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Newspaper
Dermott News
Location
Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1913
Page
6
Fragmentary OCR describes meter rates for Lermott Electric Lights and a chaotic scene inside a store or office. It mentions rates, terms, and a request related to Mrs. WA Ekipper, plus odd dialogue about appearances and a peculiar line of narration. The passage reads as surreal, with various names and stray phrases interwoven without coherent context.
Africa faces diverse diseases affecting livestock and humans while a major address by Ltr. Arnold Thoeiles warns of new plant based poisons. Gov. botanist Burtt Davy reports toxins in certain soils and climates cause accumulative harm to cattle after grazing. In Grahamstown Senesia Litifola killed horses there as trials show regional variations.
A tense audience of women pressed in as a noted speaker urged that men undervalue women's capabilities. The speaker argued women can fill roles beyond those traditionally denied them, praising courage and capability while challenging male limits. The crowd reacted with sharp cries as the speech concluded.
The Glee Club presented last evening for the Al trurian Club and the School Board drew a crowded auditorium and strong applause. Merv Shumway and basso Mr Fannen received special praise for their performances while the ladies earned credit for efficient event management.
May Belle Fowler and Her Big Stock Company bring a versatile program to Dermott Monday night for a week. The troupe, praised for entertainment value and long running success in New York and other cities, performs Miss May Belle Fowler in a leading role with Metrapal Players offering strong drama and comedy.
Twenty six members of the Woman's Missionary Society met at the Methodist Church Tuesday for a business session. They set meeting dates on the first and third Tuesdays for business and the second and fourth Tuesdays for mission study, with programs from The Voice and The King's Business. An all day prayer service will be held the last week in November. Mrs. Larkin Smith reported Juvenile Society details and a $5 donation to the church fund. Vivian Skipper presided over 19 enrolled juvenile workers. Bazaar prep urged, with a booth for children and a fish pond, aiming for a larger bazaar than last year.
Mesdames Franklin and Prothro invited the members of the churchood sorvery to meet at Franklin's home Friday at 2 30 to discuss work and bazaar. Three members Mesdames Boal Morris and Lee Woolfolk joined, totaling si members. The society adjourned after prayer to reconvene near Tuesday at the church at 2 30 with Mrs Beauchamp leading the program from The Vowe Press Reporter.
A fragmentary item notes a rally at Holland Chapel and remarks on community leaders. Mentions a Miss Jean Williams near Dermott reporting a large stolen bay mare on a recent Saturday. Also references funeral plans for a Mr Williams Alexander and a local church event.
Al Poreh, a 64 year old Capitol rigger, is famed for scaling the outer ladders to the statue atop the Capitol dome. He has worked there for 43 years, often rigging electric wires and painting the goddess, with a history of daring climbs and a dramatic 50 foot fall earlier in his career.
Duxte Theatre launches a promotional drive offering a reward of 25 votes in the Drama contest for every ten advancement coupons redeemed from the date of October. The campaign aims to boost participation in the piano contest and related events.
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