Large Cotton Sales Signal Lower Arkansas Prices
Special to the News from Little Rock reports widespread cotton sales by Farmers Union members as prices slump. In Van Buren blocks sold around 12 cents after recent 14 cent levels, with expert forecasts suggesting 10 cents may precede 15. State cotton holdings and political factors are blamed for the downturn, risking large losses for Arkansas growers.
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Little Rock
Farmers’ Union of Arkansas
van Buren
Arkansas
Dem Primary in Johnson County. endowment fund raised
The Democratic Primary in Johnson County was held on the 15th with most nominees described as up-to-date men. The Endowment Agency for A. C. C. raised 3200 dollars in town, aiding the productive endowment fund. Notices mention local people, social visits, valentines, and a obituary for Darty Gillespie with condolences to family and friends.
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Clarksville
Ark
Johnson
Nevada
Darty Gillespie
Darty
Train timetable note from town arrivals and departures
A fragmented report notes slight changes in train arrivals and departures. It mentions No 223 and deviations from the previous 9 25 schedule, with arrivals around 10 106 and references to No Bwning wth and No 3.
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Ada
Por sale one foot counter show case price twelve dollars
Hesterly Dry Store offers a one foot counter show case at 12 dollars and a ten foot floor case with bevel plate glass top at 40 dollars. Both items are in good condition. Telephone 242. Become a regular subscriber of The News.
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Hesterly Dry Store
Telephone
Lawsuit Seeks Five Thousand Damages From Ozan Mercantile Co
Three complaints filed in circuit court allege damages of 5000 dollars each. R L Williamson sues Ozan Mercantile Co, and Sam E Connell sues Ozan Mercantile Co, all tied to the Blue Book list and alleged defamation in Prescott.
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Ozan Mercantile Co
Hitt Bros
Sam E. Connell
R. L. Williamson
Hamby & Haynie
the Ozan Mercantile Co
R. W
T. L
Prescott to Have New Paper for Colored Community
A movement by Prescott's prominent colored citizens to establish a weekly newspaper is under way. Leaders include Prof. E. T. Boyd, Dr. Antoine, Chas. King, and Mr. Keller. They are negotiating for a printing plant and will publish a five column quarto newspaper once secured.
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Prescott
8. T. Boyd
Antoine
Chas. King
Keller
J. S&s. Regan
Full Court Expected In State Charitable Board Appeal
Want Full Court. Little Rock Feb 17 No haste will be taken in the appeal from Judge Winfield in the State Charitable Board dispute. With only four supreme court justices available the case is thought to be better suited for a full bench. No official statement has been issued but prevailing opinion favors a full court. Time will pass before the case appears on the docket and parties may let the appeal run its course.
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Little Rock
E. W. Winfield
Circuit Court
State Charitable Board
Supreme Court
Florida
Bryan's Sex Sale Opens Saturday Morning
S Bryan launches a box sale with hundreds of closed boxes. Each box contains articles from his stock with prices starting at 25 cents and some contents valued up to 5 or 6 dollars. Boxes are sold at a fixed price each.
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S. Bryan
Hope News Briefs Include Drug Stock Purchase and Rumor
Late news from Hope reports Dr. Henry buying Ethridge Drug Co stock and taking charge this week. A rumor suggests a black man matching Will Green’s description, the alleged murderer, is hospitalized in Shreveport after an rail yard incident. Also notes O W Shelton’s pine tree yields 16,000 two foot boards sold for 40 dollars, with extra lumber.
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O. W. Shelton
Hope
State officials to buy mules for Arkansas farm
Secretary of state C C Ludwig and Arkansas Penitentiary superintendent James A Pitcock travel to Bentonville and northern Arkansas to select 35 mules for the state farm. About 12000 dollars will be spent. they plan to visit stock points and return late next week.
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Little Rock
C. C. Ludwig
James A. Pitcock
Arkansas Penitentiary
Bentonville
Penitentiary Board
Ludwig
Pitcock
Tn Committee
Arkansas
Modern Sewerage System Planned for Hope Arkansas
Hope citizens propose a complete modern sewer system covering every district and a waterworks project with long term capacity. Preliminary steps already taken, construction expected to begin within two months at an estimated cost near $200,000.
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Hope, Ark
Hope
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