08 Mar 1937
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1937
Page
1
Advice for isolating a child with whooping cough, sunlit rooms, mild warmth, and careful diet. Emphasizes keeping patient in bed when coughing is frequent, monitoring for undernourishment, and using light binders and cautious medications prescribed by a doctor. Encourages sunlight, hydration, small frequent meals, and avoiding drafts and heavy foods.
A collage of entertainment gossip mentions Bettie Davis seeking a small Emile Zola role for acting potential, Gloria Swanson discussing star casting ideas, Moss Hart funding another project for Greta Garbo, and Marlene Dietrich seeking a home. Also notes Peter Lorre mainly in detective roles, Lins Bacquete and Henry Morrison’s April marriage, and industry talk of song lyrics by Estelle Taylor and Joan Crawford weight changes.
A doctor advises parents on how much water infants and children need, the benefits of drinking water, and when to boil water. He favors natural water with minerals but stresses boiling all water for infants and during emergencies or heavily chlorinated supplies. He warns that water with meals can dampen appetite and should be given between meals.
In a lethargic Hollywood scene, actors feigned wakefulness as Alice Faye commanded her maid to remove a cigarette while Lucille, Clark Gable, Myrna Loy, Doris and John Boles sparked rumors of sets and stunts. Eddie Buzzell relented after a coastward confrontation, and autograph seekers blocked Jack Quill’s car demanding signatures.
Three fresh mysteries receive mixed marks with Death on a Dude Ranch by Francis Ronny praised for suspense yet imperfect by a minor twist. The Camera Clue by George Roxe is witty though artful, while The Unfinished Blue by Georgette Heyer earns high notes for dialogue and character wit.
Shanghai officials warn of widespread fake anti gas masks flooding the market. The Air Defense association urges city government to halt manufacture and distribution of ineffective protective materials amid rising safety concerns.
A writer receives a returned script with note praising new and beautiful material. The comment says the new material is not beautiful and the beautiful stuff is not new. The piece also mentions a golf substitute for gravel and a producer boasting no enemies, while George Jessel notes friends dislike him.
Mrs. Rich Dougan died February 1 after three weeks of illness, leaving the community in sorrow. Several local residents, including Miss Toneithe Dehah and Mr. and Mrs. Coxwell, visited and offered sympathy. Family members traveled to Magnolia and Shushurve, while others spent time at home folks.
Public service style ad urging readers to use Creomulsion for lingering coughs and bronchial irritation. Claims quick relief, emphasizes belief in Creomulsion, and offers money refund if not satisfied from the first bottle.
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