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Newspaper

Prescott Daily News

Location

Prescott, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1916

Page

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Mayo doctor hints at progress toward polio cure

At the Southern Minnesota Medical Association meeting Dr. G C Rosenow of the Mayo Foundation said he expects to announce soon further results on a polio vaccine. He and colleagues Towne and Wheeler are completing experiments at Rochester to demonstrate encouraging vaccine findings while confirming the germ involved.

Sfgnkat Minn Southern Minnesota Medical Association G. C. Rosenow Mayo Rosenow Mayo Foundation Rochester

Addressing Personal Letters to All County Judges

Little Rock December 5 Brig Gen Loyd Fogland A N G urges county judges to boost Arkansas Guard recruitment citing 241 082 men ages 18 to 45 yet only 1445 furnished for Mexican border patrol. Gov Hays seeks recall as duty discharged. Also notice: personal debts due to A Menson 14-6d-4w.

Little Rock Genloyd Fogland Arkan- Has Hays

Mrs Sullivan Returned to Hospital After Ruling

Judge Shaver ordered Mrs. Jay Sullivan returned to the Hospital for Nervous Diseases in Little Rock after testimony by Dr. E. P. Bledsoe and others. Sullivan had sought habeas corpus to release his wife, alleging she was sane, but the court ruled she is of unsound mind and upheld hospital detention. Sullivan may appeal to the state Supreme Court.

E. P. Bledsoe James Shaver Jay Sullivan Sullivan State Hospital State Board of Control Chancery Court Bledsoe Supreme Court

Sloan's Liniment for bumps bruises and sprains

Sloan's Liniment is presented as a quick penetrating, rubbing free remedy for children's bumps, bruises and sprains, plus rheumatic aches and neuralgia. It claims superior cleanliness and effectiveness to plasters or ointments and promotes a December Ladies Home Journal issue. Also urges readers to attend church tomorrow.

Sloan The Ladies Home Journal

Senator W F Kirby Sworn In As Senator From Arkansas

Judge William F Kirby was sworn in as United States senator from Arkansas to fill the late James P Clarke’s unexpired term. The ceremony paused briefly during a dispute over credentials, and Kirby joined Senators Reed Robinson and others in taking the oath. He becomes the twenty fifth Arkansan senator to qualify since statehood. Clarke was the sixteenth. Kirby will occupy suite 331 and await committee assignments after the Democratic caucus later in the week.

Washington William F. Kirby United States Arka James P. Clarke Reed Missouri Committee On Kirby Watson Ofllinois

Mayor Taylor of Little Rock Wins Fifth Battle

Little Rock December 5 Chas E Taylor who was renominated for Mayor for a fourth term has won five hard fought contests for the office. He defeated John H Tuohy for the nomination and, in later races, former Mayor W R Daley and Alderman Wm Rogosi. This week he defeated Alderman Dan Daniel in a spirited campaign in one city for many years.

Little Rock Chas E. Taylor Land John H. Tuohey W. R. Daley Wm. Rogosi

Humphrey Couple Married at Hotel Marion in Little Rock

J Edwin Miller a Stuttgart farmer wed Miss Clara E Stewart of Humphrey Jefferson County at 4 p.m. Tuesday in Little Rock Hotel Marion. Rev F M Carter of Stuttgart performed the ceremony with Mr and Mrs Curtis of Stuttgart as witnesses.

Little Rock J. Edwin Miller Stuttgart Clara E. Stewart Humphrey Jefferson County Marion F. M. Carter

Cotton About Harvested in South After Frost

National Weather and Crop Bulletin reviews November crop conditions in the south. Except South Carolina, cotton is mostly harvested with late crop mature and top bolls opening as frost hit mid month. Cold weather damaged sweet potatoes in Mississippi and Louisiana and white potatoes in Louisiana. freezing weather hurt truck crops across the south, but some areas escaped.

Washington South National Weather and South Carolina Carolina Mississippi Louisiana

Three Little Rock Men Commissioned Second Lieutenants

Little Rock, Dec. 6 The new city hospital project shows progress as plans advance. Meetings Friday will select seven women and fourteen men from active campaigners to form the permanent hospital board. The 21 members will be recommended to the city council for confirmation, then organize, secure a site, let contracts, and begin building. Three Little Rock men, associated with the Na Gem, are noted in activities linked to the day.

Little Rock City Hospital

Rev Carter candidate for senate chaplain in Little Rock

The Rev F M Carter of Stuttgart visits Little Rock and announces his candidacy for senate chaplain. A former House chaplain in 1914, he is now a district missionary at Stuttgart after serving as pastor in Waldron.

Little Rock F M. Carter Stuttgart Senate Waldron

Arkansas Whetstone Trade Sparks State Pride

Arkansas claims top status in whetstone production as William E Long & Son quarry novaculite near Little Rock and ship it to Pike New Hampshire for Ouachita Whetstone. Finished stone returns to Arkansas at about 20 cents a pound, or roughly 3400 per ton, highlighting state resources and interregional commerce.

Little Rock Arkansas John H. Page Wm. E. Long & Son Niemeyer Road Pike Mfg. Co Pike N. H Ouachita Unoin

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Medical World Watch Jr. Rosenow A. Menson W. F. Kirby Sen. Reed Mayor Taylor Rock Ge. M. Sharp Cash A. Smith W. B. Waller Woodul Geo. F. Cress A. H. Smith J. M.stripling First State Bank Prescott Tional Guard Harry Smith J. R.venable Co. E. Little Rock F. B. Smith Infantry J. W. Dean Iron Mountain NEW City Hospital Na Gem Carter POR Aia Banks Santa Claus Bank OF Prescott Prescott, Arkansas Arkansas Banner State OF Union Qozan Mercantile Company Prescott, Ark
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