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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1931

Page

6

Drouth Relief Chairman Explains Loan Process

Louisiana Drouth Relief Chairman Mr Thompson outlines how government funds are loaned to farmers. A parish by parish committee will review applications using a blank form, with loans direct from the government to eligible farmers suffering from drouth or storms.

Drouth Relief BR. F Thompson Alexandria National Agricultural Commission National Committee of Agriculture Drouth Commissioner of Agriculture

December Sets Parish Tax Revenue Record

A sheriff and tax collector report shows total December receipts of 198 25h 408 for taxes licenses and income in Shyycela parish the highest monthly total on record. Items include Taxes 185128.24 Fines 20 Whiskey Fines 6 State License 410.70 Parish License 30.40 Poll Tax 2315.00 Hunters License 80 Angling License 50 and more. Disbursements split Parish Treasury 60 584 ab State Treasury US LOA Parish Superintendent 33 080.65 Sheriff Salary Bund 6 50084

Moray Wich J. J. Thigpen Shyycela Parish Irs Parish Treasury State

Lincoln parish schools reopen after longest holiday recess

Lincoln parish schools reopen this morning after an extended holiday break. Superintendent Campbell reports all teachers back at their posts and district offices functioning, with operations returning to normal after the recess period.

Lincoln Parish Holl. Campbell Chapel Moutiberg Wes Ur

Farmer Ends Life With Pistol In Arcadia

A farmer named Frank White, 43, of Arcadia, reportedly killed himself with a pistol at his home. Friends and family mourn as authorities investigate the apparent suicide. He is survived by a spouse and several children, with funeral arrangements expected to be announced by the cemetery.

Arcadia Jai Frank White Utah

Temple Church Observes Day Of Service In January Visit

A Sunday service at Temple Baptist church despite inclement weather drew worshippers for the Lord's Supper and an evening program by Roy O M Curley from Port Arthur. Curley spoke on Jesus and His Sufferings. baptism was administered at service end.

Temple Baptist Church J.D. Carroll Prchystra Roy OM. Curley 4Th Avenues Churh Port Arita Texas Jesus Corley Bre Carroivs

L S U School Of Medicine Is Created In New Orleans

New Orleans witnesses the formal creation of L S U School Of Medicine by a joint action of the board of administrators of L S U and the hospital trustees. Pro A A Vidlelie elected director, aims to unify charity hospital care and tactile aid services. The initial plan spans two years with ongoing support from the hospital and governor, directing funds to hospital needs.

New Orleans U. Wate L. 8 Chousey Hospital New Odeana Cherity Hospital

France Mourns Marshal Joffre as Nation Grieves

A distressed France bows at the bier of Marshal Joffre, with mournful crowds and official ceremonies marking the end of a war era. The passage recalls Napoleonic echoes and the weight of leadership, reflecting on national grief and public homage.

France Marshal Joffre

Joffre's Funeral Plans and Resting Places

A note indicates Madame Joffre forbids death masks or post death portraits. The veteran's son will be moved to Notre Dame and then the Invalides, sharing a sepulcher with Napoleon and Marshal Foch. His body will await a tomb at the Joffre estate at Lonveciennes.

Joffre Madame Joffre Cathedral of Notre Dame the Invalides Napoleon Marshal Foch

500 Farmers Storm Town in England Arkansas

About 500 farmers stormed England Arkansas's business district demanding food. A Red Cross appeal led to food distribution. 265 had received allowances by early evening while 66 waited in line. Cravge B.E. Morris urged restraint as crowds shouted for sustenance for starving families. Local merchants and Red Cross coordinated a partial relief effort with $2.75 per family authorized.

England Ark Red Cross Cravge BE. Morris Red Crogs Little Rock C. E. Hawkins

Birth of First 1931 Child in New York Highlighted by Dudley Malone

International lawyer Dudley Field Malone announced the birth of a son born at one minute past midnight on January 1 1931. The mother Edna Louise Johnson of Minnesota and the 10 pound child were reported in satisfactory condition.

