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Newspaper
Dermott News
Location
Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1918
Page
4
Mr. Hawkins state agent for the Arkansas Building and Loan Co. of Little Rock spent two days in Dermott last week to establish a loan board for the company. They will lend money for building residences or business structures. Dermott’s local board includes WS Daniel Mo R Han cher RO W Baxter and W C Ross. R W Baxter was named Secretary and will explain the new rates and plans, which offer low interest for building.
R L Johnson announces his candidacy for re election as Justice of the Peace in Bowie Township. He notes a record of turning in more fines to the county than any other justice and cites recommendations from the current county judge and the previous county judge. He asks voters for support in the upcoming election.
Announcement states that Sanitor Ice Cream buyers can obtain free silverware via cards earned through purchases. The seller partnered with Rogers Silverware Manufacturers to provide cookware at no cost, contingent on serving Sanito and collecting enough cards from dish servings.
The article invites readers to thoughtful religious discussion on identity origin and destiny. It promotes Dermott's Presbyterian Church services next Sunday including Bible School at 9, morning service at 11 with Mr. W. A. Smith from the U.S. Army Aviation, and an evening sermon on The Purpose of Knowledge. Special music offered. Red Triangle League of the YMCA supported.
Leader Helen Blanks introduces a program on the Sabbath with topics on Scripture Isa LVUL 614 and the spirit of Sabbath observance. Clara Wynne reads How Shall We Keep the Sabbath while Mra Higgins offers observations to prompt a higher appreciation of the Sabbath law. Blanche Neal provides the vocal solo and the League Benediction closes.
The government plans to list names of suspected bond resisters on yellow cards carried by Liberty Bond salesmen. Secret Service access and Treasury records will store objections and addresses to justify nonparticipation. McAdoo says investment should be voluntary for those who cannot afford it, with penalties possible for disloyal propaganda.
Preston Davis promotes painting and paper hanging services with a low price. The ad highlights a whitewash machine and offers reliable local work.
A local column lists visiting relatives and out of town trips in Dermott and surrounding towns including Rev. Draper of Eudora, J. O. Dedman, B. F. Dupree, and Dr. J. S. Coleman. It mentions church events, a Mississippi Club lecture, a hotel opening, and a district missionary meeting plusads for Sanol and Thrift Stamps.
Appreciation is directed to Mr KE PB Remley a prominent white man here for his swift response to a community appeal published in the Dermott News. D W Jamerson principal Baptist Academy asks who will answer next.
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