State Medical Society Meets in Little Rock
The State Medical Society will hold its annual meeting in Little Rock next five, week. May to 6ine Every voter should read the report of the Investigating Committee which, by the Legislature, has been examining state departments. The report appears in this issue as a substantial argument in favor of PUBLICITY. The Dermott News notes the convention’s features and provides access to the speech by Congressman W Goodwin.
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Dermott School Elects Teachers and Board Members
Dermott Public School Board holds meetings to elect staff for the 1915-16 term. W. J. Briscoe fills the vacancy left by H. Lindall who moved to Chicago. Principals and teachers are named for grades 1 through 8 and annex, with several positions to be filled including the assistant principal and a colored school teacher.
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Arkansas Dollar Campaign Promotes Panama Exposition
A plea urges Arkansans to fund a state exhibit for the Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco. It argues a one dollar subscription from 16 000 citizens will support building and display space and prevent Arkansas from appearing poorly. The note directs contributions to the Popular Dollar Campaign Subscription Committee in Little Rock.
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Cleanup urged for premises to prevent mosquito breeding
The message urges residents who have not cleaned their premises to do so immediately. Empty containers holding water attract mosquitoes. Some properties have already been cleaned by the city at occupants' expense, but residents are encouraged to do their own cleaning. J. T. Freeman, Mayor.
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The Pesky House Fly Campaign Urges Cleanliness
The open season of the house fly begins as citizens are urged to join a war on the insect. Cleanliness in homes, stables, streets, and markets is emphasized, with a focus on shops and kitchens as the chief concern for preventing disease. Fly hunting is discouraged, but prevention in proper places will be ruthlessly enforced when needed.
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Dermott Presbytery Assembly Meets at Dermott Church
The Presbytery of Mine Blatt met at Dermott Wrest church with Rev. J. Haney as pastor. Opening sermon by Rev. BohL Holt, Monticello, and Rev. Robert H. Wiser, Clarendon, with Wiser chosen moderator. Reading Clerk elected as Elder VO Alexander of Pine Bluff led the lay members in attendance. Named ministers included Holt, Maury, Stitt, Boyd, Mostes, Shepperson, Hollinsworth, Morrison, and Cheatam. elders listed include Hiump ton, Landendale, Hitchcock, A W, Knox, Rankin, Clemens, among others expected to arrive.
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John Bunny Dies at 92 in Brooklyn Home
John Bunny, famed mov ing picture comedian, died at his Brooklyn home after three weeks of illness. Born in New York City to English parents, he rose from Brooklyn public schools to the stage and film, attaining countrywide fame as a top comic in silent pictures. He appeared with Annie Russell and others and had been a major box office draw, reputed to earn more than the president for a period.
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Diversified Farming in Arkansas Essay
Miss Hazel Morris of Dermott High School advocates diversified farming in Arkansas. She argues cotton overproduction harms farmers and banks, urges growing varied crops to boost local profits, reduce debt, and strengthen state industries. The essay cites demand shifts, bank liquidity, and potential for Arkansas to export a broader range of goods.
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Arkansas Farmers urged to expand home gardens and crops
The piece urges families to grow gardens for table use and winter canning, raise poultry and pigs to cut costs, keep dairy cows, and promote crops like rice, corn, hay, and especially apples. It highlights Arkansas maize and fruit potential, calling for wider cultivation to bolster state prosperity, industries, roads, and education.
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