Arkansas Progress critique and Dermott drainage report
The piece reviews the Arkansas Progress weekly magazine from Little Rock edited by J. R. Taylor and lauds its development focus. It highlights Dermott Drainage District work, bond sales to W. R. Compton Co., contract details with R. H. and G. A. McWilliams, and notes 73 000 acres affected with valued land and efficient local drainage commissioners advancing the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas Progress
Little Rock
The
Development Publishing Company
J. R. Tayior
Paragould Soliphone
Dermot
Board of Commissioners
Wm. R. Compton Co
St. Louis
R. H
G. A. McWilliams
Chicago
W. R. Compton & Co
Dermott Stars In National Game Praise From The Field
Baseball in Dermott is praised as a standout local effort with strong fielding and hitting. The Field of London lauds American game prowess, noting no fielding bettered and calling it a lesson to cricketers and other sportsmen alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Dermott
Jack
London
England
America
Revival in Progress at Dermott Tent Meeting
Rev W N LaMance leads a revival in Dermott drawing large crowds with nightly eight o clock services and ten o clock mornings except Saturdays and Mondays. Music directed by Mrs LaMance and occasional solos by Rev Sage and Carl Helmstetter accompany the enthusiastic evangelistic efforts as committees tirelessly set up the tent and welcome attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N LaMance
Dermott
LaMance
Sage
Carl Helmstetter
Arkansas National Guard organizes local company completed
Organization completed after Monday night steps toward forming the local Arkansas National Guard company. Forty five men enlisted and officers were elected. How E. G. Hammock was chosen captain and W. S. Daniel elected likely as an officer.
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Arkansas National Guard
How
E. G. Hammock
W. S. Daniel
Local National Guard Officers Named For August Encampment
Gt and W E Owens ad Lieut All experienced in military work chosen as officers to lead the local company. They will likely travel in August to Little Rock or Texarkana for encampment with full pay and expenses covered. Equipment for each soldier includes uniforms leggings hat shoes rifle bayonet canteen haversack mess kit cartridge belt blankets dog tent and ample ammunition.
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W. E. Owens
Little Rock
Texarkana
National Guard
Simple Remedy Destroys Boll Weevil Near Yazoo City
G M Manor a planter near Yazoo City Mississippi claims a simple remedy for boll weevil control. He used gunny sacks soaked in a mixture of lubricating oil moth balls tar and coal oil attached to plows to release fumes that repel the pest. Manor reports 47 bales last season with his four families versus neighbors using government methods who produced 28 bales with 14 families.
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G. M. Manor
Yazoo City
Miss
Mr. Manor
Bass and Mauldin Tie The Knot At Dermott Presbyterian
Percy Bass and Verna Maulding were married Tuesday at the Dermott Presbyterian Church with Rev. L. 2 Havey officiating. The couple eluded a send-off by car to Arkansas City and Memphis, returning to Dermott to reside in the Dermott Land and Lumber Co. annex. Out-of-town guests included Mrs. Will Bass, Mrs. W. D. Ginacchio, Miss Tommye Owens, and Mrs. Kate West.
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Percy Bass
Verna Mauldin
Dermott
Presbyterian Church
Schlock
Kate West
McGehee
Dickson Gaines
Tommye Maulding
Arkansas City
Kate Adams
Memphis
Dermott Land & Lumber Co
Will H. Bass
W. D. Ginacchio
Little Rock
Tommye Owens
McGhee
McFadden and Moss Wed Quietly at Moss Home
Mr L McFadden and Miss Gladys Moss were quietly married last Sunday afternoon at 5 at the home of the bride's parents Mr and Mrs W E Moss. Rev Abner Sage officiated with only family and intimate friends present. The couple reside at the Hotel Dermott where Mr McFadden is assistant manager.
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L. McFadden
Gladys Moss
W. E. Moss
Abner Sage
Methodist Church
Fae
Buckner Couple Spend Wedding Week with Parents
Richard A Buckner and his bride were married in Baton Rouge Louisiana in a beautiful ceremony. They are spending this week at the Buckner family home with Dr and Mrs L A Buckner, continuing their wedding trip after the ceremony and reception.
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Richard A. Buckner
Baton Rouge
L. A Buckner
Sherwin-Williams Porch Paint and Floor Coatings
Local hardware outlets advertise Sherwin-Williams porch paint and Marnot floor coatings from Orr Hardware Co. Product listings highlight durable finishes for homes and floors. Availability includes Sherwin-Williams porch paint and Marnot floor products at Orr Hardware Co.
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Sherwin-Williams
Or Hardware Co
Orr Hardware Co
Electrical shop to open by E M Offutt
E M Offutt announces the purchase of the electrical business of W T Alexander who will devote full time to city affairs. Offutt will open an electrical shop at once offering all kinds of electrical work and a full line of electrical supplies, soliciting a liberal share of local business.
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W. T. Alexander
E. M. Offutt
City Hotel vacated by J J Lowe listed for sale
The property formerly known as City Hotel and another four room house are noted as available. W J Splawn of Dermott Home and Furn Co is involved. Vendors include Orr Hardware Co and Sherwin-Williams with white lead varnish enamel products and wallpaper.
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J. J. Lowe
City Hotel
W. J. Splawn
Dermott Home & Furn. Co
Sherwin-Williams
Orr Hardware Co
For Rent: House with 4 Rooms Near Office Of J Cohen Son
For Rent advertisement offers a four room house with a bath in a convenient location. Apply at the office of J Cohen and Son D G Co located at 110a monthly.
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Bath
J. Cohen & Son D.g.co
Democratic Ticket for county offices listed
The ticket includes Circuit Judge T. P. Butler Prosecuting Attorney B. L. Compere State Senator J. L. Carter Representative Jas. P. Yerger County Judge Harry E. Cook Circuit Clerk Calmel Merritt County Clerk Geo. Elder Sheriff R. E. Alcorn Assessor H. C. Sawyer Treasurer Abner Gaines Surveyor H. N. Boulden Constable N. Freidman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. P. Butler
B. L. Compere
J. L. Carter
Jas. P. Yerger
Harry E. Cook
Calmel Merritt
Geo. Elder
R. E. Alcorn
H. C. Sawyer
Abner Gaines
H. N. Boulden
N. Freidman
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the Dermott News
DB. Totk
G. E. Kinney
Baseball
Dermott Haw. & Fun, Co
Quam
Bass
Maulding
Turpey
McFadden-Moss
Wall Paper
Sherwin- Williams
Clarke & Clark
Metropolitan Society
Olive Sherwood Arnold West
Richard Burbank
Horace Watling
Watling
Cathcart Rath
Alex
Acters
Charlotte Iees
Peters
Edward Mackay Frederick Bber
J Draker Haynes
Mimi
Yvonne Players Film Co
Teatre
Ferguson McKinney
Porter Bros. G& Kirkpatrick General Merchants
Dermott, Arkansas
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