Harold Mason Wins Cotton Picking Prize at Senath Event
Harold Mason, a 15 year old Senath student, won first prize in the National Cotton Picking contest held Tuesday in Missouri. He earned 200 dollars in crisp bills after piling 129 pounds in an hour, besting veterans among 5,000 spectators who attended the morning event.
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Wpheviele
Harold Mason
Senath
Hegstern
Missouri
Santa Claus
Lew Deal
Wold
Bailey
Newollar
Italian Press Says Buffalo Bill Didn’t Exist
Italian press claims Gio Tambini bore the name in question and that a sale linked to the figure was imported, with revelations anticipated soon about the true identity and origin of the case.
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Buffalo Bill
Gio Tambini
New York Jungle Serial Scene Opens With Langdon Case
In this installment, Patricia Langdon and Sidne y discuss the Langdon murder after a tense night at Langdon Knoll. Chauffeur Henry Barkes reveals his uneasy view of the family and confirms he carried a pistol given by Mrs Langdon for safety amid the storm and odd behavior. A green sedan and a looming police presence set the stage for the next chapter.
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Patricia Langdon
Togi
Henry Barkes
Pat
Sidney
Mr. Langdon
Wood
Barkes
Langdons
Arkes
Mr. Braitwood
Langdon Knoll
Arkansas Refundings and a Constitutional Guarantee Debated
A discussion on refunding bonds for Arkansas highways weighs callable vs non callable options. Amendment No 3, Wilkinson Amendment, would provide a constitutional guarantee of bond payments and set aside 25 percent of fuel tax revenues for maintenance, pledging the next 4.5 million dollars annually for principal and interest as needed. The proposal aims to reduce interest costs and stabilize highway funding, with timing tied to upcoming General Assembly actions.
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General Assembly
Adkins
Bailey
Wilkinson
Means Wilkingon
Sebastian County
IM1
Arkansas
Catholics Hold Mission Service
The Catholic Church of Our Lady of Hope hosted a Wednesday morning mission service led by Rev. Ambrose Smith of the Order of Preachers of New Orleans. He urged daily prayers for peace, defense of liberty, and unity against discrimination, stressing patriotism, service, and Christian American values during times of anxiety and national defense.
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Catholic Church of Our Lady of Hope
Ambrose Smith
Order of Preachers Af
New Orleans
Church
Eace
Universal Church For Peace
Emes
America
Father Smith
Hempstead County
Frank J. McKee
Highway fund refunding changes proposed in Amendment 31
The article discusses Amendment 31 allowing use of highway excess revenues for various highway purposes, including turnback to counties or cities, new construction, maintenance, bond retirement, or any other highway purpose. It notes the legislature’s role in allocating funds whether or not the amendment passes and mentions the option to refund less than all outstanding bonds if advantageous. The piece is part of a University of Arkansas News Bureau series.
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Arkansas
It Nevae Rains But It Pours In North Wilkesboro
A stranger paid W R Absher $30 claiming a 40 year debt. The next day F M Blackburn received $35 by letter stating the sender had meant to pay for a suit purchased in Illinois. The odd exchange suggests a quirky, long overdue debt settlement.
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North Wilkesboro
N. Se
W. R. Absher
Absher
F. M. Blackburn
Blackburn
British Are Ready for Gas
London reports a German pilot died in a British hospital after a brief airburst. His final words urge gas masks, raising questions about a potential gas attack on London. Officials downplay immediate threat while noting German orders to civilians to carry masks. Local authorities stress antiaircraft defenses can counter low flying planes.
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Paul Manning
NEA
London
Levse
Near High Command
Landon
Home Office
Revision of Assessments by City Boards in Hope Arkansas
The Board of Assessors for Street Improvement District No 9 and Curb Gutter District No 3 will meet in Hope Arkansas City Hall on November 16 1946 at 1 o clock A M to revise and readjust assessments of benefits on real property. Any person may appear to request revisions or changes in value and the boards may act on their own motion. Dated October 15 1946.
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Board of Assessors
City of Hope
Arkansas
North Site
City Hall
Eli Whitney stamp marks first Inventors group release
Stamp notes Eli Whitney as the inventor of the cotton gin born in Massachusetts who educated at Yale and later worked in Georgia. The device sped cotton processing and helped expand cotton farming and slavery, with Whitney profiting from his inventions and arms profits.
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United States
Eli Whitney
U.S
Whitney
Savannah
Massachusetts
Yale
Georgia
South
London Gas Defense Plans Amid Night Bombing Threats
The article notes that a 25 000 man locomotive force proves ineffective against night bombing of London. German planes could release bombs and gas if needed while British Home Office prepares defenses. Yellow helmet chemists stand ready to detect gas, with mobile Gas Decontamination Service units primed to provide rapid aid.
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London
British Home Office
CARDUS Promoted For Menstrual Relief And Digestion
An old advertisement touts CARDUS as relief for menstrual discomfort and related symptoms. It claims to sharpen appetite boost digestion and build resistance to distress, advising use a few days before and during the period. The text notes CARDUS has been popular for fifty years.
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Cardus
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Itt & York
Tartin
Motor Co
Far Page
Hanegat
Jones
Chas. Dudley
Vesey
Hope Confectionery
James E. Allen
New York Jungle
Wray
Wade Severn
Poanihiy & Diagiohd
KA Sravice, Inc
Braitwood
Mr. Braitewood
Adam Langdon
Susanne Turner
Mary Steele and
Jean Donnelly
The
Women Flyers of America
Spartanburg
S. C
University of Arkansas News Bureau
Stamp News
Foo
Spain
Hobarts
Lamson's
John S. Gibson
Dragco
South Ela Street
Hope
Ehjoy
LSU
Coca-Co Hope CO
Cqcaa- Cola
Gottling
Company
Phowe Ie
West Grd
Wbah
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