Platform-cry for Hope municipal power and roads work
The Star advocates a platform for Hope focusing on revenue from the municipal power plant to fund social resources and city pavement. It supports a county highway program to build roads yearly, reduce debt, and raise sanitation. Chamber of Commerce backs cooperative efforts and efficient government through streamlined expenditures and agricultural benefits in Hempstead County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope
Chamber of Commerce
Junty
TATE
Tick Eradication Bill Passed by Governor Parnell in Arkansas
Governor Parnell signed a measure to complete tick eradication in Arkansas, closing the last gaps in the fever tick program. The bill appropriates 175000 dollars with matching federal funds, bolstering livestock health and farm economics after decades of partial measures and repeated outbreaks. The move aims to protect cotton and cattle, enabling Arkansas farmers to prosper and access northern dairy markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parnell
Arkansas
Lawrence L. Mitchell
Prescott
South
Wisconsin
Chigan
New York
Ten Billion Dollar Congress Shadows Next Session
December reveals the Ten Billion Dollar Congress closed after five years of heavy appropriations under President Hoover. The piece warns of a disputed next session with a closely split Senate and House, insurgent blocs gaining leverage, and pivotal deaths that may swing power in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Farmer-Labor
Meshora Byenimy Sun
Jeff Davis visits Hope amid cold spell and scheduled travels
Governor Jeff Davis spoke in Patmos and visited Hope for about fifty minutes before catching the Iron Mountain train north. The burst of cold Monday and Tuesday brought back memories of past freezes with 24 degrees on April 6 1957 and 32 degrees on April 16 1849. Marriage licenses issued include Gibson with Collins and Payne with Sutton. Hempstead County Farm Bureau elected delegates Chas Haffke W Homer Pigg Clyde Hill and Gordon Cook to join a Cotton Growers meeting in Little Rock March 21 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Davis
United States
Patmos
Hope
Iron Mountain
Oscar Brint
Fav
Ann
Carrigan
Washington
Iir P. Gibson
Giladys Collins
Jonesboro
C. J. Payne
Artie Sutton
R. A. White
Little Rock
Chas. Haffke
W. Homer Pigg
Clyde Hill
Gordon Cook
Pennsylvania robber sings hymns during store robbery
A man in Pennsylvania was captured while singing hymns as he robbed a local store. The incident blends religious performance with criminal action as authorities investigate the break in and collect evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Local Notes From Texarkana And Hope
Mrs. R P Fuller visited her ill sister in Texarkana on Monday. Grover Burns appears on the sick list. C A Fuller and Lee Horton traveled to Hope Saturday to ship radishes. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Green Dorman on Monday. Miss Gerteon hosted a party. Wednesday night was enjoyed by all. Catherine Jane Mitchell has been sick for two weeks. T A Middlebrooks will fill his regular appointment this Sunday March 15. A singing event is planned for Saturday night at this place.
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R. P. Fuller
Texarkona
Grover Burns
C. A. Fuller
Lee Horton
Hope
Farming progress and local visits noted in Henry Chapel
In Henry Chapel the farming effort is progressing well. Miss Julia Bearden shopped in Hope. Mr and Mrs Jess Ware and daughter Marjorie visited Ruffe Fincher's home with family. Union residents C A Fincher and son joined. John Bill Jordan visited Rocky Mound Sunday. Lewisville residents M E Perkins visited E F Simmons. J C Ellis and daughter Denvis from Rocky Mound visited Earl Fincher. Dale Ellis and Ava Dillard of Bluff Springs were wed Monday night. Howard Reece, from Shower Springs, studying at Green Lasater, stayed with cousin Raymond Johnson. Steve Cupp called Tuesday morning.
