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Newspaper
Dermott News
Location
Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1917
Page
4
Miss Isabelle Thurby argues for scientific human diet, likening it to livestock feeding. She asserts proper foods prolong life, reduce medical costs, and form lifelong healthy habits, urging adoption of medical and dietary science in early childhood. The piece emphasizes milk, eggs, and honey as natural human foods and critiques wasteful government health spending.
Local notices list visitors, business trips, and social visits among Dermott residents and nearby towns. Names include O C Williams, Prof J A Cowan, Rev C W Morgan, Mrs G E Walker, T J Price, Mrs Barmer Roberson, Dr GD Dukes, EB Carry, and many others. Activities mention barbecued meals at Reed Hotel, missionary meetings, and attendance at events in Lake Village, Monticello, and Muskogee.
A garbled but readable note lists agricultural experts from the University of Arkansas and others ready to assist. It highlights that many agronomy specialists are available to provide guidance on farming needs and crop concerns.
Urgent call to sow wheat now urging landowners tenants and sharecroppers to plant at least two acres per male and horse, using southern seed for high yields. Advice emphasizes sow timing soil quality and labor shortages next year.
A humorous notice invites readers to a womanless wedding at eight in the School Auditorium. An eminent lawyer will preach, a blonde will be the bride, four dignified gentlemen as groomsmen, and a lively cast of actors will perform with music, laughter, and a gift you need not send.
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