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Newspaper

Hope Star

Location

Hope, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1934

Page

2

Farm Values Rise as Repairs Boost Market Prices

Renewed interest in farm land shows higher prices as farmers remodel and enlarge homes barns and equipment under the federal modernization credit plan. Loans yield 25 to 33 percent value gains, improving market value and living conditions. Banks report nationwide price increases from January to September, with an average rise to 20.01 dollars per acre, up from 16.63 last year. Governor W. I. Myers notes renewed interest in farm real estate.

Com~menilies Federal Housing Administration W. I. Myers Farn Credit Association Myers Bny

Closet for Broom Easily Installed

The article discusses practical home storage ideas for brooms and cleaning supplies, suggesting a simple cabinet built with boards, hooks, and a small door in kitchens or hallways. It links the idea to broader improvements in agricultural conditions and farm finances, noting trends in refinancing, cash payments, and increased repair work as farmers regain confidence and expand housing, farm, and loan activity.

Modernization Directory Firms Co-Operating With Government

A listing outlines firms participating in the Nation Wide Modernization Program under the Federal Housing Act and explains how homeowners can access its benefits and programs. It highlights the role of participating firms and provides steps to avail the available subsidies and services.

Housing program urged for Arkansas farmers to repair and modernize homes

Hal L. Norwood of the Federal Housing Administration urged Arkansas farmers to use a local loan plan to repair and modernize homes and farm buildings. Loans run three to five years with capped charges, and improvements like roofs floors and plumbing are emphasized alongside barn and silo repairs.

Arkansas Hal L. Norwood Federal Housing Adminitration State Office The Federal Housing Administration United States Departent of Agiculture Gilroy Cox Norwood Lockesburg Cox

Utilities Oil and Rails Under Study

By Byron Price of the Associated Press, the piece notes Roosevelt planners focus on regulating utilities oil and rail sectors. It highlights government power aims, Tennessee Valley Authority questions, holding company regulation and railroad map changes as Congress gears up with a busy but limited next session.

Byron Price Byren Associated Press Washington Roosevelt Tennessee Valley

Modernization Loans for Filling Stations AD Housing Plan

Federal Housing Administration supports repair and modernization of gas stations under a plan enabling lenders to advance up to 2000 dollars for permanent improvements. Banks may finance construction on vacant land within the limit, with losses capped at 20 percent of funds and repayments due in five years or less in regular installments.

Federal Housing Administration

Political speculate on Roosevelt and 1940 race readings

The column surveys looming 1940 presidential options, noting Roosevelt timing on bonus inflation, Garner's Washington role, and House dynamics. It hints at potential candidates like Vandenberg, Olsen, and Sinclair, weighing how party factions might align behind a future president while considering an independent cabal.

Roosevelt Garner House Washington Vandenbergs Michigan Pennsylvania Davie Rered Minnesota Olsen Cabney Cutting New Mexico Bill Washington State Weites Sas Dilt Roosevel Dent Upton Sinclair

Housing Question Box on FHA insured 20-year loans

A set of FHA insured mortgage questions and answers covers rate charges, premiums, service fees, and eligibility. It explains financing a refinanced insured loan by same borrower, converting pre 1934 mortgages, building a market ready on a new side, and tenant farmer situations with equity and ownership requirements.

Federal Housing Administration PLC OY Nakalain Federal Housing Administration

Stair Lighting Reduces Falls in Public Stairs

Electric lights at tugs and bottom landings improve visibility and reduce fall injuries. Improved lighting is funded by modernization loans supported by the Federal Housing Administration, reflecting a shift toward safer stair design and enhanced consumer safety programs.

Federal Housing Administration

Publicity staff reveal government deal to share press events

Agencies plan to dispatch publicity teams across conferences to learn what colleagues say about them. The move aims to reveal how governments publicize actions and how higher ups monitor messaging among agencies.

Built-in color chest urged for homes with limited water

A city report surveys dwelling units and finds many lack running water and baths. It advocates a built-in paint and color chest as practical, affordable home improvement, noting loans from federal programs and the need to keep such chests tucked away to avoid fire risk.

Danish Offices Get Copper Roof From Beater Pots

Beater household copper pots and pans are used to reroof Denmark's Foreign Office and Supreme Court Building amid a shortage. Kings and notables have dined there. an article notes the repair tool needed fixing but found no appropriation. People contributed with gifts of old copper items to help the project.

Foreign Office Supreme Court Denmark

Death of Henry Coleman and family mourners

Mr Henry Coleman's friends will be worried to hear of his death. He leaves four daughters Mrs G W Gilbert of Fulton Mrs Will Gilbert of Washington Mrs Alice Finley of this place and a daughter in Des Moines. Also several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Henry Coleman G. W. Gilbert Fulton Will Gilbert Washington Alice Finley Des Moines

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