24 Dec 1936
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1936
Page
1
The article explains trench mouth or Vincent's infection, its origins and spread, noting it affects those with poor dental hygiene. It covers symptoms such as red swollen gums, bleeding, and foul odor, and outlines treatment including sodium perborate gargles and antiseptics, with possible long term care.
Olive Roberts Barton reflects on Christmas traditions across regions noting snow in the north and tropical warmth in Spanish America. She explains origins of holly and mistletoe, the Yule log, tree symbolism, Santa names in different lands, and the Christmas Box as a church charity rite, urging generosity and hospitality.
Pearl Buck profiles her missionary father in Fighting Anger. Born into a dour Virginia Calvinist family before the Civil War, he forsook kin and comfort to labor in China, dedicating every moment to his calling with austere, unflinching devotion.
Earl John confronts Professor Shaw as Christmas at Thunder Mesa unsettles the guests. Pearl John and Pearl Pierre suspect foul play after Pearl Sam’s coffin is found empty, with tension mounting as family secrets and accusations surface during a somber service.
A tribute portrays a man who faced danger and deprivation with steadfast calm. Mrs Buck emphasizes his self denial, risk of death, and joy in life, noting that admiration or disdain may follow his enduring example.
E Groppel on his Jerseyville farm praises beavers for damming an outlet to create a lake depth 40 feet and extending over 30 acres from the current 10 acres. He says he likes them but does not want the water pipe blocked.
The piece argues that Christmas time teaches self control humility and sacrifice and that government is made by people not the other way around. It credits forefathers for a strong government and states tomorrow's government depends on each citizen's heart conscience and Christianity. It also notes ten percent of US crops are eaten by insects annually.
An estimated ninety two percent of Egypt's 9 million people are described as Muslim in the demographic note.
LITTLE ROCK Arkansas lawmakers were informed that the Arkansas Centennial Commission should wind up its affairs. Attorney General Carl Dailey and Assistant AG Mugla Wharton noted the commission holds about 40 000 in remaining funds and urged reserving any expenditure until the legislature decides the future of the commission. The text warns the commission is a state department and its funds’ disposition remains unclear after January 1, 1997.
London dispatch reports The News Tribune claims Buckingham Palace doors will open to “few Anglo-Americans” under a weekly republican view in Britain. The piece notes a perceived shift in status for Americans in British circles and cites editorial stance.
An old advertisement touts Brown's Lotion as a quick relief for itching eczema and foot odor. It claims no scratching needed and promotes availability at Ward & Son Druggists for 0c and $1.00.
A garbled OCR fragment references various names and phrases including a school and a Band Uh. It mentions preventable cases of blindness and a concern about rates, with scattered terms like Mia Simpson Ere Denjamin Prantelin and alienitéd, but no clear event or outcome. The passage lacks coherent facts to summarize a single item.
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