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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1934
Page
3
The underworld has stolen 1,027 guns including 10 machine guns and 23,110 rounds of ammunition from National Guard armories in 29 states since January 1, 1992. Acting U.S. Attorney William Stanley said on Thursday.
The Justice Department urged state governors to curb thefts as the federal machine gun law takes effect Friday. Stanley noted the law aims to close firearms channels to criminals and the department wants to end raids on guard equipment loaned by the War Department. The act imposes federal license taxes on sawed-off shotgun manufacturers and dealers.
The report details stolen firearms by state and type, noting 203 guns stolen in Texas across nine robberies, and Missouri with 406 guns in five thefts. It also mentions a DOJ informal agreement with machine gun firms, a misnamed partner of Barnum, and the U.S. Constitution posing no barrier to a woman president.
Nearly all fruits and many vegetables lend themselves to this pickling method. Carrots stay bright, cucumber rings stay firm if picked at the right stage, while beets green tomatoes and melons join in. Pineapple is cooked then canned after a morning boil in syrup. Sugar and vinegar ratios stay constant. whole spices are tied in a bag while spices alter color.
A vintage advertisement offers mature figures patterns in sizes 36 to 44 with yardage details for 39 inch fabric and 68 yards. It promotes securing a pattern and sewing instructions by mailing a coupon and mentions the newspaper name. The Summer Pattern Book costs 15 cents, or 25 cents with the pattern.
Instructions outline adding vinegar sugar and spices to a preserving kettle and bringing to a boil. Boil for five minutes before adding fruit or pouring syrup over fruit.
New York report details Fred Perry’s likely dominance with Britain poised to keep the Davis Cup, mentions Wood Shields and potential American replacements. It weighs player fit against British rivals and cites Terence Grant and others as possible 1935 contenders amid a German team rising before Nazi turmoil affected player availability. Public notices and court warnings follow about 1934-1935 Arkansas chancery cases including Mae Berry vs Hilburn Berry and Lena M Williams.
The article compares Perry to top players, noting his early missteps and eventual stride. It highlights his speed, stroke variety, and all court capability, crediting his Wimbledon win against Austin style as a turning point. It contrasts Perry with Shields and other rivals while praising Great Britain’s amateur tennis depth.
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission meeting at the Hotel Ben McGehee voted to recommend to the U S Biological Survey a duck season for 1934 of six five day weeks from November 16 to January 5. Agriculture says the season is limited to 30 days this year, with possible federal changes. Tennessee approved 10 three day weeks. The piece notes George W Ferrig, inventor of the fervia wheel, born in Galesburg Illinois in 1859.
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