07 Jan 1920
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Newspaper
Prescott Daily News
Location
Prescott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1920
Page
1
Under the supervision of L. Davis census operators will visit every dwelling to collect information for the 1920 census. They will ask about personal details, immigration, literacy, home ownership, and farm data including acreage and value. Farmers will report farm value, buildings, and equipment.
The Assessment of Local Sewer Improvement District Number One was filed on December 28 1919 and is now open for inspection in Prescott. Chas H Tompkins Clerk of the City of Prescott.
The pressing shop relocates from the Hamby Building near the roost office to the building next door to J. E. Barham's store on West Main Street. Phone listed as fan.
On December 81 1919 a Ruroc Jersey sow weighing about 175 to 200 pounds strayed from Bennett’s Jack Gibson farm area. Last seen near Bud Edwards on the same day. A liberal reward is offered for information leading to her whereabouts. Bennett lists telephone 808D RF D No 1.
William Green and Acting President John L Lewis defend accepting President Wilson's settlement proposal for the soft coal miners strike. They warn that rejecting it would invite federal action, disruption, and possible disaster for the United Mine Workers amid widespread federal investigations and starving families. Robert H. Harlin's referendum move is ruled out of order.
An old newspaper advertisement touts Prickly Ash Billy to stimulate the stomach liver and kidneys claiming prevention of fatal diseases through regularity. Priced at 1.25 per bottle via Hesterly Drug men special agents. Also Rexall Cherry Bark Cough Syrup offered at 30 cents at Guthrie's for cough relief.
Notice is given of the annual meeting of the Prescott National Warm Loan Association stockholders to be held at the Court House in Prescott Arkansas on Tuesday January 13 1920 at 11 oclock A M for the election of a Board of Directors for the ensuing year and other business. J C Woodul President W K Yancey Sec Treas
E J Aaron of Prescott Arkansas seeks a farm of about 25 to 30 acres in cultivation preferably on bottom land or second bottom. He offers two good mules plow tools and can furnish his own equipment.
Washington observers report leaders from all Senate factions delaying action until President Wilson’s message becomes public. Democrats and mild reservation Republicans discuss modified reservations reportedly drafted by Senator Kendrick of Wyoming and reviewed by Senator McNary of Oregon, with key Democratic leaders not yet consulted.
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