Peaches for California trip pressure from Arkansas builds
Little Rock June 25. A carload of Elberta peaches for the Arkansas building at the Pana ma-Pacific exposition has expanded from one car to a half dozen planned to travel to California after the shipping season ends. Fans expect prime fruit late in the season, despite lower prices. Local growers oppose centralized loading, preferring regional collection points. Eastern Arkansas outpaces Western in funding and pride, with a wartime stock and continual replenishment from arms factories. The Daily News subscription drive continues at ten cents weekly, and Jack Johnson will have the Country Gentleman for sale Thursday morning.
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Little Rock
Arkansas
California Ward
van Buren
California
Machine Gun Greatest Import to German Army
British headquarters in France reports that German strength in machine guns is of immense importance. The June 24 dispatch notes that Germany’s reliance on automatic arms signals a decisive factor in the battlefield balance. Strong emphasis on the weapon’s impact and strategic value.
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France
Supreme Court appeal in school fund case to follow
Little Rock June 25 The suit by Attorney Allyn Smith of Cotter to test the validity of the State Treasurer paying out the school fund without a specific legislative appropriation is being heard today by Chancellor Martineau. Whatever the decision, an immediate appeal to the Supreme Court will follow. Some believe a sustained ruling could force an extra legislative session to make the appropriation before next fall’s public school opening.
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Little Rock
Allyn Smith
Cotter
Martineau
Supreme Court
Thirtieth Communication of Eastern Star in Pine Bluff
The St L I M S Ry will sell Prescott to Pine Bluff and return for 4.80 for the event July 2 to 9. Tickets on sale July 5 to 7 with final return by midnight July 10. G A Hays, Agent.
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Royal Grand Chapter Order
Eastern Star
Pine Bluff
Ark
Prescott
G. A. Hays
Hellebore to prevent flies breeding in manure
Washington June 25 government scientists announce powdered hellebore as a safe effective method to kill house fly larvae in manure by mixing with water and applying to piles reducing disease risk. Adults must be swatted or trapped. borax offers a cheaper alternative for other breeding sites with similar larvae kill rates.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
Robert C. Newton Camp Hosts Banquet in Little Rock
Little Rock June 25 A banquet at the Hotel Marion was given by Robert C. Newton Camp United Sons of Confederate Veterans to W N Brandon recently elected Richmond Reunion commander in chief. Gov Hays Mayor Taylor and Adjt Gen Nathan Bedford Forrest attended. Brandon outlined plans to boost Arkansas S O C V membership to over 1000 and establish a camp in each of the 75 counties.
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Robert C. Newton
United Sons of Confederate Veterans
W. N. Brandon
Little Rock
Richmond
Gov
Hays
Taylor
Nathan Bedford Forrest
Memphis
Atty. Dunaway
Gen. Brandon
Arkansas
Virginia
Brandon
Sons
Ito
Fort Smith
Pine Bluff
Hot Springs
Texarkana
Hele-na
Germans to Continue on Defensive in East and West
The Russians retreating in the east and French gains in the west shape a shifting battle picture. Austro German forces firmly hold Lemberg as Dnister fights on south of the city. Berlin notes Linsingen crossed the river, prompting speculation of a new Russian defeat. Galacia nears clear, with debate over whether Germany will strike Warsaw or push west along the Belgian coast as Vienna revels. Petrograd downplays impact while Lloyd George launches a vigorous munition workers recruitment drive nationwide.
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Lemberg
the Dnister
Berlin
Linsingen
Galacia
Poland
Warsaw
Russia
Germany
Vienna
Petrograd
Two Americans In Germany Silent After Shame Claim
The article notes no recent word from two American citizens in Germany who had declared they were ashamed of their citizenship. It suggests they may be suffering in self doubts or eroding personal resolve as they remain abroad.
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Germany
Vapors may host 1917 reunion for gray warriors
Commander Brandon vows the organization will assist Hot Springs if the city chooses to host the 1917 reunion of Confederate veterans. The proposal hinges on Vapors City’s decision to welcome the former soldiers who wore gray.
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Brandon
Hot Springs
Vapors
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