R B Knott Improves After Hospital Bedside Bulletin
Baton Rouge reports indicate R B Knott shows signs of recovery after 48 hours of critical care following a car crash. Physicians at Our Lady of the Lake Sanitarium note potential pneumonia risk as X rays show punctured lines. Family remains at his bedside as updates circulate from the Leader office and local presses.
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R. B. Knott
Our Lady of the Lake Sanitarium
Knott
Here
Leader Publishing Company
Daily Leader
Baton Rouge
Segting
Ruston Mai
Leader Hogs Sweep Lincoln Parish Fair Junior Sow Class
The Leader Hogs raised with Clyde Wilson of Greenwood won first and second in the junior sow class at the Lincoln Parish Free Fair. The shoats are Poland China hogs raised by Leader Publishing Co Inic as an experiment to measure profitability and feed efficiency in North Louisiana. Hogs were five months old, fed for one month on corn and fodder, with access to acorns and spring water. One pig gained 35 pounds and the other 50 pounds on this diet.
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Clyde Wilson
Greenwood
Lincoln Parish
Poland
Leader Publishing Co
Inic
Louisiana
Simsboro Club First At Lincoln Parish Free Fair Display
Simsboro Community Club took first honors in community displays judged this morning at the Lincoln Parish Free Fair in Simsboro. Dubach finished second and Bursville third with a tight field. other displays placed fourth through eighth as Hilly Greenwood Cooktown Antioch and Sibley respectively.
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Simsboro
Big Success for Lincoln Parish Fair Better Baby Clinic
The Better Baby Clinic sponsored by the local American Legion Auxiliary drew more children for examinations over two days at the Lincoln parish fair than any prior event. Local leaders and visiting doctors from Bastrop Shreveport and New Orleans aided, with several special cases seen. Prizes list Ruston and Choudrant children across age groups, while a 100 year old Leeds resident is noted for daily long-distance exercise.
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American Legion
Legion Auxiliary
John B. Staples
Lincoln Parish
W. B. Worley
Shreveport
B. J. Amos
State Department of Health
New Orleans
Legion Post Plans Drive for Members to Aid Unemployed
McFarland Post No. 2 American Legion met with about 35 members to discuss a fifth district membership drive outlined by Dr. Rutledge who led the conference. Bill Kida was named drive chairman with representatives from parish regions. The post plans three billboard posters, ends drive on Armistice Day November 11, and coordinates unemployed veterans to register for job placement with local officials. Armistice Day services, a memorial address by Tom Robertson, a Bull Pups football game, and an auxiliary picnic at Memorial Park are planned, plus care for transient ex servicemen in Ruston.
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McFarland Post
American Legion
Legion Rooms
Fifth District
Monroe
Dr. Rutledge
Post
Rutledge
Bill Kida
Ruston
Bill Bagwell
Jack Warner
John Paul Jones
C. E. Shallenberger
Shallenberger
Parish Court House
J T Richardson Seeks Re election As Ward Marshal
J T Richardson ward marshal candidate seeks re election after four years in office. He states he qualified this morning and will seek voter support in the primary. He notes prior service as deputy sheriff and chief marshal, handling numerous criminal and civil cases, urging continued law enforcement experience.
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J. ‘J. Richardson
Comibe
Richardson
Chey Madeshal
Tert Wears
Eichardson
Avery Wise
Max Bradley Seeks Reelection as Lincoln Parish Clerk
Lincoln Parish clerk Max Bradley announces seeking a third term in the upcoming Democratic primary on January 19, 1932. He cites years of service in every department, pledges efficient, courteous service, and notes his tenure since 1902 in Lincoln Parish Parker.
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Max Bradley
Lincoln Parish
Cclerk
Twas
Collins Comey
Texas
Sunton Twas
Tion
Thompson
Div Uy Mali
Poon
Willy
Bowers Tamale
Owais
Tims
Thas
Elbeusi
Airline reps visit Ruston to promote new air mail route
Representatives of American Airways visited Ruston to brief merchants on the new air mail route. M. A. Abington of Monroe is appointed local traffic agent, aided by Mont Williams. The schedule from Ruston reaches New York City by the next morning, Seattle by the second morning, and the Pacific coast by the following morning, with express rates cited as favorable. Air mail stamps are offered at reduced prices to encourage rapid delivery.
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American Airways Company
Ruston
M. A. Abington
Monroe
Air Line
Mont Williams
Abington
Rnceh
New York City
Seattle
Washington
Pacific Coast
Mrs Hood of St Rest Dies
Mrs Correcting Hood 79 widow of Hood et St Rest, active in church work. Survived by five sons and two daughters. Funeral set for three o clock this afternoon at St Parish with service by Rev A Mitchie.
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Correcting Hood
AL Hood
Oke Etolaid
Webedir Pratt
Mitchie
Braswell Qualifies for Ward Marshal Post in 1932 Primary
W Braswell a former deputy sheriff with five years in civil and law enforcement announced his candidacy for Ward Marshal in the January 19 1932 Democratic primary. He stated his plan to serve the community, work with the city parish and court, and promote cooperation with police and local officials. He is a well known Lincoln Parish figure born and raised there and respected locally.
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Say W. Braswell
Braswell
Lancoln Parish
Atr
Urraswell
Teve Gud
Frey
Gimne Nil
Tinecoln
Hank
Botl
Tana
John Bodie Wins Award for Best Individual Entry
John Bodie receives top honor for best individual entry in a contest. Judges praised Bodie's standout work as the highlight among diverse exhibits and performances, securing him the award ahead of several named competitors.
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John Bodie
C K Allen Named Governor Candidate in Louisiana Ticket
Baton Rouge October 21 Governor Lone announced the candidate slate for the January election. C K Allen of Moundfield is listed for governor with L G Fourner of Jenh Nas as lieutenant governor and E A Convay of Shreveport as secretary of state. Other offices include D L Porterle for attorney general, J S Cave for treasurer, L B Baynard for state superintendent, T H Harris for registrar, Lucille May Grace for land commissioner, and Harry D Wilson for agriculture.
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Mspeehal
Baton Rouge
Fia
Lone
Iebet
O. EE. Allen
Muainfiedd
Chovernor
Lcieute
John B. Fourner
Jenh
Nas
E. A. Con- Vay O
Shreveport
Shreveport: Attorney-Gental i). L. Porterle of Marksvilles
J. 8. Cave
New Ora Leins
L. B. Baynard
Alexandria
T. H. Harris
State Land Office
Lucille May Grace
Batton Rouge
Agriculture
Harry JD. Wilson
Billy Hubbard Wins Leader’s Cash Premium
Ruston resident Billy Hubbard won the Leader’s cash prize for a bean count quiz at the booth during a three day event. Two hundred and ninety two registered, with 2098 beans tallied by three counters. Hubbard’s guess was within eight beans of the total, earning five dollars in gold.
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Billy Hubard
Ruston
Woman’s department cans 3000 food items for relief
In a community effort the Woman's department stored and canned over 3000 cans of beef, vegetables, and bread for distribution. A large haul included potatoes, apples, corn, peas, butter beans, and 60 pounds of butter. The work supported families lacking equipment with volunteers led by Stig, who transported supplies to Marbury Mere and Norwich.
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MLO
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