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Newspaper
Dermott News
Location
Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1915
Page
6
A report details tax assessors and the appraisal process for land, salaries, and state offices, noting instructions to complete valuations and expenditures. It covers salaries, warrants, and pension funds, plus mentions a Confederate reunion train, state banking figures, and shifting duties among officials.
A garbled account describes a fashion ensemble with belts and trimmings, detailing coat lengths, sleeve shapes, and decorative features. It mentions belt placement, front panel styles, and button arrangements, with references to marine style ruffs and white borders.
A descriptive fragment details transparent hats for midsummer wear, including braids of fine silk wire frames, crystal edge wires, large mariner pompons, and long jet ornaments. Hemp and leghorn hats with crape facings appear among top designs, with pink crepe crowns and ribbon bands. The piece notes bridesmaids hats and feature a Hilveration illustration.
A line of fashionable attire features a vivid ensemble: a thigh length furred or mohair blend dress with a high collar and buttoned throat, a black satin belt, flare skirt, and natural stockings. Accessories include a black satin hat, white organdie collar, and a mesh veil, completing the spring look.
A fashion note highlights chiffon gowns with large dark blue polka dots on sand colored fabric. The design favors graceful lines and minimal embellishment for a striking yet conservative look.
The Grand Council notes a 13 percent membership rise in five counties including Little Rock and Fort Smith. Officers report funds for widows and accidents, with over 40 percent of lodges already registered. Fort Smith chosen as the 16th convention site.
Extracted items report land sales in Jefferson and Grant counties, ore shipments totaling around 600 tons in April, a $66,000 Red Cloud mine sale to Oklahoma operators, new railroad right of way work to begin June 1, and community notices including a street tax proposal, timber and fruit damage, college commencements, and civic meetings across counties.
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