Pajama-clad Louisiana governor sparks international mirth
A Boston Transcript column recalls Louisiana Governor Huey Long attending a naval conference in green silk pajamas blue slippers and a red robe. German Consul Jaeger warned against an insult to the German Republic, while observers say the incident could have lightened tensions and provided humorous material amid global deliberations.
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Boston Transcript
Hila
Hary P. Long
Louisiana
Lothar von Aranuit del la Periere
Emden
New Orleans
Jaeger
United States
German Republic
New Orleans Times-Picayanne
Lord High
London
League of Nations
Geneva
Owner and Publisher Entered as Second Class Matter
Office publication details list Ruston Louisiana post office filing under act of March 5 1879. Leader Building on East Mississippi Avenue serves as office with contact telephone and price figures.
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Ruston
Leader Building
East Mississippi Ave
Fulfilling a Promise Ruston Jan Martt Wd Mr. Editor
A reader urges writers to uphold reliability in print and echoes on the value of accuracy and dependability. The letter stresses never undertaking tasks beyond one’s knowledge and the duty to provide satisfactory results with careful, careful wording.
Footpaths to Boost Shoe Sales, Filene Says
Edward A Filene urged a nationwide system of footpaths to supplement highways and expand walking. He warned Americans fear to walk far from home, noting pedestrians suffer in auto crashes and injuries, suggesting a culture shift to make countryside walkable.
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Memphis
Edward A. Filene
Boston
National Boot and Shoe Manufacturers’ Association
Fitene
Huey Che
Street Dogs Plague Neighborhood, Residents Protest
Stray dogs spark complaints across the area as residents urge action. One homeowner reports damaging shrubs while others urge enforcement to curb the nuisance. Local authorities consider measures to trap and return strays to their homes or place.
Something Must Be Done About The Dogs
Community notes report concern over stray dogs causing property damage and public nuisance. Local leaders urge action to prevent further losses and protect residents and property values.
Farm Board seeks $100 million to stabilize markets
The Farm Board plans active market intervention for wheat, cotton, livestock, and dairy, asking for $100 million more beyond prior $150,000. Storage facilities may be acquired, enabling large scale operations. Farmers must cooperate to avoid disaster and massive government losses. overproduction remains a key risk.
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Farm Board
England’s Duty to Protect French Channel Ports
The text notes England felt bound to defend French Channel ports if Germany attacked before Belgium’s invasion and that the delegation’s stance would gain American support. It argues a clear national position is preferable to a misty, later obligation and misunderstanding.
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England
Belgium
Germany
Beaumont reveals Governor Long’s hill billy defense in green pajamas
The Beaumont Enterprise mocks Governor Long as a hill billy for appearing in green silk pajamas before a German admiral. It notes his aide’s laughter and doubts the explanation, predicting a further defense citing newspaper fabrication. The piece argues Louisiana voters will view the excuse skeptically and anticipates another explanation.
Mr Hoover's First Year in Office in Light Verse
H S Phillips surveys Hoover's first year with humorous vignettes. Hoover catches a big sailfish, trims weight, retires the Mayflower, and reshapes departments. The piece lampoons presidential fashion, secretaries, and notable events amid playful jabs at politics.
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H. S. Phillips
Hoover
Washington Fire Department
Economist Suggests Two Years' Wage For Home Price
By S. W. Straus president of the American Society for Thrift. As the year advances many consider buying a home. The key question for prospective owners is how much they can afford to pay for a home.
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S. W. Straus
American Society For ‘Thrift
Owhlig
Home ownership as thrift and economic goal
A former Thrift Magazine piece by Henry M. Stegman is cited on buying a home. He argues that houses bought on partial payments should be based on about one hundred times the weekly wage, roughly two years of earnings, with city prices and future income uncertainty noted. The article urges thrift and optimism for American families while acknowledging city versus suburb cost gaps.
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Henry M. Stegman
Thrift Magazine
Mr. Stegman
Capable Men Supervising Tick Eradication Effort
The Live Stock Sanitary Board appoints competent quarantine inspectors to oversee dipping and marking cattle, with police powers. Unsuitable inspectors can be dismissed. Mississippi counties require 8 to 30 men, typically 10 to 18, based on county size, rat population, and livestock. The plan aims to employ only capable workers to ensure full proper handling and dipping.
