Hope's City Platform Endorsed by Chamber of Commerce
The Star notes Hope city platform aims for 1991 city improvements including better alleys and backlots sanitation, plus support for an all weather road program to reduce maintenance costs. It backs county highway work and practical agricultural programs, urging cooperative effort to strengthen Hempstead county farmers and state reform for efficient government, amid mentions of cattle tick risks.
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Stat Publishing
Boydad
Ay South
Mas
Hope
Atle Ft
H. R. McCormick
Ed Ates
Star
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Henpstedd
Nevada
iNet
LaFayette
City Poly
Potoer
Tismal Ate
Chamber of Commerce
Ce . Coounty Alcca
Hempstead
Arkansas
High Cost and No Service s Proposals for Arkansas Tax Group
Arkansas Tax Association in Little Rock heard proposals to set all property in Hempstead County at 50 percent value and place assessors on civil service. The local judge, a focal point of criticism, allegedly boosts salary while public services lag.
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Arkansas Tax / rg association
Little Rock
Parnell
Hammock
Tax Mission
W. H. Childers
The
Tax Commission
Hempstead
State Highway Department
History myths shape our view even when false
Historian Sabatini argues myths in historical tales like the man in the iron mask and Marie Antoinette remarks reveal more about governance and social attitudes than dry facts. Whether true or false these anecdotes illuminate eras, symbols, and struggles. Contemporary notes point to isolationist lessons as China limits customs, Australia suffers sandalwood cutter job losses, Britain raises tariffs, and Belgian glass works shut.
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France
China
Australia
Great Britain
Bridge rivals in six weeks run to settle NY clash
The Bridge enemies in New York plan a six weeks match to settle differences, with high stakes and last rubber likely decide the outcome. Reputations of experts may suffer, but only in play. The image of a man at the bridge at midnight stands as a mood of endurance.
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New York
Letters to Santa Claus from Sutton Arkansas
A local collection of child Santa wishes from Hope and surrounding areas includes Maggie Sue Bermett asking for a big doll, dishes, pearls, candy and fruit. Hazel Bennett hoping for a wrist watch and pearls. Alfred Taylor White requesting a little train and airplane. Dora Ruth White desiring a mama doll and doll house with candles and fruits.
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Sutton
Arkansas
Santa Claus
Sony Boy
Maggie Sue Bermett
Bert
Hazel Bennett
Hope
Alfred Taylor White
Dora Ruth White
De-Ann
Sallie Timberlake
Edith Bell Wilson
War Hero Sidney Manning Remembered by Pershing Choice
A World War I honor profile features Corporal Sidney Manning of the 167th Infantry, 82nd Division, AEF, photographed 13 years after the war to mark his selection as one of Pershing’s ten outstanding fighters. Manning, now a farmer in Clanton, Alabama, is highlighted alongside letters from children asking Santa Claus for toys, dolls, and treats in Arkansas and Mississippi, capturing postwar reminiscence and holiday wishes.
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Sidney&. Manning
167Th ‘Infantry
Pershing
Maning
Clomaton
Ala
Dear Santa Claus children of Arkansas seek gifts in letters
A batch of handwritten Christmas wishes from young Arkansas readers includes Mary Beatrice Malley of Ozan asking for a dress shoes boots candy nuts and fruit Naomi Goodlett of McNab requests a drum air gun supplies and shoes for her family James Spates writes from Brookwood asking for a drum painting book and school items Tam in first grade Clyde McClannahan and others request boots air guns fruits and general gifts for Christmas with notes of teachers and friends included
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Ozan
Arkansan
Savith Claus
Tom
Geedlett School House
Rama
Miss Gayner
McNab
Arkansas
Santa Claus
Jack
Miss Mary
Bond
Betty Chesshir
James Spates
Germany's curtailed army aids hungry city with soup aid
Thinly documented scene shows uniformed Mi garrison soldiers distributing soup from field kitchens to M in an impoverished city area amid wartime shortages. The image reflects military presence and civilian hardship as food relief efforts unfold locally.
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Germany
Grocery items list entry from sale ad
Wesson Oil pint, Mince Meat package, Vanilla Wafers 1 lb, Red Beans four cans, Almonds or Brazil Nuts 1 lb.
Hem-Roid Tablets Promise Quick Piles Relief
Piles vanish with internal remedy Hem-Roid says it cures by removing congestion and regulating circulation. The ad claims quick relief for itching bleeding and protruding piles, noting a long proven record and endorsement by Ward & Son.
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Ward & Son
Ady
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Rapael Sabatini
Mr. Sabatini
Man In the Iron Mask
Richard III of
England
Marie Antoinette
William Tell
Teli
Fay
Emmet
Dorsey Ray Fincher
Rosston
Allison Shields, Jr
Erbin Emmett White
Gracie Lee
Laduan Bright
Bobby Ward
Fariy
NEA
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Mary Beatrice Malley
Naomi Goodlett
Decker
A&p
Pilleburys
Eagle Brand
Car Folger’s
Lux
Pillsbury's Verigood
SWIFT
Sunnyfield
Vitamount
Pillsbury’s
Post’s
A&p Quality Coffee
Bokar—Coffee
Iona
Libby
Marvin
White House
K.C
del Monte
Spaghett
Dot
California
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