Ouachita River navigation and low water channel work report
The Ouachita River faces its lowest stage in years with a boat drawing 6.5 feet unable to reach St. Louis, while Capt. Cooley says 6 feet is needed. major engineers and crews on Red and Ouachita channels are clearing for low water navigation. Additional notes describe land sales in Hempstead County Arkansas as part of a deceased estate, with detailed parcel descriptions and sale terms.
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Ouachita
Mississippi
We Cooley
Ohiachita
New Joley
Camden
Ohio River
Quachita
Cooley
Lee Corps of Engineers
Vicks
Ouah
Red River
Said
Bentsining
Leeds
Hope ‘Washington
Hampstead
Arkansas
Washington and Hope Public Road
Hempstead
College
City of
Hope
Spring Hill
Owisville
Hempstead County
Carnelius Heights
City of Hope
Arkan Ba
Fly Over Magnetic Pole Expedition Plans North Pole Flight
Pilot W. E. Gilbert and Major L. T. Burwash prepare a three week seaplane expedition from McMurray Alberta to the North Magnetic Pole and back. The 4000 mile journey covers barren Arctic terrain as shown on the map.
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W. E. Gilbert
McMurray
Alberta
North Magnetic Pole
L. T. Burwash
They Must Know Better Than Run
OSHKOSH Wis Aug 19 UP Sheriff Arthur Nelson famed for marksmanship recalls in 14 years as an officer no fugitive ever stopped at his command to halt He jokes he would shoot buttons off suspenders to hobble a suspect. BERLIN Germany A American fish meal is highly valued as livestock feed for hogs and poultry in Germany.
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Oshkosh
Wis
Arthur Nelson
Berlin
Germany
Secretary Hyde To Head Drouth Works
Secretary Hyde is named by President Hoover as president of the National Drouth Committee to aid farmers through lower grain freight costs and directed efforts. He will monitor county agent reports to target relief, with horses and feed movement into affected zones listed as urgent actions. Other members include Leygge, Paul Buster, Roy A. Young, John Barton Payne, Ogden Mills, and Henry M. Robinson.
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Washington
Hyde
Hoover
National Drouth Committee
Chairman Leygge
Federal Farm Board
Paul Buster
Federal Farm Loan +Compiuity
Roy A. Young
Federal Reserve Board
John Barton Payne
The
American Red Cross
Ogden Mills
Treasury
Henry M. Robinson
National Bank of Los Angeles
California
Breakfast Enjoyed By B P W Club
Hope Business and Professional Women's Club members joined a Bridewell's open-air breakfast hosted by Hazel Arnold. Despite many on vacation, a large attendance included Jenny Betts, Elizabeth Bridewell, Ida Mae Cannon and Lorena Ruggles. Games followed led by Betts and Lascher with a guest prize for Betts.
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Hope Business and Professional Women’s Club
Bridewell's Sake
Hazel Arnold
Jenny Betts
Dallas County
Fordyce Club
Elizabeth Bridewell
Ida Mae Cannon
Lorena Ruggles
Miss Betts
Jean Lascher
River Steamers Resume on Mississippi with Alabama Voyage
Minneaplis August 18 1UP The whistle of a passenger steamer on the upper Mississippi will be heard August 30 marking the first voyage north in years The Alabama will operate its maiden trip from St Louis under Captain Milton Hurry after low water delayed the launch The service has been suspended since World War I but resumes this month as river traffic returns The Alabama was formerly in Ohio River service and faced postponement due to low water
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Minneapolis
Minn
Mississippi River
Alabama
Milton Hurry
Upper River
Ohie River
Servier
St. Louis
Missouri Bay 13 Pleads Guilty to Burning Building
Bloomfield Aug Sd Jarmes Rows aged 13 pleaded guilty in circuit court to burglary of a school house and received a two year sentence in the state reformatory. Judge Walker paroled him on the murder charge due to his age. The boy, son of J W Rough, was involved in a case where his brother Elmer died 10 hours after being shot at a nearby hospital. Various explanations followed the shooting as authorities weighed the murder charge.
