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Newspaper
Dermott News
Location
Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1916
Page
5
The article describes the Prénehwan and its vivid violet hue edible flowers, then explains the rare truffle fungus found in Perigord and Provence. It notes dogs and hogs scent underground tuberlike nuggets, a mystery to science, and references acorn sowing as a local method to time harvests.
A fragmented item discusses public health and disease prevention, urging citizens to guard homes and towns against pestilence and infections. It notes nurses, physicians, and community effort as key to protecting workers and families, with cost estimates for care and prevention.
The article discusses the higher practical value of mules over horses in combat, noting their steadiness under fire and crucial use by artillery. It recounts British plans to mount cavalry on American mules and a tale of mules repelling a gun retreat. It also mentions a shift of praise to mules for valor and a separate anecdote about a dying man revived by a cook book, plus a note on Saints and Sinners from Westminster Gazette.
On a river bank a patient angler waits for fish that never bite. A stranger asks about the fish in the area and the fisherman replies he has dropped them daily for a week with no response.
A boy of fourteen faced a strange examination paper asking who would officiate if the cabinet died. After a tense moment he solved the riddle and answered The undertaker. The playful brainteaser reflects a morbid humor in a clerical exam scenario.
An analysis of early open air school experiments discusses crowded rooms, poor ventilation, and the health risks of tuberculosis. It outlines proposed sanitary play, proper diets, and rest, plus need for intelligent teachers and scheduled outdoor activity to combat illness and boost learning.
The 1918 joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to Arkansas law to be submitted to voters at the next general election. It outlines amendments to tax provisions and legislative powers, specifying approval by both houses and a majority of electors. The notice names the timing, process, and official witness dates for the election and certification.
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