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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1940
Page
2
In a policy driven update the Star disclaims responsibility for safekeeping or return of unsigned manuscripts. The passage notes the strain of memorials and reader tributes amid space constraints and editorial choices.
A fragmented column argues the United States must prepare regardless of Hitler s intentions. It urges building strong forces to shape independent policy and defend national interests, challenging the idea that waiting for proof changes policy. Also notes California gold discovery history with onions.
August 21 notices list KE. F. Price of Stamps in Hope on business. L. A. King of Taylor Ark and M. W. Greéson of Prescott visited Hope, guest of Hotel Barlow. Jamie Spragins from Hope stays with Mrs. Robert C. Warren in Little Rock. Mr. and Mrs. Routon of Hope visit Dr and Mrs Blakely in Little Rock. Mrs. D. B. Thompson and son David travel to Amity. George Brannon and children visit Morriston. John Dawson visits home folks at Stephens and Mount Holly.
Ruth Farka A NEA Special Correspondent reports on love superstitions. A Chinese jade necklace worn on Friday may bring a woman her heart’s desire from husband to dog while a wasp nest hidden in clothing could attract beaux if no wasps sting. A yarrow sprig pinned to a dress may charm a lover. a man must stay vigilant to dodge reliance on magic in romance.
A puzzle filled with clues about an inventor and his transformative sewing machine. The entries hint at technical terms, era hints, and a vertical set that explores the machine’s impact, usage, and cultural footprint.
This excerpt lists varied courtship superstitions and dating lore, noting signs of romance such as kissing twice before midnight and eating a salted hard boiled egg on Halloween night. It mentions outcomes for burning letters, tying fates to locks of hair, and silly acts like counting horses to predict a future mate, ending with a note on ancient world wonders.
Answers listed include Cuba as the largest island in the West Indies and the Virgin Islands purchase. It notes Guadalupe and Martinique as French possessions and mentions Columbus discovering Puerto Rico. It describes Uranus perturbations leading to Neptune’s discovery and cites a gun firing a projectile at 2.05 strelies.
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