Beds and bedding as a health factor in daily life
Our Daily Bread reviews William Feather’s essay on beds, arguing proper construction and generous sizing boost health and vitality. It notes coils over link springs, big sheets, and all-wool blankets for warmth, warning cheaper options harm sleep. The piece cites Lewis & Conger of New York as a notable sleep-specialty retailer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Feather
Imperial Type Metal
Mr. Feather
Lewis & Conger
New York City
Purkins Seeks Attorney General Office in 1942 Arkansas Race
Duvall Purkins of Warren announced a campaign for Arkansas attorney general as the April 29 filing deadline nears. He would be the second candidate, after Guy E. Williams, with other names mentioned for land commissioner and the Third District seat, while Karl Greenhaw was eyed for the Supreme Court. Parkins, a Hendrix College alumnus who taught in Hope and Fulton, led the bid.
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Little Rock
Clyde
Ellis
U.S. Senalor
Arkansas
Drew Sncarar
Duvall Urkins
Warren
Guy E. Williams
Bailey
Tra J. Golden
Searcy
Bush Bent
Hey
Claude Ramins
State
Lee Baker
Lake Village
Friends of Justice
Karl Greenhaw
The
Supreme Court
Congressmn
Ells
J. W. Ful Bright
Fayetteville
University of Arkansas
Parkins
Hendrix College
Hope
Fulton
Battle Dress for Civilian Style Sweeps US Fashion
NA E service report describes the surge of the American wartime civilian suit, the siren dress variant with cuffless sleeves and pocket flaps. Experts predict Britain may adopt a standard civilian bulle dress as fabric stocks run low, while London’s tailoring leadership influences global menswear trends.
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Rosette Hargrove
NEA
Lgondon
America
United States
Britain
Courthill
Washington
Thomas Bar- Gilow
Great Britain
London
Europe
Americas
Two Bicycles Stolen Here Friday Night
Two bicycles owned by W. R. Fergell and Robert McCullough were stolen here Friday night, the O'Hope Police Department announced. No arrests have been made but an investigation continues.
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W. R. Fergell
Robert McCullough
O' Hope
Norway and Nazi tyranny judged by vengeance and will
Two years after Hula’s failed rise in Norway the piece weighs Nazi and Quisling treachery. It contrasts Norway’s 92,000 in Quisling’s party with the nation’s resolve and vows that Hitler’s doom will come. The author asks Americans, British, and French to measure their fight as Norway does. Continued on page three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hula
Norway
Quisling
Hitler
Adolf
Oilmen Elated Over Two Wells in Midway Field
In Lafayette county Midway field, Barnsdall’s Roberts No. 2 topped porosity at 6313 feet and neared the discovery well, with high water halting operations. Creek No. 5 shows promise at 642 feet, production planned once water recedes. Other rigs include McClain No. 1, Hodnett No. 1, and Roberts No. 3 as work continues across sections 11 to 24. Nearby Hempstead county Hygrade Copeland No. 1 paused at 5210 feet due to high water. A Jeffus No. L wildcat in 4-19-23 has reached 9907 feet, the state’s deepest test, with possible sand uncovering soon. Carter Co. to start Marble Hanes No. 3 in McKame field.
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Midway
Lafayette County
Barnadal Oil Company
Frankel
Barnsdall's
Roberts No
Hygrade Producing Company
McAlester Fuel Oil Company
McKanie
Carter
Company
Marble Hanes No. 3
McKaml Field
Stamps
Rev Burnett to Speak at First Baptist Church
Rev Sibley C Burnett of Nashville will preach at First Baptist Hope Sunday morning from 10 50 until noon. The visiting preacher speaks on Give and It Shall Be Given Unto You, urging Christian discipleship and life consecration. The pastor Rev W R Hamilton notes Burnett’s wide demand in the Southern Baptist territory and his recent roles in education and Vacation Bible School work.
