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Newspaper
Dermott News
Location
Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1919
Page
5
A sermon urging readers to self reflect on personal value to God and community. It promotes ideal citizenship through church involvement, urging attendance at Dermott's Presbyterian church with Bible study at 9 45 and morning service at 11, then evening services and Christian Endeavor.
The Woman's Auxiliary of the Presbyterian church met in the Berea class room with Mrs Smylie presiding. New members Mrs Savage and Mrs Paul Johnson joined as others reported on local church work and overseas missions, plus a study session on first seven chapters of First Kings led by Mrs Emma Smylie. The meeting closed with scripture, song, and prayer and a prompt to join the next missionary study.
Harvey Marnell hosted the Womans Missionary Society meeting at Una’s home. Mrs Audeteon resigned as president, Mrs Prothro elected president, and officers were installed by Raysse Y Peah with new pastor Mr. Peah present. Members reported sending over 85 to the conference treasurer and growing membership.
Supt of Social Service Mrs Sephien and Supt of Study Mrs Dean led a meeting with many members present. Books for the study course were distributed and refreshments were served after the social half hour. The society plans to meet again next Monday at the church at 2 30.
A historical clerical snippet urges farmers to read agricultural journals, exchange crop news with neighbors, and subscribe to farm papers. It promotes free county agent lists for for sale or wanted items and highlights the value of staying informed about new farming methods and market data.
Red Cross guidance explains soldiers may continue government life insurance with monthly payments to the Disbursing Clerk, Bureau of War Risk Insurance. It details payee guidance, required information, address changes, and permissible beneficiaries. Emphasizes that letting insurance lapse can never be regained and warns of the risk to those with impaired health.
Belser Dishongh and Co advertises a selection of coffins and caskets in an early 20th century catalog style. The listing highlights craftsmanship and available sizes for immediate delivery, with emphasis on price choices for families planning funerals.
Notice of financial statement details and court action from Chicot Chancery Court involving Roberta Halley plaintiff and Wes Halley defendant. Warned to appear within thirty days and answer the complaint. Notary attestation and signatures attached dated January 1819 with commission valid to February 1.
Caleb Penslee recounts the notoriety of Enoch Bates a wary neighbor famed for shrewd farming and egg trading. Bates’s jealousy towards Johnny Toan’s horse and a violent incident with a whip lead to a lingering reputation in the county.
Fragmentary notes describe sandpaper smoothing a sink and collecting grease, then stray phrases about wheat, pork, sugar, and warmth. It contrasts American responses to hunger with goodwill shaping a new world, while a vague mention of Anmerten aiding global kinship through shortages.
St Louis firm advertises booming trade paying highest prices for hides fur and pecans with Helena Arkansas listings and price guide noted.
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