Political platform for city and county progress
The Star's Platform advocates using municipal power plant revenues to develop Howe's industrial and social resources, expand pavement and sanitation, support the Chamber of Commerce, fund all weather roads to reduce dirt mileage, back scientific agricultural programs for Hempstead county, promote farmer organizations and cooperative effort, continue state highway work, pursue tax reform, and improve government efficiency through budgeting, with a note urging free Arkansas from cattle ticks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe
Chamber of Commerce
Hempstead
Women Jury Grants Record Breach of Promise Award
A Detroit jury of eight women and four men awarded a woman 450000 in a breach of promise suit against a wealthy real estate operator. The amount is reported as the largest ever in the United States. The case raises questions about instinctive female solidarity and the role of juror gender in verdicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
United States
American Cookery Criticism Sparks Traveler’s Tale
A world traveler returning from Europe says American meals may be improving as he recalls dining at famed overseas restaurants and enjoying American fare again. He suggests European cooks may not be as adept as locals claim, but praises lingering fondness for home cooking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
America
Them Days Are Gone As Press Investment Echoes Growth
West Point Miss Leader notes $40,000 investment by Hattiesburg American in a new greeting press to serve the city and territory. The Columbus Dispatch argues that modern equipment and money are now necessary to run a newspaper, saying times of small beginnings are over and big ventures succeed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattiesburg American
Columbus Commercial Dispatch
Times-Leader
West Point
West Patt
Miss
Nes
Tucker clan in Congress stands oldest service line
Washington letter highlights Henry St George Tucker of Virginia as the longest serving legislator in Congress by seniority. It traces five generations of Tucker family members in Congress and law, noting his return to Parliament in 1922 at age 70 after serving earlier from 1880 to 1897, plus roles as dean of two law schools and ABA president. It also references family ties to Thomas Tucker and John Randolph and mentions views on states' rights and education policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Henry St. George Tucker
Virginia
House
Senator Burton
Ohio
Thomas Tider
Tucker
South Carolina
Randolph
Henry
John Randolph
Roanoke
George Tucker
University of Virginia
Lynchburg
John Randolph Tucker
Washington and Lee University Law School
George Washington University Law School
American Bar Association
Department of Education
II Haself
Congressman Tucker
Crossword Puzzle the Tamorean Greeting and More
A scrambled crossword grid lists across clues including Tamorean's greeting, elaborate phrases, plant and river items, and various odd word fragments. The readable lines show numerous broken words, misprints, and partial terms pointing to a large puzzle page with multiple cryptic and themed entries.
From the Files of the Star News of Other Days
A collage of pasted notes recalls events from decades past in Hope. Local social rounds mention visits, travel to cities like Philadelphia and New Orleans, Christmas family gatherings, and city development talks. A note highlights a petition to make Hope a first class city. The column also cites a Christmas tree ban in Russia and a quip about Henry B. Joy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope
Ethel Tidwell
Buckner
Aladelphia
D. EB. Riggs
Denison
Sherman
Texas
Lucile Hanna
Pittsburgh
J. D. Cotton
Guthrie Sain
Wichita
Nashville
Evanda
W. Y. Foster
New Orleans
Crescent City
John Barlow
Mena
Folk County
Kinser Host Anniversary Party at South Brn Street Home
During the holiday season Mr and Mrs Thomas Kinser hosted an anniversary party at their South Brn Street residence. About twenty five children and schoolmates attended the turkey dinner at six o clock Friday evening honoring Mr and Mrs Floyd Porterfield Malcomb Porterfield Mr and Mrs Will Porterfield Miss Grace and Mary Porterfield of Little Rock and Mr and Mrs E G Porterfield and Mr and Mrs Rufus Hearndon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Brn Street
Thomas Kinser
Floyd Porterfield
Malcomb Porterfield
Mry
Will Porterfield
Grace
Mary Porterfield
Lille Rock
E.G. Porterfield
Rufus Hearndon
Hempstead County Legume Club Eyes 8000 Acre Goal
Hempstead County growers discuss legume expansion to boost feed for 8000 dairy cows. Jim Charly favors Red Clover for seed and pasture while lime use and soil conditioning are stressed. L. C. Summerville reports failure to establish Sweet Clover due to no lime, urging liming and manure for upland soil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millyow
Hope
Route 4
Jim Charly
Tris Ind
Hempstead County
Legume Club
L. C. Summerville Hope
Christmas visits and Sunday school notice at SHOWER SPRINGS
Christmas greetings and family visits are listed including Roy and Mrs Roy Rogers with John Rogers in FE Dorada and Mr and Mrs Sanders with Howard Collier. The community plans Sunday school next Sunday at 1 30 and mentions Bible study as the first chapter of Matthew. Relatives in Prescott are noted. humorous lines about the milk wagon and a local taxpayer are included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Rogers
John Rogers
Dalton Garratt
Quinton Taylor
Prescott
Seed Planting Orders and Clover Seed Instructions
The message outlines timing for soil work and planting sweet clover. It notes inquiries about more seed, securing supplies via the county agent, and a minimum order of one carload equivalent. It prescribes planting in fertile seed beds by March 1, with seeding rates around 15 pounds per acre, plus notes on preparation and handling.
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Arkansas
South Main Street
Howe, Arkansas
C. BE. Palmer
Alex, H. Washburn
Associated Press
Col. McCormick
Nevada
Howard
Miller
LaFayette
Hicks
Germany
France
Tamorean
Snistes
Jani Ures
Tyne
Prophet
Mead
Bie Phin
Camus Pane
Dahle Cute
Ding
Ward
Caus
Wiver
Xena
Cuabud
Roy
Chunrity
Suailx
Iol
the Star
J. R. Crutchfield
W. A. Lowry
New Boston
Burt Williams
Texark
Earnest Crutchfield
Elbert Crutchfield
C. H. Crutchfield
A. W. Parr
Luther Laseter
Louise Hanegan
Ambrose Hanegan
Dortrait Automobile
Henry B. Joy
Texarkana
Texarkana Chamber OF Commerce
Pets Pelatite Company
MrCoy
Montgomery Ward mM Co
Egers” Joe, Odwyer & Aheen Co
Offenthauser & Co
OS Penney Company
Presbyterian Book Store
Reasons Drug Company
Berger Robders
Korbuck & Company
Williams
Compsann
Ben B. Smith Dry Goods Co
Beullernilies Distributing Co
Southern Creameries
Southern Kee & Ulililies Co
Southweedery Gas & Elee
Coe Shandseaink Company
Tional Bask
Pexarkana Vie
Mirwar Wki
Rdware'0
Aang Natiqm Bsetik Texas
Nlinee Company
Timeb Hardwire
Cassetes Telephone Co
Peekert
Watson
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