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First Baptist Church
W. BR. Hamilton
Sibley C. Burnett
Nashville
Tenn
W. R. Hamilton
Hope
Burnett
Houston
Texas
Jeffmson City
Southern Baptist Convention
South
Vacation Bible School
Baptist Sunday Schoo Board
Baptist Church
Stamps Chamber to Head Cleanup Drive
The Stamps Chamber of Commerce launches a city beautification drive offering a 25 prize to the ward accomplishing the most. Hundreds of Red Bud trees are available to citizens. J C Cabe is elected chair of the local Chamber. Elephants are good swimmers and breathe underwater using trunks as periscopes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
J. C. Cabe
Allies debated Russia as decisive front in war effort
London sources report General George C Marshall and Harry Hopkins pressed for aiding the Soviet Union as the main battlefield against Axis forces. They discussed using U S airpower or RAF raids on Germany, while Britain and the United States focus on convoying supplies and land actions. Transport to a continental invasion remains distant, a point acknowledged by the US chief of staff and Hopkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Amerie
George C. Marshall
Harry Hopkins
Russia
U.S
Germany
U. S
Half Measures Will Not Do
FRED FERGUSON argues in Ottawa that total price and wage ceilings are needed to fight inflation. He warns that half measures lead to shortages, black markets, and a renewed inflation cycle, while subsidies may be used for essential imports to keep ceilings intact.
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Fred
Ferguson
NEA Service
Ottawa
Canada
United States
Prices and Trade Board
Oil and Gas Filings Lafayette County April 9 1942
Oil and gas records from Lafayette County dated April 9 1942 list royalty deeds mineral deeds leases and royalty and mineral interests. Entries name Mary B Turner L G Stubbs J A Fletcher Ross Foster and others with sections towns and ranges and dates filed March and April 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary B. Turner
W. I. Wilkie
West
L.G. Stubbs
J. A. Fletcher
Ross Foster
Carvie Pearce
Hunt Oil Company
S. Rye
Bodcaw Bank
F. E. Baker
A. P. Beasley
L. T. Strange
Gulf Refining Company
Mary E. Turner
C. White
W. ©. Sutton Chuk
Prank Douglass
If. M. Andres
Mattic Andres
Arkansas Flood Threat Lessens
The weather bureau reported no further rain in sight and reduced flood concerns in Arkansas. The state Highway Department noted two condition changes since Friday with Highway 7 reopened between Searcy and Jelsonia and Lafayette county roads between Lewisville and Bradley still closed.
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Little Rock
Weather Bureau
Arkansas
Highway Department
Searcy
Jielsonia
Lafayette County
Lewisville
Bradley
Father of Hope Woman Dies
T. H. Hays, 11, of Okalong, father of Mrs. Liagel Spencer of Hope, died at his home early Saturday morning. He was a native of Okalona. He is survived also by another daughter, Mrs. Ray Parker of Little Rock, two sons, Delf Hays of Washington, D. C. and Thomas Hays, Jr., of Little Rock, four brothers, W. O. 13, R. Joh and Dr. R. E. Hays and two sisters, Mrs. Nanie Baird and Mrs. Mollie Kirkham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Hays
Okalong
Liagel Spencer
Hope
Okalona
Ray Parker
Little Rock
Delf Hays
Waslington
D. C
Thomas Hays, Jr
R. Joh
R. E. Hays
Nanie Baird
Mollie Kirkham
Three Negroes Arrested by Texas Officers
Police in Longview Texas arrested Jessie Clayton Corrine Clayton and Roosevelt Grant on charges related to selling fake war leases. Authorities say the suspects will be turned over to Lexus police on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie
Corrine Clayton
Roosevelt Grant
Longview
Fexas
Texas
50 000 War Babies Born in British Maternity Centers
About 5,000 babies have been born in Britain's 117 emergency maternity homes and reception centers since war start, as Manchester reports.