New York Dudley Field Malone Edna Louise Johnson Minnesota

Ford Plants to Resume Operations Across Nation

Ford announces assembly lines at River Rouge and 30 plants nationwide will restart Monday morning January 5 after a two week inventory halt. At Buick in Flint, over 1,090 hires were revealed, while Oldsmobile in Lansing also reported staff reinforcements.

Detroit Ford Company River Rouge Flint Buick Oldsmobile Lansin Erapluyes

Restrictions on Press Freedom Discussed by Professor

Boston December 3 Prof Ralph da Crosman of the University of Goldy spoke on press freedom amid 1930 developments. He cited Minnesota’s injunctions threatening newspapers and noted Hoover era views on criticizing government officials and Nye committee actions as key factors shaping journalism.

Boston Ralph da. Crosman University of Goldy Crowman Usted Minnesota Stncgate United Shakes Supreme Court Grosmin Ut- Toraukees Hoover Nye Va Brhcic Ruth Taupe McCarrick Ralph S.kelley

Cotton Ginned in Parish of Lincoln

A card from the United States Department of Agriculture shows the ginning totals for Lincoln Parish prior to December 1. It records 139 bales of cotton ginned to that date, compared with a prior figure of 10 bales.

Lincoln Ue So Departaent Ad Consitree Lutna Bali Dincoly

King George Press Agent Draft Surprises Teen World

A garbled report hints at an event where King George interacts with the world press amid tensions between Bucking and a foreign power. The article suggests a court Gazette plan and a possible, unclear public reaction to royal media engagement.

George of Celal Court Owhieh

Early Railroad Speed Nears Novel Achievements

Fragmentary OCR notes describe early locomotives achieving speed records with several engines reaching high velocities. The text hints at distinctive design features and rapid development in early railway propulsion.

Asnation Amd Hhevse Diaion

Berries on heels of sugar in Louisiana crops

Louisiana's 1930 farm value from main crops totaled about 107.8 million dollars, with berries at 6.01 million and sugar at 10.63 million. Cotton led, valued at 39.32 million, while rice reached 13.26 million and corn 11.35 million. Compared with 1929, overall farm value dropped roughly 34.6 percent due to lower production and prices.

New Orleans Louisiana Lionel L. Jones Agricultural Statistican Bureau of Agricultural Economics United States Department of Agriculture Tarmiers Ty Lee

Architect Named For New Convalescent Home

The article outlines a planned convalescent home with a projected cost of $596,000 and details on taxes and levies amounting to $1,060,000,000. It references a will related to Corinne Mulenbergus and mentions federal and local tax implications, along with allocations for special funds and personal property valued at $130,000,000.

Mir Corinne Mulenbergus

Notice of annual bank director election for First National Bank of Ruston

In accord with the Articles of Association the regular annual election of Directors will be held at the banking house on Tuesday January 1 1991 between 10 a m and noon. Add Thompson V P.

First National Bank of Ruston

Notice of Stockholders Meeting at Ruston Bank

In accordance with article 6 of the charter of Ruston State Bank a stockholders meeting will be held in the banking room on Tuesday January 1931 between 10 a m and 12 noon to elect a board of directors for 1931. Dated December 16 1930 J P Graham cashier.

Ruston State Bank Ruston Louisiana

Citizens Bank Ruston to Hold Directors Election Date

In accord with the Charter and By-Laws of Citizens Bank and Trust Company of Ruston, the regular annual election of Directors will be held Tuesday, January 14, 1932. W. S. May, cashier.

Citizens Bank and Trust Company of Ruston

Ruston Lincoln Sanitarium to Hold Stockholders Meeting

Notices are given that the annual meeting of the Ruston Lincoln Sanitarium Inc. will be at the Chamber of Commerce rooms Ruston Louisiana on Tuesday January 1 1931 at 7 00 p m. to elect a board of directors for the wing year and to transact other business as may come before the meeting. G A Davis secretary.

Ruston-Lincoln Sanitarium, Inc Chamber of Commerce Ruston G, A, Davis Sec’y

Bamboo in Ceyton Surges Beyond Ten Feet

Makee Rapid Growth Bamboo in Ceyton reaches heights over 10 feet, with records of as much as 16 inches in a single day. This rapid growth highlights the species’ vigorous expansion in local conditions.

Ceyton

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