National Defense The Food Problem Amid War Calls Farmers to Increase Food Production
In the wartime crisis, farmers are urged to unite to raise sufficient food for the United States and allies. A wheat shortfall strains supplies, prompting government appeals to boost acreage and yield. Led by Herbert Hoover, federal, state, and railroad agencies coordinate to support farmers and deliver diverse provisions for soldiers and civilians.
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United States
Marcus Cato
Europe
Secretary of Agriculture
Herbert Hoover
Council of National Defense
England
Ireland
Dermott Women Paid Poll Tax for Voting Eligibility
A list of Dermott area women and several men who have paid their poll tax to be eligible for any democratic primary after June 7 is published. The Equal Suffrage Committee seeks complete participation and asks that omissions contact chairmen Mrs Burleigh or Mrs Prothro, with Ward 1 and Ward 2 and additional names across districts showing a broad voter turnout.
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Dermott
Equal Suffrage Committee
Burleigh
Prothro
S. A. Dinner Thanks Reach Many for Donations and Help
S. A. expresses gratitude to all who contributed and worked on last Friday's dinner and Saturday market. The event netted 41.10 toward a new piano fund, with ongoing public support urged by the association president.
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S. A
Dermott’s church promotes a practical gospel for daily life
A sermon emphasis argues that religion must be utilitarian and humane to be meaningful. Dermott’s popular church invites all with a warm welcome and states that life’s practical needs shape faith. Sunday Bible school 9:45, morning service 11, evening service 7:46.
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Dermott
Southeast Singing Convention Brings Community Ledger
Local notices mix personal items and community events with a lengthy excerpt praising Black heritage. Highlights include notes on missing glasses, travel for a Sunday School convention, a bond between churches, and a strong historical defense of Black Americans with references to battles and national service.
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First Baptist Church
The Negro Loyal to United States in Face of German Propaganda
A 1914 letter from Bishop William A. Quayle, read in Cincinnati at the 50th anniversary of Freedman's Aid Society, argues that German attempts to incite Southern Black loyalty against the United States are likely fanciful. It emphasizes Black loyalty through history and cites wartime fears of disloyalty if segregation or mistreatment occurred.
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Sam
America
France
Republic
Bunker Hill
New Orleans
Cuba
Carrizal
Oery
Sittee
New York Tribune
United States
Ameri 43
William A. Quayle
Cincinnati
Ohio
Freedman’s Aid Society
Thodian Episcopal Church
Cotton Seed for Sale and Stock Details
Cotton seed for sale 1000 Ibs King's Improved priced at 1.00 per bushel 1000 Ibs Columbian Big Boll first picking and clean hulls on hand March 80th.
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King’s
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