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Newspaper
Dermott News
Location
Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1914
Page
5
The Southwest American editor urges cleaner streets and alleys, blaming litterbugs and praising European receptacles. He argues pride in home appearance, personal guilt, and education as keys to curb careless waste disposal.
A speech extols the chance to reveal the State’s rich resources to the world. It warns against neglect by the State and lauds the leaders for securing a moment to display the nation’s quality and potential ahead of others.
Helena World reports two front page columns detailing the new Palace Drug Store in Helena. Directors include C. S. Fitzpatrick as president and F. D. Crenshaw as vice president, secretary and treasurer. M. E. Bell serves as general manager. The building boasts modern fixtures and aims to exceed past standards of the old Palace Drug Store.
Governor Hays led Arkansas travelers to select a site for the Arkansas building in San Francisco. Judge Harry I. Cook reports a highly enjoyable trip with royal entertainments and strong support for forming a benevolent association to develop Arkansas resources. The party praised officials Dean Schroeder Brown and Smith for exemplary transportation and hospitality.
The Bald Knob Eagle notes a rising local advertising trend and urges residents to support home merchants. It says metropolitan stores rely on national papers and mail orders, risking town growth and property values, and champions local businesses that built the town. The piece asserts act No 3 opposes graft and seeks publicity.
Fragmentary OCR note references a May vote on an amendment and mentions a secretary, but the full context is unclear. No names, dates, or places to confirm.
The Der mott News reports farmers can protect cotton crops from the boll weevil using Mr. Manor’s method. Attach to plows a saturated sack with lubricating oil moth balls tar and coal oil. The fumes deter the pest and keep plants immune as plowing continues.
Mrs. Marks entertained Saturday afternoon with a Fourth of July bridge party despite rain. Three tables were in play with several games followed by refreshments. Guests included Mesdames Stinson Hart Sephien Anders Gaster Barnett Splawn Crenshaw Shemwell Sharpe McCroskey and Miss Vivian Hart.
Act No. 3 is argued to do nothing harmful to Arkansas while enlightening the people on public affairs and reducing taxes by eradicating graft and extravagance that cannot endure daylight.
Notice is given that VK Moss and others have petitioned the County Court of Chivot County Arkansas for the 1944 July term to view lay out and establish a public road forty feet wide through lands described starting at the Dercott and Lake Village public road and running south along section center lines for about 24 1/2 miles. The petition includes the required bond and compliance with law.
W. F. Anders of 1625 Cleveland Street in Waco Texas reports severe bilious headaches and stomach trouble yet continued work. He credits Grigsby’s Liv Ver Lax with a complete cure, noting improved energy and liver health after the first day and plans to use it for his children. Bordeaux’s Drug Store advertises the potion.
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