Church Elects Officers for New Year in Quarterly Meeting
The Fourth Quarterly Conference of the local Methodist Church elected officers and stewards for the new year. H W Townsend was named Director of Religious Education and L F Green will serve as Sunday School superintendent. Various committees and the old Board of Trustees were reappointed or filled, with J M Sims delivering the trustees report and H L Campbell presenting the treasurers report. Townsend’s promotion honors his years of service and Green succeeds him as Sunday School superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Townsend
L. F. Green
L. L. Langford
W. A. Davidson
L. White
Golden Cross
H. E. Townsend
C. BE. Tooke
V. ¢. Cupp
G. L. Shadow
FE. L. Walker
T. H. Mills
W. H. Spinks
L. Cole
J. E. Crawford
Floyd James
L. P. Green
T. L. James
B. H. Rainwater
W. E. Upchhurch
M. T. Green
C. E. Tooke
C. Alley
Howard Smith
Clay Skinner
R. S. Wynn
E. L. Walker
J. H. Mays
L. B. McDonald
Allen Givens
Paul Davis
J. M. Sims
Galen Davis
S. L. Cale
S. L. White
S. W. Morrison
H. L. Campbell
W. B. Hale
S. D. Pearce
P. D. Neilson
W. J. Lewis
Addison Thompson
J. T. Folk
H. T. Hubbard
W. C. Cupp
J. C. Ritchie
C. P. Evans
Willam James
Rene F. Morgan
J. M
Haworth Leagues
Missionary Society
Men's Brotherhood
Townsend
New York City Backing Gives Roosevelt Big Lead
New York City contributed 550000 of the lead Roosevelt accumulated yesterday over Charles H. Tuttle Republican, while upstate Republican territory added another hundred thousand and more, a circumstance without parallel in the Empire state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Roosevelt
Charles H. Tuttle
Upstate
Empire State
Candidate Declares Withdrawal Rumor Unfounded
A city judge hopeful denounces a rumor of his withdrawal as false and urges a clean campaign. He says he seeks an honest election decided by the people and warns against backbiting by rivals and anonymous reports. The candidate pledges goodwill toward opponents and pledges to remain in the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sone
New Prohibition Party Gains Official Status in New York
New York state elevates a new official party after Tuesday’s election. Robert Paris Carroll led the Law Preservation party ticket for governor with over 195,006 votes, meeting the 25,000 vote threshold to secure official status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NW York
Navy
New York State
Robert Paris Carroll
Law Preservation (Prohibition
Ruston Couple Issued Marriage Licenses
Hugh Riser of Ruston and Lillian Jemison of Ruston received marriage licenses, formalizing their union in the local records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Riser
Ruston
Lillian Jemison
Patterson Opens Rose Beatty Beauty Shop in Ruston
Mrs C N Patterson arrived in Ruston this week and opened the Rose Beatty Shop at 302 East Arizona Avenue. She reports telephone number 595 is installed and can handle permanents fingerwaving shampooing marceling scalp treatments and facials. Appointments may be made by phone. Also listed is a Vienna property listing: house and fifteen acres opposite the school on Pershing Highway, twenty minutes from Ruston, suitable for poultry and truck farming, with rental options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. N. Patterson
Ruston
Rose Beatty
East
Arizona Avenue
Vienna
Pershing Highway
Canon Cargill
Sour Lake
Texas
Louisiana Mining Salt Reaches Nationwide Market
From three state mines in Louisiana about 600 000 tons of salt are distributed to all 48 states and many foreign markets. The sales announcement notes the salt’s primary use in chemical industries, curing, canning and general manufacture, with industry prospects cited as strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Louisla
Baptist Church
Noanville
Tuevia Parish
Avery
Jefferson
Fac
Probe Church
Eauren
Gacing Company
Chemical
Parc
Return of State Shows 20 to 1 Ratio for Amendments
Baton Rouge Louisiana November 6 Official tabulation of Louisiana parish returns on the constitutional amendment vote shows amendments carried by a 20 to 1 ratio. Totals rushed for printing to inaugurate the 100 million public improvement program. Proportion for Proposition No 1 paved highway and bridge bond issue 120771 for 6004 against.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Coat Sweater Sale At Wallace’s Ruston Store
A good part wool coat sweater for men and women offered at 98 cents in Wallace’s 5c to $1.00 Store Ruston Louisiana with a selection aimed at value seekers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Ruston
New York Vote Sets New York State Governor Record
New York Democracy crowned Franklin D Roosevelt as governor with a record margin of 725000 votes, far surpassing the 385000 victory by Smith in 1922. The result marks the largest gubernatorial plurality in state history and underscores Democratic strength, especially in New York City, in a decisive statewide win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Franklinn D. Roosevelt
Alfred BE. Smith
Smutht
Nathan le Miller
New York City
Buzzard Rides Every Train in Georgia Village
Lulu, Georgia, reports a trained train-riding buzzard owned by Gold Tate. The bird hops onto passing trains, rides atop a car for a mile or two, then flies back home, claiming to be the only train-riding buzzard in the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulu
Gold Tate
$500 Grapes Exhibit From Brussels In New York Show
