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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1930
Page
2
The piece extols fairs at county, district and state levels as valuable for recreation and education. It notes farming entries win prizes, showcases equipment for field and home use, and emphasizes social renewal, networking, and observing next year’s farm developments and potential savings in time and labor.
The article notes that diversified farmers fare better during downturns, earning a living from multiple crops and livestock rather than relying on a single cash crop. It cites Louisiana data showing cows, poultry, eggs, meat, and produce are often raised for home use or sale, with mixed herds helping avoid deep debt.
The secretary outlines how the new tariff impacts the average farmer. About half of farmer purchases are for American-produced commodities, with 39 percent on the free list leaving 11 percent tariffed and not produced. The tariff is projected to raise income by 150 and expenses by 110, yielding a net gain to the average farmer near $40.
The report by Eumel B Jones, Agricultural Statistician, U S Department of Agriculture, shows 199,000 acres of sugar cane in Louisiana, up from 176,114 last year, a 10.7 percent increase. Cane Belt acreage totals 129, with 240,000 acres under varied uses. estimates cover syrup, table sugar, and byproducts, with state totals near 206,000 acres for 190? year.
A garbled historical report discusses tick eradication efforts, mentioning vaccination-like strategies, municipal or regional actions, and perceived impacts on public health. It hints at legislative or policy considerations and debates over effectiveness, with several unclear details and names obscured by OCR errors.
The article notes costs will rise with new work, urging securing funds to start immediately since law requires the state to assume protection duties now handled by Pearce Juries in 22 parishes. It emphasizes urgent cleanup to keep federal forces engaged in eradication efforts.
A National Association report describes Sicilian milking customs in Palermo where a farmer and two boys bring four cows to town each morning. Cattle are milked by hand on the street, neighbors gather with various vessels, milk is measured and transferred to containers, and straw is used to dry the pavement. The process takes longer than mechanized milking in the United States.
The text argues thrift builds judgement in money matters and warns against hoping to become wealthy overnight from small investments. It cautions against sales pitches of miracles and promotes sensible saving spending and investing as true thrift.
In Shreveport a Plain Dealing visitor delivers a curious object to Ben Keeth of Southern Cities Distributing Co. A fluffy ball of yellow leather is found on Keeth’s desk. The tale jokes that old Man Lot and a sheet iron building help the fried chicken industry despite chickens not yet hatched.
A Jersey City rector blocks a golf course near his church claiming it would bring profanity to the portals. Courts agree, implying profanity is tied to golf, contrasting with croquet where language was not a factor. The piece notes the idea that gentlemanly restraint may fail when mis-hits occur.
The Jackson region endures a severe heat wave with 30 days of highs in the 90s and a Friday record 104 degrees, later topped at 108. Farming suffers as drought cripples corn tomato crops and pastures, milk yields decline, and sleep is disrupted by daytime heat.
A distorted historical note discusses thrift and investment benefits as a response to fraud in securities during the first half of the year. It argues Americans face losses from mismanaged investments, calls for stronger laws, and urges citizens to reject deceit while advocating prudent saving and financial conduct.
Fragmentary text alleges racism by members of a young ladies croquet group and notes vulgar language appearing in leisure activities. Mentions social recreations and costumes and hints at broader social tensions within the community.
Marjorie Howe surveys lively prewar song trends. Mentions Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians, Carmen Lombardo, Leo Reisman, Smith Balleur, Dallas audiences, and Broadway shows with tunes like Who Cares and Your Way Will Be My Way. Notes strong reception for orchestras at Baker Hotel Dallas and Castle Farms Cincinnati.
Four men connected with the Louisiana Progress are charged with criminal libel in New Orleans. The privately run paper, only three months old, faced swift action as described by the Shreveport Journal.
In London the housing shortage pushes planners to consider converting half tenated rails into apartment buildings, signaling a drastic reuse of urban infrastructure. This proposal reflects continued pressure on city housing and the search for unconventional solutions.
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