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Bloomfield
Aug
Jarmes
Elmer
State Reformatory
W. H.C. Walker
Missouri
Bluff
James
J. W. Rough
Turnips As Food For Family And Stock
Grover C. Kincaid urges immediate planting of turnips to supply food for family and livestock. Moist creek bottoms and suitable plots enable rapid establishment with Purple Top Milan White Globe and White Egg varieties. Seed rates: two pounds per rowed acre or three to six pounds broadcast. tops can be used as greens. Plan to plant now.
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Grover C. Kincaid
Milan
Card of Thanks from Luther Thggason for Hempstead county election
I express sincere thanks to the people of Hempstead county for loyal support in the recent primary election which won the Democratic nomination for county and probate judge. I shall endeavor to serve you faithfully and honorably. Sincerely Luther Thggason.
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Hempstead County
Luther Thggason
Ford Plane Inaugurates Air Mail to Canaries
A Ford plane inaugurates air mail service to the Canary Islands from Madrid, flying over the Sahara and desolate routes. The inaugural flight, carrying official passengers and a milk supply, established regular service between Spain and the Canaries, with a 14 hour leg to Casablanca and onward to Tenerife. The endeavor is highlighted as a milestone in aviation and colonial communication, despite harsh nighttime conditions and challenging desert air routes.
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Canaries
Claesa Air Lines
Caboduby
Spanish West Africa
Madrid
Canary Islands
Sahara
Burguete
Nunee
Dentist F D Henry Returns From Louisiana Visit
Personal item notes dentist F D Henry of the First National Bank building has returned home from a visit with relatives in Louisiana. Mrs H Battle, owner of the Hope Miniature Golf Course, says family night will be observed with a 25 cent challenge between two family members. Tonight there is a prize of 10 dollars for the two batts.
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Er. F. D. Henry
First National Bank
Louisiana
The
Hope Miniature Golf Course
H. Battle
Texas Youth Killed by Hit and Run Driver
A 17 year old, Aun Ikoth Paul Alton Tolbert, died in a hit and run near Merkel Texas while standing beside his parents car. Tolbert and family from Sweetwater had left for work in Inuk and were involved in a fatal roadside incident.
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Abilene
Texas
Aun Ikoth
Paul Alton Tolbert
Merkel
J. R. Tolbert
Sweetwater
Inuk
Wells Held On Murder Charge In Texarkana
Ernest G Wells, a Texas prohibition enforce ment officer, was bound over to Bowie county grand jury on a $300 bond after a hearing in Justice court. The case stems from the August 6 killing of Herbert Richardson at a West Sixth street house during a raid when Richardson allegedly tried to shoot Wells and his weapon jammed.
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Texarkana
Ernest G Wells
Texas
Bowie County
Justice Court
Herbert Richardson
West Sixth Street
Wells
Richardson
Fair To Feature School Exhibits At Southwest Arkansas Fair
Exhibits of school work and club projects highlight the upcoming Southwest Arkansas Fair from September 22 to 27. Students statewide prepared displays showing workmanship in field crops hog breeding and market hogs poultry clothing and room improvements. The fair will showcase livestock and horticulture, with many former exhibitors returning to compete in open classes. A robust children's entertainment program is planned along with a note on inheritance by heirs of Henry M. Strong of Tiffin Ohio.
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Tairy
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Bition
Ouachita River
John W. Retter
C. C. Epps
Canada
Drouth Works
B. & P. W.club
Missouri Bay 13
Spain
Transpork
Eae Sapien
Byattielt
Kingdon
Casablanca
Cabo Dnby
Seville
Bpain
Caries
Spatial Civil Aftiehals
Trebaines
Pace
Tenerife
Ruardia
Plisbul
Dradoe
Omarugerh
Agadtelgie
Hast
Hhibvatene
United States
Henry M. Strong
Tiffin
Ohio
Gulf
Era
Geo. W. Robison & Co
Eagle
Nashville
Misses” Moses
Puney Coton
Chiliriwi
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