Isolationist debates and wartime policy talk in 1930s senate
Preston Grover reports on Borah and Johnson amid isolationist pressures. Dialogue centers on whether any aid or moves toward war would be made, with references to France, Iceland, England, and White House doors closed to influence. The piece notes tense Senate Military Affairs debates and enduring partisan strains from prewar days.
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Preston Grover
Borah Johnson
Uniteds
Iceland
England
France
Senate Military Affairs Ce
Johnson
Senate
Toogevelt
North-America
Faith in Parents Builds Childs Self Respect
A short piece argues that a child gains self respect and happiness when faith in both parents is preserved. Public praise strengthens parental prestige, while constant complaining erodes trust, risking the child viewing Dad or Mom as lesser or hypocritical.
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Mr. Smith
Smith
Public sale of former farmland in Hempstead County Arkansas
In pursuance of a Chancery Court decretal order dated January 19 1933 in case No 193 between Federal Land Bank of St Louis and A P Higgason et al the court commissioner will publically vend at the Hempstead County Courthouse Hope Arkansas on March 4 1938 the east half of the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section 35 twenty acres and portions of sections 35 and 36 totaling about 70 acres with a 100 foot railroad right of way under three month credit with bond and security at 5 1 2 percent interest to assure payment and lien on the property
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Chancery Court
Hempstead
Federal Land Bank of St. Louis
A. P. Higgason
Iaid Court
City of
Hope
Missouri Pacific Railroad Company
Arkansas
Leonard Returns to Boxing Again
Henry Leonard, once undefeated lightweight champion from 1917 to 1924, has returned to boxing duties though not as a fighter. Now in New York, he referees bouts and trains at fight camps, renowned for his speed, power, and cunning ring brain. He built a 60 plus KO record and remains a key figure in boxing history.
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New York
Henry Leonard
Benny
Beans
Leonard
Kayving
Freddie Welsh
Johnny Dundee
Durocher Sees Dodgers Built Stronger Ahead of Season
Hot Springs Ark four Dodgers manager Leo Durocher asserts Brooklyn has improved the club 100 percent since last season. He praises Barry MacPhail’s drive, discusses Burleigh Grimes’ influence, and aims to field a strong pitching staff with Mungo potentially rejoining. Durocher also notes Tony Lazzeri plans to play second base and backs Pete Coscarart as a solid defender.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Brooklyn
Dodgers
Terry Bas
New York Giants
Burleigh Grimes
Burleigh
Barry MacPhail
Durocher
Mungo
Dodger
MacPhail
Tim
Tony Lazzeri
Cubs
Pete Coscarart
Tony
Bis
Leonard's varied career spans sport, theatre and ref duties
The piece recalls Leonard’s boxing peak with Phil Bloom and notable losses to Lew Tadler and Jack Britton. It notes his eight year comeback attempt, ownership of the Pittsburgh Ice hockey club, ventures in acting and a restaurant, which has since closed, and his current work refereeing.
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Phil Bloom
Lew Tadler
Jack Britton
King
Leonard
Pittsburgh
Walter Johnson Remembered as Legendary Washington Pitcher
AP Feature recalls Walter Johnson's storied career with the Washington Senators. A master of strikeouts, he faced the New York Giants in the World Series, delivering 18 years of meritorious service though two costly losses as his stellar fastball faltered late in the 1924 series.
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Washington
Walter Johnson
New York
Sir Walter
Earl McNeely
Johnson
Senators
Walter
Giants
Hempstead County Cage Schedule Prepares Local Matchups
Schedule lists Feb 17 games with Blevins Fulton Saratoga Guernsey Spring Hill Washington Pulmos Columbus. Feb 21 matchups include Spring Hills Blevins Nopeagh Feb 1 Prescott Hope Feb 17 Hope Ashdown Feb 21 Ashdown Hope. Feb 24 25 Big 15 conference tournament Pine Bluff. March 3 4 District 10 tournament Hope.
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Blevins
Fulton
Saratoga
Guernsey
Spring Hill
Washington
Pulmos
Columbus
Nopeagh
Washington farmer Johnson wins World Series game
Johnson, the last substitute, took the mound for Washington in a tense finish. After eight innings the teams stayed even until the 12th when McNeely delivered the decisive hit, giving Washington the victory. Now a farmer in Montgomery County, Maryland, Johnson tends crops, hogs, chickens, and a small dairy, earning local respect.
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Johnson
Washington
McNeely
Walter
Montgomery County
History of the National Game Told in Sketches
A compact retrospective traces the evolution of the national game through illustrated sketches by Art Krenz. The piece highlights pivotal moments, notable players, and shifting styles that shaped the sport’s early narrative.
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Art Krenz
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