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Newspaper
Dermott News
Location
Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1917
Page
5
Local notices list a series of upcoming sales and demonstrations for October including Foot Rest Hosiery at The Novelty and Majestic Demonstration at Orr's. Offers feature cash bargains, automobile coupons, Anchor Flour, braids and tassels, farm implements, coal, and Kodak supplies. Also notes social events, visitors, and Ford truck order for Dermott Grocery & Commission Co.
Joe Lee Allen prominent Monticello citizen died suddenly of acute indigestion on Tuesday afternoon while demonstrating a car he planned to sell. He left home at about one o'clock in apparently normal health and died within minutes. Funeral arrangements set for today in Monticello.
Mr and Mrs R B Evans returned home from Hot Springs where they spent their honeymoon. Mrs Bert S Nixon and daughter Harriet returned from a two months trip to Battle Creek Michigan. Rev Thomas Nelson Waldrip of Pine Bluff gave a patriotic lecture at the Methodist church. Liberty Day demonstration in Montrose with several local men attending. A revival is in progress at the Baptist church with daily services. Local merchant Mer J C Hoffman returned from a business trip to Memphis and Louisville. The S L A plans a Halloween Social and Parcel Post Sale at the Chicot Hotel on Arkansas Street. Suburban Store offers poultry eggs butter and groceries with home delivery. The 8 I A will hold an old clothes sale next Saturday. contributions welcome. A Baptist church meeting featured refreshments and a social hour. Civil Service employment details advertised with salaries mentioned. A Majestic range demonstration advertised by Orr Hardware Co.
Sunday school workers in Chi vot county are urged to attend the County Sunday School Convention next week on Thursday and Friday November 1st and 2nd at Lake Village. Sessions will be in the courthouse with a strong program on key Sunday school topics and free entertainment for attendees.
The Woman’s Auxiliary of the Presbyterian Church met Monday at the church. After scripture, President Hammock led prayer and plans for winter studies and organ maintenance were discussed. Members proposed refreshments and new fundraising efforts to support future activities.
Farmers urged to call W. C. Ross at Dermott Bank Building for farm sale options including cash, or cash with terms, or all cash arrangements offered by Ross.
A 1920s editorial argues labor dedication is essential as distilleries close nationwide after prohibition. It notes Peoria, Illinois rehired 1500 to 2000 workers in other lines and warns that the country must keep the great industry moving to finance allied nations with millions of workers mobilized.
The Ringling Bros circus promises a vast program with over 100 performers including 400 men and women, trained animals, and a grand parade. The article highlights all new acts sourced from Europe and the festive street parade scheduled for show day morning.
Local items include travel notes on visits to Mississippi and Helena, a bazaar at A. M. E. Zion Church, and a Grand Carnival at Reed Hotel. Dental office opening, shopping notes for Foot Rest Hosiery and Michael's shoes, and several families visiting or traveling. A Hallowe en party at Du pree Seminary is announced along with a MAJESTIC range display by Orr Hardware.
Fragmentary text recalls a wartime call to support victory through watching, fighting, and praying. Mentions leaders and groups pressing unity, urging citizens to assist in winning the war and sustain morale. Names and places are unclear due to garbled OCR.
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