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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1930

Page

4

Improvement Contest For Lincoln Parish Pastures Opens

Through the generosity of T. L. Jones Sr the chamber sponsors four pasture improvement contests for white farmers in Lincoln parish from Nov 1 1930 to Nov 1 1934 entrants must sign a blank from the chamber county agent Ruston creamery or Ruston Milk Plant by Dec 1 1930 judging begins December and continues through July and November with twelve prizes totaling 425 dollars.

T. L. Jones Chamber of Commerce Lincoln Parish Diameber of Commerce Ruston Creamery Rust Andiag Chamber of Comerce L-Com

Negro Dies After Saw Breaks In Workshop

Commuters report Beery Gibbons of 2519 Delvehase Street was injured when a saw broke in a workshop and died at charity hospital. Witnesses say the accident occurred as a minor tear-out task progressed, with several injuries and a fatal outcome recorded amid chaotic scenes on Wednesday.

Beery Gibbons Delvehase Husiptal Minday Ratar Stenek Dim Cuttin Haring Bars MRM

Fragmented letter on unclear matter about Watt state trips

An unreadable raw OCR note mentions preparations and dates, referencing people and places in a muddled way. It hints at a formal request or notice but contains many garbled terms and missing context. No clear event, date, or names emerge to confirm a specific action or outcome.

Snowstorm blankets big part of the East

A heavy snowstorm blankets a broad section of the eastern region, disrupting travel and prompting winter weather advisories. Officials urge caution as visibility drops and roads become slick, with disruptions to schools and public transit reported statewide.

Music Substitute Not Wanted in Nonsensical Ad

A garbled ad fragment mocks substitutions for a music item with distorted phrases about liver pills and a red bottle. It mentions asking for Carter's Little Liver Pills by name and discouraging substitutes, ending with a nonsensical plea about Laner’s.

Phil Ay Carter Laner

Milk Diet Aids Health In Orphanage Children

Dr B V McCollum of Johns Hopkins studied 236 orphanage children aged four to twelve. Seventy percent weight gain occurred in milk-fed group, with most showing improved growth and behavior. the study urged daily milk intake for child health. The report notes diet changes and long term weight gains in the milk group.

B. V. McCollum John Hopkins University National Dairy Research Laboratories Baltimore McCullum Ife McCollum Harthiort

President Hoover funds relief for jobless workers

The Hoover administration announced an 85 million dollar relief fund to aid the unemployed as planners mobilize state networks and industry leaders to create jobs. Allen Burns credits 200 cities’ cooperation and outlines nationwide efforts to distribute work while noting Detroit Cleveland and Toledo face the sharpest pressures. Colonel Woods will report to the White House and direct the expanding state programs.

Washington Hoover Allen Burns National Association of Community Chests Burns Detroit Cleveland Toledo South Pacific Coast Col Arthur Woods New York Ohio Fred C. Croxton Columbus Great Lakes White House

Cat Meows Loud Enough To Reach Australia In Schenectady

In Schenectady New York a cat reportedly meowed so loudly that its sound could be heard in Australia as engineers discussed technical matters nearby. The note of social life follows with a description of Mrs William James and her daughter-in-law hosting a tea reception at the James home on North Vienna Street, highlighting floral décor, pink dahlias, ferns, candle light, and well-dressed guests including Mrs Abe Harris and Miss Margaret Divs among others.

Schenectady N. Y Australia the James Vienna Street T. L. James V. A. Davidson V. M. Davis Abe Harris VL. James, Jr Floyd James M's. Williwer James Randolph James el Dorado Allen Harksdale Ben Rush Galen Davis B. H. Rainwater Ceo. Juanes D. M. Atkins Raymond Heard Margaret Dorothy Davis Clay Skinner Floyd Pearce Boole Robison Exlhor Dad Holland Neilson Handouine Gahaggan Ligner Conger Bond Yc. Cupp

Regional Legion Meet Sets Full Day Program in Monroe

The Fifth District Conference of the Louisiana American Legion will be in Monroe on an announced date with over 250 Legionnaires expected. District Commander Maurice F. Connor will preside. Major Perry Cole and Lawrence J. Fox will appear in the morning program followed by lunch at Edgewater golf and country club and leisure activities. The morning agenda includes calls to order, welcomes, talks on membership, reports from state and national leaders, and adjournment at noon.

