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Newspaper
Dermott News
Location
Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1917
Page
4
Rail timetable shows arrival and departure times for M. H. L. and Owl lines with trains 838 842 887 893 and locals. Schedules list morning and afternoon arrivals and local stops, with agent B. Ford on duty.
An explainer on Liberty Loan bonds detailing two types bearer and registered, denominations, interest, maturity options, tax treatment, and the government’s plan to issue the loan widely to American citizens rather than just financial institutions. It notes that bonds may be exchanged for higher rate issues and outlines subscription encouragement.
A patriotic call urges every American to subscribe to the Liberty Loan of 1917, stressing participation over amount. The bond aims to project national spirit abroad and fund the fight for liberty in Europe and on the seas, reflecting the democracy of the New World supporting European democracy.
Dermott Public School completed its 1916 17 term with closing exercises Thursday and Friday under Mrs Read Jackson Irion music director. The programs featured music drills novelty acts and a humorous one act farce to benefit the grammar school library. Certificates were awarded to promoted pupils and honors noted. High School graduates Miss Bessie Morris and Mr Bill Bulloch received diplomas after Rev Flourney Shepperson spoke. Principal A C Barnett retires after nine years of headship with praised progress and best wishes.
A list of discounted round trip fares from Dermott and connections to multiple destinations. Highlights include destinations such as Wichita Kansas for the Annual Conference Church of the Brethren with June sale dates and final return June 25, fares starting around 28.55, and routes via Muskogee Mid Val RoR. Additional offers cover Washington D C for the United Confederate Veterans reunion with June sale days and a 26.75 fare, Fayetteville for University of Arkansas summer school with mid June sales, and other regional stops including Conway, Brinkley, Pine Bluff and the Cotton Belt. Details reference B Ford, Agent for further particulars.
Mrs Releford and sister visit Parkdale while Rev Draper of Monticello spends a few days in town. Mrs Alice Bynum and Miss Lylah Vaughn stay in Monroe for the week. Mr Parker and Ruth Powell attend Monticello school closing. The Mosaics plan annual sermon at Holland's Chapel next Sunday by Rev G V Jones.
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