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Newspaper
Dermott News
Location
Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1919
Page
4
W D Trotter urges Dermott to revive its Board of Trade after noting Monticello Chamber of Commerce gains. He cites Dermott's progress and calls for renewed community action to match regional momentum and wealth.
A citizen writes urging bold effort to push local towns ahead, declaring that if everyone pitches in with determination, rivals can be left far behind as businesspeople mobilize.
Southeast Arkansas Levee District officials led by W D Trotter held an extended executive session in Arkansas City to discuss major matters. Attendees included Major Kerr and Capt Smith of the Louisiana engineering and levee bodies, plus lawmakers and contractors. The district plans to host the Mississippi River Commission in mid April for talks with senators and representatives on regional drainage and flood control.
A report from the War Savings Stamp Campaign cites Arkansas as a thrifty state with a 44 percent savings increase within its district. L. A. Wilson of St Louis notes the South's savings four times higher than the East, and Moorhead Wright calls thrift essential for prosperity.
A neighboring paper recalls Dermott’s dormant Board of Trade and urges business leaders to unite and act. It warns that progress in Southeast Arkansas highways and drainage will outpace Dermott unless the merchants organize, recruit, and invest to match Lake Village McGehee and Monticello.
The Hotel Dermott Corporation held its annual meeting on March 25 with the Board of Directors re-elected: E. Barlow, J. A. Bennett, Harris, Wo. Trotter, and Wd. Trotter. The meeting date was moved to the third Tuesday in January. Officers were reaffirmed: E. Barlow president, J. A. Bennett vice president, W. D. Trotter secretary-treasurer. An audit committee was formed and routine business conducted.
Rabbi Leon Harrison of Temple Israel St Louis urges strong participation in the Victory Liberty Loan drive. He says the war is not fully over until peace treaties arrive and troops return, but the nation must fund demobilization, pay debts, and support sailors and soldiers through continued borrowing. He calls such purchases patriotic and vital to the republic.
A heated exchange likens the Victory Liberty Loan to a crucial final inning. A pessimistic view clashes with the call to “put over that last ball,” urging Americans not to quit the national effort and to stay game-ready for victory.
A critical look at how a bond broker uses advertising to push Liberty Bonds above par and profit from clients. It explains dealer motives, misdirection, and the belief that bonds will rise in value while urging individuals to hold or trade as markets shift.
Dermott boys joined Montrose and Portland contenders Friday for a preliminary track and field meet. Senior results showed Portland 17 Dermott 10 with Montrose 18 in junior class Dermott led 26 to Portland 2. Notable wins included Portland’s Worthy Webber Gay in seniors and Dermott’s Waddell in juniors.
The board convened Friday March 28 and organized with A. Bennett as president and W. D. Trotter as secretary treasurer. E. F. Barlow serves as the third member. Ford & MacCray named engineers. action approved by the State Highway Commission.
The article recalls the telegraph's first message and World War I milestones urging Americans to honor God. It notes the 2nd anniversary of U S entry into the war, calls for worship at Der mott's Presbyterian church, and previews a series on The Wounds of Christ with services and music led by Pastor.
MWeb O Fly and Grated offer stock protection against pests and mice direct from the factory to save you money. They furnish quantities from small to large and invite requests by mail to Vek Mfg. Co. Montiveilo Ark.
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