Trial and murder case laced with family scandal in Arkansas
The trial of Minnie Rose Jenkins and Dudley Bryan unfolds with testimony alleging jealousy and infidelity as motives for murder of Alta Fern Jenkins. Witnesses describe alleged poisoning attempts, illicit relationships, and liquor sales, while the court weighs complex family dynamics and possible premeditation. Meanwhile, W H Weir and R L Levins were elected to the Washington school board, with 18 mill tax funding and a quiet election reflecting broad support for the district’s direction.
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Washington
Tle Rock
Minnie Rose Jenkins
Jey Bryan
Twophysi
Wuirder
Alta Fern
Charles Jenkins
Alta
Carlisle
Ark
Fee
Bryan
Charter Jenkins
C.W. Garner
Robert Rhodes
Mrs. Jenkins
Pat Mehaffy
Dudley Bryan
W. H. Weir
R. L. Levins
Paul Rowe
J. L. Pilkinton
Weir
Gouewney
T. Pilkinton
Mr. Levins
Washington School Board
L. F. Monroe
C. C. Stuart
H. Smith
R. L. Levns
Cardui credited by Lancaster woman for relief after twelve bottles
Mrs. Clayton Marsee of Lancaster Kentucky says Cardui relieved her bear ing-down pain after twelve bottles. Thousands report relief from weakness and pain using Cardui, a vegetable bitter tonic used for over fifty years. If it does not help, consult a physician.
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Cardui
Clayton Marsee
Lancaster
Ady
Land Ownership Seen Shift in Tenant South and West
A federal committee report outlines that 58 percent of 9,088,111 farms in 13 cotton states are tenant worked, with many tenants owning neither land nor capital. It cites Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky and Texas-Virginia coast states as capable of cheaper, faster all around farming to release millions from poverty, notes better productivity in level lands of Texas and Oklahoma, and contrasts Delta struggles with Western regions.
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Black Belt
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Tennessee
Kentucky
Texas
Virginia
Mississippi
France
Liquor Sales Liberalized by Little Rock Ordinance
Little Rock voters will permit liquor sales anywhere in city limits by state licensed dealers from 7 am to midnight with annual taxes of 200 on retailers and 359 on wholesalers. The measure includes ward planning approval for outlying districts and promises state license coordination. Debate dominated by liberal council majority in a lengthy committee discussion.
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L. A. Little Rock
Little Rock
Earl R. Wiseman
Forest Service planes guard Michigan forests from fire risk
The U.S. and Forest Service deploy ice fileses to protect Michigan forests. two planes patrol the four national forests, amid broader safety measures across the state. It notes an estimated seven million men in the country are duck hunters and mentions copper purification methods by a German process.
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U. & Forest Service
Michigan
Darrow Attacks NRA During Roosevelt Era Critique
Clarence Darrow criticized the NRA's impact on small businesses, accusing the board of surreptitiously feeding reports to newspapers and saying big business gained all the advantage. He argued the NRA harmed small merchants and warned of a future where masters and slaves prevail. He also mocked Don Ribbers as a former friend.
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Roosevelt
Richberg
Hughs. Johnson
NRA
Board
Darrow
Don
All Bars Lifted on Wheat Acreage
Washington reports the AAA lifted restrictions on spring wheat planting. Secretary Wallace says the move lets farmers who cut 10 percent production to plant fully, offset by larger 1938 acreage cuts I. Wallace claims the action benefits consumers and avoids yield reductions and possible wheat imports due to subnormal rainfall and moisture in major producing states. Analysts note indications point to larger crops in 1934 and 194. A separate NRA critique from Darrow and Hillman discusses distribution of wealth and labor conditions, praising job gains but urging shorter hours.
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Washington
AAA
Wallace
Agriculture Department
Hillman
Jabar
NRA
Darrow
Thursday Dance Canceled at Hope Over meningitis Outbreak
The A Q O U W dance scheduled for Thursday night in Hope is postponed due to a meningitis outbreak. A new date will be announced soon.
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Hope
Centerville Social Minutes Include Nearby Visitors
Centerville notes list visitors and calls on neighbors including Mrs Warren Pickard and Miss Bergs daughter with several Miss Martha Jane Jones, Mrs Olen Bennett, and Mr George Cunningham of Prescott. Families such as the Goads, Mitchels, and Bennetts are mentioned visiting, with scattered references to local residents and a stray note about a chicken feather classroom question.
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Warren Pickard
Misses Berg
Noveen
Rocky Mound
Ivy Mitchell
Martha Jane Jones
Gordon Mariner
T Olen Bennett
George Cunningham
Prescott
Katie Goad
Will Goad
Buck Foster
Lucky Mound
Roy Collier
Jean Givens
Gladys
Addie
McFilroy
Clorive Rodden
Katie Goat
Jss
Nellie Altom
Olen Benet
Earl Erwi Ventetton
Gordon Airiet
Afomain
Jin Ginghorn
Clen
Vidi
Mavic
Haney
Palakives
Stamps Foe
Ivy
Mitchell
Atu
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Crater Lake
Oregon
Mount Mazama
John
Gibson Drug Company
Rexall
Fiope
Gulf
Wiseman
Fauyah Jn
Atlantic
England
King
Utah
Centerville
Vernon Davies
Caruthersville
Penney
Magnolia
Strivigs
Mobilgas
Mobiloil
Mobilgrease
Magnolia Certified
Atgh Sone Magnolia
Mage Audit Institute
Obilgas
Gocony
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