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Newspaper
Dermott News
Location
Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1917
Page
5
Pupils organized twelve squads to urge citizens to clean premises ahead of the town track meet. About 80 wagon loads of rubbish have been hauled away, with ten more loads ready. Higher grades dismiss Thursday noon to prepare, ensuring a fine track condition and a pleasant welcome for visitors. Will Bulloch leads the yells, with about 100 copies printed for use.
Observers warn of many lies this season and urge immediate fly destruction to prevent billions fewer next summer. Clean premises and out-of-the-way places, as flies thrive where cleanliness is lacking, since a fly can carry hundreds of millions of germs and spread typhoid and infantile paralysis. April to June cited as prime anti fly campaign months in farming and suburban districts.
Newborn flies migrate from their birth sites using railways and other transport to reach towns and cities. Controlling breeding habitats and eliminating early life stages can curb spread and save lives.
V E Moss son of Elonzo and Adella Moss was born in Tyre Arkansas May 24 Isos and died in Dermott Arkansas April 16 1917 aged 48 years 10 months and 22 days He married Miss Jaca Wells of Cullins Arkansas January 24 and moved to Dermott where they raised two children Gladys and Howard He was a successful business figure and a trusted local treasurer for two years A devoted Methodist and husband to a faithful family he left a legacy of honesty hope and community service, with funeral services held at the Dermott Methodist Church led by local ministers
Eugene Courtney died last Thursday and funeral services were held Friday afternoon with Rev W A Rolle officiating. He was the youngest son of Mr and Mrs M Courtney born at Collins about 22 years ago. He had resided in Warren for several years. Courtney was a brother of Miss of this ple.
An old advertisement urges readers to become a higher type of worker and avoid being a chin downer. It boasts success in raising salaries for eighty-five to ninety-five percent classes, promotes courses in Book keeping and Business Administration, and offers a free catalogue upon sending name and address.
The Young Men's Club will tender a dance at the hall in Blisville on Monday evening, April sixth. It is expected that most Dermott club members and their wives or sweethearts will attend if roads are passable. Several enjoyed last Friday's dance by Blisaville Young Men. Ros Sum Bros. Band provided music. Acting Secretary.
Epworth League plans a long prayer roll call with leader Laren Out. Scripture readings include Lev and Prov. Program parts feature Bessie Mercer Vivian Skipper George Thomas Mrs Shirey with piano solo Ruby Harrison and others. ceiling text is garbled but mentions healing and a guest welcome.
A private in the army of the Potomac faced execution for sleeping at his post near Yorktown. President Lincoln reprieved him after reading the plea from Abbott. The piece recalls the soldier's death scenes, the burial, and a vow to honor a dying man by law and duty.
Fragmented timetable lists arrivals and departures for multiple local lines including Warren Branch and Dutch Local. Entries show times such as 5 53 am, 3 38 pm, 8 24 pm, and 10 40 am with stations labeled East and West Bound and an agent named Ford.
A dense promotional text argues that better thinking and business education boost efficiency and income. It cites statistics on low earnings, business failures, and brain power, urging readers to enroll in courses to become highly valued professionals and increase their potential earnings.
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