23 Jun 1909
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Newspaper
Prescott Daily News
Location
Prescott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1909
Page
1
Texarkana June 23 The Sisters of Saint Rose of Lima abandon the Sacred Heart parish school and will soon establish a similar school at Hope 32 miles north. The Texarkana school organized in 1879 with Sister M Thomasine as Superior. she and others will follow to Hope later this week. Property has been secured there for the new school.
In White's Chapel June 22 residents report fine crop weather but cotton damage from weevils. Local youths attended church at Mineral Springs Sunday. Joe White and family visited J. E. Waldrops near Delta Saturday and Sunday. Sickness is common in the area and Miss Willie Lightfoot returned from Texas where she had been teaching.
Teachers at Prescott Arkansas express sincere gratitude to Prof O L Dunaway for excellent work and for elevating the teaching profession They also thank the board of directors for the use of their school building Signed A Calloway Secretary Prescott Ark June 21
Farmers in Falcon hosted a Friday night entertainment for local youth. The event featured music, games, and communal fellowship as attendees enjoyed a relaxed gathering in the community.
Notice states Dr. W. W. Rice seeks inclusion on the coroner ballot for Nevada County in the July 1 special election. He admits a petition omission despite paying the fee and asks voters to place his name under the coroner heading in the designated blank space.
Eldorado June 23 State Sunday School convention opened yesterday and leaders pronounce the meeting a great success. The gathering closes tomorrow with plans for future work and enthusiasm among attendees.
An old newspaper advertisement promotes Batard's Herbine as a cure for headaches caused by liver issues. It claims quick relief and urges readers to buy from Hesterly Drug Store.
Albany reports very warm weather aiding growing crops while grass and burrs spread fast. Rev. Story preached at Laneburg and several locals attended the Sunday School Convention at Main Spring. The boll weevil is harming local cotton as a child of Mr and Mrs Dorsey Durham remains critically ill.
Fort Smith June 23. President R F Roys warns of heavy fall trade in implements but optimistic about improved methods and higher dealer margins due to potential lower freight rates. Executive committee report notes traffic bureau work in Little Rock to curb railway rates. Ladies tour city this afternoon followed by a Casino Park banquet tonight.
An advertisement from Westerly Drug Store touts Mc Gee's Baby Elixir as a remedy for diarrhoea dysentery and stomach disorders in infants emphasizing bowels as a fragile danger to life and urging purchase at the local drug store.
Lake City report notes a state river transportation push with draw bridges planned to replace existing stationary spans as part of modernization efforts. The item emphasizes transportation improvements and infrastructural change underway in the region.
General George W. Davis heads the central committee of the American Red Cross coordinating relief to Italian earthquake victims. He works with Count Taverna of the Italian Red Cross as funds and supplies are distributed in Italy. The relief fund is expected to be the largest single charitable appeal.
Engineer Wm Parlin of Little Rock reports the bridges on the St Francis River will be removed to prevent obstruction to a government boat clearing the channel. County and railroad interests including Jonesboro Lake City and Eastern Ry are involved. The Arkansas Tax Commission also heard four railroads on property values with mixed pleas and overall courteous, satisfactory discussions.
An advertisement states Hall s Texas Wonder will remove kidney and rheumatic troubles from Widney and Adder. A $1 bottle provides a sixty day treatment and rarely fails to cure, sold by Hesterty Drug Store.
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