Highway funds for Arkansas roads detailed in report
The report outlines emergency highway funds for Arkansas roads, with focus on paving gaps on routes 71 and 70, limited work near bridges at Fulton and Texarkana, and relocations between DeQueen and Mena. It notes federal rules, district toll bridges, and expected allocations totaling about 98.748 million dollars for completing gaps and related improvements.
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Arkansas
Kowehtea
Fulton Bridge
Index Bridge
Little River County
Wilton
Lockesburg
DeQueen
Mena
Gravette
Missouri Line
Texarkana
Little Rock
Memphis
Madteon
State of Arkansas
Cittes
Advertised products as trusted friends in daily papers
This excerpt extols advertising as a mark of quality and honesty. It argues that sponsored products reflect responsible firms, promise value, and aid in daily life. Reading the paper’s ads daily is presented as an introduction to useful, family-friendly goods from dependable sources.
Dr Wilson Named Son of Hope Resident in Oklahoma City
A five column picture in the Oklahoma City Times notes Dr. Wilson, son of Mrs. Mas Wilson of Hope City, and brother of Robert Wilson and Mrs. Robert La Grone, both of Hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City Times
Wilson
Mas Wilson
This City
Robert Wilson
Robert la Grone
Hope
Contracts Awarded Across Counties in State Work Plan
The award totals amount to about $170,000 for contracts issued in Ashley, Drew, Benton, Carrol, Newton, Perry, and Garland counties. The listing notes the counties receiving contracts and the overall expenditure in the state project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashley, Drew, Benton
Carrol
Newton, Perry
Garland
Dr Wilson to Aid in Veteran Rating
Dr Paul Wilson medical specialist and former Hope man will assist in rating nearly 1000 veterans from Oklahoma and Texas who served in World War One. Two rating boards will convene in Oklahoma City within the next 60 days to evaluate service connections and disabilities.
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Paul Wilson
Hope
Oklahoma
Texas
Oklahoma City
Okla
Wilson
Higher Prices for Farm Products Trigger Wholesale Rise
Washington reports an upswing in wholesale prices for farm products for the week ended August 25 after weeks of decline. The Bureau of Labor Statistics notes the uptick will push the general wholesale price level higher for the week.
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Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics of the
Wholesale price index report shows rise in most groups
The Department of Labor notes the general wholesale price index at 41.6 for the latest week, with 28 July to 19 August showing dips in farm and food prices before a rebound to 65.0 in food and a broad rise across most groups. Hides and leather commodities led gains with a 2 percent increase as 784 commodity quotations underpin the bureau figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Labor
Fords Win 7 Placea in Stock Car Race
Fred Frame drove a Ford at an average 80.2 mph to win the Elgin National stock car race on Saturday August 6 before 35,000 spectators. The 203 mile event under the American Automobile Association saw seven Ford V-8s lead the field, with the Dearborn dealer backing Frame.
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Fred Frame
American Automobile Association
Frame
Dearborn
Mici
Ford V-8 Sets Speed Record At 160.8 MPH
A stock car reach 160.8 miles per hour on the track, breaking the 1890 record set by Ralph DePalma. Ford dealers tout speed and endurance as proof of the Ford V-8’s reliability and performance, according to Indianapolis salesmen.
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Way
Ralph DePalma
Ford Dealers
Social visits and family notable in Patmos area
Sunday and Monday gatherings feature Patmos residents visiting relatives in nearby towns and among friends. Names include Patmos Mra, Ruby Hunt, Rebecca Tarter, Melvin Jordan, Marie Barr, Marlene Rogers, Callie Hamiter, Marie Huckabee, Earl Jackson, John Hamiter, Lora Ratcliff, John Wilson, Osle Jackson, Leo Hatch, George Berry of Oklahoma, Henry Hunt, Hillare Meadows, Zack Tarter, Gennie Nuckabee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Ruby Hunt
Rebecca Tarter
Melvin Jordan
Farm Jor
Mont Shepard
Marie Barr
Marlene Rogers
Callie Hamiter
Marie Huckabee
Earl ‘Jackson
John Hamiter
Lora Ratcliff
John Wilson
Osle ‘Jackson
Leo Hatch
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Sedarding
James R. Rhyne
Highway Commission
Hope Star
By Helen Welshimer
Special Service Bureau
Eighth Ave
New York City
Helen Welshimer
Dr. Wilson
Poe
Vpint Wesson Oil & New Quick
Scoco
Campbell’s
Vienna
R. L. Patterson
Patmos
George Berry
Henry Hunt
Mrs. Lersy Smith
Zack Tarter
Ruby Shepard
Gennie Nuckabee
Kingsway
Hot Springs, Ark
Sam
Bruce E. Wallace
Jimmy Powledge
Hempstead County Lumber Company
Hope, Arkansa
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