Ogburn School of Dance Reopens in Hope Studio
Ogburn School of Dance in Hope will reopen September 15 for classes at 517 South Main. The enlarged studios feature ballet and other forms including rap, toe, acrobatics, modern singing and dramatics taught by Mrs. Oyburn who emphasizes poise, health, strength and grace. An open house is set for the afternoon with short programs at 4 30 and 5 30, plus a December benefit revue for St. Mark's Church Auxiliary accompanied by the Ogburn Orchestra.
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Ogburn School of Dancing
South Main Street
Oyburn
St. Mark's Church
Ogburn Orchestra
Quilts Highlight Colonial Charm In Hempstead Homes
Hempstead Home Agent Melva Bullington notes that Colonial and early American quilts suit Hempstead county farm homes. Miss Sybil D Bates, extension specialist, says the intricate quilting enhances the quilt’s beauty and value, with patterns like Trish Chain Rising Sun and Princess Feather designs.
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Hempstead
Sybil D. Bates
University of Arkansas College of Agriculture
Crocodile Mouth Becomes Perch for a Bird Dentist
A small bird, the black backed courser, perches inside an open crocodile mouth and calmly picks the creature’s teeth. The scene showcases an unusual interaction between predator and scavenger observed in the wild.
Back-To-School Dresses For Smart Little Girls
New York fashion notes describe cotton dirnels velvet wool and spun ray t an jumpers and washable frocks for girls returning to school. Fabrics include plaid gingham percale and wool challis with coats ranging from double breasted reefers to tweed and herringbone. Seasonal looks feature sailor dresses, embroidered dirndls, and coordinated sweater skirt ensembles in teal blue beige and navy with bright accents.
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Marian Young
NEA
New York
Workers Get Salt With Their Water in Lincoln WPA Camp
Lincoln Nebraska WPA workers receive salt with each cup of water as doctors warned dehydration reduced strength. Project officials started the practice following medical advice after noticing excessive perspiration weakened several workers.
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Lincoln
Lincoln Wpa
Cotton Ed Smith Race Narrowed by New Deal Divide
McAdoo could not frame a distinct new deal issue as Downey embraced the Roosevelt program and Preston pledged humanitarian support. Only James W. Mellen ran as an anti New Dealer, leaving the field split among pro Roosevelt contenders.
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McAdoo
Downey
John W. Preston
James W. Mellen
State Laws Brew New Headaches
Preston Grover Washington argues that post‑21st Amendment state laws create interstate liquor trade barriers. California imposed a $500 wholesale tax on out of state beer, sparking a clash with constitutional commerce principles. Other states followed, seeking reciprocal trade controls and evolving liquor regulations.
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Preston Grover Washington
Balkans
California
Supreme Court
Tax on out of state beer wholesalers and liquor import curbs
A Diana era measure imposed a 1400 dollar special tax on wholesalers importing beer from outside the state. Minnesota then tightened liquor imports by barring hard liquor unless certain criteria were met, reflecting restrictive trade actions of the period.
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Diana
Minnesota
Supreme Court probes state liquor import rules
The article discusses a landmark clash over states' power to regulate imported liquor, recounting a heated exchange with Chief Justice Hughes. Minnesota defended broad terms on importation, while justices pressed to test constitutional limits. Missouri and Michigan laws sparked suits by major distillers, challenging state discrimination against out-of-state liquor.
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Minnesota
Supreme Court
Hughes
Missouri
Michigan
Schenley Outfit
Defampotis Brewing Company
Michigan Liquor Commission
They All Married On the Same Date
A Nebraska family tradition spans generations with marriages on August 17. Gus Ginnel of Bennington wed in Germany on August 17, 1888, their daughter Mrs. Frank Mackelman tied the knot on August 17, 1918 in Cimaba, and Mrs. Jobin Gavernowitz married on August 17, 1933.
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Omatia
Gus Ginnel
Bennington
Neb
Germany
Frank Mackelman
Cimaba
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Wilkins
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Ghrevsparl
Louisiana
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Best and Co
Ing
Cook's
Bruyere
Tee
Loreco
Third
Walnut
Loreco Gas Acme Tires
U. L
Eran Or
Eaton
Postoffice
Hera HH
Essolene
Tandard Oid Company OF
Tarpley’s
ESSO
East 3Rd St
Atlas Tires
Hope, Ark
Coleman
Hervey—Highway
Hope
Ark
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