American Doctor Claims Leprosy Breakthrough in Siam
NEA Service reports Dr. Douglas R. Collier, a U S medical missionary in Chiang Mai Siam, has tested diphtheria toxoid and antitoxin with diathermy and taro-based theory, claiming rapid skin and nerve improvements in leprosy patients. He cautions results are not final and further work is needed to verify a cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
sFrott
George A. Fitch
Dr. Fisch
Tibet
NEA
Bangkok
Siam
Penang
Malaya
Douglas R. Collier
University of Colorado Medical School
American College of Surms
McCormick Hospitals
Chiengmail
Collier
Thailand
Presbytterian Board of Foreign Missions
Spen
Stodiam
Africa
Chiengmai
Easter Gatherings Across towns Highlight Local Guests
Bryant Ritchie of Gladewater visited Blevins on Monday. Horace Kregle and wife hosted their son and others Saturday night. Parris Phillips of Hope spent the weekend with the Yoke family in Blevins. Ora and Wilton Gorham visited from Arkadelphia and El Dorado for Easter. Ena Fern Stephens of Fayetteville and Oren Stephens of Little Rock joined Easter hosts the Freyberzers. Reeves Alston returned home after weeks in Oklahoma.
Baseball Camp Shows Intense Sun and Busy Spring Training
The Florida spring training scene features about forty players in heat under a blazing sun as 11 major league clubs train. Managers roam between rookies and veterans, overseeing drills, fielding practice, and hitting. The piece notes beer-fueled origins of the camp tradition with Cap Anson from 1896 and its growth into an annual ritual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Florida
Warren Giles
Cincinnati Reds
Reverses Rule On School Board Aides
In Little Rock Arkansas attorney general Jack Holt on January 27 reversed a prior opinion, saying school district boards may employ and pay a salary to a secretary not a board member. He maintained the original stance that paying a member as secretary was improper, but admitted the prior ruling was erroneous and corrected it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock—Pi
Jack Holt
Holt
J. Bryan Sims
Lye Making Hoppers Survive in Southern England
Rain water and ash hoppers in the south of England remain in use for lye production. Wood ashes previously used by slaves are combined with rain to generate lye, which is then used to make soap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
The Art Living by Andre Maurais review excerpt
Andre Maurais The Art Living offers essays on love marriage friendship thinking work and happiness in a lively pointed style. The excerpt highlights bite sized insights about conversation natural art in living and choosing a career and cautions against overreaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andre Maurais
Harpers
Maurais
Easter Week Social Roundup From McCaskill Area
McCaskill and nearby residents shared Easter visits and social outings with family and friends across Arkadelphia Texarkana Shreveport and Little Rock. Notable gatherings included Bonny Marie Anthony hosting friends at an Easter party and guests from Bremen Magnolia and Hope combining travel with holiday cheer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Rhodes
Fredda Harper
Arkadelphia
Chester McCaskill
Shreveport
Otis Nesbitti
Geayden
Anthony
Bonnie Marie
Texarkata
H. B. Eley
Hope
Vernice Stone Andrene Pickett
Mis
C. A. Hamilton
Mes
J. S. Bittick
C. S. Bittick
Margret Ann
Louise Fley
University of Arkansas
J. A. Sevedge
Bonnie Marie Anthony
Nell and
Ruby Hood
Johanie Martin
Janelle McCaskill
Mary Jo
Jinnie Wilson
Carl & Gwenne Nutt
Cubs' Candidate For Top Rookie Is a Little Man With a Big Bat
The rookie of the year race may be won by Dominic Dallesandro, a 3 foot 6 inch bat who starred for the Pacific Coast League last season with 92 hits. Chicago Cubs paid San Diego $25,000 for his services and he impressed during training, though his height prompts questions about power. Dallesandro broke in with Reading, Pa, in 1989 and has shown steady hitting in prior seasons. The piece also notes another Cubs rookie, Willie Borat, a pitcher, but highlights Dallesandro as the standout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Myers
Avalon
Calif
Dominic Dallessanedro
Dominic
Dominic—DiMaggio
Chicago Cubs
Ehough
San Diovan
Dominies
Tie Plate
Dallessanlyo Ly
Stoeky
Usdum
Vine Cubs
Wilin Borat
Hos Angues
Ians Bonetti
Anne
Gly
Donne List
Sousett
Siuirl
Beth
Aie
Houvien
Osinker
Liliane
Hollywood
Walter Anoeden
Mainleis
DeMille
Young
Harris Seeks Class D Recruit As Washington Pitcher
Harris discusses a Class D recruit likely to pitch for Washington, naming prospects like Budda Harris and potential minor leaguers. The report cites Washington’s need for a strong right handed pitcher, mentions possible veterans and upcomers, and notes expected roster shifts and negotiations surrounding a 22 year old veteran and several young arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris
Washington
Fragmentary sports notes from a late 19th century issue
A garbled report references Cincinnati figures Gene and McKechnie with mentions of spring, young pitchers, and a Norfolk ghost described as 7 feet 6 inches tall and weighing 62 pounds. Names such as Sidnes Charles Hilson, Mrs Arth ur McLaugheny, Robert Haels appear in broken form amid scattered team and event hints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Gene
Bill McKechnie
Sidnes
Charles Hilson
Maytu de
Bucky
We the Women by Ruth Millet y
Ruth Millet y presents a bold view from Hela Pere val Jackson, arguing women must save the country. He asserts women are more capable, calling for broader roles beyond homemaking and urging voting for Roosevelt and support for women’s rights.
Harrison in Hollywood theater satire by Paul Harrison
In a period piece about Cecil B. DeMille and Hollywood figures a lanky actor named Hamlin poses as a faux Indian chief in a DeMille film sketch. The piece lampoons film lore, studio power, and the era’s star culture with backstage antics, costume humor, and theatrical gags amid a Fort Carlton setting and a climactic frame involving a fruit cake joke.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Blevins
Dillon Graham
Servete
Anday
Veeran
Chicago White Stockings
Cap Anson
Hot Springs
Ark
J. R. Williams
Aki
Heavens
Wixiom
Manhattan
White Tar Co
Kearny
N. J
Robert Smith
Sacramento
Cubs
Syracuse
Boston Red Sox
King
Boston
Bern
Seri Koups
OLN Gratam Sports Rystey
Pentre Servier Orlando
Plin
Lvs
Buety
Huieh Leaiter
Pear Siafurd
Washington Huis Yur Suifard
Isi
Murida
Hall
Sarfati Warhingdon
Ohio
Josue Taners
Amienean Assetuation
Aie Pacific
Haris Sugx
Tours
Bucky Amy de Wille
Geille
Ifine
Lennard
Jean
Say
Lin
Teagie
Fis
Leonard
Chase
Kru Faustas
Magives
Hudsong
Anid
Evgis Jin
Otwtile
Eviryone
Aed Teich
Arthur McLaugheny
Robert Haels
Norfolk
Ruth Millety
New York
Hela Pere
Val Jackson
Lavin
Jackson
Hngin
Mys
Roosevelt
Harrison
Paul Harrison
NLA
Hina
Thianpioa
Willy Hinipava
Joe Einiese
Beedy Vontonve
Teedh
Yilves
Egs Vroobhy
Hadseine Fests
Sie DeMille
Fort Carlton
DeMuille
JeMille
Nalueby
Venice
Poppe
Knel Mery
Prica
Ladies Specialty Shop
Stoneville
Pusity
Geriaador
E. M. McWilliams Seed Store
Casis Discount
Hope Hardware Company
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!