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Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1930

Page

4

Woodsman of Livingston Is Plenty Dumb

Barefoot ed John Schexnayder, 82, Livingston parish, told Judge Dr. Borah he did not know the Civil War had ended and had merely learned of prohibition when arrested. Through an interpreter he pleaded guilty to manufacturing intoxicating liquors and received probation for five years. Four others faced similar probation. four more got sentences or fines under the Walstead act.

Baton Rouge John Schexnayder Livingston Parish United States District Court Wayne Dr. Borah Livingston Woods Schexnayder Atchafalaya

Trade Exhibition Plans Removal To More Central Site

New Orleans November 15 decision to relocate the International Trade Exhibition to a more accessible site was announced by its board. For now the show remains at unit two of the Army Supply Base warehouse at the Mississippi River juncture. The Port of New Orleans board has leased the space and will convert it to storage for 359 car loads of cotton. Dock board plans a 400 foot wharf at a $425000 cost now, with an 840 foot addition later at $850000. Lease runs 20 years with about $300000 due. Only the top three floors will be used for the present. Monroe syrup produced by Pace Bros. of West Monroe and distributed by them.

New Orleans Army Board of Commissioners of the Port of No. 3 Dock Board

World War Hero In Orleans Dies As "Taps" Sound

New Orleans recalls Captain Day a World War hero killed at home marked by the tolling of taps. Celebrations in Lafayette Square turn somber as veterans honor a man famed for courage in combat and loyalty to duty.

Orleans New Orleans France Ol Arpustier Lahavette Square Phen Cugcain Bhaiis Emtvis Algecutar Ted

Closed bank cash losses across multiple states detailed

The report lists substantial liabilities and payables tied to a closed bank crisis. Figures include Louisiana state funds at $199,500 and parish totals such as Madison $123,872.59, Tangiplo Parish $97,022.24, and large debts to banks in Kentucky and Tennessee. Names of institutions and cities appear with specific dollar amounts, indicating a broad insolvency impact across multiple jurisdictions.

East Jefferson Water Works Alexandra Louisiana Madison Parish State of Louisiana Shreveport Louisiana Water Works Tangipolos Parish National Bank of Kentucky Louisville Fourth First National Bank Nashville Nashville Trust Company Chase National New York Fist National Cincinnati St. Louis Hulston Union National Knoxville Canal Bank and Trust Company New Orleans Inter- Cale Prast and Banking Company New Orleatis

Local Cow Completes Official Production Test

Cid's Sweet Susan, a purebred Jersey cow, completed her second official production test in Boston Louisiana. At 3 years 1 month on test, she produced 834.16 pounds of butterfat and 12 770 pounds of milk in 365 days, qualifying for the Register of Merit at the American Jersey Cattle Club. She is sired by La Gloire Cid and out of Jap's Financial Dorcas.

Cid American Jersey Cattle Club Financial

Louisiana Insurance Society shifts to regional meets

The Louisiana Insurance Society abandons its mid winter conference to hold five regional meetings across Bunkie Winnsboro Jonesboro Rayne and Ponchatoula with invitations extending to agents within 30 miles. John D. Saint of Baton Rouge will supervise discussions on insurance matters and public relations.

Louisiana Insurance Society Louisiana Wilemn & Radius Matt G. Smith Bunkie Winnsboro Jonesboro Rayne Ponchatoula John D. Saint Baton Rouge State Society Smith Wil Hin Rodriguez Munroe Warren Berwick Juba J. Saint L. A. Williams Crowley Fr.thomas Natchitoches A. M. Dreyfous Shreveport C. M. Samuels New Orleans George A. Petrie Alexandria E. L. Kidd Rustin

New Invention Aids Louisiana Shrimp Trade Test

A novel automatic trawling net tested in New Orleans promises an 80 percent rise in Louisiana shrimp production. The device operates on a different principle from traditional nets, which are lowered and trawled through waters.

New Orleans Louisiana Wales

New Chevrolet Six Showcases Improvements and Refinements

The Chevrolet Six renews its design with a 25 percent more springs in rear cushions, redesigned windshield and windows for wider vision, and more pleasing interior fittings. Chassis improvements include a heavier deeper frame and a smoother longer lasting clutch.

Card of Thanks for Father W. May

We express deep appreciation to friends for kindness and sympathy after the loss of our father, W. May. Appreciation for floral offerings given. May Heaven's richest blessings rest on each of you. HIS CHILDREN.

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