Governors Bailey Kilgore Speak at Arkansas Farm Day
About 2000 farmers and visitors from 40 counties attended the 10th annual visiting day at the Fruit and Trook Branch Experiment Station. Governor Bailey reviewed state agricultural progress and University of Arkansas leadership while Ben Kilgore urged national parity, rural electrification, and strong farm leadership. Tours of eight locations showcased soil conservation, crops, woodlots, and horticulture with demonstrations and a women’s program concluding the event.
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Arkansas
Fruit and Trook Branch
Bailey
Ben Kilgore
Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation
University of Arkansas College of Agriculture
Flen
Batesville
University of Arkansas College of AgricLntuiurg
United States
Anc
Roosevelt
Kilgore
Jie
Sounrlee
Tari
Da'clavk
Fmon
Unis Seelon
C. C. Randall
Claude J. Byrd
Arkansas Exhibit to World Fair Costs $125000
Arkansas plans a New York World Fair exhibit costing 125000 dollars to lure tourists and attract permanent settlers. J W Satterfield of Little Rock and A D Camp led a Hope Rotary discussion on forming a three county drive to fund the display, promising a color travelogue and photo walls to showcase Arkansas industries and scenery.
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Arkansas
J. W. Satterfield
Little Rock
Hope Rotary Club
Hoe
Barlow
Catterfield
A. D. Camp
Ky P. Bowen
Hope Chamber of Commerce
Satterfield
Camp
Verfield
Jons
Bob Burns
Dick Powell
Lum'n Abner
New York World
Satterfiesel
Florida
California
Anere
Cransim Cracker Quiz Puts Words in Their Place
A jumble of wordplay asks for correct words in famous phrases. Questions cover The female of the species quote misattribution, Ali Baba tales translator, the least populous US state, an ancient riding pavilion on an elephant, and Valparaiso’s country. Answers appear on the Classified Page.
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Union
Valparaiso
South America
German soldiers of pliable plastic for drills and games
A German device family creates flexible plastic soldiers that can be bent into various postures for drills matches skirmishes or battles, enabling adaptable combat practice and display use.
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Cence
Roosevelt to Speak on National Radio Fire side Chat Details
President Roosevelt will address whether a special session of Congress is likely in a radio fireside chat at 8 30 p m Friday night The speech signals talk of Oklahoma City stop and possible support for Senator Thomas of Oklahoma while New York politics loom for Senator Wagner
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Wasnington
Roosevelt
Oklahoma
Wagner
New York
Senate
Oklahoma City
Thomas
Seek to Bar Terry as Demo Candidate
Oscar H. Winn files a mandamus in circuit court to force Arkansas Democratic Party leaders to remove D. D. Terry from nomination lists. Winn argues party rules require action because Terry did not back the Democratic nominee in a special senatorial election. The state committee refused and Governor Bailey lost to Miller in October.
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Little Rock
Thuy
Democratic State Committee
Congress
D. D. Terry
Oscar H. Winn
Gircuit Cours
Vampus Dune
P. Wooten
Beloit Taylor
State Committee
Terry
Winn
Carl E. Bailey
Senate
John K. Miller
Searcy
Miller
Bailey
Urges More Funds to Chase Down Spies Here
Washington report notes President Roosevelt on Friday urged Congress to provide additional funds for the army and navy to pursue spies in this country. The appeal underscores heightened concerns about internal security and espionage during wartime.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Army
Navy
Two Black People Executed Friday at Tucker Prison Farm
Two Black inmates were executed by electric chair at Tucker Prison Farm on Friday for harming a one year old Memphis girl near West Memphis last Christmas. Frank Carter, 26, died at bl a.m. Thea Thomas, 28, died at 4 20 p.m. Neither spoke before death. Both were convicted at Marion Arkansas in January.
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Tucker Prison
Memphis
West
Frank Carter
Thea Thomas
Marion
Ark
Jin
Barbershop Scene Sparks Wisconsin Collision Tale
In Appleton Wisconsin Anton Fredericks a barber age 32 drives a car that hits on all cylinders describing a vivid scene involving a jalopy and a 32 year old. The fragment highlights a roadside incident with local color and a humorous tone.
Mind Your Manners Quiz Answers From 1900s Public Etiquette
A fragmented etiquette quiz asks about travel courtesy and hosting guests. It presents questions on stops to call friends, behavior at picnics, public markings, shorts on city streets, and handling last minute guests delaying vacations. Answers suggest moderation, propriety, and considering guests’ needs.
Two Dead in Hit and Run Near Newport Arkansas
Grover Vanover 23 of Lepanto died in a Newport hospital after a speeding car struck him and Ulysses Roberts 18 of Swifton WPA worker as they fixed a flat tire on the highway south of Tucker. Roberts died instantly. their companion J H Roberts was uninjured. Sheriff and state police sought the hit and run driver of a new Ford V3. no description available.