A 30 pound bunch of grapes insured for 500 dollars arrives in New York from Brussels for a forthcoming flower show. It will be kept in cold storage until the exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brussels
World's fattest baby celebrates ninth birthday in Bernice
Ia McClung, daughter of Mrs. C. J. Crass, Bernice, marked her ninth birthday as the world’s fattest baby. Despite weighing 212 pounds, she remains intelligent, active, and helps at home. She began school at six and has consistently reached the third grade amid illnesses, smiling when asked about her weight with the remark “look me over.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice
Ia McClung
C. J. Crass
Jia
LSU President Atkinson Suffering From Illness At Home
Louisiana State University president Thomas W. Atkinson was confined to his Baton Rouge home with an illness that began earlier in the week. Doctors reported improvement this morning and he was able to sit up after several days in bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouche
Thomas W. Atkinson
Louisiana State University
Cate
Oun
Tye
Man Found Dead Near Tallulah In Fatal Railroad Incident
Tallulah La Nov 4 the mangled body of a man tentatively identified as C E Young of Baskin La was found beside the railroad tracks about 100 yards east of the Tallulah Illinois Central depot at 830 PM last night. Identification came from several letters found in his clothing. Indications point to a misstep while attempting to board a fast moving extra freight train. The body was nearly dismembered with both arms removed and the head crushed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallulah
C. E. Young
Baskin
Tallulah Illinois Central
Aris
Government Surveyors Quartered In Bastrop
A 15 member government party under Hal J. Andrews of Vicksburg is conducting a Mississippi valley food control survey. Bastrop serves as headquarters from Monroe to Bluttig, Arkansas, about 50 to 60 miles. They arrived Monday and will stay three to four weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bastrop
Mississippi Valley
Hal J. Andrews
Vicksburg
Monroe
Bluttig
Ayt
Rainbows' End Is Hit With Pick Ax Treasure Find
In AGUAS Portugal a farm laborer clearing waste ground struck a crock releasing gold coins. Experts identify the cereal dating from Roman times with coins bearing Augustus Ceusur’s effigy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aguas
Portugal
Augustus Ceusur
World unemployment tops 12 million worldwide
The International Labour Organization at Geneva estimates global unemployment between 12 and 15 million, with figures varying by source. The United States leads idle counts around 4.09 million, higher than April census estimates and than President Hoover’s figures. Germany shows persistent unemployment in proportion to population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince
International Labor Organization
Creneva
Adjst
United States
F Hoove Hrsocl Ates
Germany
Unemployment figures show varied national counts
The report lists Britain with about 1 in 22 unemployed, the United States about 1 in 30, and Germany at 3,184,000 in official tally. Geneva figures estimate Russia at 1,500,000, Moscow and Britain around 2,100,000, with France at 1,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Germany
Geneva
Russia
Moscow
France
Loan Your Job Plan Brings Temporary Work to Unemployed
Oshkosh officials report the loan your job movement initiated by Councilman Crage Oaks has succeeded. Twenty two regular city employers on contract work temporarily released workers to allow unemployed men to fill in a few hours weekly, sustaining employment under the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oshkosh
Wis
Crarge Oaks
Aged Congressman Dies Sitting On Front Porch
A 72 year old congressman from the Whird Arkansas district who served 1905 to 1915 died suddenly Wednesday at his home in Wyellville Arkansas. He was found sitting on the porch by Wilson Berry after returning from an election activity at 4 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyellville
Ark
Noy Fette
Mayd
Arkansas
Congress
Wilson
Berry
New Tests Required For Chutes And Riggers
Washington reports the government adds parachute and parachute rigger oversight with 23 tests on dummies and live weights. Tests verify prompt opening, ensure correct line twists, measure strength, and rate of descent. Parachutes failing to meet 21 feet per second descent will not be approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Winds Break Speed Limits For Planes In Washington
Strong winds carry transport aircraft to new marks as a Philadelphia to Washington flight averages 182 mph and an Baltimore hop logs 23.1 mph, airport officials report. Anomalous gusts spur speed records claimed by the era's air travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Philadelphia
Algo
Baltimore
T'Atsport
Kensington woman’s tour ends with theft charges
Mrs Celia Bamford of Kensington Tonglland faced charges of stealing from 52 towns after a 72 town automobile tour. She admitted 62 thefts and was sentenced to eight months in Pembemouth jail. Stolen goods valued near $3,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celia Bamford
Kensington
Tonglland
Harges
Woutts
Bhrpemouth
Dizziness relief touted by Hopkinsville readers
Hundreds in Hopkinsville report Dale Harris of 102 South Kentucky Avenue using Thedford’s Black-Draught for dizziness head pressure and constipation, urging a daily supply as a safe medicine. Also mentions Whedford’s Worm Lozenges and Browne’s popular 25 cent package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopkinsville
Ekq
Dale Harris
Kentucky Avenue
