Court and Judge Again Clash Over County Agents
Hempstead County Quorum Court approves 45 900 in annual appropriations despite Judge Wilson’s failure to recommend funding for county agents. Court endorses farm agent and home demonstration programs by votes, while Judge-elect Luther Higgason pledges to keep county spending within income.
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Hempstead
Washington
J. P
Euceen Ce “Ih
Arkansas
Arkansas Children's “Home
Wilson
Arkansas Supreme Court
Judge Wilson
Luther Higgason
Higgason
Hlegason
Miggason
Luther
Sandwichmen Tie Up Paris Traffic
Paris reports street disruption as sandwich board carriers in red uniforms parade antiques of the motor trade. Negro chauffeurs lead the procession while ads for shoe polish, aperitifs and radios flash from boards. Police weigh a poster tax as cars clog rush hour streets. PARIS.
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Paris
Unidentified French Revolutionary War Soldiers Found
In Paris on November 11 reports say ten French soldiers from the American Revolution were uncovered by John D. Rockefeller Jr. workmen near Williamsburg Virginia where the Governor’s palace served as a base hospital. The remains, possibly wounded and buried on the grounds, prompt France to consider returning them for interment or memorial recognition in the United States.
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Paris
John D. Rockefeller
Williamsburg
France
Lafayette
Rochambeau
Atlantic
Soverign
Famed Show Boats Head Down River
Memphis Nov 11 show boats on the Mississippi and its tributaries head south for winter. Leader is the Cotton Blossom theater boat captained by D Otto Hitner who has run river productions for over two decades. The play roster features The Rosary with Father Kelley by Guy Hinter and a Lillian with Eva LeGalliano. Major vaudeville numbers bridge acts between dramatic pieces.
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Memphis
Tenn
South
Mississippi River
Edna Ferber
D. Otto Hitner
Mississippi
Hunter
Aly
Father Kelley
Guy Hinter
Capitan Hinter
Theater Guild
Lillian
Eva LeGalliano
Joseph Schildkraut
Broadway
Cotton Blossom
Huckieberry Finn
King Cole
Our Gang
Cole
President Hoover Emphasizes Truthful Advertising
President Hoover urged truthful advertising at the annual banquet of the Association of National Advertisers in Washington. He said advertising gains trust by delivering goods, while Bernays urged industry leaders to use influence to tackle unemployment and promote slogans like give a job to a worker. It was announced national advertisers will spend 1.4 billion dollars in 1931.
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Washington
Hoover
Association of National Advertisers
Edward L. Bernays
Paris Observes Armistice 12th Anniversary Ceremonies
Paris marked the Armistice centennial observance with state ceremonies centered at the Arch of Triumph. President Doumergue reviewed troops and war veterans as a hush fell for a minute of silence at 11 59, amid flags, ambassadors, and dignitaries.
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Paris
France
Doumergue
Invalids War Museum
Senate
Chamber of Deities
Vardieu
War
Navy
Air
Champs Elysees
Fratie
Women Dons Smallest London Theater In Unnamed Show
Women stage a production at the Grafton in London described as a tiny theater venture. The unnamed project marks a bold, compact performance scene with female leadership and distinctive venue focus.
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London
Grafton
Hempstead Officials Honored as May and Wilson Depart
Two Hempstead county officers received resolutions of appreciation from the Quorum Court in Washington. Judge John L. Wilson, completing his eighth year as county judge, will become sheriff and collector, while Frank May, county clerk for four years, will serve as deputy state treasurer under Roy Leonard in Little Rock. The notices praise May and Wilson for service, and note May’s move to the state capitol at year’s end.
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Hempstead
Washington
John L. Wilson
Frank
May
Roy Leonard
Little Rock
Washington Hope
State Capitol
Wilson
Hempstead County
Willie Harris
Gray Carrigan
Mles
Lillie Middlebrooks
Frank May
Ingltbe State
Poultrymen Meet at City Hall Here
The Hempstead County Poultry Association held its November meeting at City Hall despite bad weather. Attendees from Prescott included H. E. Brunson, who won a silver cup for the best young pen of White Rocks at the Little Rock Fair. The group voted for a picnic lunch at the December 8 meeting and discussed flock accreditation to be handled by George Dodds of Hope or A. H. Wade of Blevins, to be completed by mid December.
