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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1930
Page
5
The article recalls a past winter slowdown when outdoor trades paused until spring. It argues that modern methods and machines enable nearly every trade to operate year round, eliminating idle winter months and reducing laziness, seen as a national risk.
Britain and the United States have agreed on naval parity, but Italy demands equal strength with France. French leaders fear public opinion will block such parity, while Mussolini presses for a deal that can be sold at home. The dynamic threatens to derail the conference efforts.
The interior secretary, also head of Lekoil Stanford University, urges replacing homestead mentalities with watershed thinking to prevent floods. He links past pine forest destruction to recurring floods and warns against placing families on farms where permanent homes are untenable, arguing for broader landscape-based planning.
A meeting at Barterville Thouracy discussed proposed higher insurance rates in the state. Resolutions approved urge the Insurance Commission to reject the increase. plans to present them before the commission on January. Parishes in Viton area urged to join the protest.
The piece discusses growing popularity and diversity of sweet potatoes in Louisiana and nationwide. It notes the crop's appeal and potential uses, highlighting evolving culinary uses and market interest in sweet potatoes across the United States.
In a brief note from Loulaville Times the author speculates that friction between Russia and China tempers any direct clash, suggesting parties dread an unsettled end to a prolonged conflict and fear decisive consequences.
Mrs Mary Tr Mangum of Durham North Carolina says Sargon Pills cured ten years of indigestion stomach pains respiratory pressure and constipation. She reports being able to eat cabbage without discomfort and credits Sargon with improving her liver function and overall health. Marbury Drug Company agents.
By 5 W Strauss, president of the American Society for Thrift, this piece argues that shorter hours and more leisure should not replace work. It asserts progress and happiness come from productive effort, citing Mussolini and Edison to emphasize that true contentment comes from accomplishing tasks rather than idle living.
A dynamite bomb exploded in a New York kitchen killing three children aged 15, 19, and 18. Their mother and two siblings escaped injury. The device lay on the kitchen table and was opened by one child who mistook it for a Christmas package.
Washington DC December 26 reports census takers named for districts in Louisiana. Olva Di ElioLt heads Monroe headquarters with Phil Mswict overseeing seven parishes and 123 enumerators. Lincoln parish will have fourteen enumerators.
The text describes rice production expanding across southern parishes in Attukapas prairie and marshlands, noting a shift in cultivation toward level lands and southwestern areas. It includes dialogue about radio interference and a personal exchange.
An editorial urges readers in Ruston and Lincoln Parish to unite in backing Louisiana Tech's dairy and agricultural expansion. It advocates securing $100,000 for land and facilities plus $350,000 for a main building, detailing land, buildings, creamery, and lab needs and urging community support in the coming legislative session.
Mr H L Irwin of Colfax sends thanks for kindness shown during a community night at Tech. He recalls the warm reception given to him and his seven year old daughter while a guest in Ruston.
Ardmore Oklahoma resident Mrs. Czarina Doke recounts severe prior indigestion and weight loss rooted in stomach upset. She credits Black Draught with gradual improvement after repeated small doses, noting restored appetite, weight gain, and energy for family duties over years.
Mr Irwin thank you letter to Ruston and Lincoln parish residents expresses gratitude for kindness and gifts including a candy box for his little daughter. He notes attendance at fiddlers contest and hog catching prize, admires Farm Council and Lincoln school system, and hopes to return. The Ruston Leader extends New Year wishes for 1930.
New Orleans report shows 24,000,000 spent on public education for the school year 1929 30 with revenue of 699,490,000 and non revenue receipts near 12,000,000. Total 420,955 registrations include 276,204 white pupils and a 35 percent rise overall. High school growth in white schools reaches about 60,000 students while 8 percent of teachers meet the essential preparation standard. Property investments rise from 30,000,000 to 55,000,000 in five years. Navy chief cites unsuccessful submarine rescue tests.
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