Washington drought parallels Washingtons drought in 1788 and 1799
Senator Morris Sheppard recounts George Washington facing crop losses due to drought in 1788 and 1799, citing letters that reveal the farmer behind the Father of His Country. He frames Washington’s struggles as relatable to modern farmers and ties them to the George Washington Bicentennial celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Sheppard
Texas
Division of Information
United States
George Washington
Sheppard
Washington
Mount Vernon
James River Company
Lindsey May Runs for State Senate in Fourth District
Attorney J Lindsey Lindsey, current editor from the Fourth district, appears set to run for Louisiana State Senate. He expects no candidate from Webster and Bossier parishes. Resident of Minden, he would be unclear about the timing and seat details as the sitting BEALD from the district is V. Whittington of Bossier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oln Lindsey
Senate
Webster
Hossier
Lindsey
Minden
Catalogues of Tech Are Now Off the Press Louisiana Tech
The 1931-32 catalogues of Louisiana Tech are off the press and ready for distribution. About 7,000 copies of the 164 page edition have been printed, 62 pages more than last year. Copies will be mailed to high school graduates, principals, superintendents and officials statewide and to others upon request. The catalogue lists course offerings with descriptions and a roster of regular, extension and correspondence students, plus a calendar for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana Tech
Simsboro Woman Given Farewell
Mrs. R. B. Hester of Simsboro was honored by friends at Mrs. RR. H. Spencer's home on Tuesday afternoon May 26 before moving away. Co hosts were Mrs. Sue Napper and Mrs. W. W. Powell. Pink and green decor featured pink roses and ferns with matching aprons as favors. Guests enjoyed games and refreshments of cake and ice cream, then presented gift gifts. Professor Hester, former principal at Linsboro, has resigned his position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Hester
Simsboro
RR. H. Spencer
Sue Napper
W. W. Powell
Spencer
Greenwood man Recovers After Appendicitis Operation
Leslie DeFreese of Greenwood underwent an appendicitis operation at Ruston Sanitarium on Tuesday and is reported doing very well. He will stay with his parents until fully recovered to resume work at Hodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie DePreese
Greenwood
Ruston Bincula Sanitarium
Hodge
Blue Ridge Group Hosts Evening of Local Guests
Blue Ridge residents entertained Saturday evening with a local gathering. Guests included Mrs Jo M Halstead and Mrs Butlie Pilcher, Mr and Mrs Cleytain Pilcher, Spencw Brewster, Aubrew Pilcher of Chiouchutti, Mr and Mrs John W Sanders, and J r Hightower of Austria. The report notes a recent ban on Soviet eggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Pragier
Hlue Fudge Comity
Hue
Jo M. Halstead
Butlie Pilcher
Cleytain Pilcher
Spencw
Brewster
Aubrew Pilcher
Chiouchutti
John W. Sanders
Bred Sanders and Jr
Hightower
Austria
Health improves as diphtheria and tuberculosis deaths fall
Health statistics for early 1931 show a 39 percent drop in diphtheria deaths and a 4.9 percent fall in tuberculosis deaths despite widespread influenza. April TB deaths declined over 12 percent from a year earlier, signaling a potential larger annual drop. Overall mortality remains 34 percent above 1930, but industrial deaths reached new lows. Cancer, diabetes, and auto fatalities rise, with cancer up 9.1 percent in four months. Influenza likely drives diabetes and cancer trends, while homicide edges up or down and self harm slightly increases.
Woods burning condemned by foresters
The forest service of the United States Department of Agriculture says cattle fever ticks cannot be eradicated in Louisiana by woods burning. They cite J H Bux Arkansas state veterinarian noting repeated fires leave as many ticks as before and warn that ticks can reestablish if cattle aren t treated or quarantines not used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Forest Service
United States Department of Agriculture
J. H. Bux
Arkansas
United States
Box
Time limit set for vets to file claim
World War II veterans are reminded by parish service officer Jo K B Staples that the city closes the filing period for war risk assurance claims. The notice notes veterans disabled in service may have difficulty engaging in regular employment and urges timely action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo K B. Staples
Hi War Rink Assurance Claims
Fire Damages Holstead Office in Building
A fire originating from a lighted cigar in J. B. Holstead's office within the Holstead building caused about 190 in damages to the office and contents. The Ruston fire department responded after the alarm rang at 5:55 p.m., preventing spread to other areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Holstead
Holstead
Ruston 'S Department
Lincoln Parish Dairymen Earn National Merit Certificates
Four Lincoln parish dairymen receive National Dairy Association certificates of merit for herds averaging 300 pounds butterfat per cow. Awards total ten in Louisiana, nine in the north, with Shealy and Jarrell dairy, R. T. Moore, Jack Riser, and C. G. Tomlinson listed among honorees. Louisiana Polytechnic Institute herd led by R. L. Reese also certified, plus a 266 pound 1929 and 377 pound 1930 record. Parish average butterfat 311 pounds, 6,484 pounds milk in 1930. Iowa average 235 pounds butterfat, 4,885 pounds milk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Parish
National Dairy Association
Louisiana
E. W. Neasham
Louisiana State University Agrcultural Extension Division
Shealy and
Jarrell Dairy
R. T. Moore
Jack Riser
C. G. Tomlinson
Louisiana Polytechnic Institute
R. L. Reese
Paul Henderson
Southwestern Louisiana Institute
