This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1930
Page
2
A columnist argues doubts about power rates regulation and dividends amid a political push. They claim excess fear is unfounded, noting rates are lower, service improved, and regulation adapting to industry growth. Executives support regulation. power profits fund communities and taxes. The piece suggests real facts will surface in campaigns.
Reports from Louisiana cane growers across parishes outside the belt indicate September 2 condition at 73 percent of normal, below August 1 and September 1, 1929 levels. Projected belt yield around 16.8 tons per acre, total cane production near 2,738,000 short tons.
The record notes cane production used for sugar this year and compares with last year’s 2,925,000 short tons and two years ago’s 1,880,251 short tons. It also cites a 10-year average production of 2,331,526 short tons for context.
The National Association of Farm Equipment Manufacturers reports farm youth increasingly pursue power farming after a summer with a tractor. Ambitious students farm forty acres while studying, keeping records, and earning money toward college, showing brain and machine power enhance modern agriculture.
Fragmented text shows a stance in favor of public welfare and development of resources without factional influence. The passage notes disappointment with the senatorial primary but urges continued unity and orderly progress despite divisions.
The Morning World endorses a pact between Governor Long and the Old Regular Democratic Organization of New Orleans aimed at quickly addressing vital state problems. The editorial supports a $68,000,000 highway bond plan with safeguards, hoping for a robust, hard-surface road system and bridges to boost Louisiana’s economy and unity.
Washington report notes advertisers favor newspapers over magazines, with about 7 percent more spent on papers. From 293 comparable advertisers, $114.405 million went to newspapers versus $83.268 million to magazines. Estimates place total 1964 newspaper and magazine outlays around $460 million. Automobile ads lead, with newspapers capturing about $47.5 million of $65 million in that sector. The tobacco sector is not detailed.
Long regime concludes fifth special session as administration amendments pass both houses. Two late bills aim to double Confederate veterans pensions and create a levee district, both constitutional amendments. Ratification by voters on November 4 required. two-thirds votes suffice for law without governor. Lieutenant Governor Cyr casts deciding vote on borrowing for child aid.
The record notes that six companies allocated 17.65 million dollars to newspapers versus 2.44 million to magazines, giving newspapers a preponderance of more than seven to one in documented expenditures.
The North Louisiana Optometric Society met in Monroe with Dr. E O Strahan and Dr. J H Thomas in charge. A paper on the Ethics of Optometry and a full clinical eye examination demo were presented. Plans include a two day Optometric Clinic in Ruston or Monroe led by Dr. J Ottis White with Dr S R Clay coordinating. The next meeting is set for Shreveport on October 2.
In Camp Perry Ohio mid September Louisiana fielded top shooters Edward Blevins from Urania and Dee O Cox of Mira winning first and second in the national anti aircraft championship among 150 contestants. Blevins hit 41 targets while Cox had 40 of 75 possible.
Mrs. J. E. Mayden of Oklahoma City narrowly escaped death after mistaking a strong disinfectant for mouth wash. In her mother's home at 504 Stone Avenue the two liquids stood side by side on a dimly lit bathroom shelf. She drank a portion before realising the error, prompting medical attention.
A woman at St Francis sanitarium survived a poisoning attempt with most poison expelled from her mouth. She was not seriously harmed though her mouth was burned and swollen. Authorities assess the case as non fatal with no one remaining in her stomach.
A heartfelt obituary praising Ruston pioneer and devoted husband William Kidd Duncan who lived in the town since its founding. It notes his marriage to Lucie Morris in 1884, three sons, long illness with patience and cheer, charity to children and dependents, and steadfast faith. The tribute closes with Whittier lines about eternal life.
In Baton Rouge Sept 18 Governor Long and Judge Gilbert Dupre clashed over a leaking state house chamber. Dupre, deaf, asked for roof fixes while Long, then handed a pad message, and a heated exchange ensued about political alignment.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.