Public urged to stay home as railroads curb travel
Statement from William G. McAdoo Director General of Railroads explains wartime rail limits. Troop movements and war material require priority, reducing passenger cars and services. Public advised to travel only when necessary to free locomotives and track for essential troop and freight transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. G. McAdoo
United States
Seaboard
Orade
Essaly
Railroad Administration
Moti
In Liberty
McAdoo Bans Public Be Damned Policy on Railroads
Director General McAdoo issued an order to all railroad employees under government control declaring the infamous practice of neglecting the public will not be tolerated. He urges courteous service, notes complaints about excuses like Uncle Sam running the railroads, and emphasizes pride in serving the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAdoo
United States
Sam
Uewiller
Drew
Railroads urged to boost efficiency and courtesy
The article emphasizes loyalty and patriotism in railroad employers as crucial to wartime success. It notes a large rise in wages adding over 175 million dollars to annual operating costs and calls for increased passenger and freight rates while urging courteous, faithful service to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad
United States
America
Kaiser
Chicot Citizens Work on Drew County Road
Report notes Chicot County residents led by Road Overseer E Thompson and teams, joined by G R Kirkpatrick and W A Porter, spent a day repairing the Collins Hill road eight miles west of Dermott. Subscriptions funded labor as part of a push to maintain Dermott Monticello connections and oppose abandoning the Dermott road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tolar
Monticello
Dermott Monticello
Drew County
Chicot County
Dermott News
Roper
Collins
MeTseer
Dermott
Moeiliewlin Advance Nt
Methodist Church Announcements Next Sunday Services
Regular services will be held next Sunday with Sunday school and morning services as usual. Preaching begins immediately after Sunday school, with evening services at 8 40. The pastor has had two Sundays off and is ready to return as heat ends. God has blessed crops. cotton and corn suffer elsewhere, Chicot county shows good yields. Express gratitude and renewed effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicot County
For Sale Harge and Buggy Apply to Orr Hardware Ca
A listing advertises sale of a Harge and buggy with contact note directing interested buyers to Orr Hardware Co for application and purchase details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harge and Buggy
Orr Hardware Ca
District S. S. Convention Program for Sunday School
District No. 1 in Chicot County holds a Sunday program at the Methodist Church on Sept 1. District president W. I. Trotter presides. Special music includes Onward Christian Soldiers and The Essentials of a Successful School. Rex Holland reports on the convention. Business covers officer elections and next convention site. Music committee includes Mrs G. E. Kinney, Mrs H. Parnell, and Mrs W. S. Daniel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicot County
Tole
Methodist Church
W. 1. Trotter
America
Christan Sol
Aimland
G. E. Kinney
H. Parnell
W. 5
Daniel
Courtney Subject
Freign Lands
Our Mountain Schools
Ouida Thompson
Freigrn
Zelma Dillinder
Elle Coleman
Soldier Jas H Lowe Writes From France to His Mother
The letter from Jas H. Lowe, serving in France, to his mother Mrs J. Lowe of Kennett Missouri, expresses relief at being alive and in good spirits. He describes travel by troop train, learning limited French, attending a school, and his resolve to endure hardships to beat Germany. He hopes to repay his parents and become a better man, sending regards and noting a shipment of rugs and art squares from Kelser Dishongh & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas H. Lowe
France
Mre . J. Lowe
Kennett, Mo
Dermott
Iia
Germany
Mike Direst
Haly Vietors
Dad
Just
Kelser, Dishongh & Co
Epworth League Program On The Power Of The Cross
Epworth League plans a Sunday program featuring Bessie Morris and Elizabeth Etter with scripture readings from Psalms and Acts and talks on The Power of the Cross and The Experience of the Israelites. The event includes opening, discussion, and closing benediction led by Mrs Courtney and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Morris
Lester
Psalms
Clira Woenne
Elizabeth Etter
Ronans VII Ato
Josie Markstine
Phe Price
Woward Gaddy
Chrystine Kennedy
Gertrude Gaddy
Blanche Neal
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the Dermott News
Arkanews
Ark
Congress of
G, E. Kinney
Chicot
District
S. S
Jas. H. Lowe
Wss
Epworth League
Plu
Ad Johnson
Cook
F. Johnson
Mrs. Bierbaum
Minnie Bays
FORD
Relser, Dishonigh & Co
H. H. Dyer
Orr Hdw. Co
Hammock & Crenshaw
Kimpel Bldg
Blythe & Delaney
Dermott, Ark
Holly
Thomas
Turner & Ramsour Building
KINEX
the Dermott Shoe Hospital
A. Prothro
the Jeweler
Marshall Brown
Exchange Bank & Trust Company Dermott, Ark
Tod P
Savings Department
Front
Arkansas Streets
C. E. Singleton
Prop
Bowden’s Market Dermott, Ark
W. C. Bowden
Heinz Products
W. C. Ross
Dermott, Arkansas
Dermott Auto Co
Nash Automobiles and Trucks
Dodge Bros. Motor Cars
Kelley Springfield Tires
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