Drouth relief noted as rains fall across regions
The agriculture department reported beneficial rains in several drouth states during the first week of September easing conditions from North Carolina to Florida. Some areas remain dry with continued need for rainfall, while cotton picking and ginning progressed and a pursuit ending with a suspect's capture near Ruston was described.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Drouth
South Atlantic Coast
North Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Mississippi Valley
Virginia
West Virginia
Kentucky
Tennessee
Middle Atlantic
Texas
New Crowth
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Rattan
S W Straus Honored As Nation Thrift Advocate
J R Daniel notes the late S W Straus as the United States most brilliant thrift advocate. He transformed thrift from mere saving to health time and money practices. Straus taught that intelligent thrift builds character and supports personal advancement and societal well being.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. Straus
United State
J. R. Daniel
American Society For Thrift
W. Straus
S. W W. Straus
W. Straas
Jarrell Backs Hendrick In Runoff Race
Tom C. Jarrell declares support for Hendrick in the upcoming runoff. The vote set for Port Jarcet on Tuesday includes key local figures and a focus on the mechanical details of the campaign.
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Tom C. Jarrell
Hendrick
Richardson Arrests Negro for Larceny Charge
A man identified as a Black individual was arrested on a larceny charge and detained at the county jail. The case details include a reported attempt to flee and involvement with a local pawn shop. Authorities continue investigations into the circumstances and suspect statements.
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Richardson
Demand Grows for Radio Men in Tyler Texas
Increase in need for trained operators in the United States driven by more radio stations and shipbuilding. Tyler Commercial College and School of Business Administration offers a government approved radio course with examinations for licenses. No age limit. success stories cited. prospectus available.
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United States
Radio Today
Efen
Tyler Commercial College
School of Business Administration
United States Department of Commerce
Tyler Radio School
Tyler
Texas
Two Man Cars in Auto Races at State Fair
Shreveport report from September 12 notes the Louisiana State Fair auto races on October 26 and November 2 will feature two man and one man cars. Manager W R Hirsch says the event mirrors Indianapolis and Daytona Beach influences and aims for the largest entry list yet.
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Shreveport
Indianapolis Speedway
Daytona Beach
America
W. R. Hirsch
South
Mr. Hirsch
Indianapolis
Atlanta
Quebec
Elevator tragedy as boy crushed and rescues fail
A boy's head was crushed when a shaft elevator moved with him wedged between the cage and third floor. Henry, attempting a rescue, suffered a skull fracture. Detectives note neighborhood children played with the elevator when workers were off duty.
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Fire Department
Henry
Watertown High Students Strike Over Longer Day
In Watertown Massachusetts more than 180 boy students at Watertown High School walked out protesting the addition of one hour to the school day. The strike began orderly but soon overwhelmed the school department as students paraded downtown shouting for shorter hours. One student was taken to the police station after allegedly breaking a school window and was later released.
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Watertown
Mass
Watertown High School
Cotton Ginned In Louisiana Parishes 1930 1929
The Bureau of the Census reports Louisiana cotton ginned for 1930 and 1929 with state totals of 138,452 and 170,539 respectively. Lincoln parish shows 1,761 ginned in 1930 and 6,948 in 1929.
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Department of Commerce
Bureau of the Census
Louisiana
Lincoln Parish
Henderson Denies He Will Run For Governor
Shreveport dispatch reports KWKH owner W K Henderson denying rumors of a gubernatorial bid to succeed Huey P Long. He cites preferring to fight for independent merchants over national office and declines to name a successor. Reportedly K Allen of the Louisiana highway commission may pursue a move similar to Texas’ Ross Sterling.
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Shreveport
W. K. Henderson
KWKH
Louisiana
Huey P. Long
Will Henderson
United States
Henderson
K. Allen
Louisiana Highway Commission
Ross Sterling
Texas
Fire Chief Dies After Elevator Fall in Rescue
Acting Fire Chief E. H. Henry died after plunging 90 feet down an elevator shaft while attempting to rescue Dan Gonzales, 6, who was crushed between the elevator and the shaft side in the Fiskin building. The incident occurred this afternoon in Los Angeles as rescue efforts continued.
