Good Will Tours Plan North Louisiana Outreach
Louisiana Tech and Ruston Chamber of Commerce sponsor first in a series of good will tours across north Louisiana. Mayor Gayne and others will select participants as routes run Wednesday July 23 and Thursday July 24, visiting Coushatta Campti Goldonna Winnfield Selma Pollock Trout-Good Pine Jena Olla Kelly Clark Grayson Columbia Sikes Dodson Jonesboro with meetings at multiple courthouses and streets.
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Louisiana Tech
Ruston Chamber of Commerce
Ruston
Coushatta
Campti
Goldonna
Winnfield
Court House Lawn
Selma
Pollock
Jena
Olla
Kelly
Kelley
Clark
Grayson
Columbia
House Lawn
Sikes
Dodson
Jonesboro
Amendment of Wilson is approved by flood control group
The flood control association adopted a resolution endorsing the Riley J. Wilson amendment to the 1928 flood control act. It calls on the United States to pay for levee rights of way and damages from setback levees and to reimburse levee districts for expenses, retroactive 40. Passage would aid landowners along the Mississippi main channel and shift costs to the federal government.
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Lady Doyle
Sir Arthur
Louisiana
Flood Control Association
Wilson
Mississippi
1200 Troops at Camp Beauregard in Louisiana
Alexandria Louisiana July 15 Twelve hundred Louisiana guardsmen arrive to realize what war is like. Brig General Raymond H Fleming leads the force as the annual period begins with the thermometer at 98 degrees. Monday 900 Alabama guardsmen of the 177th field artillery moved their base six miles from the camp to the artillery range.
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Alexandria
Raymond H. Fleming
177Th Field Artillery
Training Camp In Louisiana Is A Success
New Orleans reports Camp Beauregard at Alexandria Georgia will again host a citizens military training camp next summer. Major-general Frank R. McCoy confirms the success of the first camp led by reserve officers outside a regular army post. General Harold B. Fiske praises the camp as among the best, noting strong cooperation among regulars reserves and National Guard. Six hundred Louisiana boys attended. guard units will occupy the camp upon departure.
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Beauregard
Alexandria
Citizens
Frank RR. McCoy
Fourth Corps
Harold B. Fiske
Fourth Coast Artillery District
National Guard
Texan Defends Honor in $60 Bet Dispute
In Dallies Texas on July 16 a Texan retorted to a stranger's insult about Texans. He displayed a $60 roll to prove Texans have money, prompting a Kentucky man to grab the bills in a confrontation.
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Texas
Pexians
Vast
Ted
Vietne
Dallas
UN Ut
Kentucky
Sherne
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Reports Spirit Communications
Henry J drussells dasdounm Jaby recounts Doyle claiming contact with deceased family members from the spirit world. A burial service at Albert bat is noted, with secrecy around the spirits and the messages said to be revealed only to the living under oath. Mrs Estelle Roberts is mentioned seated on the platform.
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Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Henry J Drussells
Jamaly
Arthur Cullac
Pavyle
Toley
Chen Ufiens
Albert Bat Das Bight
Arthur
Estelle Roberts
Taeda
Louisiana Appropriation Exhausted Before Session Ends
Louisiana Governor Long aims to adjourn the legislature without funds for public roads and highways. The state auditor reports unpaid warrants and a remaining balance of only $43 for the Senate and $14.72 for the House. A proposed amendment sought $15,000 more to cover highway expenses, but funding stalled as lawmakers balked at additional borrowing.
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Daa
Long
Louisiana
Senate
Beg
Lee
Batistas
Wihielk
Dnvestigatwn
Con buTnce
Peverson
Eari
Impeachment Debt Impasse Halts Action In House Debate
The house adjourned sine die after hurried remarks on a resolution and amendments were read. Senatorial attempts to amend faced doubt due to the governor's repudiation of a $100,000 debt tied to the impeachment cost. Critics doubt banks will fund the current moves, with funding options seen as unlikely. The state board of liquidation previously tapped the legislature for funds in the past decade.
