Highly yield hybrids named for 1940 Arkansas corn season
University of Arkansas tests of 39 hybrid corn strains in 1939 named seven top- performers for 1940. Funk FG 52 TW CG 46 CG 56 CG 167 CG 244 led yields. Missouri 8 and Wood's Hybrid Golden Prolific also did well. Weather aided early maturity, but cautions: one-year data, hybrids may not suit Arkansas. County agents advised growers to secure seed from the seven, and verify suitability before purchase.
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University of Arkansas College of Agriculture
Arkansas
Funk
Missouri
Wood
L. M. Humphrey
C. K. McClelland
College
Department of Agronomy
The
College of Agriculture
Paymaster
Brookland
Melbourne
Omists
French bookbinders honored during the Vth century tax exemption
French bookbinders were regarded so highly in the Fifth century that they were exempt from paying tax, reflecting their valued craft and status in that era.
Louisiana Gubernatorial Race Seethes With Old-Guard Feuds
The Democratic primary unfolds as Bart Long and Earl Long era figures clash over graft, Huey Long ties, and reform promises. Opponents attack a shield of “clean hands” while Morrison, a Tu lane University graduate, parades with convict-costumed farmers and vows to aid the poor. The campaign centers on records, state governance, and the fate of the old regime.
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Pi Long
Bart K. Long
Nan
Ides
King-fish
Huey
Coil
Earl Long
Morrison
Hammond
Osest
Ile
Jones
Tulane’. University
Opelousas
Russel Long
Kingfish
Efney Po Long
Young Long
Louisiana State University
Enn Ps
Earl K. Long
Dad
Long Seiel
Bruce Chapel Home Demonstration Club Notes
The Bruce Chapel Home Demonstration Club met January 3 at Mrs. R. L. Tomlin's home with eight members and two visitors. The meeting opened at 2 30 with the song Old Folks at Home and a devotional by Mrs. C E Foster. Old business and December minutes were read along with December County Council minutes from Mt Nebo. New business included filling vacant offices and planning a January 17 play games party at Mrs. Rother's home. funds in treasury were reported.
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Bruce Chapel
R. L. Tomlin
C. E. Foster
Mt. Nebo
Baker Hospital scheme defense opens in fraud trial
In Little RockArkansas attorneys for Norman Baker founder and four others charged with using the mails to defraud in a cancer cure claim began their defense. Witnesses testified of cures at Baker hospital Eureka Springs Arkansas and Muscatine Iowa while the government objected to some testimony. The weeklong case includes 70 plus defense witnesses and motions for acquittal were denied for four defendants with a ruling pending on the fifth.
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Little Rock
Ark
Norman
Baker
Husaler
Federal District Court
Baker Hospital
Eureka Springs
Muscatine
Iowa
Teo
T. ©. Trimble
Tomna
Trietable
Baker Hospit
Mary Carroll Reveals True Identity After Moravia Burns
In a hospital room Mary Carroll awakens as her old self after plastic surgery by Dr. O Connell. She reunites with Vincent Gregg and explains the Moravia disaster, the Anna Winters masquerade, and her marriage to Gilbert Lenox. He seeks trust and forgiveness as Carla Marchetta looms as a possible complicating factor.
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Mary
Gilbert Lenox
Moravia
Carla
Scentland Yard
Mary Carroll
Mary Vincent
Anna Winters
Dr. O'Connell
May Carroll
Dr. O’connell
Miss Babcock
Vincent
Gilbert
Vincent Gregg
Anna
France
Carla Marchetta
Incent
May
Dr. Lenox
Temporary Aid Given Victims of Tornado in Alabama
Red Cross workers public officials and volunteers provided shelter and emergency aid for scores left homeless by two Alabama storms. Beatrice Vines noted conditions worse than expected with three fatalities reported and three injured in Repton hospital as twisters hit Mt Meigs. Vines described extensive damage and urged permanent rehabilitation plans.
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Montgomery
Ala
Red Cross
Beatric Vines
National Red Cross
Beatrice
Monroe County
Louisiana Voters Continue Page One Coverage
The fifth candidate Henry Vincent Moseley closed with radio speeches denouncing all his arguments. None but Long presented a full slate ticket, and whatever the outcome the future political picture will unfold.
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Henry Vincent Moseley
Cancer Cure Debate Highlights Government Witness Disputes
A principal defense argument notes that government witnesses showed differences over cancer treatment. The defenders claim convictions could hinge on a broader question of what cures cancer being a matter of opinion.
Paralyzed by export war taxes and Swiss cantonal autonomy
The text notes export damage due to war, mentioning Swiss cantons with financial autonomy and high taxes. It references machine tools, engines, dyes, and chemicals, with Walch noted as famed. It briefly cites an internal loan from the previous year and rising costs affecting business.
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Oliver L. Adams
J. W.goodson
C. A.prince
Yates Davis
Ethel Moore
Miss Fletcher
John Regers
Liberty Hill
J. L. Light
Little
Jimmy Johnston
Valentin Campolo
Buenos Aires
United States
Campolo
Hope Hardware CO
Bruce
Mes. L. H. By
Ruth Ayers
PopUucle Mse
Normoll
Povernor
Langascendengy
Louisiana
Eagle Stamps
Geo. W. Robison & Co
Hope
Nashville
Ladies Specialty Shop
Harry W. Shiver
Eneh
cOoOok
Ward & Son
Hope Creamery & Dairy CO
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