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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1940
Page
2
A brief, garbled OCR fragment references daily happenings and efforts, noting unclear terms and names. It preserves minimal readable items while avoiding speculation, presenting a compact record of an unreadable local item.
In Florida and Texas reports from spring training recount visits by Cactus Jack Garnier and Cactus Harry Carey as exhibition play totals climb. Newark Bears and Phillies rout Rochester and Boston pitchers, while Bruner and Warren drive Philadelphia wins. Browns head to San Angelo as Tigers prep for season with Gehringer sidelined, Cubs edged by White Sox to end Chicago series.
Eddie Cavalier trains on a ship deck with Mike Kelly as Val Douglas and Duffy Kelso watch. A boxing commission bond of 5000 dollars looms, Sam Golden hints at press trouble, and tension flares over training rules and spiteful tensions between Cavalier and Kelly before a continuation.
The narrative centers on a chat with the vice president in which memories unfold about political ascent. Jom Nance Garner, son of a westerner, rises to power while Harry Carey, son of a New York politician, becomes a western figure, illustrating life’s turnabouts.
The reminiscence recalls Richard Croker era Brooklyn district leaders and a court setback over a two mile Pelham Bay park horsecar line charging five cents. Pop’s umbrella and wit fend off legal limits as he claims two companies could charge five cents each. A city bridge clash ends with a bold mail-forcing stunt and U.S. mail carriage in use. Carey labels Pop a great politician with prowess to outplay rivals.
As administrator of the estate of O. D. Green I will offer for sale on April 12, 1940 at the east door of Hope City Hall Arkansas highest bid for the real property in Hempstead County described as South Half of Lots 9 15 16 and all of Lots 19 11 9 13 14 in Block 20 Fulton Arkansas. The sale is subject to a lease by Guilt Refining Company but free of dower rights. Proceeds go to debts. purchaser must give secured note and a lien will be retained on the lands to secure payment. Witnessed March 4 1940 Mrs. O. B. Green Administrator 14-21-28 April 4.
Fragmentary text suggests a scenario with a young person Kasito stealing something while an older adult must buy it. Mentions a baby and a toy or item, with implied social hierarchy and privilege. Exact details are unreadable due to garbled OCR.
A fragmented notice warns about kidney health and urges prompt medical attention. It mentions a Brion Street store and John Gibson Co as local sources for related products or information.
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