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Newport
Ark
Grover Vanover
Lepanto
Ulysses Roberts
Swifton
WPA
Vanover
Tuckerman
Roberts
J. H. Roberts
Lighting Field to Get New Park Lights Monday
Earl W. Elion softball supervisor said reflectors arrived to install lights at Mair Park. Mayor Albert Graves announced work would start Monday morning to erect poles and run a light line. The system should be finished in three to four days with free electricity for regular league games and a charged admission for exhibition games.
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Earl W. Elion
Mair Park
Albert Graves
Suit Begun Over New London Explosion Damages
In Henderson Texas witnesses in a district court case allege escaping gas at the New London school persisted for months before the blast that killed students and teachers. Rosa Brister a senior testified gas was strong on many days prompting windows to be opened and wraps to be worn. Walter Harris sues Parade Gasoline Co and others for 2950 dollars over the death of his son James 12.
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Henderson
Texas
I i
New London
C. K R. Story
Rosa Brister
Walter Harris
Parade Gasoline Company
Et al
Harris
James
U. S. Plans Doubling Farm Loans to Cut Tenancy
Washington reports the federal government will more than double its loans in the 1939 fiscal year to reduce tenancy. Allotments include Arkansas 1,216,890 dollars. The era’s popular song After The Ball sold about 3,000,000 copies.
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Washington
Custody sought for Dallas area bank robber
Ned Stewart, eighth district prosecutor, telegraphed Sheriff Schmid of Dallas seeking custody of Jack Winn 22 who confessed participating in the Bradley Arkansas bank robbery with Floyd Hamilton and Ted Walters. Winn may be brought before a U S commissioner for transfer to Little Rock for questioning. he was arrested in Dallas June 13 and used the alias John Due.
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Ned Stewart
Eighth Judicial District
Smaat Schmid
Dallas
Jack Winn
Bradley, Ark
Floyd Hamilton
Ted Walters
Stewart
Winn
Arkansas
Carl Bailey
James Allred
Texas
R. A.sinnott Schmid
Schmid
United States
John Davis
Little Rock
Sehmid
Hamlton
Walters
Ellix
John Due
Minden
Bradley
Ark
Cotton prices open and close in New Orleans market
New Orleans cotton opened Friday at 8.79 and closed at 8.78 with spot at six paints by, middling 8d.
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New Orleans
Spot
Hope Attorney to Seek Legislature Hope Attorney to Seek Legislature
Royce Weisenberger announces candidacy for Arkansas House of Representatives from Hempstead County. native of Spring Hill south of Hope, educated at Maps High School University of Arkansas Law School, lawyer in Hope, farmer background, pledges energetic constructive program and to honor the public trust if elected.
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Royce Weisenberger
Young Hope
the Star
Arkansas
Hempstead
Weisenberger
Spring Hill
Hope
Maps High
University of Arkansas
Spring Hill Township
Goethe Quote On Happiness At Home As King Of Peace
A compact reflection by Goethe: true happiness rests not in power but in finding peace within one’s own home. The saying elevates humble contentment over grandeur, suggesting inner calm outshines throne and title.
Negro Confession Ties Patmos Death to Fight
Sheriff reports Leslie Miles confessed to a June 2 fight with Solden Whittaker at Patmos. Miles said Robert Collins helped stab Whittaker, who was later struck by an L and A train. Miles and Collins were jailed in Hope. Collins denied involvement.
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Solden Whitstaker
Palmos
Reginald Bearden
Leslie Miles
Whittaker
Miles
Robert Collins
Collins
Hope City
Bearden
Hugh Bearden
Bill Robins
Bert Keith
Frost Lumber Industries, Inc
Patmos
Keith
Vitumorg
Leslie’ Miles
Fatmas
Stocks Ease Off But Hold Steady
NEW YORK. After a strong five day surge in leading stocks the buying wave paused in late trading Friday. In the morning many issues rose 10 to 3 points, with gains since the week’s start reaching 10 to 15 or more, but by mid afternoon prices eased about 1 point from the highs. Trading slowed but no rush to sell as traders viewed it as a breathing spell.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
Jonesboro Welcomes Senator Caraway Homecoming Parade
Jonesboro prepares for a large homecoming honoring Senator Hattie W. Caraway of Washington. Thousands are expected for a parade and Woodland Field events as the Arkansas Democrat seeks renomination in August. Train arrival midmorning followed by a luncheon at Arkansas State College and multiple receptions. Caraway is scheduled to speak Friday night.
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Jonesboro
Ark
Hattie W. Caraway
Washington
Caraway
Woodland Field
Arkansas
Arkansas State College
Care Owly
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Clifford Smith
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Ft. Smith
Ward Furniture
Fort Smith, Ark
Fort Smith
Warr Purniture Manufacturing Company
Pois
Cransim Crackers
PWA
Ickes
Thursdan
Public Works Administration
Lekes
Sinvilae
Lance Haugwitz
Reventlow
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Scotland
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U. S
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Europa
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Goethe
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