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Newspaper
Dermott News
Location
Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1917
Page
6
Prominent leaders including judges mayors bankers lawyers doctors and educators publicly praise Tynlac for its medical benefits. The piece quotes Dr J T Edwards of Fayetteville Ga and others praising the medicine's effects, describing widespread use in cars and homes and noting the era's trust in new discoveries.
Ex Birmingham mayor and editor Frank Evans lauds Tantie tonic for gastritis indigestion and constipation. He credits rapid relief after a few doses and praises the tonic as a Proven seller endorsed by Dr G W De LaPerriere and other local leaders across towns, urging household use.
A 1916 Kansas druggist advertises Swamp Root from Dr Kilmer and Co. It claims favorable results and urges sending ten cents for a sample and booklet. Mentions O P Warber & Son Druggists of Lawrence Kansas and notes bottles sold at drug stores. Includes a humorous household exchange about kittens and forgetfulness.
The Arkansas Supreme Court affirmed a lower court judgment in a suit started in Desha County. The state obtained an $89,000 judgment against Union Land and Material Company of Metropolis over land along the Mississippi River. Appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court were filed but denied. Local officials note the case upholds state control over riverbed property and related issues.
County committee approved filings for multiple ventures including Southwestern Builders’ Supply in Texarkana with 10000 capital, Harrelson Lumber of Nickey Spur with 25000 capital, and Farmers' Union Exchange of Prescott with 10000 capital. Also listed are Adie Lee Coal Ol and Gas Company of Arizona, and Pate Grocery Company of Newport with 40000 authorized capital.
Seek Fen Desha's heirs tied to Little Rock funds while Washington attorney Wadleigh seeks information on heirs and a large sum. Trials of ex-senators Sims and Witgess moved from April to May 1 in the Pirot Division Circuit Court amid docket reductions and express rate debates. Governor reappoints Dr E B Smith to a five year term on the State Board of Optometrists.
Short Arkansas items report McGhee landowner Om Graham growing vegetables across her yard to boost food preparedness. Morrilton reduces pole tax from 50 to 26 cents as communities rally for more crops. Sheridan Freeman in Pope County killed an eight foot wing eagle. A White Hall move transfers a slack barrel factory to Georgetown. Work begins on a 16000 dollar Baptist Church building in Earle. An earthquake rattled Corning. The 295 acre Lattice farm near Pocahontas sold for 6887.60 to H Richardson of Reyna. Women’s Silver Service appeals prompt White County group Merry Maidens, chaired by Mrs. E A Robbins of Searcy.
A terse exchange questions a show billed as snappy while noting the appeal lies mainly in chorus girls and the rest appears weak. The remark suggests the promotional hype contrasts with the floor act.
An archival line touts Renovine as a heart and nerve tonic to rectify Weak, Fainty Heart, and Hysterics with a listed price of $1. An odd telephone miscue reports a fire department inquiry, as the manager of an employment agency clarifies this is the hire department.
A humorous anecdote about a supposed remedy named Plantation Tonite that promises results in a week with a money back guarantee. Max Ritter, Evansville township assessor, shares a quip about a dog, a kitten, and a kitchen remark in a brief Evansville anecdote from the Indianapolis News.
The piece notes Allen's Foot-Ease as a antiseptic powder used by Allied troops to prevent friction in shoes and feet during military prep and drills. It highlights broad familiarity with the product among communities and its wartime relevance for soldiers. The column then shifts to anecdotes about a political toast and a comedy sketch involving a Red Cross Blue laundry advert and social mishaps.
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