16 Feb 1937
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1937
Page
1
The article explains scarlet fever in winter epidemics, its resemblance to diphtheria, and how immunity builds after infection. It details the typical incubation of two to four days, onset with chill and sore throat, rapid pulse, high fever, and a bright red rash that spreads then fades. Skin peeling follows, with limited spread from skin flakes unless contaminated by nasal throat secretions.
Olive Roberts Barton advises mothers on when to seek medical help for a child. She urges using a thermometer, noting fever above 99 as a danger signal, and warns against delaying for persistent or unusual symptoms. Emphasizes assessing under par children, considering epidemics, and valuing prompt professional care over pride or budget gaps.
Hollywood gossip notes Jean Dixon is typecast as a confidante to distressed leading ladies and is flooded with letters seeking real life advice. Though beloved, she avoids giving counsel beyond screen persona, while fans treat her as a sympathetic fixer amid a wave of fan mail and requests for help.
A gallery of Hollywood figures like Miss Dixon and Fay Holden is recounted with shifts in careers and stage names, alongside a political note on prohibition and a legislator’s stance. The piece blends show business anecdotes with the question of whether the nation should pursue dry law.
Marr recalls early history of strong drink making and drinking ruling his stance on the Vesey bill. He cites a claim that rotent liquor shipments into Lonoke county aimed to defeat him after opposing liquor legalization, noting outreach to local Christian women.
Bruce Catton notes a Day by Day look at Look a Day 8 Day and reviews Elinor Glyn’s romantic memoir. The book surveys late 18th century culture, Hollywood backlots, and the cocktail crowd, weaving anecdotes of prominent figures now faded by war, while labeling Glyn a rebellious Victorian not a true apostle of romantic freedom.
RK. E. Garrett, operator of the W. M. Davis farm four miles south of Hope on the Patmos highway, completed a 1450 foot diversion terrace in five days four hours. The terrace reaches 22 feet in height and 23 feet wide, under Soil Conservation Service guidance. Other co operators with the service who started terraces the weekend of February 13, 1937 include C. F. Rugsales, LD. Revd, Lester White, Ralph W. Rogers, GM. Partle, Leo Collier, B.S. Garrett, and Joby W. Ridgdill.
Abington of White cites personal abstinence and argues liquor harms. Gridor of Bratley recalls a past pro ban stance. Nordgeave of Johnson opposes enforcing prohibition via law. Tabler of Sevier supports the bill, noting state revenue from pensions and bootleg liquor will persist. Local voters previously voted dry six months ago but liquor stores remain open and untaxed.
State notes aim to maintain highway system and build farm to market roads while contending certain officials and interests seek to block them, highlighting ongoing road policy dispute.
A survey of the Resettlement Administration in Arkansas shows 871 rural rehabilitation clients ready for farm ownership. Director Roy Reid says 871 can take over farms with supervision and affordable care, while 2,412 are ready to assume ownership under RA aid. Another 2,989 will graduate to ownership with continued supervision after up to five years in rehab. About 900 cannot take ownership due to lack of ability or inclination, remaining for agriculture as laborers if opportunities arise.
The Hempstead County Democratic Central Committee adopts a resolution favoring Governor Bailey’s refinancing plan as proposed in the bill pending in the Legislature. It expresses implicit faith in his honesty and ability to act for the state and recommends to the senator and representative that they support the plan.
A fragmentary passage shows representatives backing a measure sponsored by Governor Bailey and calling for copies to a State Senator, representatives, and Governor Bailey. The text also references an uneasy scene involving a mountaineer and his wife, with unclear context and names.
A read as campaign style ad promotes a kidney stimulant called Romon's Brownie Pills for the kidneys. It promises relief from nightly urination, back ache, and bladder weakness leading to sound sleep. The item is marketed at 35 cents, with dosing claimed for general use.
An advertisement touts Adlerika as a complete intestinal cleanser addressing both upper and lower bowels. It alleges relief from gas, sour stomach, headaches, and nervousness, with claims of improved eating and sleeping. Endorsed by Mrs. Jas Filler and Dr H. E. Shoub of New York, it promotes the product's bacteria reduction and thorough cleansing.
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