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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1930
Page
3
A mix of quotes on virtue faith and humanity from Plutarch Lanier Loveman and Lowell, plus a strayed dark iron grey horse mule near Downaville Louisiana seven years old with scar on left front leg and a Jersey mule with calf, branded X on right hip, taken up near Ruston Route 1 owner to claim by property proof and costs.
Neighbors stopped the fire after a gas blast injuring Mr Justice at the Clinic. He suffers burns to face hands and neck with shock. hair burned and head injuries from the blast. Sammy Gibbs is improving at home after burns to his right hand and leg. The blast wrecked two rooms, tore a rear hole, and damaged clothing and furniture in the Kelly residence.
Dr Harold J Cook of the Colorado Museum presented at the American Association for the Advancement of Science meeting. He offered fragments of extinct animals and earth artifacts from Nebraska near Scotts Bluff and Mitchell as potential oldest traces of man. He cited finds along the Platte River valley.
New Orleans La. The New Orleans Dock Board reduced charges at the public cotton warehouse to $14 per bale for receiving, sampling, weighing, handling, storage up to 30 days, compressing and free delivery to shipside to align with Houston and Galveston tariffs. Several other charges were reduced and the board plans action on flood-fighting on unused wharf segments. United Fruit Co received permission to expand banana facilities. Employees were insured up to $602,500.
Philadelphia news reports the Eckfeldt family ending a long era of service at the U S Philadelphia mint. Jacob Basel Eckfeldt, 83, chief assayer, resigns after 64 years. his father 43 years and grandfather 40 years also served, spanning thirty one presidencies.
Definite action discussed to widen Bottle-Neck Street along Peel to Howard Avenue. Property owners cooperate to map a feasible plan that will relieve traffic and integrate with adjacent one way directions. The effort aims to reduce congestion near the street junctions and improve city traffic flow.
A near-fatal gasoline fire during yesterday’s incidents endangered a 9-year-old youth. A bucket of gasoline was carried from a store, igniting on the street and causing burns to the child’s face. Authorities describe the event as a close call with potential fatalities.
A Pine Bluff physician D J Woodall was dragged to a woods three miles north of El Dorado by two Black men who tied him to a tree and robbed him of 350 dollars two handbags and a watch before making their escape in a car.
Tests by the Defender, a privately owned submarine rescue craft, failed to prove successful. The tests took place near Washington and showed inconclusive results for the submarine rescue operation.
A man turned in a lost package eight months after it disappeared containing bonds totaling 63,000 dollars at a New York lost and found department. The finder hurried away after delivering the package.
A man identified as John TR Snelth shot himself after dictating his will to his wife, a tragedy noted in the local report. The incident follows the unusual sequence of the husband finalizing dispositions before his death, with authorities examining the circumstances surrounding the self-inflicted gunfire.
Anton Huebner, a farmer, seized control of downtown Cameron and Lexas for about 20 minutes wielding a rifle. He began by attacking a motor company where two men were killed before being stopped by an armed civilian.
Confused report notes lost Halifaxes and the Euro reece cesbicle orakernt during the PAPE QUEe suite. Officials now believe Cheb ice Dited cheep itt the accu, while Minht cables cost ip $2,000 daily and remain unfound.
Bartlesville contestant Lee Phillips won a prize of SLO at the Vie Sat ie event, recognizing a top entry in the cary fiekirgs competition held Thurstan ta TOM.
In a brief financial note readers see a reference to a U S income ahead figure with a wobbly OCR rendering. It mentions a PNG style percentage around sixty eight and a local brand or company shorthand, pointing to a market update or earnings summary in a compact news brief.
The readable content is patchy and names multiple fragments. It appears as a damaged OCR of a historical page with several improper terms and no coherent event or clear subjects to summarize.
A fragment from a historical page notes Hoover visiting Rubio amid rising tensions with the southern republic. The report mentions political optics and a shift in leadership posture as the nation watches the ceremony.
An excerpt discusses saving money by having a definite objective. It mentions improving thrift through a simple plan and reflects on personal experience. The article cites a letter received by the writer, presented publicly to suggest practical saving ideas amid discussions in a naval parley context.
A long running debate on skirt length ends with American women choosing short skirts while Paris designers hint at modest gains. The article notes widespread discussion in towns like Rustic and asserts the majority favor shorter attire for youthfulness and health concerns. It contrasts initial European fashion with the new American stance and reflects social attitudes toward gender influence on dress.
Louis iana Insurance Society president Matt G Smith issues call for Executive Committee to meet in Baton Rouge on Wednesday January 8 1930. Committee members listed include L A Williams Crowley Warren Berwick G A Thomas architects Albert M Dreyfuss Shreveport Charles M Samuels New Orleans George A Petrie Alexandria Captain E L Kidd Ruston and William Rodriguez Monroe.
The Skelley News notes a mechanic who calmly and cleanly handles a car without leaving oil spills or fingerprints. He shut the hood securely, wiped hands, and covered upholstery before driving away, indicating professional care and ownership of the vehicle.
R D Gordon of Tulsa describes severe stomach trouble and liver inactivity, losing 62 pounds and taking calomel weekly for five years. He spent $3,000 on goats milk and credits Sargon Pills with restoring health, gaining 19 pounds and ending calomel use. Marbury Drug Company, Agents.
Pierre Lardet a 57 year old French editor fired three shots at Louis Jalles 59 in a courthouse corridor after being convicted of slandering him. The incident occurred in Paris and authorities arrested Lardet on the scene.
A centralized cooperative cotton marketing association is planned to handle the 1930 crop. The effort aims to enlist 2,000,000 members to join the cooperative.
Masked bandits pushed through a crowd of school children and shot the unarmed bank messenger in Philadelphia, escaping with $30,000.
An old editorial muses on indecency and language as social norms shift. It cites terms once considered mild or offensive, notes regional differences, and mentions publishers resisting crude words. The piece concludes with a reminder about timely subscriptions for 1930.
Nathan Schalr, 80, was dining nearby when a 12 foot pipe fell from a ninth floor building and struck him, killing him instantly on the sidewalk. Police investigate the fatal accident and identify the accelerant cause.
Benny Maslak aged 20 told a district attorney he had been a bandit his conscience bothered him and his mother urged him to confess to the crime.
Bandits and a county posse clashed near a Shakopee bank as armed men attempted to flee with about $1500. The group had been hiding in storefronts across the street, and three bandits were shot as they tried to escape.
Three men who robbed a bank in a blizzard lost their way and returned to South Superior where police captured them. The incident ends with the robbers in custody as authorities investigate the cash theft and pursue charges.
Brussels dealers cut back operations as demand for diamonds weakens. About 32,500 diamond cutters face half-time layoffs until the market recovers.
A friend argued over a bridge point and asked a renowned authority to decide. A letter yielded a bill for 935 for professional services, followed by a lawyer’s bill of 25 after advice to pay. The column notes long marriages may last about thirty years more.
The Daily Leader recalls its policy against printing unsigned communications while noting several unsigned items were discarded weekly. The piece cites Kellog pad used as a base for a naval parley.
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