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Live Stock Sanitary Board
Mississippi
Changing Transport Method in Urban Transit History
The Boston Elevated Railway report traces a decade of change from surface and elevated rail to buses. It notes 30 million dollars invested in plants since 1922 while paying passengers declined by 30 million, whereas 2.5 million dollars spent on buses yielded a 30 million passenger gain. It argues automotive transit outpacing rail for its evident advantages, echoing European trends to scrap surface cars as a step to revive transport.
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Boston Elevated Railway
Boston Herald
United States
Europe
Brother Shot Fatherless Feud Ended in Dubuque
In Dubuque Iowa William Bishop 19 was shot and killed by his brother John Bishop 15 after a dispute said to have begun over teasing. Police report the brothers involved in the fatal incident and investigation is ongoing.
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Dubuque, Iowa
Wiliam Bishop
John
Prisoners Escape from Leavenworth Prison
Two inmates serving twenty five year terms escaped from Leavenworth Federal Prison using torgid trusty passes.
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Leavenworth, Kan
Sheriff’s Sale In Lincoln Parish Third District Court
Notice of a public auction in Lincoln Parish Louisiana under a Writ of Fiery Paclas directing seizure. Sale set for Saturday March 22 1634 at the court house front door. Property includes a dry goods notions groceries shoes and fixtures with canes scales etc.
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Lincoln Farish
Sheriff Sale Inventory for Cross Roads Area Property
All property listed in the sheriff inventory now on file, stored in Ward 2 storehouse in Linton Parish Louisiana known as Cross Roads Community. Property of defendant C Heard and to be sold to satisfy writ and costs. 12 month credit terms, buyer to bond for purchase price. March 1930. A J Thigpen, Sheriff.
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Sheriff's
Lintoin Parish
Cross Roads
C. Heard
A. J. Thigpen
Public Auction Of Murphy Tanner Property Seized In Civil Case
In Ruston Lincoln Parish Louisiana a writ of fieri facias has seized Murphy Tanner's undivided one half interest in 100 acres described as 51 percent of SE Section 18 and W portions of SW of SW Section 17 Township 18 North Range 3 West with improvements. The property will be sold at public auction at the courthouse front door on March 22, 1930 at judicial sale hours. Sale terms are cash with no appraisal. Seizure executed February 19, 1930 by the court order in Carl L. Davis vs No 6320 Murphy Tanner.
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Third District Court
Parish of Lincoln
State of
Louisiana
Third Judicial District Court
Ruston
Lincoln Parish
Carl L. Davis
Murphy Tanner
State of Louisiana
Pacias
Third Judicial Court
Murphy Tanner Anid
A. J. Thigpen
Succession Sale in John Hogan Estate in Lincoln Parish
Notice of a court ordered sale of real estate belonging to the John Hogan estate in Lincoln Parish Louisiana. The East half of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter with exclusions and an undivided 7 8 interest in the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter all in Section 32 Township 18 North Range 2 and 3 West to be sold April 19 1930 for cash to satisfy debts. Administratrix Mrs Nancy Hogan issues notice under Third District Court order.
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Third District Court
Lincoln Parish
Louisiana
Third Judicial District Court
A. D
Ruston
North Range
Nancy Hogan
Probate sale of lands in Ruston district planned
Mary Fannie Sholars as Administratrix announces a public auction on Saturday April 12 1930 at the Ruston courthouse for three quarters of an acre in Dubach and about seventy acres in section 26 township 3 north range 3 west with no title warranty but transfer of ownership rights. The sale is to satisfy the estate of T M Sholars deceased and will be cash only with a bid at not less than two thirds of the appraised value.
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Pyole
Syekes
T. M. Sholars
Third District Court
Lincoln Parish
Louisiana
Mary Fannie Sholars
Ruston
Dubach
Featherstone
Eass
Brushy Branch
Louisiana Meridian
T. M
Loulgana
Mabry Pannie
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