07 Aug 1930
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1930
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text shows a rate schedule for a Witel service with payments by city carriers and mail. It lists six month and yearly charges, regional variances, and references to Nevada, Mempstead, LaFayette counties, and varied pricing, amid garbled commentary on civilization and industry.
The Star greets visitors to Hope and Hempstead for the fifth annual Watermelon Festival. The event highlights Hempstead county’s watermelon crop, with hundreds of farmers donating melons and pledging support. The festival aims to lift spirits amid difficult times and showcases local optimism and regional pride.
The text outlines public demand for social and economic reform, labeling crime as tied to organized forces and political failure. It argues that ten legal and societal phases exist to combat crime, including education, mental health, and more laws, though current statutes are hindered by red tape and technicalities.
A Blytheville Courier editorial argues drought will worsen, predicting uncertain cotton yields. It urges readers to plant fall gardens and winter pastures, consult agricultural agents, and invest modestly in preparations to weather hardship and protect livestock and families.
The article outlines four leading candidates to be the next commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps after Maj Gen Neville’s death: Maj Gen Smedley Butler, Maj Gen Logan Feland, Brig Gen John H Russell, and Brig Gen Ben H Fuller. It notes seniority favors Butler barely over Feland, highlights Butler’s Medal of Honor record, and covers each candidate’s notable service from Vera Cruz and Haiti to Nicaragua and France, including Fuller’s current acting command at Quantico and frontier postings.
In Fremont Illinois on August 6 a pedestrian apologized to a young woman knocked down by an automobile. The driver Herman Brand asked her name and whether she was hurt, while the woman replied and expressed concern.
Clark County Agricultural Agent R N Bond reports the cotton worm has appeared in several localities. Found on Gus Ross near Okolona and the Duncan Flanagin farm near Arkadelphia. Bend advised watchfulness and immediate measures. Dusting machinery and night dusting during dew are recommended.
Pueblo dispatch reports water usage reached 35 million gallons daily in July, matching the approximate average. Officials note steady demand amid hot weather, with no major shortages reported and system pressures remaining normal citywide.
Heat and drought slow agricultural progress yet carry on a broad improvement drive in Columbia county. A new McNeil school will cost 15000 with an auditorium gym, contractor Leslie Bennett. Walkersville school rises 9800 contract. August 9 vote on a new consolidated district building. state revolving loan funds to aid. Magnolia sees brick veneer telephone office, Sterling building, a South Vine filling station, West Calhoun remodel of Miss Melton’s home.
Indianapolis August 6 veteran showman Henry V Gentry hunts new stage talent to revive the famed big top act. Four pudgy feed poodley from the city dog pound assist the retired trainer and owner of the Gentry Dog and Pony show in reclaiming his crown as top dog trainer.
Students at a local university adopted a resolution calling for tougher penalties for bribe takers and those who accept bribes. The move aligns with international efforts to curb corruption, as reported from Debrecen Hungary on August 5.
An advertisement promises immediate relief from stomach agony gas and indigestion using Darex Mentha Pepsin. It claims a spoonful banishes gas and heart distress and restores natural breathing, with a guarantee from Ward & Son Brian's Dry Store.
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