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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1938
Page
3
County agent warns farmers to watch pastures for Nuttall's Death Camas, a poisonous plant linked to cattle deaths in Howard County. The plant, found in western areas, can kill with as little as 0.25 percent of body weight. Identification notes describe a tuft of bright green leaves from a bulb resembling narcissus, with all parts poisonous.
The report notes the bulb is more poisonous than leaves and stems, with any part toxic. Stock avoids the plant when other forage is available, making it riskiest at first appearance. First appearance in the state cites Howerd county as the initial case, with Oklahoma stock deaths noted years earlier.
The Green Laseter Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. M. E. Ferkins with six members and Miss Rouse. Miss Rouse demonstrated handwoven chair seats and several contests were enjoyed. Future meeting planned with Mrs. A. M. Blevins on March 31. Texas reports 1300 miles of road and 43 bridges under construction costing 26,333,908 at start of 1938. Panhandle bones of prehistoric elephants noted. Advice on pecan spacing peach and apple planting, heeling in wet periods, proper hole depth, root trimming, and mulching with dirt. Planting board usage described for centering trees in the hole.
The Yankees bolster their roster with Joe Gordon at second base and a pitching staff featuring Joe Beggs, Atley Donald, Steve Cundra, and Bourgeon Chandler. They also add Warren Rosar behind the plate and Babe Dahlgren at first, while Newark ships Willard Hershberger to Cincinnati. Giants may backfill Internationals with Lohrman, Vandenberg, Mekell as September approaches.
Tulsa notes tell of nine remaining Oklahomans carrying Piankashaw customs. The last chief George Washington Finley died in 1933, leaving daughter Mrs. C. C. Barnard of Tulsa and descendants in Minami, Oklahoma. Tulsa artist Frank Vonder Langken painted “The Last Piankashaw” before his death.
In Lafayette, Indiana, Purdue's Big Ten basketball champions sold out every seat at each home game this season, drawing capacity crowds and strong local support.
The Associated Press reports Ted Williams, a Pacific Coast League standout, may join Boston as Tom Yawkey pursues top young talents. Outfielder Will litmus, 19, shows raw power while 25 homers with San Diego hint at a strong big league future. Teammate Joe Gonzales and prospects Bongy, Max West, and Pete Caseart are also discussed as potential additions amid a youth-forward push.
An adpromotes Ramon's Brownie Pills as a cure for bladder weakness and irritated kidneys. It alleges nightly urgent urination, daytime fatigue, and rheumatism relief from cleansing poisons. A 35 cent package promises inexpensive, satisfying results with no wasted time.
Baseball notes hint at a winter swap involving the White Sox and Detroit with possible shared catching duties for Lute Sewell. Ishfielder Bobs Mattick moves from Los Angeles to the Cubs, while Pittsburgh targets Sacramento pitcher Bobs linger. St Louis Cardinals eye outfielders Buster Adams and Lou Werlich from Sacramento as the Yimkoos acquire Oakland outfielder Bell.
New York reports Gitestephen Me t president of the Brooklyn team stuns spectators by switching his group from a rear kitchen chair near the grandstand, creating a surprising onlookers moment.
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