Terrebonne Potato Master Promotes Irish Crop Profits
Allen J Ellender a Terrebonne legislator and four time Irish potato growing champion spoke to Welsh farmers about soil prep drainage and marketing. He cited 54 acres yielding 314 per acre net 222 per acre net profit after costs and urged limits of five acres per farmer while promising a practical recipe to boost profits.
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Allen J. Ellender
Honma
Terrebonne Parish
Elender
Louisiana
Farmers’ Organization
Allen
Terrebonne
Chant Parish
Ellender
Louisiana Rural Population Still A Majority Under Change
A historical note reports Louisiana's rural population at 1,268,067, about 40 of the state total, with cities growing but rural life persisting. It cites a decade of net rural migration and a ten year gain of 26,051 people, suggesting agriculture may remain dominant despite urban growth.
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Louisiania
Louisiana
Atomic Energy and Its Enormous Possibilities
An article by Melman Rosenthal, M A, discusses the atom as the most powerful yet potentially civilization altering energy. It outlines theoretical release methods, catastrophic risks, and debates over how matter and energy transform under concentrated atomic force, noting experimental challenges and speculative propulsion of protons and electrons.
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Alcuth
Diethuot
Lawrence
University of Cattorita
Ulan
Advertising as a mark of reliable local business
The Vernon Alabama Democrat notes that sustained month after month advertising signals real value. Observing a community's ads helps identify the most dependable stores and services, as efficient and reputable establishments regularly promote themselves.
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Ing Chan
Vernon
Ala
State Farm Forester Lectures Lincoln Parish on Forest Fire Prevention
To the Editor of Ruston Leader G C Boswell Assistant Farm Forester of Louisiana visits Lincoln parish schools to promote forest fire prevention and reforestation. He argues fires devastate all industries and urges education to save forest products, noting pines prevent erosion and can enrich land, eventually yielding timber and agricultural benefits. The piece lauds trees as mankind’s best friend for industry.
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Ruston
G. C. Boswell
Farm Forester
Lincoln Parish
Bosewell
Boswell
Some Do and Some Don't on the Cotton Farm
A rural rhapsody traces the average Southern farmer's day from alarm clock to bed, naming dozens of regional brands and products from Connecticut clocks to New Bedford blankets. The piece satirically questions why cotton farming fails to profit despite widespread, interwoven consumer goods.
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Connecticut
Chicago
Detroit
Cincinnati
Grand Rapids
Minnesota
Sears and Roebuck
New York
Missouri
Colorado
Kansas
Vermont
Indiana
New England
Boston
Jerusalem
New Bedford
Louisiana
Time to invest in newspaper ads says Wakefield chain ad
An advertising executive from a Wakefield chain store announces dropping direct mail and cinema ads in favor of newspaper advertising. The test spanned months, with the proponent claiming newspapers reach readers at home in receptive moments. The piece argues many merchants chase high pressure ads and fail to invest in home newspaper campaigns.
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Wakefield
Focal
Wekefield
Mass
Why Is It George Jet Seeks Answers in Ads
A puzzled secretary in Boston questions the advertising barrage surrounding daily life. A man wakes in the morning amid slogans for advertised mattresses bathed in branded towels and soaps. The piece playfully critiques consumer marketing.
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George A. Jet
Boston Uy Pothivelste
Advertising and the Advertised Life
A satirical snippet from the N. E. A. Bulletin mocks the habit of advertising every item from face powder to auto tires. It portrays a man who uses many advertised goods yet refuses to advertise his business, arguing advertising never pays and should be sold if not profitable.
Corra Harris Advertises Odd Mule For Sale
Corra Harris, noted author, advertises a black mare mule in the Cartersville Tribune-News. The 13 year old animal is described as trainable yet spirited, with quirks such as biting when urged and periodic kicks. The ad asks thirty five dollars but offers a quick sale at thirty.
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Corra Harris
Tribune-News
Cartersville
Corra
Fellows Who Fish For Fish In Los Angeles
A Shreveport Journal commentary contrasts city fish ponds with traditional fishing. It insists urban ponds turn fishing into a mere business, offering no sunrises, long morning rides, or riverbank joys, and praises real fishing’s deeper pleasures and cooking of the catch.
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Los Angeles
Louisiana
Shreveport Journal
Outlook report for potato crop production and prices
The USDA outlooks predict higher acreage in competing states and weaker northern demand may lower spring potato prices. Louisiana is likely to raise acreage with manageable impact. large increases could push prices down if carrot shipments rise. Use excellent seed, proper fertilization, and low unit costs to stay competitive.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Louisiana
State and Parish Taxes Paid by Illinois Central System
Illinois Central System pays state and parish taxes totaling 35 052.22 in Lincoln Parish for 1030, with 16 250.37 to public schools, 10 705.46 for highways, and remaining funds supporting other state and local government. In Ruston municipal taxes amount 879.06, with a substantial share to public schools. Illinois Central is the third largest taxpayer in Louisiana.
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Lincoln Parish
Ilinois
Ilinois Central
Ruston
Louisiana
Louisiana Tech Faculty and Major Cole Careers Featured
Louisiana Tech faculty details include Dean of Engineering L Mitchell with degrees from Alabama Polytechnic Institute and service at Auburn Texas A and M and at Tech. Major J P Cole heads mathematics at Tech since 1928 after service in the 47th Infantry and roles with the American Legion Ruston Golf Club and North Louisiana High School Rally Association.
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V. L. Mitchell
Louisiana Tech
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Auburn
Ala
Ruston College
Mitchell
Tech
Texas A. and M. College
Frank Bogard
Houston
Tex
J. P. Cole
Louisiana, Tech
Louisiana State University
47Th Infantry
France
Major Cole
North Louisiana High School Rally Association
Ruston
American Legion
Illinois Central System Tax Profile in Louisiana for 1930
The Illinois Central System paid taxes in 1930 across 22 Louisiana parishes totaling 1,057,500. Of this, 179,000 supported district and parish public schools. Highway taxes were 89,000 and levee taxes 85,000. Overall, the system’s 1930 tax bill averaged over 246,000 per week.
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Louisiana
Lincoln Parish Democratic Committee sets 1931 primary plan
Proceedings in Ruston Louisiana show the Lincoln Parish Democratic Executive Committee meeting on January 12 1931 to set ward one primary dates for the municipal court election. It names members present a quorum and outlines candidate filing rules voting officials and protest process with first and possible second primaries and election day procedures.
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Louisiana
Lincoln Parish
Ruston
W. B. Rabb
T. P. Owens
Lincoln Pariah Democratic Executive Committee
Rustam
Chamber of Commerce
Carter's Little Liver Pills Advertisement Claim
An old advertisement touts Carter's Little Liver Pills as a natural vegetable laxative to relieve torpid liver billousness and constipation. The copy promises thorough cleansing of the system and urges druggists to stock bottles for sale.
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Carter
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