Harris
Thedford
Whedford
Lararedit
Wrod
Browne Eiles
Huld
New York City Pays For Two Votes To Cancel Each Other
New York City paid 2255.30 to permit casting of two votes serving no purpose beyond cancellation. Two precincts had one registered voter each. one backed the Republican ticket and the other the Democratic ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
New York
Worthless Advertising Grafters Target Local Maps
A Brainerd Minnesota note condemns aggressive Ponzi like map ads and hotel rules flyers sold by smooth talking solicitors. Local papers incur high costs for outside town printing while collectors push worthless schemes. Advertising isn’t profitable, the piece argues, urging readers to rely on hometown papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amore
Brainerd
Minno Tribune
The Bee and the Honeycomb Illusion
A $1000 standing offer to imitate bees and reproduce honeycomb remains unclaimed. While writers like Maeterlink Bee Fesler and James Whitcomb Riley insist bees teach humor and philosophy, experts show humans can coax honey in varied flavors by guiding bees to different blossoms, yet building the comb remains the bee’s private function.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maeterlink
Bee Fesler
James Whitcomb Riley
Pride and Martyrdom of the Thanksgiving Gobbler
A barnyard tale on a gobbler who swells with pride and struts to a destined death. The piece argues the fatted bird’s vanity precedes its demise and, in fall and death, serves humanity by feeding the hungry, portraying pride and sacrifice in a seasonal parable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silley
Railroads Reliable Workers in Modern Industry
A. Downs of the Illinois Central System states in a November letter that railroads constantly serve every industrial worker by assembling and distributing raw materials and finished products. They enable urban existence by transporting goods and people, reinforcing modern industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Br. A. Downs
Ulinois
Notable Role of Industry in Ife Economy
The passage describes industries in Ife supporting food and fuel needs and other essentials. It notes these industries promote location and growth of industries, provide employment to over 1.5 million workers, and pay about three billion dollars annually. It also states they and their employers purchase all other outputs, supplying jobs, and paying taxes to ease overall tax burdens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ife
Cotton value dwarfed by gasoline spending in Mississippi
A Mississippi paper cites county judge figures showing Lee County cotton at 1.2 million dollars while residents spent over 1 million on gasoline in the past year. The state tax books show 50 million dollars of gasoline consumed and cotton at 65 million, highlighting cotton as the major money crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Lee County
Mississippiany
Milk Dealers Fined For Watering Milk In New Orleans
Seventeen milk dealers in New Orleans were fined in a single day for waterdrawing milk and related offenses. The monthly pattern suggests enforcement should continue to safeguard public health, with fines possibly raised to deter repeat violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Dry Washington and the Senate Drug Bust
The President once urged moral leadership to set a dry example. A bootlegger was arrested in the Senate Office Building by a prohibition agent, reportedly with the aid of Vice-President Curtis. Senator Brookhart and allied forces hint at reform, while critics question the Senate’s integrity and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dr. Cannon
Senate
Prohibition Department
Curtis
Brookhart
Mrs Gus Thompson Honored at Bridge Social
Shreveport social column notes hosted by Mrs Howell B May with guests Mrs Gus Thompson of Ruston and Mrs James Phelps of Monroe. Halloween decor featured orange baskets at tables. prizes awarded for bridge success including a rose presented to Mrs Latinete Richul and pink crystal ice tea glasses for guest prize. Luncheon served on lace-said tables with marigolds and golden glow arrangements. Guests listed include Mesdaines A B Goode Roy Blaine Gus Thompson James Phelps J C Jordan W C Wilson Fred Eubanks and John Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell B. May
Gus Thompson
Ruston
James Phelps
Monroe
Latinete Richul
John Stewart
Fred Eubank
Mrs. May
Mesdaines
A. B. Goode
Roy Blaine
J. C. Jordan
W. C. Wilson
Fred Eubanks
Carter's Little Liver Pills Aid Nature Best
An older advertisement touts Carter's Little Liver Pills as a natural aid for torpid liver and constipation. It claims the product uses pure vegetable cures to stimulate bile flow and cleanse the system, with red bottles marketed for relief.
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Trinity Methodist
Hoghstead
Noy
Buzzard
Georgia
Tristate
Mutor Coach Lines Ab Ables Ua
Poloty
Aimerica
Tri-State Transit Co of
la., Inc
Travig Gtrekt
Shreveport
W. OW
W. Atkinson
Louisiana State III
United Press
W.C. Rominee
Rountree
June
Madiv Wong
Lin Atte
Brandpa
Lando Evening Standard
Kentucky
Shreveport Packing Company, Inc
Black Kings Highway
Bow
Lousiana
Shreveport Times
State Transit
Ceveport
Minden
RL AD Down
Station
Shrevepue Historia Five Chute Mod Port Fathade Liiken Elit Melnutyie
Viselan Niptet Nitie Black Nebvot Il Ustanel
Aredia Alnisbura 4
Ae Dantibglina
Rustus Chouudian
Arent Calhoun Chenery West
Musi Mobruc
Ofroe
Tadivls
P.M
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