08 Nov 1917
Page 1
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Newspaper
Dermott News
Location
Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1917
Page
1
Local text lists auto coupons with Youth's Companion subscriptions and cash purchases at The Novelty, Dermott Hardware, and W F Drake plus a wide range of items from sweaters and collars to brassieres and stoves. It notes a new bridge, a Fass South Bend Range demo, and various local notices, meetings, and social visits with multiple residents traveling to Little Rock and Fort Smith.
Announcement of the Dermott News Automobile Contest close date November 26 at six twelve. Mrs Herby wins special S10 gold prize by a small margin while Miss Evans leads the car race with several contenders close behind. Subscriptions and bonus votes drive the results and readers are urged to mail sealed envelopes or bring in coupons for extra votes.
Soldiers including Dermott boys of Company K arrived home for a brief stop with Colonel C D James Captains Watson Reynolds and Lee Woolfolk among the visitors. The First Regiment band led by Joe Rietano provided a lively program at hotel and town folk donated cigars and tobacco for the troops amid a mix of pride and somber reflection on the uncertain future.
Dermott residents prepare for a sensational auto race this afternoon. Mans of Dermott in a Hudson Six race against Mitchell of Portland in an Overland Six at three o clock on the Monticelli fair grounds half mile track. The 21 mile event demands speed and skill as the Hudson driver must finish with fewer than 24 laps to win.
Mr Henry Korde reports a letter from Railroad Commissioner Herbert Wilson noting petitions from residents along the Warren branch for a new schedule. The commission set Wednesday November 1 at 1 30 pm in Dermott for the hearing with Mr Bordeaux arranging a meeting place. It is unclear if the session will be public.
Advertisement notes a six room house for rent at ten dollars monthly. Apply to Bimel Ashcroft Mfg Co for details.
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