Alcorn Seeks Re election Sheriff and Ex Officio Collector
Authorized notice announces R E Alcorn as a candidate for re election to the office of Sheriff and ex Officio Collector of Chicot County subject to the Democratic primary election.
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Newspaper
Dermott News
Location
Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1918
Page
8
Authorized notice announces R E Alcorn as a candidate for re election to the office of Sheriff and ex Officio Collector of Chicot County subject to the Democratic primary election.
Harvey Parnell runs for Representative of Chicot County subject to the Democratic primary on May 29. W J Splawn seeks re election as Treasurer of Chicot County under the Democratic primary on May 29.
Governor Brough issues a proclamation designating Saturday March 23 as War Saving Certificate and Thrift Stamp Day in Arkansas. He calls rallies statewide to boost sales of the 35 million dollar campaign and asks ministers to preach on Sunday March 24 about these investments and loans to the government.
A plan proposes April 6 as the first anniversary of America entering the war. It urges all state and county councils, mayors, Liberty Bond committees, patriotic societies, labor groups, and school boards to organize a united effort. The vote aims to boost morale, mobilize the home front, and show Allied nations a united American will.
A new feature in the Third Liberty Loan campaign will award Honor Flags to towns that exceed their quotas. Flags are white with red borders and three blue stripes, to be distributed by district committees. A National Honor Flag will record state winners, with a flag for each city doubling its quota and an extra star for each doubling. An Honor Roll will list subscribers. A window card will accompany each loan subscriber. The Arkansas State Teachers Association meets in Little Rock April 4-6 with aims for 5000 teachers in attendance.
A clear outline of the War Savings Plan detailing 4 percent quarter‑compounded returns, stamps for purchase, and the process to buy through post offices banks and authorized agencies. It notes War Savings Stamps pay $5 on January 1 1923 and explains thrift stamps costing 25 cents that help fund purchases.
In urging state club women to back the thrift stamp drive Mrs. H. C. Gibson president of the Arkansas Federation of Women's Clubs proposes the paraphrase We Save Soldiers for the War Savings Stamps slogan. She believes it will appeal to children and become a popular catchphrase.
Public health notice by John Hineman urges eye care during measles and scarlet fever. Early eye cleansing, dark rooms, and reduced light exposure prevent ulcers and blindness, with rest for the eyes aiding long term sight preservation.
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