19 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
Dermott News
Location
Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1918
Page
1
Local merchants promote a sprawling array of Christmas bargains and specials from Dante's Peace Offering Sale to Weisman's Fall and Winter Sale. Offers include overcoats, dolls, toys, hats, gloves, furniture, and phonographs. Readers are urged to watch store windows for new discounts and limited-time prices as the season drives gift shopping.
Notice urges all Red Cross Committees and patriotic Dermotters to attend tonight at 7 30 at the Chicot Hotel. County Chairman emphasizes business of importance and requests presence from men and women.
Health Officer Dr Thompson says Dermott public school will reopen January 1 after a Friday closure due to a rise in influenza cases. About thirty cases were reported last week, down to twenty this week, prompting strong sentiment against further closures unless extreme conditions arise.
County Chairman Wo Trotter reports the Chicot County Red Cross membership drive off to a strong start on Monday with over 500 enrolled. The effort stresses continuing support as war ends, urging in heart and dollar from all, white and black, to aid soldiers and war sufferers.
The schedule lists shows including Follywife viewing with Madge Bivans The Little Patriot Ferguson in Hearts of the Wild Dee 28 Han Within Extra Special America’s Answer Norma Talmadge in De Luxe Anniv Special Christmas Matinee Mr McCroskey also offers Government 2 reel war zone photos starting with the armistice signing Friday Dee 27 and continuing every two weeks.
The B Y P U program for next Sunday features the President in charge, a prayer introduction by the leader, and song. Included are lectures on Christianity in China by Minnie Tay and Kiow on the extent of the kithienge, plus a walk by Jonson. China Our Unparalleled Missionary Opportunity by Mr Measel. Illustrations by Bernice Courson, a poem by Ouida Thompson, and a benediction by XX.
A special meeting of the Board of Trade will be held in the assembly hall of the Chicot Hotel tonight at o'clock. All members are urged to be present. WC Rosa, Secretary Helmstetter, President.
A Dermott resident appears in a casualty list as dying in a French hospital. George Aterson is listed as colored and died overseas, while Moses Jackson from Dermott is reported wounded though the community knows no one by that name.
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