12 Nov 1940
Page 1
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!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1940
Page
1
Notices of tributes cards of thanks and memorials appear in the newspaper as readers respond to recent events. The publication notes it disclaims responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts and the safe-keeping or return of submitted items.
A reverent meditation on the ending of World War I and the vow that the dead shall not have died in vain. It recalls Lincoln’s solemn memorial, the push toward a new birth of freedom, and a pledge that government of the people shall not perish.
AA hoghead is a locomotive engineer, 2.A sustaining radio program is one without a commercial sponsor, 3. A horse opera is a film with a western locale. 4.A long-haired musician is one who plays classical music, 5. A snow bird is a done addict.
Freeman returns from eisit to Mariana. Miss BI Barrow of Ozan visits Miss rl and Ruby Con e Way on South Pine. Mrs. Ford Johnson of Columbus visits sister Mrs. S. Hu Brisnt. Dr. W. S. Kennedy returns from Little Rock dental meet. Miss Blanche and Lottie Dickinson visit Mrs. Tully Henry for Elk's Dance. Miss Mary Arnold returns from Benton for wedding of cousin Mrs. James Nuffin White. Mrs. Cheater Lester entertaining for wedding honor of Mrs. William Eugene White.
A debate on whether a mother in a low income family should work or stay home with the baby. The article outlines two hard choices for a young couple: one risks drifting apart if she stays home, the other risks worry about the child plus time apart. It notes both paths invite concern but no universal answer.
A quirky wartime item notes Army orders to issue 200000 pairs of shoes and 400000 hot foot chances. It mentions Greek encirclements around Hissians and a playful image of a man swallowing a coin after a coin flip. The piece hints at veterans and memory of armistice day.
Market notes show prices for poultry and feed items. Geese and ducks offered at fractional dollar rates, with 50 cents per dozen or 2e per item, reflecting early 20th century pricing practices and local trade during the period.
Test readers on proper social usage and etiquette under the Mind Your Manners column. Questions cover serving alcohol, handling guests who quit drinking, ash tray duties, shared hosting, offering help at a meal, reacting to No Smoking signs, and a best choice for a tricky situation. Includes note about 50 Community Chest organizations in the United States.
NEA Washington Correspondent Bruce Catton reports that despite Hatch act limits on campaign finances, the 1940 presidential race may rank as one of the costliest in U.S. history. Separate committees, loopholes allowing multiple local funds, and broad organizational spending challenge the $3,000,000 total and $5,000 per donor caps. Lawyers warn courts may not curb these tactics, risking widespread election system debauchery if left unchecked. Catton notes the era’s political machinery and legal debates echo past mobilizations.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.