Local notes mix farm prices plans and wartime strategy
The article lists numerous community leaders and towns from Arkansas and nearby areas involved in farm and colored community organization. It reviews mail order price lists from 1913 to 1940, discusses silage sorghum crops and Atlas Sorge variety, and analyzes North Sea war strategy with comparisons to Jutland. It also covers pasture management, trench silos, and grazing advice for Hempstead County farmers including Wooton, Smith, Foster, Nesbitt, and Epton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky’ Mound
Mk Nebo
Mt Community
William Schooley
Centerville
Linaker
Belton
Jim. Leslie
R. Caldwell
Bingen
Seasant
W. Porterfield
Claud B
O'Steen
Oak’ Grove
Hill
Centerpoint
Jim Dodimos
Elbert Rider
L. Reaves
Rocky
Mound
Ht. Sardis
Joe Reed
Shoggs
George Crews
Pine Grove
Mith
Dooley’s Ferry
H. W. Low
Redland
Robinson
Mr. Zion
Lee Hi
Ozan
H. Earl King
Blevins
Nesbitt
Fulton
John W. Ley
Harris
Clow
H. H. Robinson
Ee H. Garland
King
Zion and Ozan
Waldeler
Perm Bureau
Arkansas
Charles F. Simmons
Extension Agronomist
University of Arkansas College of Agriculture
Simmons
Oise & Trench
L. A. Wooton
Will Smith
Baird's Chapel
Roy Foster
Fred Epton
Zion
Warren Nesbitt
Hempstead
Paul Carruth
Extension Dairyman
World gold reserves flow to United States amid wartime fear
The article notes a mass transfer of European gold and liquid assets to the United States as nations fear German expansion. Sweden, Norway, and Denmark sent substantial gold, with figures totaling hundreds of millions, while Holland and Switzerland also contributed. The influx raises concerns of inflation and market instability, and U.S. policy restricts Danish and Norwegian withdrawals to limit German access. Additionally, the piece covers a Senate Post Office hearing over Irene Bodenhamer’s appointment as El Dorado postmaster, tied to political maneuvering and senatorial courtesy.
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New. York
Europe
Uncle Sam
Balaifiies
Roosevelt
United States
Scandinavia
Russia
Finland
Sweden
Norway
Denmark
Holiland
Switzerland
Germany
Holland
Italy
Washington
New York
Treasury
Senate
National Congress
Irene Bodenhamer
el Dorado, Ark
Dem
Ark
Bodenhamer
Hattie Caraway
McKellar Dem. Tenn
William Fry
Post Office Committee
Caraway
Kitchens
Pressure of German blockade strains Danish and Balkan ties
The piece argues Germany faces a worsening food and material shortage as Denmark suffers from a blocked supply of feed, Russia’s poor harvests curb Soviet aid to Berlin, and Italy and Russia fail to agree on Balkan partition plans, leaving Germany exposed on multiple fronts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denmark
Germany
Russia
Balkan
Balkans
Italy
Su Sre
Naval power shift in British and German wartime balance
The text argues Britain concentrates sea power against German air power while Germany counters with its army and air force against British sea power, aiming to strike at Danish routes and weaken the German fleet remaining to guard supply lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denmark
Germaan
German Officials Continue On Neutrality Debate
The article reviews Britain's actions in global neutrality, listing the Altmark affair and various events, arguing neutrality doctrines collapsed as Britain occupied the Faroe Islands and Germany prepared to move into Norway. It frames the Faroe Islands occupation as proof of Britain discarding conventional neutrality and notes subsequent demonstrations and mine-laying actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nisted
Altmark
Germany
Norway
Britain
Faroe Islands
World War Talk and Oddities From May News Clippings
A miscellany notes various oddities and political musings from Washington and Europe, including Indians and peyote debates, a mummified head theft, a Transvaal gold production surge, a new German steam engine test, Peru's textile school, and wartime pressures on Germany. It mentions Sumner Welles avoiding European talks, Balkan power dynamics, Mussolini and Hitler, and British blockade effects. The piece reflects eclectic, period voices and speculative geopolitical trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Washington
Sumner Welles
White House
Outdoor furniture sets for garden and porch comfort
New York design writers advocate turning patios into living rooms with durable, sun friendly wicker and rattan chairs tables and sofas. Virginia Connor urges coordinating colors waterproof cushions and rust proof finishes while planning for sun and shade balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mariam Young
NEA Service
New York
Virginia Connor
Miss Connor
Britain and the Sea Battles That Built an Empire
A sweep through Britain’s century‑long sea power, detailing key clashes from the Armada to Trafalgar and Nelson’s victories. It notes Spain, France, the Dutch and Napoleonic wars, with Britain’s rise under Tudor, Stuart, Hanoverian rulers and the 19th century ship classes.
Battle of Jutland Ends in British Naval Victory
A historical review notes the 1916 Battle of Jutland as a decisive clash where Britain lost several ships and many crew but retained command of the seas. Germany suffered heavier casualties and ships, yet Britain emerged undisputed master of the ocean, relying on a larger fleet and air power to deter future challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Germany
England
Henry VII
Elizabeth
Drake
Frosbisher
Raleigh
Hawkkins
Spain
Cashz
Channel
Commonwealth
Parliament
Robert Blake
Denmark
Jutland
Brital
Ted
Personel
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Belgium
North Sea
English Channel
West Wall
Netherlands
North
Helgaland Bight
Skaggerak
Kattegat
Brea
Hsae Thanoid
Caraway Willmeérica
P. C
Transvaal
Balkan States
Hitler
Avig
Mussolini
Seven Seas
Gibraltar
Suez
Ladies Specialty Shop
Reese Pen
Meer Berg
Jonathan Williams
United States Military Academy
West Point
Harry W. Shiver
General Electric
Hope Hardware Company
Blake
Algeria
Mediterranean
Anne
Vigo
Rocke
de Grasse
Gisdaloupe
America
Napoleon
Jarvis
Duncan
Cornwallis
Keith
Howe
Hood
Coliingwood
Nelson
Bonaparte
Toulon
Corsica
Cape of Good Hope
Cape St. Vincent
Ireland
Lydis B. Pinkham
TOU News
American Institute of Refrigeration
Parac
Sane
Novina Lewis
No 14
Hotel Barlow
Perce
Gmilder
D.P L
Stoneville
B.P.L
Rowden
E.M. McWilliams Seed Store
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