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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1931
Page
10
The Ruston Leader outlines publication details and subscription rates in advance. Obituaries resolutions of respect and thanks will be charged at regular advertising rates. contact E. O. Meyer, managing editor, for inquiries.
The excerpt argues that low mood is normal and that prosperous times are abnormal. Bruce Barton says we are returning to normal as excess fades and we seek work, not wealth. An older businessman notes that normal years are hard years, and younger generations have a distorted view of business cycles.
Agriculture seeks an exit from its troubles via farmer cooperation. About 12,000 farmers' cooperative associations in the U.S. handle over $2.5 billion in annual business, with many centralized in large groups reaching $10 to $100 million. These cooperatives already attract a sizable share of the nation’s 6.5 million African farms, mirroring manufacturing as a path to efficiency and better bargaining with dealers.
The piece argues nations must cooperate beyond domestic concerns as the United States faces a bumper wheat crop while China buys 16 million bushels under federal guidance. It warns against entangling alliances yet stresses global dependency, food relief, and the need to preserve life amid starvation and social reform.
The Cotton states editorials prefer Senator Robinson of Arkansas over Governor Long of Louisiana. A 50 percent acreage reduction is proposed starting next year through 1936. The plan envisions county groups of fifteen leaders, unpaid, working with farmers and credit networks to enforce the cut and maintain income.
An editor in Florida laments dwindling agricultural prospects and reveals losing enthusiasm as a habit due to the ongoing burden. The piece highlights the tough choices farmers face as conditions deteriorate and seeks practical plans to assist the farming community.
Skeleton and pottery fragments unearthed by workers digging a trench at the federal fish hatchery site. A complete skull remains. experts consider it likely Nakitosh or Cadaux Natchez origin. Earlier excavations by Williamson and Stephens yielded preserved pottery and beads. A trench collapse trapped L. H. McGee but he escaped.
A fragment reflects military view that civilians fear large regular forces yet soldiers prefer adequate preparedness. Major General Charles PoStier is quoted on never fighting with untrained troops and the need to balance costs to avoid past wars’ horrors. The text notes public sentiment against a huge army while officers push sensible measures within Congress limits.
A fragmented report discusses the inevitability of world government and notes Honduras suppressing military bands except in Tegucigalpa, reflecting economic interests shaping defense.
A string of wry observations notes how health, rabies fears, market pages, and Hollywood scandals mix in current chatter. It mocks sensational headlines, jokes about a famous miscreant Bluebeard, and compares past and present notions of distance and risk.
Weekly Sunday School lesson discusses Pentecost linking old and new in Christianity, Paul's faith under persecution, and the shift of population from rural farms to cities in the South. It emphasizes providence guiding ministry and the growth of Christian influence despite adversity.
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