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Newspaper
Dermott News
Location
Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1918
Page
4
The Dermott News lists publication cadence and pricing as ten dollars per year for advertising. It notes Dermott Arkansas as the town and provides contact details for office and residence numbers, with filing and entry information unclear due to OCR errors.
Thirteen million men are summoned to register on Thursday September 12 to determine who falls within the 18 to 45 draft age. Provost Marshal Crowder urges those unsure of their age to verify it before registration. Officials warn that failing to register could lead to misdemeanor charges and possible prison time, with investigators aiding local boards.
A wartime plea highlights food hardship for American troops in France and urges Liberty Bond purchases. The Fourth Liberty Loan campaign opens September 1, urging readers to shoulder their share to support soldiers and ensure adequate protection and supplies.
Volunteers are urged to designate September Saturdays as Liberty Bond Volunteer Days to buy Fourth Liberty Loan bonds without solicitation. The public already understands the Bond and patriotism grows when people commit in advance to their maximum subscriptions for the event.
Citizens are urged to base bond purchases on available funds not bank balance. Start with a first payment proportional to savings, then pay daily or weekly. The call asks readers to tighten finances, pinch pennies, and sacrifice comforts to fund arms for servicemen, warning that without money victory cannot come.
In the history film Gerard's Four Years in Germany two scenes are highlighted. One shows a British fleet escape from the Kiel Canal. the other depicts Count Montgelas pressing Gerard to sign a Prussian treaty reaffirmation with extreme inducements. Gerard rejects the threat, insisting he would not quit his fame, a moment noted by many as the most remarkable screen achievement. The picture will be shown at the Allies theater on Sept 5.
Daniel acting federal food administrator for Chicot County issues new rules for flour supply and substitutes. Bakers must use one pound substitute per four pounds wheat flour. mills label labeled “Victory Flour” with substitute proportions. Merchants may sell up to sixty days of flour, removes prior 24 day city limit. sales unrestricted in quantity within county.
Dermott city items list moves of residents and visitors to Little Rock and Chicago, announces teaching posts, church programs, and local club activities. Updates cover Lawrence Waterman’s military transfer, fund drives for Wirls Industrial School, and upcoming real estate discussions led by Judge Toney.
A cotton bale grown at the Finn farm east of town was brought in last Saturday by J. Mo Wilson and sold to W. C. Bowden for $157.25. The bale weighed 445 pounds with a seed weight of 140 pounds and carried a premium of 36.8 per ton.
The Presbyterian Church in Dermott invites all to Sunday worship with Bible study in the morning, a 1k morning service, an evening sermon by Rev Crawford Crenshaw, and a congregational meeting after the morning service. Everyone is welcome to attend all services.
Announcement states regular services will be held Sunday morning after Sunday School with no intermission, but no evening service. Evening services are canceled out of courtesy to a Baptist revival. Members are urged to read church posters on Conference Financial Obligations and to carefully consider any subscription card received this week.
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