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Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1931

Page

6

Desert Bandit Turned Laundryman in Alexandria

Sadek Abbas Hussein, once called the Terror of the Desert and a notorious Bedouin robber, escaped a Syrian prison and sought peace in Alexandria by running a laundry. His past caught up as Egyptian Palestine police identified him. he awaits removal to Beyrouth to serve a 20 year sentence.

London Sadek Abbas Hussein Hussein Syria Palestin Palestine Alexandria bin Tay Aelien Sonn Hadra Beyrouth

Milk Production Low In Louisiana Cattle Dairy

Louisiana milk output remains weak despite good pastures and grain feeding. Federal September data show average per cow at 63 pounds daily the nation's lowest, indicating poor low-producing cows in many parishes while some tick-free dairies reach as high as 22 pounds per cow with 2 quarts fat daily.

Louisiana Stember Louisianies John Ulan Cotes

Agricultural plans boost rural towns and markets

Community actions turn to farming to save declining towns, balancing crops and livestock for cash flow. Shifting demand favors lighter hogs 140 to 225 pounds and younger stock over fat cattle, boosting turnover. statewide campaigns in North Carolina and California show how targeted efforts can raise farm income, with potential for Louisiana to follow.

Ab Yound Ag Lard United Suici Sue Tobe

20 Lunch Box Menus From Historical Sandwich List

A dated catalog lists multiple lunch box menus featuring deviled egg bread and butter sandwiches, fig and nit sandwich, apples, milk, and a mix of potato chips, dried figs, spice cake, and assorted meats. It details variations with cold roast meat, brown bread, cheese, lettuce, and fruit, plus pies, cookies, and beverages.

Peanut butter and fruit salad lunch menu list

A mixed lunch menu describes options including pineapple salad, tomato items, custard, cheese and tomato sandwiches with various sides, biscuits, fried chicken, fresh fruit, milk, chocolate dessert, and assorted breads. It lists several combinations like watercress on whole wheat, cream vegetable soup, apple, nuts, and cup dessert items.

Cotton Supremacy Goes West

In a survey of cotton expansion west of the Mississippi, Texas and West Texas acreage surge is noted. From 1918 to 1926 cotton areas grew dramatically, with Texas leading gains and Lubbock County quoted as having up to 6,000,000 tillable acres awaiting development. Entomologist W. D. Hunter predicts near-term westward growth could rival Texas’s current output.

United States West Texas America Mississippi Lubbock County W. D. Hunter United States Department of Agriculture Lubbock Clarence Poe Progressve Farmer-Ruralist

Charge Gov Sterling Neglect Trustee Duty

Hans Gredig and other Swiss heirs of George H. Hermann denied Supreme Court review as trustees including Governor Ross Sterling faced charges of neglecting trustee duties. They allegedly failed to build a hospital on a designated plot, selling the lot and placing a charity hospital elsewhere.

United Press Washington, D. C Hans Gredig George H. Hermann Houston Texas Supreme Court Ross Sterling

Howling Dog Leads to Corpse Discovery in Illinois

A dog’s howling in Bis­mark Illinois on October 12 prompted the discovery of a corpse. Local authorities began a routine investigation and searched the area for clues, with officials confirming the body’s discovery after the dog led responders to the scene. Further details are pending police statements.

The United Press Bismark Ill

Mystery Slaying Linked to Missing Bank Cashier Hagley

Discoverers found the body of W. W. Hagley, a bank cashier who disappeared about October 1. Signs of a struggle were near his residence. The body had been there for some time and the head was severed with a pocket knife. Hagley’s finances were in good order and all bills were paid.

W. W. Hagley Hagley

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