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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1932
Page
2
The Ruston Leader discusses shifting U S mood from pro business liberty to cautious reform. It argues democracy needs conservative and liberal poles, condemns unfettered industry, and notes milk as essential food and public health concern amid budget debates.
The article surveys new low cost road surfaces blending crushed gravel with bitumen on the road bed. It cites Kentucky and West Virginia costs per mile, Idaho and North Dakota maintenance figures, and New Mexico estimates for untreated gravel versus bituminous road surfaces, arguing such oil surfaces deliver durable roads for little money.
A graphologist claims faults and virtues show in writing read from witnesses. The piece asserts Lithuania is really ruled by two women, implying a hidden power structure. The article also notes stock market fears and a North Carolina plan for a 0 year program to draw buses, hinting at broader social changes and cultural ripples.
A Sunday School reflection on Nicodemus, a Pharisee visitor at night, and Jesus teaching the necessity of rebirth. The piece argues Nicodemus demonstrates honest inquiry, while warning against relying on outward religious form over inner transformation. It notes the Pharisees’ zeal yet cautions that true faith exceeds ceremonial legality.
A reader describes vast western territories in New Mexico and surrounding counties, noting irrigation and dry farming, varied crops, and market values for corn, beans, and forage. He compares conditions to Louisiana, mentions high altitude towns, and reflects on adaptation to cold weather and economic ups and downs through 1931 into 1932.
In a field report the agent notes deep cold and snow in mountains, lakes and rivers frozen for over a month. Seed loan receipts stay strong despite a grain price slump, with expectations of improvement. The author hopes to finish work for the U S Department of Agriculture soon and return to seed business later this month.
Lincoln Parish farmers hosted 66 guests for a New Year dinner on New Year’s Day. Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Franklin showcased 35 dishes mostly from their own farm and displayed 1931 tomatoes and a 1931 cotton bloom. Santa Claus visited the children, handing out peanuts and popcorn balls before a living room prize drawing.
Marshall Wilbur, a Chicago bookkeeper, ends his first vacation in nine years after two days, returning to his ledgers because he could not enjoy anything but work.
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