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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1938
Page
1
A columnist argues the housing boom is achievable now as Life Magazine shows homes costing less to finance and build than in 1926. It notes modern design strides, broader plans for varied incomes, and urges campaigns to persuade the ordinary family man to buy.
Dr. Fishbein discusses accident causes and prevention in traffic, home, and work settings. He cites 1937 U.S. deaths at 106000, high highway tolls, and 10 million yearly accidents. highlights the National Safety Council congress in Chicago and the need for public education to lower carelessness costs. Safety, a habit, vs carelessness, a second.
The article urges parents to teach safety while kids also learn self protection. It reviews Mario Leat's Safety Can Be Fun and stresses practical measures: medicines out of reach, fires secured, low sills closed, wires repaired, gas fixtures guarded, knives taboo. It emphasizes vigilance to prevent accidents and injuries.
Bruce Catton reviews Evan John’s historical novel Crippled Splendor. The book portrays James II of Scotland, founder of the Stuart revival, whose dramatic life and ultimate fate shaped England’s royal line. The tale blends gaudy pageantry with political peril.
A reviewer lauds John's Crippled Splendor for its portrayal of James VI and I, noting his long captivity, failed attempts at reform, and eventual murder, while also commenting on England's era and a playful aside about a new fountain pen. The piece blends literary critique with broad political observations.
A fragment notes a World’s Fair spread about an old camel-back locomotive, contrasted with modern engines, while mentioning daylight saving time ending and 30 million Americans turning clocks back. Europe’s contemporaries are hinted at as doing something notable at that period.
Myrna Dome hides in darkness as Robert Tait and Anne Lester coax her through fear after Dombey’s murder. Myrna accuses jealous rivals while Tait, Anne, and police edge toward the truth. The trio plans a careful, public-facing strategy to shield Myrna and uncover the real killer.
Danish peasants shifted from leasehold serfdom after 1733 laws and a 1788 reform ending wage restrictions. A vast reform era opened, boosting agricultural progress and wealth for landlords and peasants alike. A commemorative stamp marks this milestone and a memorial column in Copenhagen recalls Danish farmers’ emancipation.
A rain singer Gale Page, five feet five, 105 pounds, is moving toward film stardom after three pictures. Plans include more roles as she hones her stage presence, dislikes crooked sets, and enjoys dancing, despite a varied early career in radio and a stint in Spokane.
Paul Harrison explains why he is late for a film call for They Made Me a Criminal. The article notes Catherine Marvils, Sid Davis turning actor, and Spanky McFarland in Peck's Bad Boy projects. It details snake props, makeup tricks, and Heidt theater appearance anecdotes.
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