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House
Aven J. Wiender
Thorne
Ucar
Eviender
Senate
Board of Liquidation
State Board of Liqnitehrtter
Vetoes Amid Turbulent Debate At State Capitol
Shreveport reports chaotic scene as lawmakers clash over a vetoed bill. Citizens and officials express strong opinions on state authority, with critics alleging overreach while supporters argue for necessary governance. Attorney Connie Niro commented on legal implications and future maneuvering.
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The readable fragments describe a chaotic scene with garbled names and actions. No coherent event or identifiable entities can be confirmed from the visible words.
Local farmers plan to attend short course
County Agent J A Shealy and Lincoln parish farm bureau secretary F C Alexander lead a Ruston departure on August 10 to attend a four day extension short course for farmers at the new university campus. Sessions run August 4 to 14 with courses enabling each farmer to tailor a study path. The program is sponsored by the State University and supported by local officials to keep costs low.
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J. A. Shealy
F.C. Alexander
Lincoln Parish
Ruston
Torbaten Renue
Louisiana
University Campes
Irragl Rae
Tin University
J. S. Henry
Parma Council
Bar Rouge
Alexander
Ain
Shewly
Governor Long In Lach For Toga Of Sen J B Ransdell
Fragmentary text notes Governor Long in Lach for toga of Senator J B Ransdell at a hotel. Discussion hints at Democratic party context with Teche region and local names, but the garbled lines prevent clear event details or dates. The readable portions suggest a political appearance or endorsement scene with local figures and venues.
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Overnor Long
Toga
Sen
J.B. Ransdell
Governor delays formal state dinner at mansion
The governor said about thirty guests would attend and the informal gathering would be held in the state dining room at the mansion, noting it would not count as a state dinner unless funded by the state.
Made His Violin Talk Got Punch On Nose
Evansville July 16 James Oakey 25 threatened allegations after his violin playing sparked a confrontation with Thomas Connolly who testified Oakey would play around his wife. Connolly described Oakey’s music and alleged flirting leading to a punch on the nose and a judge’s lecture.
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Evansville
James Oakey
Thamas Connolly
Oakey
Dalle
Tui
Tim
Soap
Jidee Reeves
Gunnelly
Jodee
New Orleans Suburb Welcomes Natatorium
A New Orleans suburb unveils a 330 000 pool with ceremonies and officials to dedicate the natatorium. Kenner Aish school hosts the event, with health certificates and strict supervision for visitors.
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New Orleans
Paris
Datateriuin Fy
Stratemi
Kenner Aish School
Senedd Vomenienet
Extension classes enroll 71 students at tech campus
Extension division head Armstrong announced 71 students enrolled in four week extension classes at Louisiana Tech to substitute for the canceled six weeks summer session. Regular faculty teach without pay aside from small student fees, aiming to help students earn college credits for graduation.
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Louisiana ‘Peck
TP. Cy. Armstrong
Louthdam ‘Tex
Tech
Cies
Madison F. Hall
Vivian Turner
Gustaf
Mr. Armstrong
Sperry Leaves Y. M. C. A. $1 Million In Will
New York. July 15. Elmer A. Sperry inventor of the gyroscope, leaves $1,000,000 to Y. M. C. A. for activities in his will filed today. The bequest forms a rust fad. The remainder of his estate, several millions, goes to his three surviving children.
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New York
Chicago
Elmer A. Sperry
M.C. A
Airmail Pilot Frees Train Near Trevino Bridge
Mal Freeburg, an airmail pilot from St. Paul, halted a Burlington train bound for a burning Trevino Wis bridge after noticing a danger while unaware automatic signals blocked the track. He swooped low, flashed his landing lights, and forced the stop before resuming toward Chicago with Bobby Jones aboard the halted train.
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St. Paul
Minn
Burlington Railroad
Mal Freeburg
Trevino
Wis
Bobby Jones
Freeburg
Chicago
Black-Draught Cited as Reliable Family Medicine
Mrs Orea Crawford of Burke Texas reports long use of Thedford s Black Draught as a dependable remedy for constipation and related ailments. She says it aids upset stomachs from overeating, head discomfort, and dizziness, with quick relief after a few doses and recommends keeping it in the house. The note touts nearly a century of use and nationwide availability.
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Burke
Texas
Orea Craweford
Thedford
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