Public school opens with large enrollment expected
The 1913-14 session begins Monday September 1 with anticipated record enrollment. The district will accommodate every pupil except five year olds, who are not provided for. Six year olds before January 1 may enroll if age proof is supplied. Attendance issues last year prompted hopes for better turnout. A Patrons Day is planned to mobilize support for improved schools.
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Lan
Wreiter Hayti
Ao Commercial Club
Judge Brown Subscribes as Critic Weighs Local Politics
The Hayti Critic notes Wardell judge Elward Grown subscribed for a year after learning Hayti would host the paper, while Wardell judge W K Brown is the Critic’s only subscriber shown. The item questions countywide reader support and hints at campaign ties and party loyalties surrounding Brown’s 1914 election.
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Elward Grown
Wardell
Caruthersville
Waytl
Critie
Hayti
W. K. Brown
Judge Brown
Johnson Seeks Continued Cooperation For Next Term
The note thanks the recipient for past cooperation and expresses hope that the support will continue into the coming term. Signed by Tam and co-worker W. H. Johnson.
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Tam
W. H. Johnson
Booster Special Aims to Promote Blytheville Cape Route
On Sunday August 81 Frisco plans a new train linking Blytheville to Cape Girardeau. Cities along the line press booster moves with Cape Girardeau Commercial Club hosting visitors. J P Lloyd and Caruthersville Club invite Hayti residents to join the band wagons and a banner declaring Hayti to the world. Promote timely, united support to ensure a strong showing.
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Frisco
Blytheville
Cape Girardeau
J.P. Lloyd
Caruthersville
Johnson family returns from vacation and school term begins
W T Johnson and family return home Saturday after a break from school. Mr Johnson took a course at the State Normal, Cape Girardeau, while Mrs Johnson and children stayed with her parents at Essex. He is described as the best superintendent in years and is preparing for the next term starting Monday.
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W.tl. Johnson
Johnson
State Normal
Cape Girardean
Jonah and the Whale Reference in Herald Note
A brief item notes that Frank Perkins cites Jonah and the whale as a consolation for feeling down, while the Herald welcomes new subscriber J. 8. Copehind, suggesting readers ask Jonah themselves for the full view.
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Jonah
Frank Perkins
Copehind
New Herald
Caruthersville and Hayti Unite for County Progress
In Hayti and Caruthersville both grow the county strengthens. The Frisco train service improves for the public, benefiting Caruthersville Blytheville and Hayti alike, with August 1 as the new service date. Community unity replaces jealousy and malice as neighbors work together.
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Hayti
Caruthersville
Pemiscot
Frisco
Local notices and arrivals fill city page
A fragment from a local newspaper lists several community items. ER S Fuller contests the Herald post office stance while boosting rival papers. Capt and Mrs A A Lesueur of Antlers Oklahoma plan to move near Los Angeles. A Bailey of Paragould joins Letters Drug Store as pharmacist. Miss Letitia McFarland returns from a Great Lakes Canada trip. Miss Catherine Handley visits from Orange New Jersey. Will Stanley and Ledbetter of Caruthersville wed. visit Mrs Sam Riley. Jack Teaster and family return from Denver. Walter Schilling sends Herald to Mrs F Moore in Dallas.
Democratic Central Committee dissolution urged in county
A local editorial calls for removal or resignation of B. F. Allen as secretary of the County Democratic Central Committee citing party obstruction and support for a Socialist candidate. The note also includes local society items: mail days change to Thursday evenings, Miss Minnie Speer’s visit, and Harry Smith named local manager for the electric light company with strong community endorsements.
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Democratic Central Committee
Democratic Party
B. F. Allen
Joe J. Russell
R. L. Ward
Harry Smith
Portageville
Electric Light Company
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York
Bayer
Brown
Lively
Riley Henderson
W. 8. Johnson
Boss
Viels
Tal
Spencer
ER. S. Fuller
Herald
Socialist
A. A. Lesueur
Antlers
Okla
Arch Russell
Burbank
California
Los Angeles
Bailey
Paragould
Tuscaloosa
Ala
Letters Drug Store
Letitia McFarland
Our Lady
Great Lakes
Canada
Catherine Handley
Orange
N. J
W. W. Parks
Will Stanley
Miss Ledbetter
Mrs. Stanley
Sam Riley
Jack Teaster
Denver, Tean
Walter Schilling
F. Moore
Dallas
Texas
Minnie Speer
Haswell
Colorado
Everton
H. Thom
Impson
W. P. Meatte
Spencer & Stu
Lj. T. Buckley
J. A Jester
J.S. Stur
H. M. Ransburgh
Fred Morgan
R. L. Popham
J.G. Crider
F. M. Gwin
Geo. B. Webb
Carr Weesee
H. Thompson
Geo. Sturdivant
Sam Ramsey
Will Bennett
Geo. Harris
A. J. Dorris
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