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Newspaper
Prescott Daily News
Location
Prescott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1914
Page
1
Fire swept the unoccupied home of Dr A A Reeder on East Fourth and Vine Street in Prescott this morning at about 2 o clock. The house had been moved back on the lot and was under construction of a new cottage when discovered. Origin of the blaze is unknown and insurance details could not be learned.
In Little Rock on June 17 officials say county teachers institutes are in session statewide with unusually large attendance and high quality. Practical agricultural teaching is now included, led by U S Department of Agriculture and University of Arkansas representatives. About forty of seventy five counties are reached, with some sessions extended to two weeks or a month at local expense.
Little Rock June 18 A Arkansas labor official notes no broad drive for a workmen's compensation act this session. Commissioner J C Clary says saw mill men and insurance new seek passage, but activity lags.
Little Rock reports Judge W M Kavanaugh has accepted an invitation to speak at the National Convention of Real Estate Dealers in Pittsburg Pennsylvania on July 7. Daily News notes this pending appearance.
The Senate confirmed Jno A Marr as postmaster to succeed Jack Grayson. His renomination by Congressman Goodwin was sent in late March and the large workload delayed action until yesterday. Marr expects the commission soon and plans to take office around July first after bond.
The $300000 Pulaski county courthouse faced roughly ninety days of delay due to a quarry strike in Italy. Marble from Carrara quarries, shipped to New Orleans for re-sawing, was used in the project, with substitutes found to complete the order.
Little Rock June 18. It became known that former Congressman C. C. Reid of Little Rock resigned ten days ago as a member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas. Frank Pace of the Little Rock Bar was appointed as his successor from the Fifth District and begins serving today. Reid’s resignation came from pressure of private business making it impossible to devote time to the board. Reid had served two years.
An advertisement claims LIV-VER-LAX relieves all ills of the Liver and Stomach and directs readers to obtain it from Hes terly Drug Store. The note presents a marketing message with a local drugstore distribution point.
The Chau tauqua association leadership met at the courthouse last evening with nearly all twenty heads of the movement present. Committees were formed to handle preparations as equipment arrives Sunday or Monday and a city park tent will be erected. Tickets for the five day event are selling fast with season passes at 1.50 and after Monday 3 PM price rising to 2.00. The program promises top entertainment and the Vanter System is highlighted as a major draw. Buy tickets now.
Roy Wood of Little Rock and son of Arkansas Supreme Court justice Carroll D Wood is making good early in the major leagues at age 21 He hit a notable home run for the Naps against Washington and is praised as a promising natural hitter and one of the best youngsters to break into the league this season with growing fielding skills and speed.
Little Rock June 17 Acceptances are being received by Mayor Taylor for a conference at Little Rock city hall June 24 to boost Amendment No 14 the Bond Amendment. Indications point to a largely attended meeting with no strong opposition known. a similar amendment carried two years ago in 61 of 75 counties suggests broad support.
Senator Joe T. Robinson left Washington for Newark Delaware to deliver the commencement address to Delaware College graduates. He will return to Washington the next day.
Little Rock notes that many complaints cite agents selling insurance for unauthorized companies across the state. Citizens should verify authorizations. unlawful writers face $500 per policy. E. W. Erickson, linked to Pacific Mutual Life, faces four counts and a $4,000 bond awaiting trial. other unions such as Pass City Underwriters and Equity Fire Insurance Co. are also mentioned as unauthorized. The department vows to prosecute all violations.
IR P Allen appointed to head publicity for the Arkansas building at the Panama Exposition Gov Hays announced. He will organize departments and raise funds for erecting equipping and maintaining the Arkansas exhibit. A former railroad commissioner he will lead a Little Rock publicity bureau with Albert Richins and other aides.
The notice compares skirts to boxing gloves as they fit, noting bulky bustles alter fit. It mentions insurance offerings from F. E. Murrah at Bank of Prescott.
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