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Julia Bearden
Hope
Jess Ware
Marjorie
I. A. Fincher
C. A
Union
Ruffe Fincher
John Bill Jordan
Rocky Mound
M. E. Perkins
Lewisville
E. F. Simmons
J. C. Ellis
Denvis
Earl Fincher
Dale Ellis
Ava Dillard
Bluff Springs
Howard Reece
Shower Springs
Green Lasater
Raymond Johnson
Steve Cupp
American Tobacco Reports Record 1930 Net Earnings
The American Tobacco Company announces 1930 net earnings of 43,345,370 after expenses and taxes, a 43 percent rise from 1929. Federal taxes exceeded 150 million. Dividends totaled 29,293,983 on common stock and 3,161,982 on preferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tobaccco
George W. Hill
Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Court
Fruit crop value tops six hundred million dollars
The annual value of America's fruit crops averages about 600 million dollars. Apples make up roughly one third of the total value, based on figures compiled by Marshall B. Cummings, professor of horticulture at the University of Vermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Marshall B. Cummings
University of Vermont
Horse Obeys Lights in New Britain Street
A bay horse of United Milk Company in New Britain understands traffic lights. When drivers are busy with deliveries, the horse trots down the street stopping at red lights and starting on green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Britain, Conn
UPI
United Milk Company
Congress Petition Rush Reflects Diverse Across Nations
Petitions from churches and various groups flood both houses as a new session nears adjournment. Protests target censorship and birth control laws, while support grows for the Hudson bill and Sparky Capper amendments. Rural states push for apportionment changes amid broad opposition to alien representation and vivisection bills. Local towns send letters from Kansans, Washingtonians, and New Yorkers urging action on multiple measures.
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RY Rodney Dutcher
Wester Ashington
Congress
Cantrol Hill
Estiarna
House
Senate
District of Columbia
Boy Held as Robber and Home of Girl Raided
New York police near arrest of a 15 year old armed robber led to a Bronx raid on his sweetheart’s home where officers seized a radio cabinet containing an antique pistol a trench knife a loaded cartridge belt and six smoke bombs. John Eaton 40 jailed for violating firearms law claimed no knowledge of the arsenal. Mig daughter Marion 14 not at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bronx
John Eaton
Mig
Marion
Lordot
Polly
Stolen Car Trio Seized With Weapons
A youth was nabbed alongside two peers in a stolen car. Police recovered a revolver, two stilettos and a blackjack, indicating a dangerous accomplice setup. The incident highlights emerging juvenile crime concerns in the area.
Thief steals linoleum from Norwalk home, puzzling police
Mrs. Joseph Haddock reported a thief removing linoleum from her home in Norwalk Connecticut. Norwalk police investigated the odd burglary as they sought clues and motive in the unusual evening theft.
Old Whistler House Sold in Springfield Auction
Old Whistler House in Springfield Massachusetts, once home of artist James McNeill Whistler, was auctioned to Dr FB Sweet for 545000. The sale highlights a notable transfer of a historic property tied to a famed American painter.
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Washburn
South Main Street
Hope, Ark
Bopadmer
Ales. I. Washburn
Idouridselase Matter
Hempstead
Nevada
LaFayette
Star
Col
R. R. McCormick
Eaders
Hoover
Loulder Canyon
Muscle Shoals
Egger
Sbarrs
Paris
Coolidge
Cal
Bodcaw NQ
In Dixie
Felton Williams
Raleigh
N. C
Margaret Fussell
Goldsboro
WPTF
Attdog
Henry
Burlington, Vt
American Tobacco
Nets
Lucky Strike Company
U. S
Hill
Avery Shawnee Jr
Avery
Hope Hardware Company
Ita
Jose
WG. T
CRU
North
Branch
Almena
Kas
Ilerkimer
N. Y
Denver
Fort Lewin
Huge
Colorado
Charleston
Oshborne
Lega
Phillips
Jurgit Kansans
Wenatchee
Wash
Council Bluffs
Owosso
Mich
Mohawk
Rome
Little Falla
Ion
Norway
Charleston Four Corners
Allen
Menlo
Kna
Big
Uutte
Norwalk
Conn
U.P
Joseph Haddock
Garrett
Walker Sales Co
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