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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1938
Page
1
Police raid a cockfighting ring in a seven room Manhattan apartment blocks the first such violation in memory. A crowd of men cheered as the law took hold, signaling a crackdown that echoes rural frontier nostalgia across cities and media trends.
UIS reports a new American English dictionary edited by Sir William Cravie and Prof James Hulbert will include words that look like slings but are no longer valid. The piece envisions future interscholastic bees with playful slang and dramatic terms such as schnozzola ermintilles flonarao camph and tee cee, awaiting the chaos and charm.
The article argues exercise should suit individual health, warning against extreme routines and muscle building for most people. It emphasizes intelligence and training over sheer muscle, promoting enjoyable outdoor activity like walking and golf for long-term fitness. It notes rowing, spinning, tennis, basketball and golf as practical forms depending on age and livelihood.
Olive Roberts Button discusses how a four year old craves companionship beyond play, becoming one of the boys or girls yet needing guidance. The piece warns against forcing social mixing and urges mothers to observe changes in behavior, noting that amusement differs from play and that crowds can affect a child’s development.
On the Empress voyage to Nassau, Joyce and Dick face stormy weather and passenger discontent. A Nassau bingo and racing game lift spirits as Joyce wins $22, while tension grows over a suspected cheat amid crowded lounges and eagerness to reach Nassau.
The Star lists Democratic primary candidates and posts for Hempstead County on Tuesday August 9 1938. Names include Reginald Bearden Pro Prose ruling Attorney Right Judicial District Dick Hue Tax Assessor Cook Pay County Probate Clerk Frank J Hill State Senator Ninth District James H Pilkinton and related guidance on child discipline and neighborhood watch.
Paul Harrison reports on a film production titled for Nellywood where director Taples seeks a genuine white tiger. The crew battles monsoon rains and jungle heat while incidents include a python bite and a river buffalo chase. A native actress and a castmate endure peril as filming shifts from Malay Peninsula to Singapore and beyond.
A historic list describes Gomphrena and borders with sweet alyssum, dwarf nasturtiums, forget-me-nots, asters, cosmos, and more. It covers long and short stems for cutting, fragrant varieties, shady and hot spots, after frost sowing, vines, color harmonies, and includes numerous species like petunia, calendula, verbena, lilac larkspur, and zinnias.
A brief notes a book review by Bruce Catton and a mention of A Lady's Life. The column discusses maritime topics and a piece titled Who Called That Lastly a Skipper by Mar joy Rice Hart, priced at $2.75, with Hart appearing to be aboard a voyage.
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