11 May 1916
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Newspaper
Dermott News
Location
Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1916
Page
1
A compact verse asks if a man measures up through discipline courage and patience. It challenges readers to face calamity calmly, rise after failure, and persist toward victory, urging daily records of steadfast character. SOAK. Boyles
Local notices show Ward’s Pay Up Week with promotions at Cohen’s and Dermott merchants. Advertisements discuss Paramount and Alex Theatre screenings, lawn mowers, water coolers, and Dermott hardware including porch swings. Community items report visits, sales, and upcoming events at the Alex Theatre and town shops.
Dermott High School was represented at the state contests held in Pine Bluff last Friday and Saturday. Louie Belser Jr led in the voice contest placing fourth, with Helen Evang in reading and Sydney Blythe in declamation. Fifteen schools attended, Dermott ranking after Searcy Lonoke and Augusta but ahead of Pine Bluff Augusta and Little Rock. Mia L. M. Belser Miss Bettie De Laney and R. P Blythe accompanied the Dermott delegation.
A compact note reports a Thursday night assembly at the Armory where AL members and Dante convene to organize preparations for a Mexican border trip. The readable fragment confirms attendance and venue, with emphasis on group coordination.
Dermott town officials led by Mayor Bennett and others plan street oiling this week in the new district. Crews report the streets are in excellent condition with dust reduced and improved grading. The project aims to advance city infrastructure though final details and benefits to residents remain pending.
The Altrurian club met last Thursday at Mrs Woos Daniel’s home to elect officers for the coming year. President Mrs BF Kinnes, Vice president Mrs To M Bell, Secretary Mrs J G Nielsen, Treasurer Mrs C Helmstetter, Parliamentarian Mrs Wo 3 Dani, Critic Mrs B D Crenshaw, Executive Committee Member Mrs EG Hammock.
A new firm named Tri-County Real Estate Co opens in Dermott with W. S Daniel as manager. The office will be temporary at the Dermott News Office. Affiliated with a northern realty company and other U S concerns, the firm aims to buy and sell real estate and attract northern homeseekers to Chicot Drew and Desha Counties, highlighting the region's opportunities and climate.
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