A Fourth of July Editorial for Every Dermotter
An eyewitness scene in Philadelphia shows fifty men in knee breeches and silk stockings on a hot July day, flies biting and sweat flowing as they push through a routine task to adopt Jefferson's Declaration. The piece links their effort to the larger call for independence and urges steady, everyday action to keep the Declaration valid.
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Saturday Evening Post
Philadelphia
Great Britain
New York
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
Mr. Jefferson
Missing German Returned
The Sun ny Side Company reports the return of Edward Wagner among the Germans interned at their plantation. The carrier criticizes local coverage while defending government instructions. Many readers call internment near liberty on a large Mississippi riverfront unwarranted.
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Sunny Side Company
Edward Wagner
Dermott News
Warfield
Othie
Hammock
Sunny Side
Liberty
Mississippi Riy
Readers’ Letter on Interned Germans and Opinions
A Sunnyside communication defends rights to express unpopular views and argues against portraying interned Germans as heroes or martyrs. It cites Mr. Gerard’s book and other authority, notes Germans in Germany face forced labor, and questions honoring German conduct. The editor mentions publishing additional letters next week to address public interest.
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Germany
Gerard
Sunnyside
Warfield
Goodwin
New County Food Administrator for Chicot County
W. S. Daniel announces appointment as County Food Administrator by Hamp Williams State Food Administrator. He states no pay and a duty to inform grocers and the public on Food Conservation laws, seeks citizen cooperation, and plans meetings with merchants to review work.
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Hamp Williams
Chicot County
W. S. Daniel
Railroad Agents in Conference at McGehee
Railroad agents of the Valley Division of the Missouri Pacific met at McGehee to discuss claims from over, short, and damaged freight. Superintendent Kendall opened the session with talks by Kendall Andrews Thompson Popkiss and agent Ford of Dermott. The meeting aimed to improve cooperation and relations between the company and patrons.
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J. L. Kendall
Valley Division
Missouri Pacific
McGehee
Popkiss
St. Louis
C. M. Andrews
J. M. Thompson
Kendall
Andrews
Thompson
B. Ford
Dermott
Peas for Sale from Dermott Farmer in 1917
W C Ross of Dermott Arkansas advertises peas for sale from the 1917 crop. Plant every available spot to peas for hay. Peas priced at 2.50 per bushel while they last.
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Whippoorwill
W. C. Ross
Dermott
Ark
Wanted laborers for docks and river work in Arkansas
The notice seeks dredgemen cranesmen firemen and deck hands. Colored men are urged to apply as they will be advanced quickly. Duties include loading and unloading wood from barges, right of way work, and cutting wood by the cord. Write D. T. Miller McGehee Arkansas.
No Shortage Yet In Dermott Ice Service
Across the state papers note ice shortages, but Dermott reports exceptional, continuous service. The local dealer’s “do or die” commitment keeps supplies steady, a relief to the Dermott public that cannot be repaid with money.
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Dermott
City Dogs Must Be Tagged and Muzzled or Confined
City Council issues order for all dogs to wear license tags and be muzzled or confined. Failure risks execution. A child was bitten multiple times by a suspected rabid dog, which was killed and its head sent to Little Rock for testing. test did not confirm rabies but justified the council’s measures.
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Fabi
Arthur McDermott
Little Rock
Dermott
Arkansas
Second Class Post Office Status At Dermott Office
Beginning last Monday Dermott post office was raised to an office of the second class. Awaiting civil service exams, Mr. Leeper's clerical force includes Assistant Miss Ruth Evans Clerk Mrs. Leeper Auxiliary Miss Ollie Dewey. Since Saturday, territory south of Warren branch railway has daily mail deliveries. Window hours altered with no Sunday delivery. Mail collection 9 to 11 am 1:45 to 3:45 and 6:30 to 6 pm. holidays follow these hours with one morning delivery.
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Dermott
Leeper
Ruth Evans
Ollie Dewey
Warren Branch
Europe's Greatest Need in Reconstruction
Europe alread y faces reconstruction after Allied offensives. The piece urges the United States to lead in rebuilding Europe with mental and material resources, stressing faith and domestic renewal. It promotes Dermott church services with Bible study at 9 45, morning worship at 11 on Some Impressions of the Southern Dept of Y M C A War Work Convention in San Antonio Texas and a union evening service at 8 30 with Methodists. Parish pastor invites all to attend.
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America
Europe
United States
Livers
Dermott
Presbyterian
Knitting Party Honored Sister Visitor In Town
Mrs L E Disnonga hosted a knitting party Tuesday afternoon for her sister Mrs W G Gibson of St Louis who is visiting. Attendees included Mesdames R B Trunsell E P Remley H C Stinson C L Dishough P S Matthews U C Barnett and R P Blythe as lively conversation and refreshments closed the gathering.
Governor Urges Fordson Tractor Use In Arkansas
Governor Brough announces Fordson tractors will be distributed at cost in Arkansas through Henry Ford & Son. Distributors are to place tractors where most needed to boost food production. Tractors cost 790 dollars plus freight, with no distributor profit, and applications rise as seven units arrive, the Keasler-Matthews Auto Co. of Dermott named for Chicot and Ashley counties.
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Farmers of
Arkansas
Brough
Ford
Henry Ford & Son
Detroit
Mich
State Council of Defense
Fordson Distribution
United States
Chicot and Ashley
Keasler-Matthews Auto Co
Dermott
Mrs Kessler Hosts A Society Tea
Mrs E C Kessler entertained a small party of friends on Thursday afternoon in honor of her mother Mrs John Gilbert of Memphis. The rooms were beautifully decorated in national colors and a social hour followed with refreshments of cream and wafers. Guests included Mesdames Matthews Remley Kennedy Trussell Singleton and Nealis.
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E. C. Kessler
John Gilbert
Memphis
Mesdames Matthews
Remley
Kennnedy
Trussell
Singleton
Nealis
Vapor Stoves a Blessing to Farm Women
The article touts vapor oil stoves as a cleaner safer alternative to wood-fired stoves for farmers wives. It highlights instant heat control suitable for baking and roasting and notes Orr Hardware Co. predicts widespread adoption, making old-fashioned stoves a farm curiosity.
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Orr Hardware Co
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