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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1938
Page
2
A historical crossword style item listing clues including an elderly Boy Scout leader, cotton fiber, grafted tree, and various other definitions. The puzzle references multiple numbered entries such as Go on, Roof point covering, and three.
Crossword style clues list terms across many definitions including Scout movement 1910, ironical essay, fragrant smells, taxi, rabbit, and kimono sash. Entries include 42 Across foregone future event and 48 God of sky, with many allied hints forming a themed answer set.
The text traces Winfield Scott from his 1807 Charleston start to his 1865 West Point death, detailing military rise from captain to major general, key battles at Chippewa and Lundy’s Lane, the Vera Cruz victory, and his 1847 Mexican campaign triumph. It notes Congress’ medals, a 1852 presidential bid, and his 1870 stamp image.
William Hicking Prescott, noted American man of letters, established a morning rule to count to twenty after waking. If he did not rise on the count, he owed a bonus to the servant who summoned him.
On page one a puzzle explains a cyclist’s speed as 34 2/7 miles per hour. It shows 30 miles in 60 minutes equals 1 mile every 2 minutes, 40 miles in 60 minutes equals 1 mile in 1 1/2 minutes, and derives the average as 1 3/4 minutes per mile, yielding 34 2/7 mph.
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