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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1931
Page
2
The Ruston Leader lists publication details for official notices and subscriptions with Post Office address in Ruston Louisiana and the March 5 1879 act reference. It names E FAULE JR president and MEYER managing editor and notes subscription rates and publication schedule. The item preserves era tone and local newspaper obligations.
The article cites General Smedley Butler criticizing diplomacy as “dumb” and argues that prewar diplomacy harmed Germany, Australia, Britain, and France, wrecking economies and triggering unrest. It urges readers to judge wartime outcomes by looking to the nations’ postwar plights and the United States as a counterpoint to diplomacy’s failures.
Voters in Montgomery Alabama face a county wide one cent per gallon gas tax to fund public schools. The measure would add to Alabama's state tax, drawing concern over hardship to residents and local dealers who fear buying gasoline outside the county. Critics urge funding through standard means and warn of broader tax impacts.
The Monroe News-Star notes editors discuss centralized ownership, mergers, and corporate farming as solutions to rising capital costs, efficiencies, and economies of scale. It questions small one man farms facing overhead and machinery investments, suggesting chain farming and stock sales as possible avenues.
The government offered 800 million dollars in bonds that quickly sold out as citizens rushed to invest. The 3 percent interest rate, termed exceedingly low, deterred few subscribers. Treasury plans to issue more bonds in November to cover expenses through March, avoiding tax increases amid a presidential campaign.
Lincoln Parish Free Fair officials forecast a record crowd with every exhibit space filled from October 14 to 17. New displays include a Boy Scout natural history exhibit from Quan chite Valley and a baby show and clinic led by the Ruston Auxiliary of American Legion Post 2 with Dr E H Allen. Livestock premiums jump twenty percent and school exhibits offer 150 dollars in prizes. a road carnival show is booked.
Public Service commission order in August reduced cotton freight from west of the Mississippi to New Orleans and Lake Charles by about one third to two thirds. Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal district injunction lifted and Lake Charles Opposition withdrawn. Report of a rich gold strike on Little Long Lake near Long Lake Ontario brought to Port Arthur by Slan B. Watson of Sioux Lookout, Manitoba.
In Portland Maine a string of crashes occurred as vehicles struck a storefront at the bridge approach during heavy fog. Concrete bumpers were installed at the storefront front to deter further damage and protect pedestrians.
A jumble of satirical notes touches on Baker for president prospects, Mayor Walker, new New York taxis with peppermint lozenges, and the stock market. Other items reference Egypt tombs, a Michigan peach queen, Al Smith, Mussolini, football fades, a Scotch origin for a saying about costs, and a returning explorer finding the Orinoco river fishless.
Analyzed sermon notes on Acts 16 6 15 Romans 15 1a 21 tracing Christianity's reach beyond borders through Paul the river prayer meeting Lydia of Thyatira and the evolving role of women in the church The piece argues Christianity grows through unconventional channels defying rigid forms and local prejudices.
In a report from Airways News New York Sept 22 ground crews for United Air Lines number over 60 per pilot, covering master mechanics helpers inspectors electricians radio operators weather observers dispatchers carpenters and more. Each tri motor run is checked in 216 places with full motor tests and major overhauls every 250 hours, as night flying rises attention turns to landing lights flares and radio beacon gear for two way air to ground communication. George F Bicknell and his Gary Ind chief are ordered not to speak to each other while divorce suits proceed.
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