25 Jun 1907
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Newspaper
Prescott Daily News
Location
Prescott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1907
Page
1
In Laneburg on June 24 crops show progress with corn laid by in fair shape and cotton nearly chopped out and growing well. Oats harvest yields exceed expectations while local families and gatherings mark community life, including a 66th birthday advance and a chalk deposit news note from Fort Smith on potential cement industry expansion.
The whereabouts of T C Hockersmith the Fulton bank cashier remain unknown after reportedly taking several thousand dollars from the bank in Hempstead county His bondsmen have hired a renowned detective agency to locate him.
The State Board for the New Normal School convened in Little Rock yesterday to review curriculum plans and appoint committee chairs. Officials discussed accreditation steps and proposed timelines for program launches, inviting public comment on upcoming changes.
The State Normal Board met in the Supreme Court room and heard five towns bids for the location of a normal school. Conway led financially with 51 175 dollars while other bids ranged from 50 000 to 86 000 dollars and included land offerings. The board, empowered to visit each locality, will refine bids and select the site based on local conditions after visiting Benton, Fort Smith, Russellville, Quitman, and Conway.
Washington reports additional lands in Yell and Polk counties totaling 35 925 acres have been withdrawn from entry for forestry purposes adjacent to the Arkansas national forest. The forest bureau has not yet completed patrol arrangements, and pending reports will determine if the lands are needed for a national forest.
The Attorney General ruled that Representative W. B. Simpson of Washington County cannot serve as secretary of the State University board of trustees due to his ties with the legislative department of state government. The decision, if sustained, could have broad implications for state government appointments and eligibility standards.
Prescott residents T E Guerin Rev McLain and Robt Stephens set civic example by cutting weeds along their property fronts. Their effort improves street appearance and inspires others to help. The town lacks staff and funds, but communal effort could transform neglect into neatness as readers watch for the next volunteer.
Special to the News from Little Rock reports that Attorney General Kirby ruled on a request from Treasurer Cook of Little River County that county treasurers are not entitled to a four percent commission on the first thousand dollars received from each fund. The opinion clarifies compensation limits for county officials.
Greenwood June 23 Governor Little's symptoms continue to please physicians though no great improvement in his general condition. He takes all nourishment advised and rests well.
Master R C Bright Jr of Little Rock joins his sister Elizabeth Bright for a day visit and will be the guests of their aunt Mrs Hugh Moncrief.
Advertisement from W B Waller extols Burney Clack as agent for Arkadelphia Steam Laundry offering good work and splendid service and advertising ladies Oxfords at cost.
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