24 Jun 1909
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Newspaper
Prescott Daily News
Location
Prescott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1909
Page
1
Judge Trieber orders Tron Mountain to increase bond to reimburse the state for damages from injunctions. Freight and passenger rates are raised from 200000 to 800000 dollars. Cotton Belt bond climbs from two hundred thousand to six hundred thousand. Two roads resisted court rates while others agreed to maintain court rate for one year.
Siloam Springs hosts an early Fourth of July celebration with bands, firecrackers, and carnival noise statewide in Arkansas. The event marks the 28th anniversary of the town’s festivities.
A health advice piece links stomach health to overall wellbeing and warns that many ailments stem from digestion. It promotes E C Corn Flakes or Exy O See Wheat Flakes as easy to digest breakfast options benefiting children, adults, and invalids alike.
The city marks its founding as banks and businesses close and newspapers halt publication. Hundreds visit from nearby areas while traveling shows pitch tents for a two day merriment following a preliminary celebration held yesterday.
The Department of Agriculture will aid Arkansas farmers with a July rally and an August start for three years of experiments to diversify crops. Experts praise the soil for growing many profitable crops, though current use centers on cotton and corn.
Fayetteville June 24 Enthusiasts rally behind Eureka Springs to become a major sun splashed summer resort. Frisco railroad officials back the plan and expect 2000 visitors per season with a $3.1 million hotel project under way. Frisco pledges $50,000 for advertising if citizens match with stock subscriptions.
Removal notice states Texas Wonder will remove kidney and rheumatic trouble. A 1.00 bottle provides 60 days of treatment and rarely fails to cure. Sold by Hosterly Drug Store.
Caldwell and Drake press a mandamus against State Auditor Jobe to issue warrants for 820 000 in vouchers tied to the State Capital project. The court finds an appropriation exists from the 1908 capital bill despite Norwood and Jobe shifting positions. Arbitration board may meet to finalize payment as the Capitol Commission weighs action. If settled Judge Trieber may remain on the arbitration board.
Today the Grand and Rapids, the two boats brought to Little Rock by the Little Rock Packet Co, start regular service. The Rapids has hauled freight for several days toward Dardanelle and will sail to that port today. The Grand carries much of Morrilton bound freight and other goods.
The Mary Garden, the Amerian operatic soprano, and Andrew Carnegie, the ironmaster and magnate, were seen together and photographed upon landing in New York, garnering public interest in their meeting and appearance.
A warehouse at the boat landing a mile from town prompts residents to plan a revelry for the arriving boat and similar greetings at Dardanelle. The grand may stay in port a week or more for excursions, while Mrs. W M Kavanaugh, wife of the packet company president, hosted the first excursion last night, an invitation affair with about one as the guest count.
Reported after eight months in critical condition Wing, injured last October by an accidental drop of a pistol known as the loudoun gun, died at St Vincent's Hospital in Little Rock. The weapon caused injuries to King and two others in the incident.
Fragmentary report describes a dropping object and injuries in a railway setting. It mentions a king, a brakes man, and a weapon described as a hoo hoo pistol. Details and context are missing.
Dr J Leonhardt of Linevin Neb reports years of study proving internal piles cause conserved orientation and offers Hem-Rold an internal remedy. He claims 8 per cent cure in varied cases and offers an iron clad guarantee with money back. Available at Hesterly Drug Store or Dr Leonhardt Co Buffalo Station 1 New York. Write for booklet.
UM issues swift orders for a wedding referenced as west vie, with plans unfolding as officials coordinate timelines and participants arrange travel and ceremony details. The brief notes anticipate formal confirmations and logistical steps ahead of a private event.
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