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Newspaper
Dermott News
Location
Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1918
Page
4
A community drive seeks contributions to aid wounded soldiers and their families. Donors are asked to contribute cash equivalents to help provide financial support for those harmed while serving, with funds directed to France bound troops and their dependents.
Fragmented OCR text discusses United States bonds and citizen impact, noting a large past bond issue and a vague present estimate. Mentions the idea that life’s value relates to destiny, with no clear event, date, or names to specify.
The message declares strong support for American troops in Europe and urges continuous contributions to the war effort. It emphasizes the blood shed by servicemen and calls the nation to honor them and strengthen resolve for victory.
A slogan to keep boys and girls in school is adopted by the American Council on Education. Governor Brough designates the third Sunday in August for educational meetings and the entire August month for citizens to support schooling.
The Treasury Department notes July cash receipts from war savings and thrift stamps reached 211,419,942.61, a record high, reflecting a government loan at about 2 dollars per person. Through July 31 total receipts from war savings securities amount to 518,610,034.08 with stamps bought maturing at 634,711,265.
Notice from the U S Employment Service asks farmers across the state to gather in each school district on August 28 1918 for the purpose of obtaining employment guidance and related services.
Mailings to postmasters outline a district survey of labor needs for harvest, cotton picking, renters, leases, and potential wartime industry work. Instructions stress district farmer participation, telephonic coordination, and a call to aid the war effort through organized labor deployment.
A public statement announces the speaker will join the war effort with Mrs. Henderson serving as deputy. The speaker praises women's capability and local support, expresses gratitude, and vows to return to Chicot County after the war. The tone emphasizes patriotism and community cooperation during national service.
A fragmented row of local items mentions Mrs. Coleman traveling to Prescott, a tonic claim for malaria cures, a notice seeking twelve colored families for a Blissville farm with wages, and a brief appeal about teachers aiding drafted men unable to read or write. The text includes stray garbled words and an Orr Hardware Co reference.
Mrs. A C Crenshaw left for Montreal to visit son Rev Crawford Crenshaw who has spent seven years in China as a missionary. He is home on a one year vacation and plans to return with his wife and children to the Crenshaw home in Dermeatt for the rest of the year.
Friends in the town report that a resident volunteered twelve times, showing steady community involvement and garnering local recognition for service.
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