Louisiana's first whole milk plant rises in Ruston
Rapid progress on the North Louisiana Dairy Products plant on West Street near Hock Island railroad. The brick steel concrete building, two stories high with a three story center wing, will house a milk draining machine. A Rock Island siding, two boilers and 115 foot concrete chimney are under construction. Officers include T H Mills and C R Heard. Completion is eyed for May 15.
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BE. Andrews
North Louisiana Dairy Products Company
Louisiana
West
Unk Street
Hock Island
Monroe Street
Oak Street
George Lomax
Sam
Playchild
Rock Island Railroad
Ruston Fostfall
Ruston
Chicago
T. H. Mills
C. R. Heard
F. H. Tarver
W. E. McBride
B. H. Rainwater
Dubach School Opens After Destructive Fire
Fire destroyed Dubach High School early Saturday leaving the building a total loss with only record books saved by Principal Bert Warren. Superintendent H. L. Campbell said school opened at 8:30 am in local churches and Masonic lodge rooms while plans proceed to replace the building with a similar design. Estimated loss exceeds $40,000 with insurance partly covering the damage and water supply hampering salvage efforts.
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Dubach
H. L. Campbell
Bert Warren
Masonic Lodge
Warren
Campbell
Jim Campbell
Organize for Game Preserve Formed in Louisiana
A permanent organization for the northwest Louisiana game and fish preserve in Black, Clear and Saline lakes was formed last Wednesday the 20th in Natchitoches. About 150 citizens from eight parishes elected Senator H. L. Hughes president, Judge R. W. Ogelsby first vice president, G. A. Adams second vice president, and A. R. Yates secretary treasurer. The executive committee includes Mayor Chas. C. Gayne and L. C. Gahagan of Ruston. The preserve will span 90,000 acres, creating one of the South’s largest fresh water bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest Louisiana
Clear
Natchitoches
Winn Parishes
Natchitoches City Hall
H. L. Hughes
R. W. Ogelsby
Winnfield
G. A. Adams
Ruston
A. R. Yates
Chas. C. Gayne
L. C. Gahagan
Dummy woman used as decoy in Brompton road robbery
London police chased smash and grab robbers after a display dummy fell from a thieves car on Brompton road. The fake figure misled officers as the robbers vanished, leaving the scene after crashing the shop window.
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London
Mar
Brompton Road
Forty thousand dollars found near starving recluse's death
In Ottawa on March 19 a shack holding the body of 75 year old Frank Sawyer was found to contain forty thousand dollars in bills. The man had died of starvation, with authorities reporting the discovery as they investigated the lone case.
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Ottawa
Frank Sawyer
Sawyer
Big Wild Turkey Captured by Caldwell Parish Party
A party led by Mr Clayton Simonton went to Caldwell parish in the early hours and returned about ten this morning with a large wild turkey gobbler killed during the morning hunt.
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Clayton Simonton
Caldwell Parish
Jeffersons Notes on Virginia Sell For 5000 Dollars
London buyers at Sothebys paid about 5038 dollars for Thomas Jeffersons Notes on the State of Virginia written in 1781 and printed in 1782. The 1030 pound sale was made for H. C. Rham acting for Dr. A. S. W. Rosenbach of Philadelphia.
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London
Mar
Thomas Jefferson
State of
Virginia
Paris
Jefferson
Marquis de la Fayette
Sotheby's
H. C. Rham
A. S. W. Rosenbach
Philadelphia
Corn Crops Boom In Louisiana On March First
New Orleans reports show about 7 087 000 bushels or 33 percent of last year’s corn crop on Louisiana farms March 1 1930. This compares with 6 756 000 bushels or 32 percent of the 1928 crop on farms March 1 1929 and 6 095 000 bushels or 30 percent of the 1927 crop on farms March 1 1928. The stock also stands 6 238 000 bushels or 30.4 percent of the five year average (1924 1928) according to Lionel L Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Louisiana
Lionel L. Jones
Agricultural, Statistician Bureau of Agricultural Economics
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Hungry Girl Who Wrote Bad Check Freed in Court
Margaret Black, 26, newly arrived from Atlanta, wrote a $10 bad check after being jobless and hungry. James T. Dale cashed it and had her arrested. In court Judge Erickson dismissed the charge and the court collected $10 to reimburse Dale, who then handed it back to Miss Black.
