Rocky era notes and rural life in Polk County
A rural weekly update from Rocky reports heavy rains and crop activity with oats being cut and corn to be laid by next week. Mentions Prof Williams teaching arithmetic, a funeral for Oprah E Homer, and local social news. The piece laments modern gospel preaching, critiques the Democrat editor, and comments on the Normal address and education for country children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. L. Foster
The
Democrat
Luke
Local resident touts De Witt’s Little Early Risers
Bob Moore of Lafayette Indiana recommends De Witt's Little Early Risers for constipation and stomach and liver troubles. The small remedy is praised for lacking griping and is endorsed by Pipkin & Hanes as a product to consider rather than staying home or voting no on June 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Moore
LaFayette
Ind
DeWitt
Pipkin & Hanes
It Is Best For All To Have The County Seat At Mena
Local column notes pride in Mena with better markets for farmers and crops. Reports abundant rain, good yields, and growing potato sales. Mentions Mrs I Jacks on sick list and old grandmother Abney celebrating 31st birthday with humorous remark about Judge Stinnett, a candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mena
Abney
Judge Stinnett
Auso Karte
Remember the Maine and Medicine The Maine prompt healing claim
Pipkin and Hanes promote a patent medicine claiming one minute cough cure provides immediate relief and, if taken early, prevents constipation while in later stages offers prompt relief. The ad also includes a political nudge to vote for Mena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pipkin & Hanes
Polk county Assessors Notice I will be at listed towns
Assessor H J Hoover announces dates and places to assess real and personal property for Polk County Arkansas. Locations include Potter Grand Summit Eagle Gap Ouichita Mountain Big Fork Fulton Center townships with dates from June 27 to July 18. Taxpayers should appear promptly or face penalties prescribed by law.
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Polk County
Ark
Potter Township
Potter
Rich Mountain Township
Grand Summit
Eagle Gap Township
Ouichita Township
Mountain Township
Norris’ Mill
Big Fork Township
Fulton Township
Center Township
Mena
Dallas
H. J. Hoover
County vote urged for seat move action
A Lewisville Texas resident E Blanks writes that one box of DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve was worth fifty dollars to him. It cured his ten year piles and he urges others to try it. He claims it also cures eczema skin diseases and obstinate sores. Pipkin Hanes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. ©. Blanks
Lewisville
Texas
DeWitt
Pipkin & Hanes
Steamers For Port Arthur Contract Signed By Partners
A weekly fast freight steamers line between Port Arthur and English Dutch and German ports was agreed last week by D Talbott of Pittsburg and Gulf railroad and J T Gibson for Furness Withy & Co of London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Port Arthur
D. Talbott
Pittsburg & Gulf Railroad
J. T. Gibson
London
Furness, Withy & Co
A New Court House Free Yes Vote Rally
A brief note announces strong local support for a new court house, urging residents to vote Yes. The message highlights civic improvement and community benefits, framing the referendum as a direct path to improved public services and local sovereignty.
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Court House
Wanted Agents Across Hamlets for Post-Dispatch
The Post-Dispatch seeks agents in every hamlet village town and city offering a lifetime business opportunity. No startup cost and support from leading citizens. The paper is AP affiliated with war correspondence in Pacific and Cuban waters. Mail subscriptions 60 cents a month. Address St. Louis Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Post-Dispatch
Associated Press
St. Louis
Post- Dispatch
Pacific
Cuban
Tax Post-Drsraton
Frisco Line Through Route to Southwest Missouri and Texas
The St. Louis and San Francisco railroad offers direct through car service to Southwest Missouri, southern Kansas, Arkansas, Indian Territory, and Texas. Features include double daily vestibuled trains, free reclining chair cars, observation and drawing-room sleepers, Harvey dining rooms, with ticket agents and Gro. T. Nicholson, Gen'l Pass. Agt., St. Louis, Mo.
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Frisco
St. Louis
San Francisco
Mussouri
Kansas
Arkansas
Indian Territory
Texas
East
Harvey
Gro. T
Nicwonsox
Gene! Pass
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Joe
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Mrs. Goodwin
Rust
D. W. Connally
Oprah E. Homer
J. W. Kids
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Maine
Gerstle
Mann
L. Gerstle & CO
Chattanooga, Tenn
Ms Arty Ons
General [Merchandise
de Queen Street
Port Arthur Avenue
W.S. Pryor
Lloyd Hardware Store
Bridge & Beach
J. W. Cary
Pittsburg & Gulf Maree
J. T. Monroe
J. H. Wallace
Interetine
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BY Zebina Forbush
Chicago
Charles H. Ber & Company
Wea
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Portland
Ose
Powers & Thayer
U. S. Musick
Eva. One
Century Carriage CO
3D and Lombard Sts. ST. Louis
G. W. Pult
Sherwood Avenue
J. C. Byers
Caw
Bank of Meat Notary
LaNp Corree
Cascpen
Fant
Arkanasgs
Dal
David Moore
Arkil E
Edward Chandler
New Moon
Sarah L. Chandler
Edward P. Begley
New Moons
William T. Walston
Arkanesée
Martin
Cale Chemical
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