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Newspaper

Prescott Daily News

Location

Prescott, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1919

Page

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Big Packers Lose Suits Compromise Abolishes Retail Ties

Washington reports the government antitrust suit against major meat packers has been compromised. The five firms Swift Armour Morris Wilson and Cudahy will confine operations to meat and provisions, sell public stockyard holdings, dispose of cold storage interests, and sever ties with unrelated retail lines including groceries and canned goods under court supervision.

Washington Wilson Swift Armour Morris Cudahy United States District Court Holesale

Weather and Local Ads Sweep Across a Friday Issue

The forecast calls for unsettled Friday with rain and cooler temps, followed by a mainly fair Saturday with a high near 59. The page also touts Prickly Ash Bitters from Hesterly Drug Store, an upcoming auto auction at West Main and Third, and multiple sale notices including Buick and Overland cars, and a Goodfellows appeal urging holiday donations.

Hesterly Drug Store Special West Main Third Streets T. G. Wylie Goodfellows H. B. McKenzie Overland Chevrolet

Letters to Santa Claus and community notices

A collage of Santa letters from children asking for dolls, books, candy, and toys, plus local notices about bread delivery, a lost overcoat, and social events. Missing details include names and places beyond Crescent College, Prescott Hi basketball, and Little Rock medical update. Community members signaled Goodfellow support and forthcoming games in Camden and Prescott with coach Miss Curry.

Santa Claus Julia Katherine Helton Prescott

New Mill Outfit Opens at Guthrie's a.m. to p.m.

Notice states that W A Forbes & Co will operate a mill and grind table meal and crush corn on cobs from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The ad lists Guthrie's and Bank of Prescott First State Bank with contact details.

W. A. Forbes & Co Bank of Prescott First State Bank

Senate Retains Strike Provision On Interstate Railroads

Washington reports the Senate voted 46 to 25 to keep strikes unlawful on railroads and interstate transportation. The defeat of Senator Stanley's bid to drop anti strike language signals uncertainty for final railroad legislation. The House previously rejected similar anti strike provisions, suggesting a prolonged Senate House clash ahead.

Washington Senate Stanley Kentucky House Esch

Prohibition on Fireworks in City Business District

Randolph P. Hamby as mayor announces that the shooting of fireworks of any kind in the city business district is prohibited by law. The notice establishes a local safety regulation enforceable in the downtown area.

Randolph P. Hamby

A Real Friend Sends Message Of Trust And Faith

A note quotes a friend named Cameron urging readers to join a trust company and trust each other. He describes long years of offering help and speaks of trusting in God first, with the promise that forgiveness and deliverance will follow for those who seek guidance.

Cameron

Presbyterians Seek Children for Christmas Program Practice

Four people reported to the Goodfellow editor by 8 this morning. Several youngsters will be made happy, but all Presbyterian Sunday school children with parts in the Christmas program are asked to attend church for practice at 2 30 Saturday afternoon.

Goodfellow HB. McKenzie Santa Claus Presbyterian Sunday School

Also Mentioned on This Page

W. B. White Farmers Union Warehouse Scott’s Market Phone Prescott, Arkansas Santa Tam Geneva Calhoun Elizabeth Cummings Hansel Herring Louise Bailey Helen Mrs. Reichstadt Frances Josephine Bailey A. J Mildred A. J. Wuerté Sister al Virginia Weaver H. A. Hamilton & Co C. G. Gordon Lee Montgomery Mary Virginia Little Rock Bathurst Blanche Christine Campbell Gertrude Davis Foreman Crescent College Eureka Springs Elmer’s Dolly Varden Buchanan House of Satisfaction Guthrie Phone 101 Qzan Mercantile Company
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