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Newspaper
Dermott News
Location
Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1915
Page
8
The county records authorize W J Splawn as a Democratic primary candidate for County Treasurer with action pending after the primary. Abner Gaines is also announced as a candidate for County Treasurer in the same Democratic primary, dated November 17, 1917.
Authorized notice lists UC Barnett as candidate for County Superintendent of Schools subject to the Democratic primary. Also authorized to announce Dr T Henderson as a Democratic primary entrant with November 17 date indicated.
Fragmented notice lists multiple candidates for sheriff and county offices. Names appear garbled but reference BEN J L HOLMES plus MATTHEWS and BH tONbyY as contenders. Mentions action of the Democratic primary on November 17 and related county posts.
Wireless experiments conducted near Arlington with beams sent from a line of towers. Chief Engineer I. Dart of American Telephone and Telegraph and Bell engineer Bor Webbe presented findings to French officials and American representatives Ho Koshreeve and A. A. Curtis. Tests reportedly succeeded previously but no details disclosed out of courtesy to France.
The article notes wealthy farmers in Iowa Kansas and Wisconsin backing Safe Farming as a major campaign. It highlights profits from surplus products feeding horses and cattle, bank deposits, and purchase aims like automobiles and pianos. Arkansas launches a Safe Farming push emphasizing more food livestock and reduced cultivation to boost savings.
A countywide gathering is planned with sessions at Dermott on Friday November 5 and Lake Village on Saturday November fth. Farmers and business men are urged to attend and participate. Three speakers from the College of Agriculture and government forces will be present to discuss the major subject.
Mrs Minnie H Maxwell and Mrs Ida M Hitchcock led about 30 to 40 members from McGehee and Lake Village to Dermott on Saturday to institute a local Eastern Star chapter. Thirty four charter members enrolled. officers include Worthy Matron Mrs G B Kite and Worthy Patron L E Leeper.
An advertisement endorses C. M. Matthews for sheriff of Chicot County. It notes his prior service and a favorable reputation for promptness and efficiency. The Spectator backs Matthews as committed to progress, urging voters to support his bid and pledging his best public service if elected.
Announcement lists Henry E. Cook as candidate for County and Probate Judge of Chicot County. It praises his public life and private character, notes his career milestones, and outlines county reforms and finances under his tenure including debt repayment, cash surplus, and infrastructure improvements such as graded roads and bridges.
A campaign message extols Judge Cook for free legal services saving $1781 in costs this year. It highlights his work supervising county farms, road and bridge projects, and lending sinking fund money without charge. The piece praises fiscal prudence, county welfare, and equal treatment for all citizens.
Financial report shows admissions from five entertainments and a small deficit of 38s 60, enough to cover costs without guardian loans. Figures include a 50 surplus from the Chautauqua fund and indicate limited public patronage. Tickets on sale at 1 50 and 50 for remaining numbers. prizes awarded to pupils. next event in November. Committee members A Franklin and D Y Gaines report.
A child writes of Halloween antics with friends, detailing making jack o lanterns, wearing masks, and ringing doors. They describe scaring adults, hiding, and carrying makeshift "blow pipes" and potatoes to prank neighbors. A neighbor confrontation and cover story end the tale.
Among those who won premiums are Dermotters Miss Tommye Maulding for best horizon race and best French knot embroidery Miss Maud Kennedy for best crocheted center piece and best embroidered lunch cloth Mrs. W. K. Cowling for best tatting specimen In livestock H. M Scriber received two premiums.
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