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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1929
Page
3
HOU SPRINGS December report from Adon executive notes improved business outlook. Attendees at the Southern association meeting in FW discussed progress and expected stronger participation in upcoming initiatives.
County agents advise using Department of Agriculture salt sugar cure for 100 lbs meat mix of 7 lbs ash 3 lbs sugar ounces saltpeter ounces black pepper 2 oz red pepper. Home bulletin available. try a small fry test first. Mrs. Lat Moses of Washington reports better flavor and tenderness with sugar salt cure.
Charley Green Laseter known as Grandpa Laseter, thought to be Hempstead County's oldest citizen, died Sunday morning at his son Webb Laseter's home in Malvern. Funeral services were held this afternoon by Rev. Paul Haramock and burial took place in Shower Sprinza cemetery. Survived by three children Webb of this city John of Green Laseter and daughter Mollie Hicks of Jacksonville, all present for the funeral. Laseter arrived in the area at 18, helped found the southern community of Alege, and remained closely tied to local development through Southwest Arkansas history.
State leaders discuss the 1980 gubernatorial race with Cazort potential reelection and several rivals including Rankin Wilson and others speculated. Names such as Sheffield Hill Mar Carrigan Jaceway and Henderson McGregor are floated while most other state offices appear likely to run again with little opposition. The railroad commissioner seat will be elected in one district next year and remains uncertain.
A garbled collection of handwritten requests to Santa Claus lists various names and playful wishes. The letter includes plea for a deli feast, small toys, sweets, and household items. Several child-like signatures and stray phrases appear, though many words are unclear due to OCR errors.
Arkansas reported the largest percentage of quota signed in the American Legion membership drive at Indianapolis regional command gathering. State officials praised National Commander Bodenhamer and noted Arkansas’s progress toward a 19,000 member goal with unprecedented post activity and strong mail from departments headquarters.
Fire damaged the Texarkana department store causing extensive losses. The blaze disrupted the store’s layout and left shelves scattered while shoppers and staff assisted in evacuating. Local firefighters battled flames for hours amid smoke and heat, with no immediate report of injuries.
D W Holt, longtime Hempstead County figure, dies at his family home near Jakajenes at age 85. Funeral held today with burial in Washington Cemetery. Survived by six children including Hope Holt, Julius Holt, and daughters Mrs Lillie Speers, Mrs Carry Benson, and Mrs Sam Merrill. Hart family long active in local social and political life. Confederate veteran and community leader. Also brief note of A Chaves and Miss Berg Hone at Aberd Pik Hore in Little Rock area events.
A man from Ravanna, Arkansas was sentenced to five years for the killing of a dog. The case involved Terry and a claimant related to the dog incident on August 4.
The fragment describes remedies and cautions for treating colds with creosote and other preparations. It claims membranes soothe and heal and that the treatment may check germs and relieve bronchitis and related forms, noting money concerns if instructions are not followed.
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