Santa letters from Hope Arkansas children seek toys and goodies
A collection of handwritten notes from Hope Arkansas children requests Christmas gifts including dolls, toy trains, tricycles, cars, blocks, a bicycle, a dog that barks, a storybook, a sewing machine, a 22 rifle, tumbling items, and fruits and nuts. Names include Gloria Aslin Frances Anderson Lam, Wallace Gully, David Therril, Gladys Therril, Catherine Therril, Nella Hamilton, Virginia O Neal, Lavin Purtle, J. T. Luck, and Virginie Phillips, with ages from two to eleven and addresses in Hope or nearby towns.
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Frances
Méijorie
Frances Anderson
Rocky Mound
Ting
Orewe’ Anderson Dai
Santa Claus
Amia
Gladys
Therril Fone
Arkansas
Bowles Murder Charge Tied to Wife's Stabbing at Loucks Home
Miss Irma Loucks once Bowles secretary in Portland faces implication in the murder case linked to the death of Bowles' wife found stabbed in Loucks' apartment. Dr. Paul Cowper testified to police, aiding the arrest, as varied court proceedings unfold.
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Irma Loucks
Nelson C. Bowles
Portia Ore
Bowles
Miss‘ Loucks
Paul Cowper
Reouple
One-Pound Baby Thriving Now
Barbara Jean Rowley of Springville Utah, born weighing one pound, has overcome early prognosis to reach several months old. Doctors initially doubted survival, but Barbara Jean now thrives with big brown eyes and fine hair. Her adoptive father L P Rowley appears in photos with the infant as they celebrate progress.
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Barbara Jean Rowley
Utah
Barbara Jean
Elow
L. P. Rowley
Springville
Hig Vibe
Reg
Engineer Studies Action of Quakes
Washington report says engineering knowledge of earthquake motion and forces is urgently needed for shock resisting structures. John Freeman, Providence, presents a world survey urging federal aid via the Coast and Geodetic Survey for extensive studies. Freeman notes data gaps in earthquake stress understanding and calls for increased research and education to improve safety and insurance confidence.
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Washington
A.P
John KH
Freeman
Providence
American Engineering Council
U.S Coast
Commerce Department
Fideman
American Society of Civil Engineers
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
United States
Freaman
Fragmented OCR note hints at local drug firm and towns
Fragmented text mentions Ward & Son Hope Ark and Crescent Drug Co Washington. Likely brief item noting local business names and a faded note about medicine or health terms. No clear event or date available.
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Ward & Son
Hope, Ark
Icrescent Drug Co
Washington
Ady
Fragmented OCR note on grave construction statement
The passage discusses an individual named Decker describing how a grave will be prepared with a cement cap and remainder filled with ballast. He asserts others lack the courage to face their own graves and claims he will handle any resistance himself to ensure the grave is as intended.
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Decker
Salad Dressing Tied to Illness at St Louis Luncheon
Health commissioner reports a luncheon of the St Louis Women's Club caused illness among about 1% of members. Women became ill after dining, linked to the salad dressing served at the event.
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ST. Louis
Prince the dog survives after apparent murder attempt
A dog named Prince was believed dead after a shooter damaged him then revived and appeared fine the next day. The Oreskovich family mourned briefly before Prince was seen pawing at the cellar. A veterinarian has been treating him and he now appears strong.
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Prince
Biliee
Basturd
Oreskovich
Can't Cash State Note From 1818 Bank of America
Memphis Tenn. UP H A Poltis failed to cash a $1 note issued by the State of Tennessee Bank of America Clarksville about 1818. It had been given to his father and remained unpaid.
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Memphis
Tenn
H. A. Poltis
State of
Nussee
Bank of America
Clarkville
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Gloria Aslin
Claus
Hope, Arkansas
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Wallace
Gully ‘Hope
Tam
David Therril
Hope
Catherine Therril
Mere Hiope
Adatians
Willard ‘Gully Hope
Dewey Hamilton
Arkaribis
Lalso
Nella Hamilton
Virginia O'neal Hope
Dale
Lavin Purtle
Oglesby School
J. T. Luck
Parr
Tama
Yourittle
Schooley
Ail
Hope, “Arkansas
Virginie Phillips
Aan
Alton Honeycutt
Gr. Hope
Vic Allen
Lama
Marguerite Clinigan
Lyle Allian
Charles Franks Patmos
Marel Burns
Patmos, Arkansas
Dortha Burns
Patmos, Ark
LaMay Burns
Wathton
Ruth Dudney Hope
Dortha Moore
Pote
Jewel Moore
Saratoga
Santa
dJesle Reed
A, Arkansas
Mola
Marguerite Hill
Tope, Arkansas
Charles Hamilton
Atlantic
Europe
Rome
Er A
Outad
Noth
Atlantic Ocean
Rio DE Janeiro
Apantra
Yue Cosneros
Africa
South America
Melor Umberto
Meddalena
General Dtalo
Balbo
Paleoplaige
Geropautics
Ineere
Faguson Ih
Oidio MY Nea Service, Inc
Dal
Jemimas
Pillsburry
TELMO
Wisconsin
Blue Mountain
APPLE
California
R.L. Patterson
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