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Newspaper
Dermott News
Location
Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1916
Page
8
Authorized notice states AS Birt is a candidate for mayor of Dermott subject to the February 15 1916 city primary. The filing appears in a civic election notice urging voter awareness and official action by city authorities.
JAS. FL DELANEY and CHAS CROOK are named as candidates for Recorder of the city of Dermott, each subject to the action of the city primary on February 15, 1916. The notice records the two individuals and the date of the primary election.
Ward 1 candidate Dante seeks Aldermanic seat with Feb 15 city primary. Ward 2 candidate Prother seeks re election pending Feb 15 primary. J C Hofeman listed as Ward 2 candidate for Alderman with Feb 15 or Feb 1h primary. Ward 2 Dowden listed as candidate for re election with Feb 15 primary.
Ros Warnock, candidate for Congress, launches headquarters at Magnolia praised by J. E. Rogers of the Farmers Union and Senator Walker Smith. He begins a whirlwind tour with 28 speeches in Ashley County this week and plans similar activity across all districts. The Arkansas Press Association winter meeting set for Little Rock next Monday. Jan 17.
A Conway man runs a small hide and fur operation that turns hides into cash and money orders. He builds up carload shipments from his farm to markets from Maine to California, illustrating a widespread, folk-driven trade in pelts and legal tender practices.
January and February are hard on country roads two thirds of really bad spots could be prevented by a few minutes work at the right time. Why wait for officers to do these little jobs Ten minutes work would stop a wash down the center of a hill and save fifty dollars to fix Open up the ditches and keep the water off the road Drainage is the first law of roadmaking and dragging is the next great law. The Extension Division of the College of Agriculture at Payette ville will send free bulletins on road making on request.
The article notes Germany has found a cotton substitute for gunpowder and may stop cotton use in ammunition factories after the war. It warns that war’s end could crush European demand and tax burdens will curb textile cotton use. It urges Arkansas Extension Division and Agriculture Dept efforts for safe farming and better yields.
Notice warns that any person damaging curbs gutters or sidewalks by District Ne Ta in Dermott Arkansas will face a fine. Chairman Stineen to Rubar at Ho Bordways Jo Freeman Mayor referenced in the paper and Alex tomorrow.
The Lyceum Arta Chihtechestes and the L A C Orchestra announce a concert at Dermott High School Auditorium, 2510. The program features diverse works by skilled young women, praised for artistry, variety, and engaging performances amid strong audience and press acclaim.
A session of stewards, pastors, and laymen from the Monticello District met at Dermott Methodist Church led by Rev. J L Cannon. Out-of-town ministers attended, including R W McKay Warren T O Owen Monticello J A Henderson Crossett and more. Presiding elder Rev. W C Davidson of Monticello presided.
The Lyceum Arts Club Orchestra will present the next Lyceum number on Tuesday January 25. The event highlights a local arts program featuring the club’s musicians and a short program for the community.
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