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Newspaper
Dermott News
Location
Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1914
Page
8
Dermott Arkansas marks a publish notice stating G E Kinney is publisher and proprietor entered as second class mail master at the post office on February 9.
The listing names court and county offices including Circuit Judge T. P. Butler Prosecuting Attorney Jo Compete State Senator J. L. Carter Representative Jas be Weiner County Judge Harivy bk Cauk Circuit Clerk Calmes Merritt County Clerk Geo Kilder Sheriff KK BE Alcorn Assessor H C Sawyer Treasurer Abier Gaines Surveyor H N Konlden and Constable No Preadman amid calls for transparency in stockholder dealings of New Haven Frisco and other mail roads to curb fraud and publicize transactions.
The Panama Canal will formally open for business on August fifteenth, with dedication ceremonies planned for March when President Wilson and cabinet members plus naval officers visit from Atlantic to Pacific. The Cristobal may be the first vessel to pass, marking ten years of arduous engineering led by Col Goethals, while further channel deepening and widening remain to come.
The Memphis Commercial Appeal notes that opening should be delayed until March of the next year while arguing the canal be opened now for ships of commerce. It states sentiment should not affect business decisions and that Secretary Garnsen's practical judgment will gain broad approval.
In a West Point address the Secretary of War extols the army as the all round handy man of the government. He cites the Revolutionary care in disasters, the cavalry and engineers during floods, fires, and border duties, and notes the Army’s role in panama canal security and Alaska rail aid. The piece argues the armed forces shoulder diverse tasks beyond warfare, proving indispensable in civil life.
Dr T M Fly of the Hookworm Commission will supervise free dispensaries at Dermott July 2, Cuthcot July 30, Eudora July 39 August vth and 2cet, Lake Village August 1, with lectures in inland communities. A large percent of Arkansans suffer from hookworm, often misattributed to other diseases, causing headaches, dizziness and paleness.
The notice explains how hookworms cause fatigue and poor growth, detailing how a daily drop of blood sustains 100 to 6000 worms that live in the small bowel for years and can inflame the bowels. It urges sanitation to prevent disease and notes free literature at dispensaries plus Dr Flys clinic in Dermott with Dr Harlow in Blythe building.
Dermott defeated Kenton 6 to 5 on Monday and 4 to 2 on Tuesday at the local diamond. Monday batteries were Cunningham and Parker for Dermott with Meyers and Neblitt for Benton. Tuesday, Gal yon and Parker for Dermott with Walt and Meyers for Benton. Dermott heads to Warren to meet the Warren team today and tomorrow in a bid to decide the Southeast Africa championship.
A single game on July 1 saw Warren defeat Dermott 2 to 1 as Warren merchants raise the offer from 200 to 1300 for the Warren team if they win. A large local crowd backs the Dermott boys, while at Dermott the colored Baptist church claims a 110 year old resident called the world’s evangelist, born in Springheld Missouri in 1804, praised for long life and steady habits.
Reverend Ans Brooks, a Black clergyman, recently preached three sermons as part of a long career spanning over a century. He has served multiple congregations and remained active in ministry, reflecting on his enduring call to preach.
For sale two showcases one roll top desk one cash register sixteen shelf boxes and other fixtures. Apply to Mrs W A Skipper at Law Mowers Garden and Water Coors Refrigerators Freezers and hardware items. Ore Hardware Co Shetwin Walams bomeloid for ran beds.
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