Rain makers and progress prompts across Arkansas
A broad editorial urges rainmaking to aid farmers and appeals prominent west-end citizens to fund local privileges. It notes Arkansas exhibits at St. Louis Fair with $30,000, supports Hendrix and Central colleges, and praises road work. It also discusses securing the National Editorial Association meeting in Hot Springs and appoints Sam Frauenthal as honorary commissioner for St. Louis World’s Fair. It critiques republican Court decisions on monopoly and income tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
St. Louis Fair
National
Editorial Association
Hot Springs
Buffalo
Davis
Sam Frauenthal
Conway
St. Louis
Republican Party
Supreme Court
Hendrix Faculty List at Rev. A. C. Millar College
The document lists faculty members across departments with titles and credentials. It names Rev A C Millar presiding professor of philosophy and lists J Al Reynolds history and political science, A G Reed English French, W E Hogan mathematics German, G L Harrell natural science, Rev A H Shannon Latin Greek, EK Armentrout English Latin and mathematics, G K Watkins elocution and physical culture, M L Hartley assistant in laboratory, and instructors for preparatory department A L Hutchins W H & K A P Reynolds J Ss Utley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Millar
A. M
J. al. Reynolds
A. G. Reed
W. E. Hogan
A. B
G. L. Harrell
M. S
A. H. Shannon
EK. Armentrout
Ad- Mnct
G. K. Watkins
M. L. Hartley
A. L. Hutchins
W. H
J. Ss. Utley
A. P. Reynolds
S. E. Hughes
J. Sherman
C. B. Theatt
J. M. Hawley
J. G. Fraser
R. D. Wynn
W. N. Pitman
Will Steele
Steele
Pittman
A.C. Millar
T. C. McRea
Prescott
Jefferson
Europe
Republic
Philippines
Porto Rico
J. H. Riggin
Little Rock
Conway
W. W. Martin
Riggin
Millar
Sidney Hughes
Arkansas Methodist
Frank Robins
Jeffries
McKennnon
Fire damages residence of Ezra Witt. building saved
A residence owned by Ezra Witt caught fire at about 6 30 AM on Wednesday. Firefighters and neighbors saved the structure after initial heavy damage. total loss estimated at about 200 dollars with no insurance. A boarder's attempt to heat water caused the blaze. thanks expressed to helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Witt
Auction Sale At Robinson Place Draws Crowd
The Robinson place sale in the town's southern section ended last Tuesday. The auctioneers used money giveaways of 25 dollars to attract bidders and keep spectators, with recipients including Mrs. John Hess Louis Constantine Johnnie Constantine and Mr Donaghey. The fate of the sale remained unclear as bids fluctuated and buyers backed out after purchasing the home site twice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson Place
John Hess
Louis Constantine
Johnnie Constantine
Donaghey
Boschee's German Syrup Promoted for Severe Lung Troubles
An ad extols Boschee's German Syrup as a universal remedy for threatened lung diseases. It claims to heal tissues, destroy germ disease, reduce inflammation, ease expec toration, and improve sleep in one bottle. Sold by all druggists worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Score & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
Snc
Boschee
Punishment for Attempted Lynching Draws Noted Lashes
Tom Watson and his wife faced severe public punishment after a Camden attempt to swear away the life of Will Bussey a Black man. Watson received 500 lashes on his bare back and was sent by train with orders not to stop until the state line. Watsons wife testified she was compelled by him to swear against Bussey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Watson
Will Bussey
Camden
State Line
Watson
Bussey
Fort Smith
Rockhill
United States
International Court
Joseph Merrill
Carrillton
Williams
Supreme Court
Merrill
Geo. Bennet
England
Europe
United Kingdom
London
Colorado Board of Pardons
Ed O’kelly
Bob Ford
Jesse James
O'Kelly
Tien Tsin
China
McKinley
Joe Wright
A. J. Hunt
al Brumley
Randolph, Tenn
Memphis
Wright
L. D. Camp
Monett
Solid Cuevee Silver Tableware Offered Nationwide
A Chicago firm promotes Solid Cuevee Silver tableware as a durable, non plating alternative to sterling silver. It claims identical appearance, greater hardness, long wear, and prices about one sixth. Free offer available to ladies in the vicinity, with a mail request to Qua ker Valley Merc Co. Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quaker Valley Merc. Co
Morgan and Harrison Sts
Chicago
Record of 1900 coal output and world iron interests
Official figures show 1900 coal production at 167,542,444 tons, up 5 from 1899, with value near 298 million dollars. Gains by Alabama Arkansas Kentucky Michigan Utah and Kansas noted, plus international rail and locomotive trade, Carnegie gifts, Virginia constitutional convening, and various world events from Japan to Cuba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Alabama
Arkansas
Indian Territory
Michigan
Utah
Kansas
Kentucky
Great Britain
State Department
Japan
Kyoichi Murakami
America
England
Germany
Andrew Carnegie
Scotland
Virginia
Fiddlers contest draws crowd at Monte Ne resort
A crowd of nearly 3000 attended the June 20 fiddlers convention at Monte Ne near Rogers. Fifteen fiddlers entered and Dad Dutton, a blind Ozarks musician, won the prize as Hon. George Seagal of Fort Smith presided. Mrs. K. E. N. Perdue of Springdale participated. Cong. Hugh Dinsmore attended and spoke at the banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers
Monte Ne
Harvey's New Pleasure Resort
Dad Dutton
Ozarks
George Seagal
Fort Smith
KE. N. Perdue
Springdale
Hugh Dinsmore
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Nashville, Tenn
South
Hendrix
Harvey
Central Colleges
Dors Tr
Cardus
Cardul
News OF the World
McArthur
Port Royal
Callias
Lagune
P. L
J. P. Morgan
Great Anglo-American Bank
J. H. Watkins
State Bank
Dexter
Mississippi
IL. F. Chiles
Louisiana
Opelousas
Albert Gantreaux
Wetmore’s
J. C. Wetmore Tobacco Co
Jone
Exp
Corry
Kansas City
Niagara Falls
Detroit River
Crane
Gen
Jay
Rose &G Company OF
Eczema
Remick
Odesa, Mo
A. H. White & CO
Conway, Ark
E. T. Dunkeron
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