24 Feb 1931
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1931
Page
1
Fragmentary text describes an agricultural beat program and county reforms. Mentions a proposal for constriction of a hoever and a push toward efficient government through veuila tick. Readable details are limited and names or dates are not provided.
Recapping confusion and hope as Marines are set to withdraw from Central America after a period of intervention. The piece notes casualties, political costs, and mixed public opinion while urging safer, noninterventionist paths and accountability for past decisions. It reflects on the hope that the withdrawal signals reduced risk to American lives and property.
In Harper's Magazine, George Seldes argues the rising generation in dictatorship and terror nations now poses the greatest menace. He notes older leaders drive militarization while youth, shaped by a poisoned atmosphere, repeats past blunders.
A critical look at the term compromise in Washington shows how it shifts meaning from mutual concession to retreat or alibi. Joe Robinson and Caraway press for feeding starving Arkansans, while Hoover opposes, revealing the season’s most notable political compromise debate and its ironic reception in the capital.
Twickenham today mourns the death of Dupert one of Britain’s famed warbirds as a strong-willed carrier pigeon named Rupert born in 1917. Rupert flew through shell fire on the Ypres front many times before a tom-cat ended his service. Sergeant S. G. Passey owned the bird.
The screen version of Zane Grey’s old west tale Fighting Caravans stars Gary Cooper and Lily Bamily. Shown for two days at Svenger starting Thursday, the film follows hardy frontiersmen transporting supplies between the Mississippi and gold fields of California. It recreates the dangers and privations of the era with a fast moving plot and historical interest.
A fire company meeting at the Mayor’s office established permanent organization and discussed better equipment and future efficiency. C H Ruggles named chief, Gene Hatch assistant chief, F H Regan secretary, W M Darley treasurer. A subscription drive will fund costs for hats boots and gear including a new hose and ladder for the department.
Twickenham notes the death of Rymert reducing Britain’s remaining historic war birds to about six. The best known survivors are "Old Bill" retired in Brighton and "Lighting" pensioned at Clapton, figures once famed for wartime service.
An Austin reader, Mrs. T. C. Laws of 1704 Willow Street, shares how Thedford's Black-Draught aided her family. She recalls using it in childhood, then post marriage for digestion, constipation, colds, headaches, and energy. She even gives it to her children as a tea form remedy.
A description notes an attractive young lady who has visited here repeatedly as the guest of Mrs Hobert Verey, highlighting frequent calls and social association.
Detroit Health Commissioner Dr Henry F E Vaughn tells an audience at the Child Health Institute that letting babies crawl and even taste some dirt builds immunity. He cautions against excessive sterilization, noting dirt varies and only sick persons should be avoided.
Doctors G. E. Cannon and J. H. Weaver of this city attended a banquet of the Miller-BoBwie County Medical Society at Hotel McCartney in Texarkana on Friday night.
Geological survey reports two opposing forces carved Yosemite valley in California. Merced River cut deep, then crustal uplift reversed the flow, resetting the level. Repeated cycles, followed by glacial action, produced the current depth from about 2500 to nearly 5000 feet.
Advert reads bladder irritation causing waking at night backache and urgent calls. Claims Cyntex Teat relieves tiredness and nervousness by improving sleep and energy within minutes, backed by a guarantee. Sold at John S Gibson Drug Co.
Adults often suffer worms, a condition usually linked to children. Symptoms mirror pediatric cases: loss of appetite, weight loss, teeth grinding, restlessness, itching, and abdominal pains. The same remedy used for children, White's Cream Vermiluae, is promoted for adults and sold by Ward & Son Druggists and Crescent Drug Store.
A group of female workers in Naugatuck, Connecticut, test rubber footwear by walking in the rain for pay. They tramp the streets in latest rubber boots as a winter weather test, paid by the hour.
A Kansas City advert promises a free postpaid dollar treatment for women seeking pregnancy based on glandular theory. It includes testimonials from married mothers, urges immediate writing to Dr DePew at Coates House Kansas City, and notes a free booklet will accompany the remedy.
In a local alienation of affections case, Mrs. Erma Thompson was awarded seven thousand five hundred dollars against her parents in law, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Thompson. Lacking cash, the sheriff ordered the sale of three cemetery lots to raise the funds.
Six members of the Second International Bacile Highway Expedition trek through Central America while maintaining constant contact with U S amateur operators. The group, which left Los Angeles January 10, uses high frequency radio gear to trade signals with the American Radio Relay League. The voyage aims to chart a route from Alaska to South America for a proposed transcontinental highway.
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