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Newspaper
Dermott News
Location
Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1916
Page
5
An advertisement touts Red Cross Ball Blue for whiter clothes while a comic elevator mishap unfolds. A remark about reading a token causes confusion as staff discuss the barrier and a delayed ascent. Nearby, a town resident David Tivesstead mourns a recent death and return.
An endorsement letter from Teo D.wee, manager of the Ideal fteyindey of Nashville, praises Lung-Vita for curing pneumonia and aiding consumption asthma bronchial troubles. The letter urges use for coughs and throat issues and offers guidance on obtaining bottles, noting Nashville Medicine Co. as supplier.
An old advertisement promotes Castoria as a safe substitute for castor oil and paregoric. It claims no narcotics, helps feverishness, teething, constipation, and upset stomach, and markets it as the mother’s friend. It warns against counterfeit imitations and asserts genuine Castoria bears KALE TLE signature.
An advertisement from the Philadelphia Ledger discusses German migrations to America, Germans sent to work in industry, and the causes of religious persecutions in Germany driving emigration. It mentions William Penn and the spread of German communities in Pennsylvania, noting historical context and settlement patterns.
An OCR fragment bundles Cuticura skin care ads promising Cure aids with soap and free samples, alongside a quirky child birthday anecdote about Lydia Virginia tasting a sample cake and preferring a spotted cat motif. The piece closes with mock ad copy about imitation versus original products and a stray financial note about an estate.
A fragmentary reminiscence cites Mary Garden answering the question of American clothes during a voyage. The exchange frames patriotism in dress as a stark provocation, asserting women will only wear American styles when they face profound change or death, a sharp critique of fashion and identity.
Lawmakers must adopt a five year road program with plans and estimates awaiting approval from the Secretary of Agriculture. The main route is favored for early construction, with emphasis on state funding, state highway commission authority, and legislative authorization. Prominent appointments and pardons are listed, including Lt. Stroupe promotion and gubernatorial proclamations funding the Arkansas National Guard.
Nearly 770000 farmers assist the United States Department of Agriculture in seed and plant tests guiding crop quality.
The piece outlines statewide tests set for September 21 and 22 with county superintendents and examiners coordinating sessions. It notes the venue and timing details, mentions the State Board of Examiners and local officials, and references related actions to select commissioners and manage election issues including hogs in Perry county streets. The report also touches on public notices and local administrative appointments affecting the exam process.
Mawson reports a casitone smietor incident near Someport with odd weather effects. Hamburg dealer sold 127 bales of 1915 cotton to Strauss & Co at 14 18 cents. Arkadelphia council approves purchase of a fire touch device to be shipped. First Bradely county chicken carload shipped from Warren. Crawford county shows split views on repeal petition poll tax issue. Benton Methodists seek 15000 for a new church by subscription.
An old styled advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless alternative to calomel. It claims quick, pleasant relief for biliousness, constipation, and sluggish bowels with guaranteed money back if not satisfied. Distributed by a druggist or storekeeper with endorsements from physicians and dealers.
Advertisement claims the magic washing stick makes washing easy with no machine needed, suitable for all fabrics, from colors to whites. It promises to remove grime during rinsing with minimal effort and lists ingredients, price, and distributors in Sherman Texas and Little Rock Arkansas, amid unrelated notes and a quoted Detroit Free Press line.
A garbled report recounts a driver nearing a funeral procession when a horse stumbled, raising fear of a death. Blessing questions whether any death occurred, noting passengers suspect someone slept and the driver misrouted toward the White Creek area before correcting course to the intended destination.
A narrator recalls a noteworthy case about a husband who vanished. He questions the wife about his last words, and she replies with a blunt, humorous line about truthfulness and heaven’s sake, highlighting a candid view of spousal honesty in a tense moment.
An old advertisement touts Plantation Chill and Fever Tone for babies and growing children to tone the system and regulate the liver, praising its pleasant taste and claiming no cabomel. It mentions a price of 60c and includes unrelated dialogue about a man named Benedict and a quip about marriage, finishing with a remark on noise vs machinery.
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