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Newspaper
Dermott News
Location
Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1917
Page
5
Public notice urges strict vaccine certificate enforcement for all school entrants. Authority places responsibility on school boards, superintendents, principals, teachers, and parents, with penalties for violations including fines up to one hundred dollars or up to one month imprisonment. Exemption possible for health disabilities verified by local health officer.
The town faces a small pox threat and appeals to the unvaccinated to act at once. The International Health Board the State Board of Health and the City Board certify vaccination as the only sure method to stamp out the disease. Free vaccine is provided for those unable to pay, per Mayor A Bennet.
A doctrinal appeal argues for Church of Jesus Christ as the sole steadying force amid prosperity and market speculation. It invites readers to form a church habit starting next Sunday, specifically praising Dermott’s Presbyterian Church with 9:45 Bible School, 11 a.m. service, and a listed evening service, inviting attendees.
Dermott Chapter No. 78 Order of the Eastern Star elected officers for the year at a Monday session. Worthy Matron Mrs. J A Morris and Worthy Patron K Ho Berry man were chosen, with Matron Mrs J E Leeper, Secretary Mrs J Gilliam, Treasurer J E Leeper, Conductress Mrs C F Skipper, Associate Conductress Mrs C L Blanks. Ten subordinate officers remain to be appointed ahead of January installation.
Principal M. J. Anders and Coach G W. Blackwood announced last week the list of boys to receive sweaters as a reward for their fine record during the football season. The sweaters, in the school colors, will bear "D. H. 8S" on the front. The recipients include Willie Perry, Preston Cherry, Elmer Bynum, Curtis Singleton, Leonard Evans, Robert Smith, Marvin Bird, Ken Buckner, George Thomas, Hoy King, Leoma Gaddy, Robert Gibson, Victor Bullock, Charlie Offutt.
The Youth's Companion promotes war savings for small investors. In December and January stamps cost $4.12 each, rising monthly. stamps mature at $100 on January 1, 1924, with a $17.40 net profit. A thrift card and certificates offer spaces for 20 stamps, enabling the gain while funds support wartime expenses largely in the United States. The Practical Home Calendar accompanies the offer, appealing to busy readers with a useful one-page overview.
The Exchange Bank and Trust Co. has received the final installment of the Liberty Loan coupon bonds from the last issue. Those who purchased are requested to call and take them up. W. Ld. Trotter, Cashier.
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