Louisang Association
Neasham
Iowa Association
Lincoln Parish Excluded From State Increase List
Lincoln parish not listed among parishes allowed higher police jury and school board memberships per Friday Baton Rouge announce by Governor Huey P Long. Increases tied to 1930 census population. Lincoln’s parish board has nine members and police jury eight, showing no recent growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Parish
Baton Rouge
Huey P. Long
Lincoln
Revenues in Cottonseed Oil Industry Rise in South
A report by Bur Haines of the National Cottonseed Products Assn at the 36th convention in New Orleans shows cottonseed oil mill revenues in the South reaching 752 154 086 dollars for 1927 1930. The industry centered in New Orleans with refiners and manufacturers distributing about 1 290 000 000 pounds of edible oils and related products annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Bur
Haines
National Cottonseed Products Association
Roosevelt
New Orleans
Hualnes
Shreveport Bridge Social At Mrs Clinton Home
Shreveport residents held a bridge gathering at Mrs Clinton's Clay Street home last Tuesday evening. Three tables played, with Mrs P M Walnworth winning high. Guests included Mr and Mrs Bo M Walnworth, LB Head, Lucile Chiton, Satan Hamon, Neal Caldwell, Buddie Beard, Bud Hrad, Adrian Claten, and John Paul Jones. Baseball umpires were introduced in 1679, touching on an early note of sporting history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Burrow
Shreveport
Impressive Memorial Services at Downsville Soldiers Grave
About 700 people from Lincoln and Union parishes attended a joint American Legion Memorial service at Downsville cemetery on Sunday for ex-service men, especially Private William W. McFarland. The event included prayers, speeches by Rev Tom Roberts, a choir, and a rifle salute by National Guard present at the graves of McFarland and two Farmer brothers, ending with taps and a benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downsville Cemetery
Lincoln
Union Parishes
Downsville
American Legion
MacParland
Ruston
Stubbs-Gwens
Palmerville
William W. McFarland
Lincoln Parish
C. A. Barnett
Hardage
Downsville School i
James Hinton
Wardage
McFarland
F. D. Bauchman
Farmerville
America
Legionnaires
Tom Roberts
Legion
Mili
Barnett
W. P. Smith
W. M. Farmer
Tom Parnell
Sibley
Gold Star
H. M. Michael
Michael
Dawkins
Farmerville Post
Sanders Baskin
Major Stewart
Riley J. Wilson
France
United States
Che
Joseph Farmer
Roy Farmer
Camp Beauregard
American Legion Auxiliary
L. J. Fox
Company F
National Guard
D. F. McLacin
Harvey Beauchamp
W. Howard Cheatwood
Chenault
Harold M. Covington
Henry F. Gill
Robert B
Appointment of Simsboro High School Improvements Committee
The Simsboro parish school board announces a building committee to oversee a $40,000 bond funded expansion at Simsboro High School. Members include BR. F E Burt as chairman, D. R. Durrett, and L. M. Napper. Bond sale is slated for mid July with construction to start in late summer, adding a ground floor auditorium and new classrooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simsboro
T. CO. Alexander
Parish
BR. F E. Burt
D. R. Durrett
L. M. Napper
Linnhora
Heavy Strawberry Season Nears End in Louisiana
The mangled report notes cars heading to U S and Canada with strawberries rotting as Louisiana nears the close of a bumper season. Despite a five percent acreage drop, the crop nearly doubles last year and could reach about six million dollars. Farm figures from Laos and nearby growers mention crate counts and per crate yields, with unclear details on distribution and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Louisiaana
Jeneh Garboud
Clay Epworth League Party Embellished With Prize Awards
Epworth League members gathered for a lucky party on Wednesday at the bane of Meo and Mbps. Prizes were awarded to Miss Audtye Elna Hit, Claude Cilldand, and Johny Mike Wallhite amid refreshments and games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meéembus
Clay Epworth League
Bane of Meo
Mbps
Mike Kuvainneh
Priges
Misa Atattye
Elna Hit
Miss Audie Willfitte
Claude Cilldand
Johny Mike Wallhite
Charline Volous of
Austley
Maerce Marvart
Wrassel
Norwith Keaivatlaugh
Chetide Cialidand
Dat Kotntiian
Jamies Adidk Dewi
Stanles
Tata Hinton Wid Wallare Kendiadl
Earl Colvin Makes Home In Greenville
Mr and Mrs Earl Colvin former Spencer residents have moved to Greenville to start anew. Mr Colvin taught at the Spencer school last term until it closed last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Colvin
Greenville
Spencer
Colvin
Simsboro Woman Announces Daughter Thelma Mitchell’s Marriage
Simsboro resident Mrs Thomas L. Mitchell reports her daughter Thelma Mitchell wed Aubrey Brooks of Quk Crove last Wednesday. The newlyweds will host friends at Mrs Suatesheh Gus’s home this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas L. Mitchell
Sinsboro
Thelma Mitchell
Aubrey Brooks
Quk Crove
Choudrant Residents Register At Sun Station In Pech
Local registration at the Sun Station in Pech draws names including Mrs Myrabel Halstead Mrs Fynteoln Neal Truett Burnside Lillian Owew Courtney Richmond Lallege Stemore Dorothy Emory Cora Lea and Cathryn Bury. Jamaica issues more building permits than last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SUN Staolon
Pech
Myrabel Halstead
Fynteoln Neal Mir ‘Truett Burnside
Lillian Owew
Courtney Richmond
Lallege Stemore Dorothy Emory
Cora Lea
Cathryn Bury
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Jennie
Howarth
Montebello
Calif
Leslie DeFreese
Blue Ridge
Thaly
Necesary I
L. Biescle
Harvey Pratt
George Nicol
Charles
Harvey Nelson
Mr. Barnett
Jack Thigpen
Ernest Epps
Roy Hester
Private McFarland
Soldier
Ib Youthy
T. C. Alexander
School Board
Clay Epworth League Party
Choudrant
Tech
Jamaica
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