Big Tax Cut Promise Spreads Across Arkansas Campaign
A public brief by the Arkansas Press Association argues Act No. 3 would boost public publicity on state affairs, curb graft, and prevent tax hikes. It contends newspaper ads funded by the state would inform voters, improve governance, and ultimately save money despite publication costs.
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Arkansas Press Association
Men of
Arkansas
Ins
Arkansew
Arkatians
State of Arkansas
Fayettevilly
Eal
Arkaneas
Ehoh
Rhose
Bie
Weriowriral Schoals
State Normal
University
Commonwealth
Gasoline Price War Cuts to 12 Cents in City
Standard Oil lowers gasoline to 12 cents a gallon for the rest of the week, sparking a price war as smaller firms face price cuts. Many motorists stock up while car owners fill ads promise 12 cent gas, with 20 cent rates noted earlier and uncertainty about long term reductions.
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Western Nowenener Finton News
Rysee Vine Bluff
He Ety
Standard Oi
Standard Ol Company
Standard OW
Pommercial Club Plans Action To Save Local Phone System
At a special Pommercial Club meeting about two hundred citizens urged a plan to preserve an independent telephone system. A committee was formed to consult with providers of Rus seliville Clarkesville and other towns along the Iron Mountain Suberihera to Southwestern Telegrapht & Telephone. Rental increases to 175 for residences and 29 for business phones were announced set for July 1.
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Westies
Epis News
Servier Pardanedie
Pommercial Club
Cunnineham
Tuntunelle
Russeliville
Clarkesville
Iron Mountian
Telegraqat &Telephone Company
Mioe
Bull Moose Eyes September Ticket and Party Tensions
The Progressive party weighs delaying a state ticket in September while leaders discuss coalition chances with Republicans. The State Central Committee advises awaiting East developments. a state convention may be called later. A possible Senate bid by George Murphy is rumored, with reformer George W. Hays also noted. Bank of Vowtieree Trust Company directors pledge to bond to repay depositors in full, aiming to reopen within a week or ten days.
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Screten Tittle Hook
Progressive Party
Bull Moore
Churn J Aoomer
A. 1 Baker
Tore
Chairayan Gant
Ameems Pinental
Ptate
Central Committee
Heamhire
Komsevel Arty
States Senate
George Murphy
Arkin
George WY. Hays
Déneratly
Stuttgart
Storkloters
Bank of Vowtieree and Trust Company
Helena Welena Interurban Extends Westward Improvements
The Welena Interurban Railway Company expands along its right of way toward the city limits. Old track is torn out and a new modern line laid in concrete, enhancing service near the urban area.
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Helena
Melena
Welena Interurban Railway Company
Father of Triplets Untaxed in McCurtain County
County commissioners in McCurtain County Oklahoma debated exempting a man from personal tax assessment after learning he had become the father of triplets. J A Ayres requested removal of the tax on grounds that fatherhood wiped future obligations to the state. The commission agreed, and the taxpayer was struck from the tax rolls.
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Fort Smith
McCurtain
Okla
Ayres
Hall
Wipiets
Aly
Sirickpa
Business groups press Little Rock chamber against fast antitrust action
National and Arkansas business groups urge the Little Rock Chamber of Commerce to oppose hasty antitrust measures before Congress. They say President Wilson, senators, and congressmen can handle the situation and Arkansas delegates will represent the state effectively.
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Little Rock
Little Rock Chamber of Commerce
Congress
Kirk Rick
Chamber of Commeree
Wilson
Arkansas
Argaenian
State National Has Closed Western Newspaper Bank
State National closed Saturday after an all-night directors meeting due to continued withdrawals. The bank reported March 4 18— figures show 745.90 in deposits with officers and many directors named. depositors are promised payment. Wynne Hotel Company elects directors for a three story brick hotel costing 30000 to 40000 dollars to be built soon.
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National Bank
Deposita
Wynne
Wynne Hotel Company
Block
Hen Block
J. B. Harris
L. Austell
J. F Benson
8. W. Organ
N. Martin
Heber Springs Chosen for Railroad Hospital Location
At the annual meeting of the Society of Surgeons of the Missouri and North Arkansas railroad held in Berryville, the group unanimously voted to locate the proposed railroad hospital at Heber Springs because of its healthfulness and central location. The city will raise the necessary funds, and the hospital will be erected at cost of about 40,000 dollars. Other towns along the line were considered.
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Heber Springs
Society of Surgeons of the Missouri and North Arkansas Railroad
Berryville
Heber Spring
New System for Agricultural Work in Arkansas
The university will assume full charge of all state agricultural work with departments under Washington supervision. Dean Nelson will oversee the university's agricultural college and county instructors, about a hundred strong, coordinating with government programs. The plan aims to boost scientific farming methods and fund utilization under Smith Lever provisions.
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F Union News
Arkansas
Washington
Dew Martin Nelson
Agricultural College of the University
Dean Nelson
J. C Futrall
University
W. Watson
Government Agricultural Work
Agricultural Bureau
Watson
Little Rock
University Agricultural College
Witte
Pieral
Smith-Lever
Grant University
United States
Arkansas Exposition publicity chief named for Panama event
Governor selects RP Allen to head publicity for the Panama Exposition in Arkansas. He will oversee all publicity departments and form a bureau with top Little Rock journalists. Allen, a veteran Arkansas figure, has managed major campaigns and now works with a Little Rock rate adjustment firm. The first peach shipment of the year leaves Arkansas, two cars from Morriston and one from Chicks Ville, early Wheeler variety, scarce due to frost. prices range around 1.50 per bushel. Elberta peaches expected to start moving by July 15.
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Little Rock
Allen
GW. Tlays
Sambureseary
Aja Omnaintvg
Arkansas
Arkhansas
Dennehey, Haye and Clarke
Fort Stith
Morriston
Chirks Ville
Randolph Republicans Nominate Sheriff in Pocahontas
At the Randolph county Republican convention held in Pocahontas M A Grant a business man from Dalton was nominated for sheriff and collector of Randolph county.
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Randolph
Pocahontas
M. A. Grant
Dalton
Randolph County
New Postmaster Named for Harrison City
The Senate confirmed W. H. Watkins as postmaster for Harrison after a delay from May 16 due to a senatorial contest between Senator Clarke and Judge Kirby at Pine Brum on June 3. Watkins was appointed earlier but awaited confirmation until Saturday night.
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Harrison
Senate
W. H. Watkins
Watkins
Clarke
Kirby
Pine Brum
Prescott Wins Phone Fight Over Rate Hike
Prescott residents defeated higher telephone charges after a June dispute. The company agreed to restore old rates of 1.00 for residence lines and 4.00 for offices while business phones were set at 2.50, with several previously idle lines returned to service.
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Prescott
Citixens
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