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Dermott News

Location

Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1917

Page

8

Buckner Named Candidate for Constitutional Convention Delegate

The Dermott News announces R. A. Buckner of Dermott as a candidate for delegate to the Constitutional Convention Adv.

Dermott R. A. Buckner

Liberty Loan of 1917 Taxation and Bond Details

The Treasury clarifies Liberty Loan Bonds are non taxable except for inheritance tax. Bearer and registered bonds are issued in multiple denominations with semiannual interest. Early exchange rights exist if higher rate bonds appear. loans aimed for broad public participation with small denomination options.

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Liberty Loan Bond Drive Urges National Duty

Citizens urged to subscribe to the 1917 Liberty Loan as a patriotic obligation. Officials stress participation counts more than the amount pledged, framing the bond issue as a loan from free people to aid democracy and liberty worldwide.

United States America Europe High Seas

Legal Holiday Proclaimed for Patriot Registration Day

President Wilson designates June 5 as the registration day for all male citizens aged 21 to 30. Governor Brough issues a proclamation urging church gatherings and prayers, calling the day a landmark in national duty and unity for wartime service and support of the war effort.

Wilson Jaume United States Brough She Darth Servie Vidor Hie Proclanation Stda Pewsey

Dermott Women Pay Poll Tax In Record Total

Dermott reports 109 residents have paid poll tax including Mrs R B Freeman and several Crook family members. A letter from Mrs Ellington, State Suffrage President, praises Dermott’s high turnout and notes she will tell politicians of the achievement when appropriate.

Dermott R. B. Freeman S. E. Greenburg J. BR. Crook Hettie Crook Mary Haley Etta Crook Elvin Sephie Burleigh Ellington

The Nightly Sacrifice of a Mother in Wartime

A fragmented reminiscence recalls a mother’s courage during battle near Wilson Creek. The narrator recounts a father’s sacrifice, a departing daughter, and a mother who stays brave as soldiers march, ending with a tribute to loyalty and patriotism amid loss.

Tomie Geeta Ryans Wilson Creek Tennessee Whee Tal Heron

Fragmentary note hints at names and actions unknown

A garbled OCR fragment lists scattered names and terms without a clear event. It mentions several personal names and possible roles but lacks coherent context or date. The salvaged text offers no definite event, outcome, or place to anchor a summary.

Cluster of Patriotic Gems Spark Pride in Country

Fragmented patriotic prose extols liberty and duty to nation, urging true loyalty across generations. It recalls the nation’s founding, cherished freedoms, and the responsibility to preserve and transmit this heritage for future generations.

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Juniors Organize Missionary Society at Presbyterian Church

The Junior Department of the Presbyterian Sunday School formed The Crenshaw Junior Missionary Society on April 1 with twenty charter members. Officers include President Chloe Hammet Secretary Joe Mercer Bennett Treasurer John Freeman Pianist Mabel Porter Assistant Pianist Ruby Harrison. Meetings set for Sundays at 2 30 p m, continuing thereafter.

The Presbyterian Sunday School Crenshaw Junior Missionary Society John Crawford China Chloe Hammet Joe Mercer Bennett John Freeman Mabel Porter Ruby Harrison

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