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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1937
Page
9
Rural Electrification Administration promotes electric power lines to farms, bringing running water and modern comforts. The piece notes farmers historically bathed in the kitchen with water hauled from wells, describing the Saturday night bath as a symbol of pre electric era life and contrasts it with upcoming conveniences.
An advertisement extols a purely vegetable laxative for constipation. It claims Black Draught does not upset the stomach and acts on the lower bowel to relieve constipation. The copy urges choosing a reliable vegetable laxative when needed.
The piece argues that ninety three percent of United States rural residents lack bath tubs or showers and urges bathing for health and comfort. It cites ancient practices from Greece, Palestine, Homer, and Jewish history to emphasize baths’ enduring value and benefits for illness, fever, sleep, and relaxation.
Rural electrification is cited as a key factor keeping farm youngsters on the farm, with poles and expanded power networks aiding counties in resisting urban migration. Dr. G. Baker of the USDA notes that farm employment now rivals city work, and that agricultural regions have contributed about $14 billion to urban areas in the pool of young migrants during the 1920s and 1930s.
Sociologists note a vast transfer of labor power and citizenship to cities as wealth in property also moves inward by inheritance. Decentralization of industry, part time farming, restoration of marginal lands, rural education and rural electrification are seen as key measures to revive country life and keep young people on farms.
Wall Street brokers object to rules restricting stock market turnover, arguing lower volumes cut profits. The treasury's loosened credit and federal reserve stance aim to keep rates low, while bankers face slow mortgage paper and a shift to a "new deal" in banking. Morrison Shafroth, ousted from the internal revenue bureau, may run for senator amid tax dodge concerns.
A vivid overview extols electricity on dairy farms including milking machines cooling systems and hygienic handling. It highlights electric milking units centrifugal separators pressurized water for cleanings and year round cow comfort, linking power to higher milk output and quality.
A line explains how Treasury officials viewed a public tax-dodger scheme within a device as an opportunity to justify why the 1936 administration tax bill did not meet expected revenue, framing the failure as a policy exposure.
The article explains that a full grown animal needs about 60 cubic feet of air per minute and calves about a third of that. It suggests cow barns can be ventilated efficiently with electric fans, adjusted for weather and wind, ensuring ample air at low cost. It notes electric clippers trim underhair to avoid milk contamination and lists bottling machines and other equipment like sterilisers and aerators now available to electric dairy farms.
Grady Reece was found guilty of drunken driving by a jury in Hope municipal court on Monday and sentenced to 10 days in jail with a recommendation to suspend during good behavior. The docket lists other convictions for drunkenness, fines, and minor charges across the civil and criminal dockets, including multiple defendants named by color and surname.
In Falmouth England the Spanish destroyer Jose Luis Diez sailed toward Spain Sunday night leaving behind 85 crew members in British police custody. The seamen and many officers deserted as the 1,650 ton vessel entered port for refit.
Elbert Washington pleaded guilty to petit larceny after assault and battery charges, was fined 55 dollars and given 10 days in jail. Will Garland convicted of disturbing the peace and fined 2.50 dollars. Charges against Edward Poindexter for reckless driving and Frank Carnes for drunkenness were continued to October 18.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a dialogue about war fatigue and awaiting Home Office action in London. Mentions names Andy MacScotty and a vague theater scene. Readable elements include a cast of individuals awaiting clearance and uncertain plans amid wartime mood.
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