14 Jan 1908
Page 1
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Newspaper
Prescott Daily News
Location
Prescott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1908
Page
1
The article begins with an advertisement for Bank of Prescott citing strong capital and insured, bonded officers. It then reports a catastrophic theater explosion in Boyertown, Pa, during a Scottish Reformation scene at Rhoads' opera house. The blaze, floor collapse, and chaotic evacuations caused many deaths and injuries among local families.
A Prescott meeting of the Merchants Retail Association approves a February 1 change to require two deliveries daily one in the morning and one in the afternoon. The group plans to move to permanent offices in the McKensie building and will meet weekly. A committee will meet Arkansas railroad commissioner Hampton to discuss the local railroad situation.
Advertisement notes first-class towels and razors cleaning service at West Main Street Prescott Arkansas inviting customers to try the business.
Little Rock reports the sale of nearly 800 tons of cotton seed to the Pine Bluff plant yielded sixteen dollars and a half per load, with the proceeds flowing to the state treasury to cover wages for officers and employees. The move eases government stringency and expects close to 100000 dollars once all cotton is sold.
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