27 Jun 1917
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Newspaper
Prescott Daily News
Location
Prescott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1917
Page
1
Jim Wheat, about 34, a farmer near Rosston, was struck by lightning yesterday at 5:40 PM and instantly killed. His young daughter nearby was knocked unconscious. Survived by wife and three children. Heavy rains and violent thunderstorm accompanied the incident. no further details available.
Little Rock June 27 The Arkansas Railroad Commission issues a warning urging all retail coal dealers to immediately order next winter’s coal and urge customers to take direct delivery. The notice cites national defense measures and warns of possible coal shortages as fall and winter shipments rise.
Hope and Washington fought over a 1914 removal election in Hempstead county. Judge W. H. Evans ruled Washington won by about 250 to 300 votes, after 1300 DeRoan township depositions were read. Hope attorneys planned appeals to the Arkansas Supreme Court, with a stay of removal possible.
Little Rock June 27 It is estimated that the total annual school book bill of the state for the first eight grades is 175000 dollars and the recent state adoption will save about 20 percent of this amount or 35000 dollars The statement shows how the saving was achieved in Arithmetic two weeks present price under county uniformity state adoption 77 cents Agricultural text books 75 cents and 60 cents Physiology two books 120 and 90 cents History 1 and 70 cents Geography two books 1190 and 136 State Superintendent Bond notes one protest by Macmillan representative over geography adoption not well founded
County committees report a total of 4,727 dollars raised for the Red Cross. Subscriptions progress slowly, with criticism that the initial committee under Mayor Hamby could have boosted totals if started earlier. Previous total recorded 3,757 dollars. Named donors include Ozan Graysonia Lbr. Co., Dave Martin, SOE BONO oilers, J. K. Hamilton, Eugene Reichstadt, Mrs. Reichstadt, Mrs. James Duke, and Valley Lbr. Co., among others, with a noon Wednesday tally of 4,724 dollars.
An itemized ledger lists numerous individuals and amounts from 5.00 to 524¢, including Adams J T, Adams C H, Almand H B, Atkins D M, Ames J Po, Butler A Mv, Butler Rev., Barham W R, Black R W, Byrd M, Barlow W E, Bradley J W, and many others, with entries showing totals or cents and occasional organization mentions such as 3RD REGIMENT and AMES. The list appears to be a local community financial record or contributions ledger.
Paris reports a surprise northwest of Hurtebise with artillery prep. The war office says first German trench line captured and over 300 prisoners. In Lens area British HQ notes advances from Fosse 3 and trenches west of the Souchez river with new positions near Lens. area around Lens encircled and menaced.
Little Rock reports the Third Regiment of the Arkansas National Guard near completion with Capt Lane inspecting companies. Col. E. L. Compere and Lt Col Raleigh M. Pearson named, and several majors appointed. Daily payroll at the new military camp expected to reach about $50 000 when under way.
J B Zachry, a Swords Georgia dairyman, touts Tanlac for his wife who suffered indigestion and weakness. After three bottles she gained 18 pounds, sleeps well, has a strong appetite, and helps with farm work. He endorses the medicine and invites inquiries. Available in Prescott through Hesterly Drug Store and other outlets.
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