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Newspaper
Prescott Daily News
Location
Prescott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1908
Page
4
Local Prescott and surrounding area items report visits by residents to Fulton Magnolia and Little Rock. Notable mentions include J D Barlow from Hope and Amy Mathis at Atchison. New red cedar shingles, Studebaker runabouts, and frame moulding featured. Delegates from Nevada County attend the Democratic State Convention in Little Rock.
A Jersey cow is advertised for sale. Also notes report Mrs P C Hamilton visiting relatives in Texas and Blanche Miller returning home to Marshall after visiting her sister Mrs Ernest Newth. Hazel Scott travels to Arkadelphia for Ouachita College commencement. Dave Hasper of Iron Mountain spends Saturday with family. Mrs Luella Moncrief hosts a pleasant evening. refreshments served. Friends of Mr and Mrs Jasper Garrett mourn their 17 month old son’s death near DeAnn Hempstead county. Prescott Hardware unloads furniture and buggies, with more expected next week.
The passage notes that a baby's welfare seems out of proportion to its size and describes how much a family seeks at the drug store for powders soaps lime water nipples bottles brushes and other top quality items often needed for infant care.
Rev T D Scott left this morning for Searcy to attend a Galloway College trustees meeting Dr Rot Winton remains in the optical business with thirty years of experience. A telegram from Judge Shaver of Mena says he will reach Prescott Thursday for Chanery Court proceedings. Marshal Masingame of Crane Missouri offers mad stones to cure dog or snake bites and blood poisoning with testimonials. school directors elected Rev HM McLain as high school teacher. he must consult Presbyter ian Church officials before accepting. patrons hope he will take the post.
Mrs L P Beiddleman travels to Texarkana for a visit. J J Stone provides his family with a fine horse and runabout. Miss Jewell Baskin of McNeil visits Mr Richardson’s family. Mekelvey returns from Cotton Valley La this evening. Mrs J T Gossett travels to Little Rock for a few days with relatives. XN H H Townsend of Emmet conducts business in the city. Help wanted for branch office in Ott. Morris Wholesale House Cincinnati Ohio reference. De Miro and Mrs Nat Martin travel to Hot Springs for health treatment this weekend. Mrs Martin attends state convention then returns home. Station Agent Dawson ordered to sell tickets to the Confederate Reunion in Birmingham June 6-7. round trip $11.55 with return June 20. Married yesterday afternoon near Prescott Will V Ellis to Jessie Loddermilk. Newlyweds depart for Texarkana for a few days.
A description explains buhlwork as pierced inlaid furniture using wood shell metal and pearls. It notes the origin of the term from Andre Charnes Bubl who worked with Louis XIV at Versailles and is credited with inventing a decorative furniture technique. The article links the surname origin to the process itself.
A whimsical verse notes an old witch walking and calling on a hag. The observer recalls two figures talking with humor, but the speaker admits not being present and cannot share their conversation. Washington Post.
A Washington restaurant anecdote features Dr. Wiley and a feather in a chicken pie, illustrating a mock caution about pure food. Traveling insurance agents spark friendly rivalry, while Prescott is urged to host a gala carnival to boost local merchants.
Quote attributed to W. 4 Bryan arguing no twilight zone exists between nation and state where predators hide from accountability. He notes most border disputes arise from predatory corporations seeking to evade punishment or block needed restraints and legislation.
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