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Manchester
Britain
Minor collision damages two vehicles on South Elm Street
On Friday a car owned by Elbert Nations near Hope collided with a bakery truck driven by Harold Williams on South Elm Street. Both fenders were damaged but no injuries reported.
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South Elm Street
Elbert Nations
Near Hope
Harold Williams
Mind Your Manners Social Quiz Answers
Questions test social usage with practical options about introductions rides conversations and expectations. The authoritative keys suggest benefits of courteous introductions, accepting reasonable offers, and avoiding boastful chatter about economy while guiding readers to thoughtful, considerate responses.
Stamp Office to Close Here for Mail Food Stamps
Stamp office in Hempstead County will switch to a state central mailing program for the Agricultural Marketing Administration food stamp plan. Starting May 1, 1942 clients will receive orange and blue stamps by mail rather than over the counter. The change requires a money order or cashier check for the orange stamps, with all mail directed to the Little Rock central office for processing.
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Agricultural Marketing Administration
State Department of Public Welfare Food Stamp Division
Little Rock
Arkansas
Franey
Francy
Claude Whitehurst
Agricultural Merkeling Administration
Post Office
el Dorada
Ex State Legislator Dies at Walnut Ridge
W. Al Jackson aged 68 a former state senator representative and Randolph County sheriff and tax collector died Saturday after suffering a stroke on December 15 He had been ill since Funeral services are planned for Sunday in Walnut Ridge Arkansas sources note this marked public service career spanning multiple offices.
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Walnut Ridge
W. al Jackson
Rendoelph County
Red River Floodstage Rise Near Fulton With Updated Projections
The Red River at Fulton rose overnight to 27 percent feet, about 242 feet above flood stage, with late reports predicting water could reach 30 feet within a few days. Authorities monitor levels as forecasts indicate continued increases.
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Red River
Fulton
Now They're Farmerettes at Western College Oxford
Western College at Oxford trains girls as farmerettes for a defense project. Eleven acres are set for gardening during spring and summer as part of a national effort. Voluntary payroll deductions fund defense bonds, contributing millions to wet production efforts.
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Oxford
Western College
U.S. Defenders Resist Jap Invaders at Cebu and Bataan
War updates report fierce fighting as Japanese assault Cebu City with tanks and warships. Filipino and American forces on Bataan resist heavy artillery crossfire while battles unfold around Corregidor and nearby fortifications. Command reports unclear surrender status for 37,000 troops on Bataan Peninsula.
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Bataan
Clinton Pierce
Washington
Corregidor
Cebu
Philippines
Ube
Department
Tokyo
Cebu City
Bataan Peninsul
War Department
Domei
Mander
Wainwright
Manila
Cripps Mission to India Fails
NEW DELHI Britain withdrew the Cripps offer to grant dominion status saying it would not yield true independence. Sir Stafford Cripps left for England as talks ended. The Congress party signaled willingness to cooperate in a fully national government if Britain allows India to defend itself, while Britain pledged to do its utmost and hinted Cripps might return.
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New Delhi
India
Britain
Stafford Co
England
All-India Concré
Sir Sa
Indias
America
Boy’s eight word essay hides navy secrecy claim
Petersfield England residents recount a schoolboy entry in warship week for best story on what the Navy is doing to win the war. His eight word line states What the Navy is doing is secret, reflecting a pointed submission amid censorship concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersfield
England
Hampshire
Warship Week
Shootin Irons Still Plentiful In Montana
Helena Montana report notes sheriffs and officers asked for voluntary firearm registrations in Lewis Clark County listing over ten thousand items. Multiple machine guns and gas bombs were reported stolen from banks.
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Montana
Helena
Mont
Lewis Clark County
Salida cafe displays miniature flags to urge less sugar use
In Salida Colorado Mrs Dodd’s cafe decor features three small American flags as a patriotic prompt to serve less sugar with meals. The display aims to promote national pride and healthier choices in a local eatery setting.
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Salida
Colo
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