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Chicago
Margaret Black
Atlanta
James T. Dale
Erickson
Dale
Miss Black
Cripple 72 Dies in Fire Trying to Save Horse
Albert Davis, 72, a cripple, was burned to death last night when he rushed into a burning barn to rescue a horse. His body was found within 15 feet of the animal. Two other men who attempted to reach the horse were overcome by smoke but were rescued.
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Kansas City
Mar
Albert Davis
Following One's Natural Bent Is Example Of Thrift
A survey of men long out of college shows many drift between jobs for about ten years before finding their true path. It notes wasted years from pursuing ill fit trades and highlights a lawyer who started law at 41 after twenty wasted years. Early aptitudes guide career choice. obstacles often delay them.
Choosing Work Aligned With Aptitude and Heart
The piece argues that true progress comes when people love their work and work suits their natural talents. It warns that wasting years in unsuitable jobs harms effort, noting that focus, ingenuity, and determination arise from performing a service one was created to perform.
Senator Boone Addresses Voters on Impeachment and Dock Board Vote
Homer Louisiana March 18 special to the Daily Leader State Senator William C Boone releases a statement defending neutrality on impeachment while opposing the New Orleans dock boards 41 million debt and urging northwest Louisiana voters to write for opinions on tax and bond issues before the May legislative session He pledges honesty efficiency progress and unity and appeals for public input to shape policy.
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Homer
Daily Leader
William C. Boone
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
New Orleans
Homer, la
North
North Louisiana
Ben. Dist
Train Wreck Near Springfield Kills Two Fireman
An explosion of a boiler tore through a Louisville and Nashville freight engine near Springfield Tennessee on Tuesday killing fireman H. L. Russell and brakeman Aaron Moss, both Evansville Indiana, injuring engineer Joe Crandall also of Evansville who is not expected to survive. Witness Joe Robertson saw the blast fling wreckage high, with eighteen cars damaged including five laden ones, and a nearby barn set afire but extinguished by rain.
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Springfield
Tenn
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Here
H. L. Russell
Aaron Moss
Evansville
Ind
Joe Crandall
Nashville
Joe Robertson
Do You Want To Attend A Business College
Realizing many youths lack funds, the STUDENT LOAN FUND ASSOCIATION offers loans to worthy boys and girls. Tyler Commercial College in Tyler, Texas, is the chosen partner, known for its long history and successful graduates. Eligible students in good standing with good references may receive assistance to pursue business studies.
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Tyler Commercial College
Tyler
Texas
Tyler Commercial College Aid Coupon Invite
A clipped coupon offers assistance to enroll at Tyler Commercial College in Tyler Texas. The plan promises admission despite limited funds and directs readers to mail the coupon to Tyler Commercial College or to Tyler Texas for processing.
Hollywood Follies To Tour Ruston In Tent Venues
Road shows face theaters closed to them as picture interests dominate. Tent presentations cut costs, allowing lower admission. W S Swain plans to stage a major city musical comedy under canvas, bringing a Hollywood or Broadway production to small communities.
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United States
Thig
W. S. Swain
Hollywood
Glee Club receives warm reception at Ruston High
Louisiana College Glee Club performed before a large audience at Ruston High School auditorium. Thirty five members showcased varied music and dramatic numbers with encores and a humorous playlet by Clifford Anne King and Frank Tiger Flowers. Proceeds supported the First Baptist Church Woman's Missionary Society.
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Louisiana College Glee Club
Ruston High School
Collegians
Vollin
Clifford Anne King
Frank “Tiger” Flowers
Glee Club
M. F. Dunwoody
Woman's Missionary Society of the
First Baptist Church
Woman Aspirant For Mayor Polish Votes
Cotton Valley, La. March 19. Thomas S. Harp and C. L. Riddle led the mayoral field in a local Democrat run off primary to be staged soon. Mayoral vote totals: Riddle 63, Harp 47, M. Thomas 85, C. C. Lewis 34, Mrs. E. Yates 4, Gent Cox 2, E. A. Pruitt 1.
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Cotton Valley
Prize money altered. praises by Stephens and Fletcher
E. L. Stephens, president of S. L. L., lauds the boys and their teacher Joel L. Fletcher, head of agriculture at Southwestern, for a notable exploit. He is proud of the group and their guidance, reflecting Louisiana pride.
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E. L. Stephens
Joel L. Fletcher
Department of Agriculture
Southwestern
Louisiana
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C. E. Andrews
S. W. Straus
American Society For Thrift
Senator Boone
N. C. Dock Board
Cial
Hollywood Follies
Big Musical Review
Mississippi
C. C. Alley
Ruston, Louisiana
Goodyear Tires
Goodyear
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