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Newspaper
Dermott News
Location
Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1918
Page
4
Stratahomes rout hold opportunity The article urges participation in the Third Liberty Loan starting April 6 as a patriotic duty for all ages and dependents. It stresses unity, financial support to fund ships and troops, and compares home bond purchases to soldiers' acts of war, urging Americans to contribute to victory.
Article extols Liberty Bonds as safe investments with regular interest, accessible to all citizens. It highlights ease of purchase, reliability, and tax advantages, urging diverse readers from farmers to professionals to invest, framing bonds as a patriotic act with minimal risk compared to mortgages or other ventures.
Bishop Dante Bylvester Tuttle of Missouri, long a church leader, issues a public letter urging all Americans to back the Liberty Loan drive. He calls for use of spare means in a determined national fight for safety international rights and freedom. The message mirrors wartime rhetoric as he offers support and a call to duty.
Dermott Presbyterian church launches Sunday evening sermons titled The Seven Purposes of a Great Life with The Purpose of Vision as the first message. Special music planned. Sunday Bible school assembles at 9 45 and parades at the Hotel Dermott after reports. No 11 o'clock service due to the rally. night service at 1 00 government time. Everyone is invited.
The notes report a disturbed time at services last Sunday with low Sunday school attendance near closing and only one person present for the benediction while morning and evening attendance was generally good. No 11 o clock service next Sunday though night services proceed. After a brief morning gathering a short Sunday shop will precede a march to the Presbyterian church to discuss general Sunday school work.
Epworth League presents next Sunday's program with leader Gertie Gaddy and several speakers. Topics include living unto God in family life business world school and life, with piano solo, song readings, and a benediction.
Dr Henry of the Democrats of Chicot County Arkansas declares firm support for woman suffrage. He argues for equal voting rights and critiques curtailment of widows rights, noting Arkansas law's limitations on a widow’s estate and urging full fee simple ownership where appropriate. He cites marital property, debts, and inheritance as context.
D W Jamerson principal appeals to Dermott and surrounding communities for help after a devastating blaze destroyed the girls dormitory of the 8 BE B A. He notes the school’s value to town and to Black and White residents. He requests essential furniture and supplies including beds, dressers, wash basins, lamps, plates, cutlery, towels, linens, window shades, and chairs.
A speaker criticizes curtesy and outdated divorce rules from England’s dark ages, arguing men reap land rents while children suffer. She advocates equal rights, women’s suffrage, and tax fairness, promising to push for the ballot and legal equality if elected.
Items of interest among colored people include visits from Mrs. Pinke Johnson and Rev Godwin at Camp Pike, trips to Winchester and Dermott, and an entertainment at Holland's Chapel. Also ads for Rve-My-TisM Antiseptic, Sand Chill Tonic, Sanol, and local hiring notices.
Pearl Cooper is warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint filed by John Cooper. Clerk Calmes Merritt notes the date March 7 and the record lists FE. M. Chapman and C. Hammock Crenshaw as attorneys for the plaintiff.
Preston Davis offers painting and paper hanging services as a local agent. Flexible scheduling and job readiness highlighted.
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