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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1931
Page
1
The Star outlines Hope County goals from 1931 paving and sanitary improvements to the county road program. It argues for cooperative effort among farmer organizations and towns, supporting state highway progress and efficient government, reducing cattle tick issues.
Borah argues that disarmament is essential and criticizes the Versailles treaty as insufficient. He notes Germany’s disarmament history and warns current arms spending—nearly $5,000,000,000—undermines postwar peace. Paris meetings show mixed reception with clashes and cautious optimism for world peace.
A Minnesota jury fined a school superintendent 750 dollars after he spanked a boy by sitting on the boy’s chair while a girl in front was spanked as well. The tale reflects changing views on corporal punishment in American schools and the odd nostalgia some readers feel for older school practices.
The Jackson Clayton-Leader notes how the daily newspaper has become the town market place, a long development from frontier traders to stores. A Merchants Association survey of 2,000 families shows newspaper advertising as the most effective attractor, aiding shoppers and boosting merchant income.
Christmas week brings relatives visiting from Camden and Stephens to spend the holidays with local families. Houston and Shreveport connections appear as residents enjoy gatherings with the McRae and Cannon households. Teachers and students from local schools join in festive homecomings while small parties honor friends from Marshall and Little Rock.
In Los Angeles Mrs. William M Wheeler was considered dead after her breath and heartbeat stopped during labor. An hour and a half later she opened her eyes and began a remarkable recovery from what was labeled double labor pneumonia. Separately, the article notes Chile as Latin America's largest coal producer with Mexico second.
Dr. William Enoch Jones, 62, a renowned Little Rock physician and surgeon, died at a local hospital. He began practicing in Charleston Arkansas in the 1890s, later moved to Poteau Oklahoma, served as medical examiner for a government board from 1904 to 1907, and was division surgeon for the Kansas City Southern railroad before relocating to Little Rock in 1918. The article also notes an incorrect fact about heart dimensions.
A scientist attributes crime to glands while second story men appear victims of monkey glands. Theodora Dreiser becomes more cautious about public toothpicks. A London rubber firm pays women to test shoe comfort. American coeds may profit on rides home. Business experts foresee revival. Aimee Staple McPherson Hutton and a Hollywood syndicate were linked to liquor instead of films, suggesting talkies echo speakeasies.
Heavy declines in railroad stock values reduced fortunes of renowned families led by the Vanderbilts and Harrimans. E. Edwart Laufer of Louchern Minton & Co. estimates about 100 million in devaluation since January 1 across five major estates. Vanderbilt losses top 43.15 million, Baker heirs about 30.9 million, Harriman roughly 8.76 million, Arthur Curtiss James near 9 million, with other declines in Harkness and related holdings. Figures stem from early year testimony to a Congressional committee.
In Houston Robert Jones, 35, was shot in the leg by Alex Mims during a friendly scuffle. Jones declined to press charges after hospital intake, saying Mims promised to support his family while he recuperates. A separate 1931 commerce report notes a death rate of one per 400,000 aboard vessels.
Mrs Charles Levine reported a burglary in an Atlantic City hotel room. Thieves entered the room, stealing gems valued at $91,000 from the first trans Atlantic flight passenger. Police were notified of the incident.
The Chancery Court of Hempstead County orders a public vendue of Lots 9 and 10 in Block 1 Ruffin's Addition Hope Arkansas on January 4 1932. Sale on credit three months with 10 percent interest and bond security. a lien secures purchase money. Commissioner Willie Harris signs the notice dated December 14 1951 with weekly notices.
Fort Worth Texas reports Dr A W Montague sues Dr G R Baker for 5000 claiming mental anguish after a golf ball struck him during a friendly match. The suit alleges Baker drove the ball, causing the distress. The article also notes a separate fact about Manchuria’s cultivated acres.
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