Law settles date for general election in September
Agreement among politicians over election duties ends as Attorney General W F Kirby declares the law requires the election on the second Monday in September. The ruling contrasts with legislative intent to move the date earlier amid earlier agitation. Additional items note Epworth Seacud meeting August 10 at 4 p m with focus on women in mission and church roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
W. F. Kirby
Supreme Court
Kirby
Quietus
Ferguson Lumber Co. Attacked by Little Rock Trust Co.
The Little Rock Trust Company secured an attachment against Ferguson Lumber Co and W B Ferguson for 10075.72 after deducting 262.67 paid on the note. A 40000 bond accompanied the writ. Garnishment was issued against O P Robinson trustee and several banks and railroads with purported funds belonging to Ferguson Lumber Co. The firm has long operated as a major wholesale lumber business in Little Rock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Little Rock Trust Company
Ferguson Lumber Company
W. B. Ferguson
Lumber Company
Trust Company
O. P. Robinson
German National Bank
Citizens’ Investment and Security Company
Frisco and
Iron Mountain
Phoenix Lumber Company
Boll Weevil Not Bad
The U S Bureau of Entomology reports a special survey of 34 localities shows boll weevil damage this year much lower than in 1907. Of the sites visited 24 were in Texas, seven in Louisiana, two in Oklahoma, and one in Arkansas. The reduced boll weevil damage does not offset the still extensive bull weevil impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
United States Bureau of Entomology
Texas
Louisiana
Oklahom
Arkansas
Okolona Social Notes Highlight Visits and Revival
Miss Lula Harve cott and Miss Jimmie Allen hostesses in Okolona last week. Mrs. W. P. Ross and May return from a three week visit to Dr. Chas. Carglie in Hentonville. Mrs. A. T. Winfield and Sue Ross plan a week in Prescott with Jim Bostic. Kathleen Hardin spends week in Prescott for relatives and a large City Park meeting. Prof. N. M. Whaley visits Gordon high school. Okolona Baptist revival continues under Eld Wright of Arkansas with large congregations. stores close mornings for services.
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Lula Harvecott
Oko- Jona
Jimmie Allen
W. P. Ross
May
Chas. Carglie
Hentonville
A. TI. Winfield
Sue Ross
Jim Bostic
Prescott
Kathleen Hardin
Percy G. Crose
N. M. Whaley
Gordon High School
Okolona Baptist Church
Eld
Wright
Argenta
Arkansas
Fishing day on Little River draws local residents
News of Hope notes a group including Chas Routon, Mrs. Sid Weaver, Dave Thompson and wives, Mrs. W. G. Yates, Chas Wingfield, W. H. Hutchinson, and Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Barlow with daughter Jessie Bell enjoyed a day of fishing on Little River Wednesday. Barlow family plans to return home in time for the election after a stay at Chautauqua, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little River
Chas, Routon
Sid Weaver
Dave Thompson
W. G. Yates
Chas. Wingfield
End W. H. Hutchinson
M. A. Barlow
Jessie Bell
Chautauqua
N. Y
Cony
Special Excursion From Prescott To Tokio For Old Folks Camp
The P and N W railroad runs a Sunday special excursion from Prescott and intermediate points to Tokio for an Old Folks camp meeting in Pike county. The schedule lists departures from Prescott 8 00 a m Blevins 8 45 Kilgore 8 50 Belton 9 20 arrives Tokio 10 00 am return from Tokio pm Prescott 7 00 pm fares vary by origin with Prescott 1 00 Blevins 75 Dotson 55 Redland 40 Belton 80. O H Helbig G P A.
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Prescott
Tokio
Pike County
Blevins
Kilgore
Belton
Dotson
Redland
O. H, Helbig
Evangelist Schedule at City Park and Local Political Visit
At Jonesboro crowds are invited to Park services led by R A Highsmith with sermons on Now The Tabernacle Type and the Anti Type Baptismal rites at Aerchurch and church buildings What Must I Do to be Saved All services follow chart The Bible School meets at 10 am with 11 am topic The Tabernacle Officers and teachers urged to attend ex congressman Thomas C McRae and T C Coston spoke at local courthouses and Nettleton respectively inviting Democratic support
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Bible
Tabernacle
Aerchurch
P. m
R. A. Highsmith
Jonesboro
Thos. C. McRae
Democratic State Central Committee
Court House
T. C. Coston
Osceola
Nettleton
A COIFFURE HINT FOR SLEEPING WAVES
A period fashion note explains how to create loose waves without heat by dampening hair, tying around the head with narrow ribbons before bed, and shaping sections with the plait and comb. Morning removal of ribbons yields soft waves. avoid parting to keep the look. if stubborn, dampen with water and quince seed. The quoted exchange follows.
Hard to Find Competent Judges for Unneeded Work
The speaker argues it is difficult to identify capable judges for work that many deem unnecessary, highlighting a disagreement over value and necessity in professional tasks. The passage reflects doubt about appointing evaluators when the workload serves a particular viewpoint rather than universal need.
More Diamond Deals at Delight in Pike County
Aug 28 reports of new diamond finds near Delight Pike County indicate active work on nearby properties. Walter Wall reports promising specimens and negotiation for secretive site purchases. A Texas group operates a large mining crew producing varied stones. Delight Commission Co owns 80 acres with diamond bearing soil negotiating sale to Little Rock interests. Lovells property at Bills five miles from Delight sold to a local syndicate planning immediate operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delight
Pike County
Walter Wall
Texarkana
Delight Commission Co
Little Rock
Lovells
Bills
Detight
Out of Door Card Party Tips From Home Companion
A simple morning card party plan outlines hosting on a lawn porch with green cheesecloth tables, oak leaf tally cards, and gold paper score markers. Prizes include a white fan and a large palm leaf bow, with green tea, mint garnish, and green iced desserts served in white cases to fit a green and white theme.
No reliable headline—dialogue fragment from column
Fragmentary dialogue mentions a threatened appendicitis and nervous prostration. The passage reads like a quip on cost and decision making, with no clear event, person, or organization names to anchor a news item.
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Torney
Epworth Seacud
Evangel
Women of the Bible
Lyda Marsh
Jennie Howell
Roy Hale
W. P. Murrah
Thos. C. McRae, Pres. , Jas, G. Clark, V.pres
T. C
R. Wright
Ass't Cash
Prescott, Arkansas
Thos. C. McRae, Jr
Csh
Okolona
News of Hope
P.&n.w. Railroad
Camp Meeting
Methodist
M. Epworth
T. Cb. Scott
Ozan Mercantile Co
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