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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1931
Page
2
Public Utilities Fortnightly criticizes a decade of federal regulation as wrecking railroad viability. Despite seven prosperous years, passenger traffic fell, taxes rose by 117 million, freight stagnant since 1920, and employment dropped by 377,000 since 1920. Credit erosion risks a systemic transport collapse without public policy change.
The Bienville Democrat of Arcadia issues a sixteen page Dairy Progress edition edited by George Bush. It highlights advances in dairy farming in Bienville Parish, with merchant support and praise for Mrs Bush. The edition aims to benefit farmers and the local dairy industry.
An advertisement touts a fat loss scheme using a half teaspoonful of KIRU BCHEN SATS in hot water before breakfast. It promises weight loss of up to 20 pounds by cutting fats and fatty foods while noting perceived health improvements. It also references a money back guarantee and a testimonial from Mrs Marie Charey ad Huttiato. Separately, reports on Red Cross fundraising show testimony hearings and White House discussions about a $25,000,000 appropriation, with postal receipts indicating strong daily support.
The article reports Red Cross relief fundraising approaching the two million dollar mark amid a broad drive for donations. It references legislative context, house appropriations discussions, and a cited figure near twenty-seven million dollars pending approval, reflecting wartime relief funding efforts.
Superintendent Campbell visited Dubach and Hico to inspect recent school additions. Dubach opened a modern high school replacing last spring’s destroyed building, connected to the grammar school by a large, well-equipped corridor. Hico added a new unit noted for model design and construction. Miss Marion Thomas, a Tech student, spent the weekend with her parents.
A diary style update covers weather, a girls' dance, and school life from January two to four, with notes on Tim, Jimmy, and Celia. It includes a blunt Iowa State College estimate showing road surfacing raises farm land value and lowers transport costs, arguing dirt roads hinder agricultural progress.
A Cornel University survey by J L Tennant shows year round road benefits to farmers, saving time and reducing expenses leading to more profitable farming. Poor roads increase cash costs and halt progress, underscoring the value of improved secondary roads.
We, who are doing Red Cross work, thank friends for flowers from Mrs. C. W. Perkins and for the support of the People's Gas and Fuel Company, merchants, and local people. Their kindness boosts our effort to help others. Signed MRS. FRANK PRICE, Chairman of Lincoln Red Cross Chapter.
A Polish alarm over American apples being sprayed with arsenic risks recalls past crop protection scares. The piece notes similar public worry about fruit curing methods such as drying peaches and dipping prunes in lye, which were later shown harmless after government inquiry and explanation.
James A. Hughes of Sharon Massachusetts funds printer’s bills for an open letter to the American press arguing six small states Delaware New Mexico Arizona Nevada Utah and North Dakota should be allowed to sell liquor to boost population and business. He also promotes buying 365 handkerchiefs annually and burning one daily, and defends eyeglasses sold for 10 cents to aid the poor. The source notes uncertainty about Hughes’s role as congressman or broadcaster.
The Memphis Office handles farmers loan applications. Parish Farm Agents and Parish Community Committees appointed by the National Agricultural Department, with your Parish Fund Agent, are the only ones authorized to process these loans. Do not apply to other sources. The State Relief Committee has no role here. Urge those in need to proceed.
J L Hutcheson and R F Clark are profiled for long service at Louisiana Tech. Hutcheson earned a 1905 BA from Dickson College and taught varied subjects from 1914 as instructor and later mathematics professor. Clark, AB 1917, led biology and science departments and coached football, earning his master’s from Peabody in 1927.
Helium’s independent nature prevents chemical bonding and combustion, making airships safer. Diesel engines, multi bag containment, and isolated compartments reduce explosion and storm damage. Texas Amarillo fields supply most of the world’s helium while Congress debates selling some abroad.
A drought relief notice urges immediate action for a $46,000,000 loan appropriation. It warns that demand will outstrip funds and recommends contacting Parish Farm Agent at once, signed by B. F. Thompson, Chairman.
A Ruston Leader letter argues Red Cross aid fosters dependence, proposes a loan plan to property owners with labor contracts, names Judge Walker and Sheriff Thigpen as honest overseers, and notes local farmers claim relief harms employment. The piece urges honest labor for all able bodied people and references Arkansas drought relief efforts.
A report by State Treasurer H. B. Conner shows Louisiana kept auto license levels steady in 1930 with licenses totaling 4,520,924.19, while gasoline tax receipts climbed from 584,930.69 in January to 656,687.02 in December. Total gasoline tax collections for 1930 reached 7,333,349.92, up from 6,449,143.21 in 1929, signaling ongoing private expenditure on cars and fuel despite hard times.
Two marriage licenses granted. Colored-Joniy Richard of Vienna wed Alice Simpson of Vienna. Selma Thompson of Ruston married Lesie B. Cottingham of Liberty Aull.
Representative T. T. Webb of Ouachita Parish announced Tuesday his intention to seek the office of secretary of state in the 1932 race.
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