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Newspaper
Dermott News
Location
Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1917
Page
8
Governor Brough proclaims December 29 as Loyalty Week for Arkan sas urging patriotic observance. The State Council of Defense aims to hold at least one patriotic meeting in each community during the week with volunteer speakers enrolled daily.
In Dermott a Red Cross meeting is called for Friday afternoon at the Chicot Hotel to organize the Christmas drive for membership. Committees will be appointed and plans made to build a unanimous Red Cross. The aim is to show patriotism by joining the war effort, with no collection to be taken.
The Allies Red Cross Special touring the state will be in Dermott after noon next Monday December 17 for a major demonstration and rally. The train party includes French artillery Lieut Sigard and British Army Captain Rawlings, with many Red Cross officials and American officers on hand. This marks a rare chance for locals to hear foreign officers who aided in training American troops.
Washington reports Congressman Goodwin just returned from a five week European war zone visit. He praised Allied forces and noted the tense moments as key governments faced crises. He highlighted Italian retreat losses and ministerial changes in France and Britain as pivotal events during the period.
Mr. Goodwin reports Allied troops remain unshaken and highly motivated as the German front weakens on the western line. He cites soldiers’ spirits, pay differences, and bread shortages as contrasting civilian hardship, and notes ongoing river navigation plans linked to Ouachita works, with Major Fiske cited as involved in river projects.
Local sales bring buyers to Dermott area with Coleman purchasing multiple tracts near town including 4 Tacre east and 2s acres northwest of town Wells farm. Harkin acquires 401 acre farm southeast of Dermott and plans move. Prince and Ford buy Dicken farm 160 acres south of town. Roberts and Foster buy east of Pree Crayton mall and plan relocation. Watch Dermott grow as many expand acreages and new settlers arrive.
The Baptist Church invites all to regular services next Sunday with morning and evening preaching by Pastor F. C. Sims. Music is a feature of every service, and the Sunday School meets each Sunday morning at 10 o'clock. A cordial welcome to all attendees.
Fragmentary wartime appeal documents Red Cross welfare during Christmas drive. Notes extensive home service by farmers assisting elderly and families, monthly support payments and clothing aid. Mentions veterans, dependents, and community fundraising with window displays and pledges to supply comfort and care.
A cablegram reports Red Cross relief in France with an American Children's Hospital set up in a hotel garage at Evian ten days before a general hospital. American doctors examine 360 children daily from beyond the German lines and contagious cases go to American hospitals. An American dentist runs a dental dispensary in Evian for an underfed boy from Sons, whose family lived two and a half years in a cellar wrecked by Germans.
Children in public schools nationwide will aid Red Cross efforts by producing simple articles and hospital supplies in their primary curriculum. This material contribution supports soldiers and hospital comfort. Today is the time to join the Red Cross.
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