American Legion Louisiana Division Monroe Maurice F. Connor Jonesboro Perry Cole Lawrence J. Fox Legion Edgewater Golf and Country Club Legionnaires Sam Orchard J. Perry Cole Fifth District Dr. Applewhite Charlie Mitchell Roland Cocreham Frank Voelker

Succession Sale in the Estate of Alva A. Shaw

Notice of public sale of all estate assets in Ruston Lincoln Parish Louisiana following a court order dated October 1 1930. Sale includes real and personal property Lot 1 and various blocks in A A Shaw Addition plus 1/64 of 1/8 royalty in Texas oil and minerals. Administratrix Ida Bell Shaw signs this October 1 1939.

A. A. Shaw South Houston Texas Blanco County A. D Ida Bell Shaw

Sheriff's Sale Notice From Lincoln Parish Court

Sheriff's Sale and Third District Court in Lincoln Parish Louisiana issued a writ of fieri facias by the Third Judicial District Court. Notice is hereby given that action proceeds under court authority and will pursue sale as permitted by law and the writ.

Third District Court Parish of Lincoln State of Louisiana Pieri Pacias Third Judicial Pistrich

Constable Sale in Lincoln Parish Ward Three

Seized under a writ of fieri facias from Justice of the Peace Court Ward Three Lincoln Parish La. sale of the N W 1 4 of N W 1 4 Section 15 T 18 N Range 6 West 40 acres more or less. Property of defendant W J Rasbury. Sale at Justice Peace office Bimsboro on Saturday Nov 1930 cash with appraisement. September 29 1990 Constable J S McCrary.

Justice Peace Court of Ward 4 Lincoln Parish Louisiana Justice of the Peace Court Ward Three Justice Peace Office Bimsboro N. W W. J. Rasbury J. 8. McCrary

Auction Notice in Ruston Court House Lincoln Parish

Writ of Fieri Facias proceedings force sale of lots in Dabney's Sub-division Ruston Town. Lincoln Parish La. on November 15 1936 at public auction at the court house front door. Property: N of E of Lot 5 and N of W of Lot 6 in Square 52 terms cash with appraisement. Sheriff A J Thigpen.

Public Auction Notice in Fourth District Court

In Fourth District Court Lincoln Parish Louisiana the court orders sale at public auction at the principal front door of the Court House Ruston. On November 8 1936 a Buick Coach Model 21 20% Motor 1829328 Serial 1747592 will be sold to satisfy a writ with costs. Cash with appraisal benefit terms. Sheriff A J Thigpen signed October 22 1936.

Fourth District Court Parish Quachita State of Louisiana Fourth Judicial District Court T Court House Ruston Lincoln Parish F. M. Pierce A. J. Thigpen

Notice of Public Auction in Lincoln Parish Louisiana

In Third District Court Lincoln Parish Louisiana notice is given that by virtue of a Writ of Fieri Facias a seizure has been made and will be offered for sale at public auction in Ruston Lincoln Parish on Saturday November 8 1930 Four acres of land in NE Sec 25 Township 18 N Range 4 West beginning at the corner of the forty and running 110 yards south 76 yards east 110 yards north 176 yards between parallels to place of beginning Seized as property of defendant E J Murdock and will be sold cash with benefit of appraisement Dated October 1930 by Sheriff A J Thioeom in charge

Alva A. Shaw Third District Court Lincoln Parish Louisiana Third Judicial District Court Ruston E. C. Stewart Ruston- Lincoln A. A. Shaw Court House Lincoln State of Louisiana Lincal Parish Henge E. J. Murdock Liga A. J. Thiopiem Kharid

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