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Newspaper
Dermott News
Location
Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1917
Page
8
A filed financial report from the County Farm of Chicot County is the first of its kind in the county. It indicates a prosperous condition, with conservative estimates on on hand products. County Judge E. P. Toney and Manager L. E. Frazer express gratification at the excellent showing.
The Internal Health Board outlined a malaria control plan for Dermott Arkansas to be signed by the council. Measures focus on eliminating mosquito breeding with weekly ditches and larvacide, removing obstructions, and spraying when needed. An annual budget of about 1470 dollars for 1918 is set to sustain the program with inspectors and maintained canals and water sources.
The International Health Board will send a specially trained medical director to Dermott for the malaria control period April 1, 1918, to April 1, 1919. The mayor and town council will empower him to plan, organize, and supervise the work, hire staff, audit vouchers, and coordinate with local physicians for progress reports and measurements.
At a meeting of the Arkansas Louis ana Highway Commission at their McGeher Mont office the assessment against the Pacific Railroad was settled to the satisfaction of both the Commissioners and railroad officials. The Railway is described as the largest property owner in the district with extensive track holdings.
National Red Cross Christmas drive preparations begin December 17 and run to Christmas Day. Divisions show rivalry to exceed quotas, with a goal of expanding the organization from under 500000 in May to over six million members, fueling wartime auxiliary work.
Governor Brough appoints county advisory boards to aid men drafted in completing a sixteen page government questionnaire. Judge E P Toney chairs Chicot County board. W G Street and E G Hammock are members. State Bar seeks all lawyers to help in this task and a letter to Arkansas lawyers explains the national call to aid registrants under new selective service rules.
The association urges all lawyers to assist legal advisory boards in every county as they guide registrants under the selective service law. Boards will roster state lawyers to provide qualified advice on rights and duties, with presidents and officers urging active duty in this effort.
A close contest ended in a tie as Dermott and Village High played a well timed, clean game under the Friday night lights. A large crowd watched as both sides fought hard with strong defense and accurate shooting throughout, no side gaining a late scoring edge.
Masons Dermott Lodge No 659 F and A M will hold its annual election of officers on Tuesday evening December 18. All members are urged to be present. By order of the Worshipful Master at J P Blythe Acting Secretary.
A note of gratitude from Mrs. G Henry thanks friends for loyal support in a recent contest. She says the help proved her circle truly appreciates more than words express and expresses heartfelt thanks for companionship and faith.
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