Local political notes and farming tips excerpt
The text notes changes in the fourth and fifth district representation with appointments and term expirations, naming O H Jordan and W E Allen and Fred R Crosby. It then shifts to farming advice citing Shakespeare on experience, painting homes in any dry sun, and practical tips from Southern Planter on summer painting. It concludes with Hoard's Dairyman on grinding limestone and feed supplements using pulverizers and limestone spreaders for dairy regions.
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O. H. Jordan
Mansfield
Fred R. Crosby
Ruston
W. E. Allen Monroe
Crosby
Lincoln Parish
Loyola University
New Orleans
Shakespeare
Vermont
Mar
Michigan
Kansas
Hoard
Daiiryman
Butcher Shop With Rugs Opens On Broadway
New York reports a Broadway shop opening featuring rugs on the floor instead of sawdust. Sponsor Samuel Slotkin, famed from wieners, says it will resemble a jewelry store and serves to showcase his innovation and to demonstrate inviting butcher shop concepts to his retail meat dealer customers.
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New York
Broadway
Samuel Slotkin
Wieners
Students Fight Bandits At University Theatre Shootout
Two Southern Methodist University students were wounded while stopping a bandit who attempted to rob the Varsity theatre. Police later captured the suspect identified as M. Houston of Nashville. The gunman died after being shot during the struggle as students and a theater manager aided victims.
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Dallas
Texas
Southern Methodist University
Dandi
Bandit
M. Houston
Nashville
Leon
Paul Scott
Tre
Ralph A. Porter, Jr
Beatt
Porter
Chiveraly Park
Ruston Man Named Member Louisiana Board of Pharmacy
Gov Mary P. Long appointed new members to the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy. Appointments aim to oversee exam of prospective ages and license application procedures. Names included KM Whdie OU Ony representing the board.
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Ruston
Louisiana Board of Pharmacy
Baton Rouge
Mary P. Long
Secretary of State
Senate Establishes low mood Fund
Washington April 29 The Senate passed the Wagner measure creating a federal public works planning board and a 150000000 fund to be used in times of low mood and unemployment.
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Washington
Senate
Federal Public Works Planning Board
Poison remedy for Monroe jake victims telegraphed
Jackson telegraphs a proposed treatment for jake poisonings in Monroe Louisiana stating sodium thiosulphate has been used in Kansas. O D Jackson asks inspector Turner to notify Dr H L Hirsch head of the medical society about reported cures and to warn of the growing 400 to 500 case outbreak. The Jamaica ginger based poison causes partial paralysis primarily in the legs and feet.
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Monroe
O. D. Jackson
Turner
Kansas
Jackson
H. L. Hirsch
Medical Society
France Builds Big Sub In Mississippi Bulletin
A French submarine nears completion at over 400 feet, ten feet longer than British or American rivals. Its thick hull allows submersion to 430 feet, eighty feet deeper than any prior submarine, and it will carry a seaplane.
Rocket Car Trial Berlin
The rocket motor car of Dr. Heylandt covered two miles at fifty miles per hour in a recent test. The motor weighs seven pounds and is said to develop fifty horsepower.
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Berlin
Dr. Heylandt
Local Doctors Return From State Medical Society Meet
A group of Ruston physicians led by Dr. 8. L. White Dr. D S. Calhoun Dr. M T. Green Dr. Bennett Dr. W S. Rutledge and Dr. J L. Smith of Dubach returned from the Louisiana State Medical Society annual convention in Shreveport held Monday Tuesday and Wednesday this week. Over 700 leading physicians from every section attended the meeting.
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Ruston
8. L. White
D.S. Calhoun
M. T. Green
Bennett
W. S. Rutledge
J. L. Smith
Dubach
Lousiana State Medical Society
Shreveport
Sick Headaches Relieved by Black-Draught in Paducah
Mrs. CO H Hall of 223 Tennessee Street Paducah Kentucky reports long suffering headaches and constipation relief after using Thedford s Black Draught a laxative tonic of herbal roots. She recommends keeping a box on hand and notes the medicine costs one cent per dose and is genuine without imitations.
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Paducah
Bold Prison Raid Shocks Providence Visitors
Two armed men visiting the Rhode Island state prison tried to rescue two convicts and opened fire. A pistol battle followed, resulting in the death of two convicts while the attackers escaped. Ruston men report the events and discuss inspiring talks at the prison.
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Tion
Ruston
Providence
R. I
Walsh Assails Hoover Plan for Relief in Senate
Senator Walsh of Massachusetts assailed the Hoover administration in the Senate over failure to suggest a relief plan for the unemployed. Dr Harry Kitsen vocational expert says about half of the 47 million wage earners hate their jobs and urges youths to learn jobs before making them permanent.
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Walsh
Hoover
Senate
Washington
Massachusetts
United States
Minneapolis
Harry Kitsen
Mystery of Ralph Riter disappearance solved in Cleveland
Cleveland reports the two year mystery ends as a wrecked auto and a skeleton are found in the Cuyahoga River during dredging work. The discovery follows Ralph Riter's 1928 October departure and presumed disappearance. Chicago coverage notes a separate Easter massacre in a speak-easy with three men killed by a skilled gunman.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Ralph Riter
Cuyahogairiver
Chicago
McGuinty Speaks on US Canada Treaty at Kiwanis
Professor G W McGuinty of Louisiana Tech addressed Ruston Kiwanis at noon on the treaty between the United States and Canada. He traced early relations and the generous path of cooperation, with guests including Hubert Rodgers, H B Durkee, R H Elliott, J W Sculley and performers Kendall Hearne and Mabel Walker.
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United States
Canada
Ruston Kiwanis Club
G.W. McGuinty
Social Sciences
Louisiana Tech
McGuinty
Kendall Hearne l
Mabel Walker
Hubert Rodgers
College Pharmacy
H. B. Durkee
State
R.H. Elliott
Alexandria Y. M. C. A. J. W. Sculley
Senator McCormick Charged Personal Funds in Campaign
The Republican nominee told the Senate campaign funds committee she spent 252572 from her own pocket in the senatorial race and reported no contributions except some from family members urging closer scrutiny of all campaign activities. Senator Deneen said his losing bid cost 25499.21 in total.
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Senate Campaign Funds Committee
Deneen
Mrs. McCormick
McCormick
Ruth Hanna McCormick runs well in Illinois race
Washington reports Mrs Ruth Hanna McCormick the successful Republican candidate in Illinois. The brief notes her campaign as a business friendly victory and mentions optimistic bankers and a large amount of money spent.
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Washington
Ruth Hanna McCormick
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Icyball
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Crosley Toyball
E. D. McCallum Seed Company
Ruston, LA
Tiana
Chevrolet Motors
Chevrolet
Fisher
Phaeton
Ligne
Cole
Astra
F.O. B
Flint
Mia
Rach
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