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Los Angeles
E. H. Henry
Dan Gonzales
Gonzales
Fiskin
Former local citizen Gullatt dies in Shreveport
John S. Gullatt 54, long-time Shreveport peace officer, died at home after a paralytic stroke. Survived by widow, three sisters, and a brother. Funeral at RoH Osborn and Sons with burial in Simsboro. Gullatt had 21 years in the city, served as special deputy under Sheriff Tom Hughes, and rose from patrolman to lieutenant before retiring.
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Shreveport
John S. Gullatt
Catherine Street
Gullatt
Montgomery
Ala
Tom Hughes
Caddo Parish
R. L. Stringfellow
J. J. Alford
Amite
Nannie Ciullatt
Sam Gullatt
Simsboro
Roh Osborn and Sons Funeral Home
M. B. Dodd
First Baptist Church
D. D. Bager
Stringfellow
W. Durr
Earl H. Crane
Co. D. Treadway
Sam Sentell
T. R. Hughes
W.T. Prudhomme
Bert Stone
E. E. Norwell
R. E. L. Huckaby
Tom Jacobs
E. J. Plaisance
Long Has Not Agreed On N. C. Proposal
New Orleans report says Governor Huey P. Long has not closed any agreement with the old regulars organization on administration paying program or pledged support for a state wide tax plan to pay the New Orleans dock board indebtedness. Proposals for such an agreement have been put before him but he has not accepted them.
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New Orleans
Huey P. Long
Old Regulars
New Orleans Dock Board
Dock Board
Freshmen Week At Louisiana Tech Begins
Freshmen entering Louisiana Tech are introduced to college traditions. Week events include receptions by student groups, president’s gatherings, and a schedule of talks and theater outings planned across Monday to Wednesday as part of Freshmen Week activities.
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Louisiana Tech
Chereshma
Auiditorum
Baod Ben
Old regulars seek deal with governor on city financing
Mayor T Semmes Walmsley and City Assessor James Malloy were chosen to negotiate with the governor. The group advocated refinancing city programs including transit and a new bridge, tax changes, and bond funds for street work and a free bridge. The governor had not accepted any part of the plan and may present his own terms.
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T. Semmes Walmsley
James Malloy
Old Regular
Regular
Maseline
Dock Board
New Orleans
Connie Franklin Is Back In Ozarks Picking Cotton
Atkins Arkansas September 13 Connie Franklin a Ozarks stage star known for a melodrama and mystery last spring returns to Ozark to pick cotton He had vanished and was believed murdered then reappeared at the murder trial after a hitchhiking trip into Mexico His return unsettles locals who doubt he is the real Connie in the flesh
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Atkins
Ark
Connie Franklin
Ozarks
Franklin
Mexico
Connie
Toothless Dog Wins Bite Case in Conciliation Court
Minneapolis report shows Ben Stillman’s toothless police dog used as key witness when Morris Epstein sued for a $75 bite claim. The court ruled for the dog after Stillman demonstrated the animal’s lack of bite force. Separately, New York noted 34 musk ox calves en route from Greenland to Alaska for restocking.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Ben Stillman
Morris Epstein
Stillman
New York
Greenland
Department of Agriculture
Alaska
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Joe Mabry
Ruston
Jones
Jair
Wien
Tyler Commercial College and School OF Radio
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N. C
Ruston State Bank
Yo Mlo
Aland
Coa
Bop
Presbinien
Astor Qd
Iyston
Business and Professional Directory
Ruston Creamery
the State Life Insurance CO
Indiana
W. E. Owen
J. E. Crawford, M. D
James Bldg
Ruston, LA
S. R. Clay
Optometrist
DR. L. F. Green
James Building
Ellis Bailey
W. Mba
W. P. Simpson
Osteopathic
Kuston, LA
Cali
Sam Blaushild
Aturebuester
Joseph Btuseukas
Forey
Goa
Dager
Waoheester
Pallad
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