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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1940
Page
2
The passage reflects a jittery stream of ideas about domestic strain and male behavior. It mentions a period described as the "Toosen of" domestic life, noting men’ s foolishness and futile efforts. It suggests awakening fertility and a tendency toward raves as a perceived consequence of misused resources.
Fragmentary text describes a preparation method using caustic soda for a compound related to Hog Killing Trees. Mentions water, arsenic, and weighing details, attributed to Farm Management Economics of the United Department of Agriculture.
An old procedure describes mixing arsenic with caustic soda to create a poison injected into tree trunks. It warns of toxicity and fumes, requires careful handling, and notes effectiveness varies by tree species with certain hardwoods more susceptible.
A collage of one minute interviews and quotes from Jane Wyman Ernest Schoedsack Robert Taylor Paulette Goddard Eugenie Leontovich Cecil DeMille Sidney Franklin and Joan Crawford, revealing Hollywood attitudes, career doubts, and industry humor as stars discuss their paths, movie plans, and flippant remarks about fame and war.
The WPA Housekeeping Ald Project directed by Mrs. Nona K Steel will hold an open house May 2 through May 28 at the project center in the old free station. The project provides free home help in general housework child and elder care to needy families, only when emergencies make it necessary, and operates statewide under State Welfare Department sponsorship.
Arkansas Supreme Court reduced the second degree murder convictions of Rome Bone and Mose Bone from 21 to seven years each for the killing of Mrs. John Deaver during a cotton field altercation near Little Rock. The court ruled there was no malice aforethought in the shooting during a fight with her husband.
The Better Homes Program started in Hempstead County on May 1 with a flower show linked to the May Day Pilgrimage. Exhibits featured a rose lab, iris displays, handmade furniture and fabrics, and landscaped farm homes. Community events included a May 4 program at Patmos and a garden caravan tour visiting multiple local homes and church yards. The note ends with a stray line about the maximum earthquake period in the United States.
Washington dispatch notes Willkie's growing traction with delegates but no clear signs of broad support at the convention. The piece discusses potential shifts if major contenders back him and the risk his backing could derail another candidate. It also covers U.S. export trends tied to wartime needs and anti-Jewish material in Congress tied to Thorkelson debates.
A fragment prompts readers to test knowledge of proper dining etiquette. Questions ask about service sequence, bread and butter handling, and appropriate servant language, with reference to the timing of serving and keeping courses hot.
Steve Vagilakos, a Greek immigrant who sold peanuts near the White House for decades, aims to become a citizen after passing the citizenship exam. He recalls police earlier banishments and now operates from a sidewalk cart at 1800 Pennsylvania Avenue with squatter’s rights, pledging two charity days yearly from his earnings.
Hempstead circuit court opened its April term in the new Hempstead county courthouse with criminal docket actions. Clarence R Hudson pleaded guilty to forgery and was remanded through several jails before final confinement. Multiple defendants entered pleas of not guilty or guilty to burglary grand larceny and related charges, with trials scheduled for next Monday and the criminal docket to proceed starting May 20.
A brief clash of views surfaces as Americans debate aiding Europe amidst war. A small Greek figure voices admiration for the United States while urging support for peace and charity drives like Red Cross and Community Chest.
The Board of Public Affairs of Hope Arkansas will receive scaled bids until 10:00 A.M. Monday May 20 for one new four door sedan for the police department trade in present sedan. Details and specs available from Lloyd Spencer secretary in the First National Bank. Mayor W S Atkins and secretary Charles Taylor note.
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