This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Dermott News
Location
Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1917
Page
4
A taxpayer voices outrage at the cruelty of cattle dipping in the town. He describes animals beaten into vats, calls for a Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, and asks officials and parents to stop the abuse and protect public conscience.
Capt Frank M Wells ex Chaplain of the U S Army plans a Sept lecture in Dermott on War With Germany. He travels the war zone without salary under the War Department and is famed for antidrinking work and canteen removal in the Army. Wells, born in Arkansas, has a national evangelist reputation and broad travels with strong Arkansas political backing.
Henderson district superintendent filed the first annual report to the State Department of Education. Only about half of Chicot County children enroll. white pupil enrollment 46.7 percent. Average daily attendance white 405.59, colored 1766.49. School property valued at 105,000. Financials show receipts and expenses at 2,572.17 with teachers’ average monthly salary 65.77. State apportionment for next year estimated near 25,000. Henderson expects enrollment and attendance gains next year.
The Dermott city government names J. A. Bennett as mayor and Chas. Crook as recorder. W. D. Trotter serves as treasurer with Ab Parrish as marshal. Aldermen listed include Eli Dante A McDermibi Hoffman A Prothro Faeco C Blanks.
University of Arkansas specialist W H Kern urges farmers to treat farm machinery as a business investment. Proper selection, maintenance, and timely adoption of efficient, durable implements boost net earnings and counter labor shortages.
Epworth League event features Octavia Lowry on a definite purpose and success, with Leonard Evans, Jewel Tucker and Bessie Mercer Fiano presenting topics. Includes a prayer scripture lesson from 1 Kings 10:1-10, a reading of program, solos by Scottie Courtney Sane, and a benediction.
A compact notice listing driving distances from Dermott to nearby towns and key routes. Provides a quick reference for travelers and local motorists on travel distances and typical route directions.
All adults not attending Sunday School elsewhere are cordially invited to visit the Unity Bible Class of the Presbyterian Sunday School. Separate classroom, interesting and practical discussion of the lessons invited.
T J Walker visited Little Rock Miss Wilbur Howard spent time with relatives last week. Attend the farm demonstration picnic next Tuesday. Mrs Georgia Jones left for Little Rock to stay several weeks. Roberta and Elnora Herring visiting uncle W A D Davin in McGehee. Royal Circle of Friends of the World plan a picnic here Friday and Saturday. Elizabeth Keough closed school near Monticello Friday and returned home. Barbara Hill left Sunday for Warren and Monticello for a couple of weeks. Mary Hal returned from Crossett where she stayed with her husband. Mrs M B Davis spent a few days in Pine Bluff last week. She opened her school at Collins Monday. Dr N R Parker and Dr G D Dukes left Monday for Pine Bluff for Masonic Grand Lodge. Clover Leaf Social Club to meet at Reed's Hotel Monday. all former members invited. W Bonnie Lowe and wife left Monday for Little Rock after visiting his uncle Wm Tyler. Rev R A Adams sent a note to News too late for publication. Mrs Reed, who preached here last week, left Tuesday for Dumas, guest of Mrs G V Jones. Dora Holloway died Saturday of heart failure. funeral held Tuesday at St Paul Baptis Church with Rev J J Johnson officiating. A district meeting of the W H & F Missionary Society convenes Friday night at A M E Zion Church, remains through Sunday. Colored farmers urged to attend picnic next Tuesday. same speaker on Monday for white attendees. Miss Sarah Crum visiting cousin Ollie Rodgers from St Louis. brother Robert Crum of Grant, Louisiana arrives Saturday to escort her back to St Louis.
Two large farmers meetings set for Dermott in Chicot County will be held in the city grove August 20 and 21. August 20 targets white farmers with a picnic dinner and a full day of demonstrations on farm machinery cultivation and cotton yields. August 21 hosts negro farmers with similar talks and practical demonstrations by state and government speakers. Women will have separate sessions on household care and infant guidance. Activities start at ten each morning with music, plays, and entertainment for all.
Local office advertises subscriptions to The Ladies Home Journal Saturday Evening Post and Country Gentleman. Renew now to receive automobile contest coupons and related incentives.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.