02 May 1930
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1930
Page
1
Fragmented crossword text and a batch of local notices follow. Readable items include visits, family news, church notices, and a taxi headquarters change. People named include Pauline Ferguson and Burford Ferguson with relatives in Emmett and Clark counties.
The Star promotes renaming the municipal power plant to build Honey lore’s social and economic resources, and supports a county highway program adding all weather roads yearly to cut dirt mileage. It highlights sanitary, agricultural progress and cooperative effort benefiting rural and urban areas, backing state highway expansion and tax reform.
The piece argues spring fever is a real mood not cured by tonics. It describes winter as normal work life and spring as a trigger for desire for more meaning. Wordsworth is cited as suffering from this malaise, with a message to endure until clarity returns and avoid overreliance on tonics.
Plans from Washington indicate Germany will build a new airship to join the Graf Zeppelin while America adds two more, forming a four craft fleet. Eastbound trips would take two days, westbound three, with fares roughly double steamship rates. A new era in fast passenger travel may be near, though steamships will likely remain key for bulk freight.
A fragmented political column presents a garbled critique of 1920s Washington figures and events. It mentions Senator McWhorter, the White House, the Senate tariff clashes, World Court, George Norris, Speaker Longworth, the Senate's views on debentures, and lobbying dynamics with Claudius Huston and Jake Hayekob, amid threats, stock market chatter, and demonstrations at the White House.
Selections from the Star noting local travels visits and arrivals 25 years back. Citizens from Fulton Magnolia Stamps Hope Texarkana Ashdown and Arkadelphia are listed with yesterday's activity and social mentions.
P J D Turner of Ouachita county, sentenced last November to a year in the penitentiary for grand larceny, was granted an indefinite furlough today by Governor Purnell to provide for his wife and five children reported to be in destitute circumstances.
PAYETTEVILLE May 1 The annual convention of the Association of Deans and Advisors of Men opens a three day session at the University of Arkansas today. The University Women’s Club sponsors entertainment under a committee of five. Delegates and their wives will attend Thursday afternoon at Carnall Mall women’s dormitory. A for honor students at the University.
A brief note discusses how radishes and onions could cut diy costs, contrasting savings under dry conditions with higher expenses during occasional rains, and notes most people would be affected by these weather-driven shifts.
A Chicago animal themed feature highlights a midsummer event as the city promotes the national horse shoe pitching contest set to draw participants and spectators to a regional celebration.
Drewwho weighs 346 pounds and wears size 19 shoes announced as a candidate for the Republican nomination for United States senator in Pennsylvania. Webster Drew, above, novelty treasurer of Bradford Pa., figures a big man for a big job.
Mrs Glen Spates Miss Carrie Spates and Mr Patie McClory visited friends in Little Rock. Eugene Cox and others attended singing in Columbus with visits to Mineral Springs. Minnie Erwin of Texarkana visited Mrs G Harwell. Ray Mobley’s family welcomed a baby girl. Bland McSunkins guests of Barney Rosenbaum in Ashdown. Debates at Hope drew Jim MeJunkins and others. Gladys Carroll and Walter Fricks families attended Hop e debate. Will Adkinson from Seminole revisits. Mrs S Atkine and baby visit Hope. Leroy Spates and Susie MeJunking visit. Joe MeJunkins of Mandeville weekend with Ed MeJunkins.
HOLLY GROVE Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Timberlake and daughter Annie Jo were distress visitors in Hope Saturday. Mrs. Will Atkins of Battlefield visiting relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. Ligo Bearden and daughter Mija visited relatives at Bowden Sunday. Miss Lorene Worthy spent the weekend with her brother Dewey Worthy and children. Little Bernice Salisbury, ill, has returned to school. Miss Annie Hayes and Dorothy Clark were business visitors in Hope Friday. Mrs. Elliott visiting relatives at Hope has returned home. Enoch Worthy and family near Washington spent Tuesday with Dewey Worthy. Mr. Onstead of Hong spent Tuesday night with RT Hembree. The Woman's Missionary society will meet next Thursday afternoon May 8.
The comment notes that even the most imaginative might enjoy the wetness highlighted in the national straw vote, framing it as a tongue in cheek measure of public sentiment. It suggests a playful yet pointed reflection on the poll’s impact and interpreting voter mood.
Mrs Rebecca Walker of Elwood Kansas reports starting Sargon with six bottles boosted her weight by fifteen pounds from eighty five to one hundred, eased chronic stomach trouble and severe constipation, leaving her feeling like a different person and grateful for the life saving relief from Ward and Son agents.
The Julia Chester Hospital Board expresses grateful appreciation to merchants club members and all individuals who assisted in any way to make the Benefit Party at the Saenger theatre a success.
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