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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1929
Page
1
Rates show monthly payments by city carrier and nationwide yearly options. Main coverage includes Hempstead Nevada Howard Miller and Lafayette counties at 30.00 per year, elsewhere 5.00, six months 2.76, one year 35.00.
The Star proposes applying power plant revenues to develop Hope and Mare city pavement in 1929, improve alleys and business backyards, and support a county highway program to build all weather roads annually. It backs scientific agricultural programs, farmer organizations, state highway progress, tax reform, and budget efficiency, aiming to reduce dirt roads and boost Hempstead County’s economy.
The piece weighs two farm relief options the tariff shield and canal access to markets. It argues tariffs may hurt Canadian farmers and jeopardize the St Lawrence waterway, as Canada signals opposition if the tariff passes. The article questions if tariff relief is the best remedy for farmers.
Marvilton Democrat argues Arkansas should invest to secure better freight rates to attract manufacturers and compete with neighboring states. It notes the Button-Dixie plant plans to move to Memphis due to high interstate freight costs, cites Oklahoma’s location decisions, and urges using tax dollars to improve service rather than fight taxes.
Aler IT. Washburn urges voters to adopt Dr. Howard A. Dawson’s plan for consolidating 4,200 school districts into a single county unit. He argues current 16,000 directors and numerous one room schools waste funds and deny 60,000 Arkansas children access to high schools, calling for a single county board and reorganization over new revenue.
Washington letters detail a costly sugar tariff fight post Faredney-McQumber Act. Proposals range from 3 cents to 2.80 cents per pound on Cuban raw sugar, with refined sugar duties and sliding scales debated. Key players include Farm Bureau, bottlers, candy makers, and refiners, plus producers in Hawaii, Porto Rico, and the Philippines watching closely. The battle centers on Cuban preference, with eight to nine suggested reforms and a looming decision on reciprocity and protection.
A satirical take on Ramsay MacDonald visiting Washington with unspecified naval experts. A British scientist allegedly built an automatic figure that writes its own name. Observations touch on boxing managers, a peculiar oriental custom, and late return home. The piece also lampoons prohibition and health authorities chasing weed, ending with a subway kissing incident in New York.
The 20th Century club gathered Tuesday at Mes. Tharp’s home with Mesdames Tharp, Rhea, Hencon and Tape Boy hosting. Past and upcoming affairs include a Green-Wilson wedding in Columbus with Rev. Green and Miss Robyn Wilson, a St. Louis fair trip, and a list of local visitors and engagements across the week.
A jumble of biblical verses and notes references a University of Chicago coach and speaker. It cites passages from Ecclesiastes and Markham and mentions themes of ambition honesty courage and service. The text reads like a torn page of devotional notes with scattered names and program references.
A garbled list of names and phrases appears to reference religious education and guidance. Notable items include Margaret Betts, Guy Stockdale, Thelin Barker, and phrases about guidance and salvation. The readable content is fragmentary with no clear event or outcome.
W A Bowen pastor at First Baptist invites all teachers officers and members to Sunday School with classes for all ages. A talk on Rekindling Dying Time at 710 on Stosis and Nomonine. A reception Friday at 7 30 to honor city school faculty students and families. First Methodist Church led by Rev W A Bu din offers mid day services and Loyalty Month plans with guest speaker Q O Graves and Epworth League activities at 625 and 7 00 weekly.
The Memphis show will trace modern cotton uses from airship fabrics to aircraft propellers. It highlights 20,000 square yards for airship en velope and 46,000 yards for interior weave, plus cotton’s role in tires, upholstery, and textiles. The display includes full rooms of cotton furnishings and by products from cottonseed and linters.
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