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Hempstead County Poultry Association
Prescott
H. E. Brunson
White Rocks
Hempstead County Houltry Association
Little Rock
George Dodds
Hope
Hempstead County Association
A. H. Wade
Blevins
U S Corn Crop of 1930 Is Estimated
Washington November 11. The agriculture department estimated the 1930 corn crop at 2 024 481 000 bushels based on November 1 conditions 78 6 percent of normal The 1929 corn crop was 2 614 000 000 bushels Yield per acre 20 6 bushels The report also estimates old corn on farms on November 1 at 72 349 000 bushels or 2 77 percent of the 1929 crop.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
DeQueen to Start New Court House
The corner stone of Sevier county's new courthouse and jail to be laid in DeQueen on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. The Masonic lodge and Dr G A Warren lead the ceremonies with many Masons expected. A fish fry and banquet accompany the event. The project follows a 20 year political history including a bond election and a Supreme Court affirmation.
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Dequeen
Nov
Sevier County
Masonic Lodge
G. A. Warren
Black Rock
Masonic Jodge
Arkansas
Legal Lodge
Lockesburg
de Queen
Supreme Court
Burr Local Manager Is Made Supervisor
J A Swader, Hope manager for Burr and Co Inc, appointed district supervisor of the Burr stores in Arkansas. He left for Bytesville and other points on a brief inspection trip before returning to the Jaca store.
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J. A. Swader
Burr
Arkansas
Mr. Swader
Bytesville
Jaca
Lyons Police Develop New Fingerprint Method
Lyons police announce a new fingerprint technique using a special fluid that hardens to form a film over the marks, yielding a clearer reproduction than the old powder and photograph system. The method aims to produce perfect imprints for identification.
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Lyons Police
Lyons
Armistice Day Observances Planned in Washington DC
In Washington DC Armistice Day ceremonies will honor the Unknown Soldier tomb at Arlington and the burial chapel at Washington Cathedral. President will deliver the Armistice Day address at the city auditorium before the World Alliance goodwill congress with ambassadors present.
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Washington
France
Churehmah
Arlington
Woodrow ‘Wilson
Congress of
World Alliance For International Friendship
John T. Axton
Morris’s. Lazaron
Officers' Reserve Corps
Bethlehem Chapel
Washington Cathedral
James =. Freeman
James H
Wilton
White House
Britain Honors Dead With Silence on Armistice Day
London marks the twelfth Armistice anniversary with a two minute silence at 11 am. King George and the Prince of Wales, along with other royals and government delegations, place wreaths at the Cenotaph and Unknown Warrior grave. Traffic suspensions and nationwide broadcasts accompany the observance.
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London
Great Britain
British Isles
Whitehall
George
Army
Air Force
Merchant
Prince of Wales
England
Dominions
Marons
Westminster Abbey
1250 Boys Training For Better Citizens
Texarkana reports over 1250 youths in the Boy Scouts program across 11 surrounding counties. Council data show 76 troops, 3000 local scouts by age, and per capita spending of 8.96 dollars. emphasis on discipline, cooperation, and democratic values guides education and recreation.
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Texarkana
Boy Scouts of ‘America
Te Boy Scout Movement
Institution of Correction
Gatesville
Texas
Baylor University
Reform School
Tex-Ark Council
Japanese Eggs May Be Served American Gobs
Tokyo reports egg experts in Aichi Prefecture aim to supply eggs for the American Asiatic Squadron. About ten thousand Nagoya shipments have been sent to the Philippines with prospects of 800 thousand more if tests prove the Japanese egg meets American standards for size frying quality and succulence.
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Tokyo
Jamericats
Japan
Nagoya
Aichi Prefecture
Orient
Philippines
Asiatic Squadron
Nagoya Cag
Manila
Amectea
Controversy Over Hope Fullback Harrell Fight Notes
The Star reports affidavits prepared by Alex H. Wa publisher to resolve allegations about Harrell appearance in a 1929 boxing card. Although the bout drew protests, school authorities say no protest was filed by Prescott or others. Harrell played football that season.
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Brink
Hope’ St
Hope School Authority
Herrell
Alex. H.wa
the Star
Russell
Robin
Cox
Tully
Star
Monmouth
Illinois
Monmouth Company
Whic Prescott
Star Office
The
Harrell
Selimay-Steele
Selmar-Steele
Frescott
Hope
Sehool
RE. P. McFaddin
Migs Henryt
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Prescott Chai
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