Dermott News reflects on Chautauqua plans and health outbreak
The Desha County news notes hopes for a Chautauqua and Lyceum in Dermott with a friendly invitation to McGehee neighbors. It reports Dr Joseph Goldberger visiting Arkansas to study pellagra amid outbreaks in Plainview Crossett and Monticello, warning of serious spread and child illness.
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Mefiehwe
Desha County News
Dermott
McGehee
Joseph Goldberger
United States Public Health Service
Arkansas
G. W. Garrison
Plainview
Crossett
Monticello
Tick Eradication In Arkansas Toward Statewide Release
Arkansas nears one third tick free as cooperation among Federal, state and county authorities expands dipping operations. Federal law restricts dipping material. counties must enforce quarantines and compel dip for noncompliant farms. By end of 1914 Arkansas had 200 dipping vats versus 2352 in Mississippi, reflecting regional variations in eradication effort.
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Arkansas
Mississippi
Rook Club Hosts Delightful Gathering at Stancil Hotel
Rook Club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Neilsen entertaining at the Stancil Hotel. Eight engaging games were played before guests adjourned to McCroakey 4 for cream and cake. Attending were Mesdames Barlow Courtney Daniel Prothro and Remley. The club plans a meeting with Mrs. Lee in July.
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Mra. Neilsen
Rook Club
Stancil Hotel
McCroakey
Mesdames Barlow
Courtney
Daniel
Prothro
Remley
Mra
Lee “Aalfolk
Free ports and tariff reform urged by editor
Peter Ranford argues Congress should favor free ports in port and inland waterways policy. He notes 51 ports nationally and criticizes tolls and charges on wharfage, urging Treasury and wartime priorities to divert funds to enabling free, fee free ports to boost maritime commerce and spread benefits widely.
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Atlantic
Pacific
Congress
The Vital Problem of Agriculture Excerpt
Peter Radford argues that agricultural progress hinges on solving the market problem. He notes vast money spent on soil and seed improvements, but little on marketing. The Farmers' Union calls for a giant coordinated effort, balancing farming science with strong marketing to prevent surpluses and underdevelopment.
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Peter Radford
United States
Farmers’ Union
Horse neighing to settle throne disputes in ancient Persia
Darius recounts a tale where six claimants for the Persian throne agreed that the man whose horse neighs first would rule. The idea is proposed as a satirical model for modern partisan politics and civil dispute resolution, urging restraint and focus on industry over quarrels.
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Darius
Persia
City revenue and expenses compare saloon license impact
City records show revenue for the year ending April 1, 1914 including an $8,000 saloon license and revenue for the year ending April 1, 1915 with no saloon license. Expenses for 1914 and 1915 are listed, reflecting the financial effect of discontinuing the saloon license. City Recorder J F Delaney furnishes the figures.
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Oy. Sa
City Recorder
J. F. Delaney
Lansing Appointment Reflects Diplomatic Merit Over Politics
Robert Lansing, chosen by President Wilson to replace William Jennings Bryan as secretary of state, is portrayed as nonpolitical and career diplomat. A prominent daily lauds his international law expertise, long arbitration experience, and service to the United States in various treaties and commissions, noting his broad respect across parties. The piece also touches on cautions about eye diseases in babies and the importance of early care to prevent blindness.
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United States
Roberting
Prestilson
Wm. J. Bryan
Lansing
New York
John Lansing
State Department
Prevention of Blindness Letter from State School President
John TH Hineman, president of the State School for the Blind, urges readers to fund prevention over cure. He notes educating a blind child costs thousands, stresses that many children could have normal vision with care, and warns that babies sore eyes can lead to blindness if untreated. He urges immediate doctor care and proper eye hygiene at birth.
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John TH. Hineman
State School For the Blind
Attention Farmers Read Dermott News Feature
The Dermott News invites farmers to read its agricultural feature, highlighting horse breeds cottonseed meat as horse feed and a blend of fruit growing with poultry raising. Readers are asked to share opinions on the piece.
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Dermott News
Dermott Adopts Ordinance Amending Pole Licensing Rules
The Dermott Arkansas City Council passes an ordinance amending the existing ordinance on licensing and regulating telephone and telegraph poles. The document records approval by Mayor and Recorder with dates of passage June 2 and publication July 1, noting rental and licensing provisions.
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City of Dermott
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