Nations at Geneva, arrived in Ruston to visit his father in law M A Price and family. He traveled via New York for a conference with Kent Cooper and plans to proceed to Memphis before returning to Switzerland. A cablegram noted Mrs Lipsey and children Jeanie and Ann in Geneva are in good health and awaiting his return.
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League of Nations
Geneva
Switzerland
M. A. Price
Lipsey
New York
Kent Cooper
Press Association
States
South
Memphis
Wille
Jeanie
Ann
Journal Editor to Address Local Club on Drivers License
Dolph Pante editor of The Streve port Journal will address the Kiwaals hub of Ruston on Drivers License law. The talk, to be given at Arcade, covers proposed state measures and calls for enactment. North Gouishina Press notes support and requests action by Arcadia Convention participants.
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Dolph Pante
Streveport Journal
Ruston
Sulge CL
Ans
North Gouishina
Artadla
Isa
Mecaids
Tii
Hatin
North Lou- Qiang Press
Arcadia
President Hoover to Veto Veteran Loan Measure
Hoover plans a veto of the veteran loan bill and will return it to Congress next week. Senate and House supported the measure but Republicans fear a pocket veto could derail passage. Vice President Curtis and Speaker Longworth signed the bill after swift passage.
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Hoover
Congress
Senate
House
Reed
Pennsylvania
Cousens
Michigan
White House
Curtis
Longworth
Senate Finance Committee
Treasury
Capitol Hill
Dothan Child Finds Perfume Bottle Becomes Intoxicated
In Dothan Alabama on February 20 Ed Doster year old son of Mr and Mrs P J Doster drank four swigs from a perfume bottle. A doctor diagnosed the concoction as pure grain alcohol and rose petals predicting a mild spree but Ed suffered effects. His father quips he is not proficient at walking yet.
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Dothan
Ala
Ed Doster
P. J. Doster
Papa Doster
New York Cares For Old Folks At Home
As the year begins a law is in effect in New York to aid elderly residents. It is estimated that forty thousand men and women in the state will receive assistance or benefits under the new measure.
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New York
State pension aid aims to aid elderly in need
The program targets men and women aged 70 or older in poverty across New York City and rural districts. Average monthly allowances range from about 32.50 in NYC to around 20 in rural areas. State and county funds are expected to help seniors stay in their homes and avoid want.
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New York City
Planting Of 25 000 Trees Begins Honors George Washington
New Orleans February 23 25 000 trees from the state nursery at Alexandria are being planted in Louisiana in honor of Washington's birthday and Arbor Day, per H V Sonderegger state forester.
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George Washington
New Orleans
Alexandria
Louisiana
Washington
H. V. Sonderegger
Planting Features Louisiana Native Trees
The planting includes pines live oaks red oaks sweet gum and other Louisiana native trees.
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Louisiana
A Penalty Of Humane Progress In Massachusetts Cotton Mills
Massachusetts faces a clash between progressive labor protections and losing industries to states with laxer rules. An Industrial Commission report urges lawmakers to halt new cotton mill restrictions until competing states raise their standards to Massachusetts levels, highlighting a dilemma for workers and economy.
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Massachusetts
Industrial Commission
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