09 May 1918
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Newspaper
Dermott News
Location
Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1918
Page
1
A speaker recalls tending the wounded behind trenches and on distant rounds of pain. She mourns the dead Sammy Pierre and Jack, and vows to deliver care wherever soldiers and civilians suffer, carrying the flag and cross as symbols of sacrifice. Her avater stands for those who would aid but are unable to be there.
Local shoppers saw a wide array of bargains at Weisman's He got lawn mowers garden hoes and manure tools at Hobson's Shop offered at 34.50 and up Dowden & Co advertised wagons and bugmies The Novelty teased new novelties Oneida Community ware Dermott Hardware Co promoted stone churns and community ware The Well4 Cash Store announced new stock at Arkansas Street and Dermott Hardware Co listed community ware knives forks and spoons Several community notices urged patriotic talks by Judge Turner Butler and Red Cross War Fund planning with local govt and church groups
Postmaster Leeper receives authority from Washington to start mail delivery in Dermott on June 1. Two daily deliveries in business area, one in residential, with receptacle fees waived for businesses open and staffed. Positions for carriers to pay 180 a year, applications invited. noting women already serve.
Mrs H Parnell chair of the Knitting Club asks members to send all knitted goods by May 25. Ladies are urged to remember the date and finish their garments if possible.
An enthusiastic Ler mott Board of Trade meeting last Thursday appointed a committee to study building a bridge over Bayou Bartholomew northwest of Dermott. A second committee will solicit funds to host the National Editorial Association on June 11. Gregory and Moller of the Bliss Cook Oak Co spoke on Southeast Arkansas development.
Those from Is to 4 and desiring to enlist in the Fifth Arkansas Regiment now being organized report to recruiting officers CW, Black R. W. Parris Dernmutt Arch.
A special Mother’s Day service is planned at Dermott’s Popular Homelike Church Presbyterian Church next Sunday at 8:00 p.m. The pastor will speak on Mother and a musical program will be held. Attendees are asked to wear red flowers if their mother is living and white if she is dead, with flowers available for those who need them. The 11:00 a.m. sermon will cover the Purpose of Trial as part of The Seven Purposes of a Great Life series. Bible study is at 9:45 a.m. Everyone is invited.
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