12 May 1936
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1936
Page
1
The article explains crying as a natural baby response and a tool for attention. It notes causes such as hunger, discomfort, temperature, colic, ear infection, and fear, while emphasizing maternal patience once no clear cause exists. It also links fear to loud noises and loss of support, and frames crying as manageable when properly understood.
A mother explains how modern diversions tempt children away from regular bed and meal times, urging stricter routines. She notes easier child management with shared father support, warns against repeated indulgences, and argues discipline yields healthier, smoother days and better long term health.
A column surveys new mysteries such as Ring Around a Murder by George Bagby and The Gray Man Walks by Henry Bellamann. It notes clever plotting, quirky relatives, a jewel of a sleuth, and asks for more restraint from Bagby in his writing.
Hollywood reveals the Main Stem is not always glamorous and stars are rare on Hollywood Boulevard. The street is likened to a carnival midway with souvenirs, gypsy tea rooms, and inexpensive cocktails.
A reviewer notes a fast moving crime novel where a sinful lady checks into a hospital only to be poisoned after encounters with her doctor lover and husband. The critic warns of overly graphic hospital life and humorously envies home tonsil removal.
Paris reports banks and currency brokers halted short term currency trades and sharply restricted gold operations under an unofficial Ministry of Finance request. The move signals France abandoning the cyphered gold standard in effect, aligning with a managed gold standard similar to Italy or Germany, as noted by Journal des Debats.
A. Mitchell Palmer, 64, former attorney general and onetime Democratic presidential candidate, died of a heart condition after an appendicitis operation at an emergency hospital. Born May 4, 1872 in Moosehead Pa, he chaired alien property during World War I and sought the presidency, receiving 267 votes at the 1920 San Francisco convention.
Hollywood Boulevard is filled with carnival dressers and bargain shoppers. Tourists mingle with locals as shops display cheap hats dresses and cosmetics while beauty schools thrive and pawn shops line the avenue. The area hosts rare legitimate theatres and a thriving 10 cent store scene amid bustling diners and night life.
Linda confronts her feelings for Dix Carter while tensions rise with Pete Gardiner and Honey Harmon. The Hollywood romance unfolds as Linda contemplates marriage and career, planning a future with Dix amid rumors of a romance between Pete Gardiner and Honey Harmon.
Experiments at Fayetteville and Marianna show Mexican June corn yields surpass Paymaster Hastings Prolific and 90 Day for late plantings. June 1 15 and July 1 sowings consistently favor Mexican June, with Paymaster close behind when Mexican June unavailable. Heat flies do not cause milk drop. feed shortage mainly reduces summer milk. Hempstead County farmers push better pastures and legume rotations to boost profits and dairy output.
Farmers note that hay quality improves with careful culling and curing to preserve green color despite frequent adverse weather. The discussion highlights practical steps and the need for timely action to sustain forage value.
A reader notes that sun exposure harms hay more than rain when left in swaths. Curing in small wind rows allows faster drying in the breeze, reducing bleaching and spoilage.
Passaic New Jersey reports Mayor Bonja tin F Turner named business manager for four newborns Frances Frank Ferdin and Felix Kasper born three days ago at St Mary’s hospital. Parents Emil and Kasper arrange $400 gift purchases and $100 monthly rent aid with Mrs Edmond F Wertscher of San Francisco. Kasper, a 22 a week worker, worries about supporting all children as family recovers.
Readers are advised that sun exposure can cure certain poultry ailments, and that sodium fluoride can control live poultry pests when properly applied. Two treatments, 10 days apart, cover the thighs under wings neck back base of tail and vent. For dusting, mix road dust with sodium fluoride. for warm weather, use a dip with one ounce fluoride per gallon water.
A historical snippet discusses dipping birds by the wings then plunging them into a solution to kill lice. It also mentions painting the perches with tecaline sulphate before roosting and repeating treatment after ten days. The method is costlier than the sodium fluoride approach and claims less need for individual handling.
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