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Newspaper
Dermott News
Location
Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1918
Page
4
The Dermott News marks nine years in publication, with six and a half years under current management. The staff warns of harsh newspaper conditions causing many papers to suspend, but vows to persevere with reader support and aim to stay excellent.
J. D. Arnold reports from southeast Arkansas after a trip through Ashley Desha and Chicot Counties. Crops are fine and residents hail the Arkansas Louisiana highway project. Land is cleared homes built acreage reclaimed by drainage ditches. Businessmen in Dermott and other towns form the Southeast Arkansas Development Association advancing development along the new route.
The speaker urges Little Rock merchants to promote southeast Arkansas as a premier farming region with low prices and rich soil. He claims the area offers unparalleled land value and predicts rapid development, targeting home-makers and business support from Little Rock.
U S Food Administrator Herbert Hoover praises Arkansas for donating 40 000 barrels of flour to allies, far exceeding other states. He commends county administrators Allen Kennedy of Fort Smith and Mac C Hollis of Pine Bluff for initiating the wheatless movement, noting the sustained patriotic sacrifice inspiring nationwide support. Beginning July 15 flour may be sold in Arkansas in quantities up to 24.
W S Daniel, the county food administrator, issues a detailed notice on new regulations including substitution rules and wartime measures. He is praised for his dedication to informing the public and ensuring compliance to support the war effort and protect Dermott and Chicot county from food slackers.
Congressman Goodwin informs Warfield that the Department of Justice will investigate Sunnyside company use of interned enemy aliens. He notes public distrust of Germans, explains parole efforts for civilians, mentions potential exchange talks in Berne, and promises to report findings and advise action.
Printer's Ink lures readers with ad placements that push Dermott News into homes. The paper targets households to tell them about goods and services available, aiming to boost sales for advertisers.
Clarence B Speed discusses German influence in the United States, warning that the German American Alliance seeks to block nativist encroachments and unite Germans abroad. He cites 1901 1907 formation, aims to influence voting, promote German language in schools, and oppose Anglo Saxon ideas, portraying a looming threat to American institutions.
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