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Newspaper
Prescott Daily News
Location
Prescott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1908
Page
4
The advertisement promotes a “toilet set” giveaway on September 15 for the party with the most votes. Each 5 cent fountain purchase includes a vote, encouraging customer participation and repeat business through a promocode style incentive.
Local items report Ernest Stainton in Texarkana with claims about a patent remedy. Travel details include Ben Hattey to Camden and Jack McKelvey visiting Waldo. Other notes mention Fred Powell resuming railway mail duties and visits by Senator Montgomery and Mrs Montgomery to family in Prescott.
Senator Haynie spent a brief day in Gordon yesterday. W W Tompkins visits Texarkana on business. Mrs Anna Thompson returns to Hope after visiting Prescott area relatives. Garrett Whiteside and Newt Weaver went to Arkadelphia for a Gordon game that was canceled. An air dome drawing offers a chocolate set with free admission. A Smyrna area religious service featured an old fashioned foot washing. An auction and ice cream supper at Mrs S T White’s is set for Aug 13. Rev E Delaughter travels from Rookahoma after a protracted meeting with twenty one church accessions.
The Hearth and Presbyter of Cincinnati argues law cannot force morality or health yet protects persons and property. It cites pure food acts preventing deception, tobacco laws shielding youths, and saloon restrictions shaping a temperate environment.
A collection of aphorisms and anecdotes on caution, habit, and practical lessons. It contrasts skepticism with self reliance, notes on band wagons, vehicle repairs, heroism, interests, and the patience needed in farming aftercare such as alfalfa cutting timings.
Raleigh Hatley farms in Jackson township and travels to Prescott. C Ki. Shankle wins a prize at the theatrical Saturday, a triple mirror. Mann er Kennedy retires from Air dome performances. A. F. Logan returns from Nadadoches Texas with Mrs. Logan, staying in Camden. Chas. McMillian brings sweet potatoes. bumper crops expected. Auction planned at S. T. White home Thursday night to aid Methodists. refreshments promised. A. M. Ellsworth acts as auctioneer.
The Union Signal asserts that calls for personal liberty to buy and drink intoxicants ring hollow when voiced by those who profit from selling them rather than by those claiming their liberty is in danger. The statement emphasizes the conflict between personal freedom and commercial interests in alcohol.
A satirical poem depicts a pompous clerk buying wares for his wife in a dry goods shop. The slender woman customer challenges him with a blunt line about available cheap items, offers pricy alternatives, and hints at his dwindling confidence as he retreats toward the exit.
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