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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1934
Page
6
SHREVEPORT Louisiana opening October 2 announces a seven day horse meet at the State Fair with at least 15 races and Sunday substitutions for racing events. A new grandstand and lighted padderie facility funded by the CWA are described, along with a pari mutuel system and attractive purses.
Solicitor General Biggs argues federal stance suspending gold payments as railroads and governments face trillions in securities tied to gold clauses. He says about 90 to 125 billion in such obligations exist with widespread private, corporate, and municipal holdings potentially reshaped by Supreme Court ruling.
The report lists numerous business visitors to Nashville and Hope on Monday and Tuesday. A mishap left Dr Geaster badly injured after a fall from a truck. Funeral notices note the deaths of infant twins of Mr and Mrs Millard Harris at Oak Grove. Helen Ruth Steuart visited Mat Springs while others attended services and visited relatives Sunday.
An advertisement touts the Meinhardi Rupture Shield with claims of durable, sanitary design. It promotes private demonstrations in a hotel room on Thursday October 25, suggesting wear during daily activities, including bathing or sleeping, without leg straps.
The 29th meeting of Arkansas and Louisiana State University renews at Shreveport during the Louisiana State Fair. Arkansas leads in historical points with 342 to LSU's 281 over 24 games, though LSU has won the past four meetings in a long rivalry marked by close scores and notable upsets.
A fragment of a Hollywood gossip column recounts actress ambitions, fashion in cellophane gowns, and early career anecdotes. It mentions Miss Mayes aiming to be the top screen beauty, Rochelle Hudson’s rise, and Andy Devine’s claim of a long football career before his film success, with scattered notes on industry trends and attire.
C K Carnes, a farmer seven miles northwest of Hope, shows newspaper clippings on the assassinations of Lincoln, Garfield, and McKinley. He found the clippings in an old book left by Miss Fannie Brock, a relative who once resided in Ashdown.
El Dorado, coached by Carl Dalrymple, travels with 23 players to Hope after a long road run losing to Fordyce and Hot Springs. Dalrymple notes two regular tackles will miss the game with injuries while Chadwick the fullback arrives with the team. A large Hope crowd is expected with local merchants promoting tickets.
A raucous recount of recent heavyweight boxing bouts centers on Hamas Lasky and Schmeling. Cavanaugh’s disputed decision leaves Haines groggy as politics of ring fame swirl around Penn State’s Hamas and the Baer prospect. Schmeling looms as a blocker to any Hamas or Lasky ascent, with rematch chatter and fan interest shaping the heavyweight landscape.
A Hempstead County notice invites voters to decide on Initiative Act No 1 at the November 6, 1934 general election. The measure seeks to fix compensation and expenses of county officers, outline payment methods, cap salaries, and consolidate purchasing through the County Court, with severability and a January 1 1935 effective date. County Judge H M Stephens and County Clerk A C Anderson sign the document.
Mrs Mary Leona Dougan spent Monday afternoon with Mrs Myrtle Dougan and Mr and Mrs Will Mohon and Mr and Mrs John Mohon and Carl Mohon. They are expected home soon.
An old advertisement touts a remedy for kidney and bladder irritation claiming to flush poisons, curb sleepless nights, and relieve burning or smarting sensations. It promotes Gold Medal Hacrlem Oil Capsul and urges use as directed for relief from backache cramps and related symptoms.
An old medical ad touts Calotabs as a cure enhancing treatments for colds. It claims the tablets relieve nasal congestion aid kidney cleansing and promote bowel detoxification. The pitch emphasizes loosening bile flow and mild strong effects with dosing guidance and prices.
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