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Newspaper
Dermott News
Location
Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1915
Page
8
We are authorized to announce that Barnett is a candidate for County Superintendent of Schools, subject to the aim of the Democratic primary on November 17, 1915.
The Circuit Court convened at Lake Village with Sheriff R E As corn and Circuit Clerk Calmes Merritt in place. Judge Turner Butler of Hamburg presided and organized the court by noon with a well run preliminaries and a named grand jury foreman J L McKinzie of Chicot. Dermotters on the grand jury included A C Blanks R F Clarke W P Daniels C L Dishough and W H Lophien Dermotters on the petit jury were P C Bynum Chas Crook Fr N Hogan and M R Hanchey. The Dermott trip was made in the Daniels auto after leaving Lake Village in the morning.
County officials consider a proposal from Government and College of Agriculture to fund a farm demonstration agent for the coming year. The grant would cover part of the costs to improve farming and stock raising, with the state contributing about 450 dollars and the county funds covering the rest. The program claims higher crop yields through demonstrated methods, citing state averages and gains in corn and cotton under agent guidance.
The article notes rising state and local funding for farm demonstration work in Arkansas counties. Government and college aid total nearly half the cost, with prior years showing substantial increases and a strong turnout of bankers, business people, and the public in adopting improved farming methods. Demonstration agents boost crop production, farm life satisfaction, and local commerce through value-added crops and associated clubs and roads projects.
The Arkansas fair expands with a race track and daily horse and driving contests. Amusements and crafts attract ten thousand schoolchildren and visitors from across the state. Exhibition halls, livestock shows, and farm products are highlighted, with railway fare promotions through Iron Mountain to Little Rock.
Arkansas plans a Home Products Show in the Market Arcade Building Little Rock on October 27 to boost home buying. The event coincides with the Arkansas Federation of Women's Clubs meeting. Rayall, Deputy State Superintendent of Public Instruction and former State Fair secretary, manages the show and can provide details at the State Capitol Little Rock.
For sale a four room house furniture set in good condition all wood and new wall. The entire outfit is offered and will be sold separately at listed prices.
The University of Arkansas Extension Service in collaboration with the U S Department of Agriculture offers a correspondence course in horticulture and orchard management. The program includes weekly lessons, lesson blanks, and sheets covering varieties planting, pruning, soil drainage, and fruit quality. Applicants should send name age occupation and address to the Director of Extension Work at Fayetteville Arkansas for enrollment details.
Rally Day last Sunday marked Fall Rally Day for Dermott Sunday schools with a parade of over 300 participants led by Drummers Joe Duerson and Rush Woods. The Presbyterian service featured primary and intermediate class exercises, short talks, congregational singing, solos, a duet, and a violin offertory. The Baptist and Methodist churches also held special programs with missionary emphasis and Blythe Orchestra performances.
I sincerely thank those who aided in preventing my home from catching fire last Friday when the Owens home burned. Their efforts are deeply appreciated. Mrs. H. S. Mart
All members of Co K A N G must have all equipment at the armory by Saturday October fifth. Failure to comply will be grounds for court martial. By order of W S Daniel Captain Command Otfcally fas Po Delaney.
Bartholomew Bayuist association meeting held at Prairie Grove church in southern County Souk. The body includes Ashley, Bradley and Chicut counties with 640 reported members. Net membership gain of 181 last year noted. Next year’s session planned for Warren.
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