01 Dec 1908
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Newspaper
Prescott Daily News
Location
Prescott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1908
Page
1
To every person securing a new subscriber to The Daily News by carrier at 3.50, we will also give a pair of Shears. Subscription paid in advance.
The Little Rock Conference appointments were read by Bishop Hendrix. Rev T D Scott is sent to the First Church at Texarkana and Rev W C Hilliard presiding elder of Prescott district. Other changes place Rev J A Henderson as presiding elder of Monticello district and Rev T Ware as presiding elder of Prescott district. A plan to divert the Arkansas river by cutting a land strip near Vine Bluff aims to protect Pine Bluff’s business core from flood damage.
Pine Bluff reports on November 30 as authorities fear the Arkansas river’s already weakened banks may fail to withstand pressure, triggering measures to cut levees to prevent a greater disaster.
A five year old pony named Baby Ruth, 23 inches tall and 45 pounds, born in Texas, weighs 11 pounds at birth, claims a silver dollar can fit a shoe. The animal, described as the smallest horse in the world, will be exhibited this week with the Carnival P. 8S) Admission 10 cents.
A notice invites applicants claiming ambition and tact to join with a promise of $75 monthly for handling four orders per day. It states all supplies are provided free and directs interested readers to write Manager at P O Box 1150 in New York City.
The J George Loos Carnival in Prescott drew a large first night crowd. Though some attractions were still being finished, many rides and shows operated. Highlights included Dare Devil Develop in the cage of death, a daring cyclist act, Camadello the aerial marvel, and Ben Hur the horse. The program also showcased Dixie Land, a minstrel group, and other curiosities. The carnival will run daily through the week with performances each afternoon and evening.
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