Arkansas Press Association eyeing central foreign ad agency
Little Rock to host a meeting discussing creating a central agency to handle all outside state advertising for Arkansas newspapers. The plan envisions an agent in Little Rock earning a small commission to manage foreign and patent medicine ads, easing the cash squeeze on editors.
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Little Rock
Mar
Arkansas Press Association
Easy Street
Arkansas
Association
Assorlation
St. Louis
New York
Katinas
Hite
Davis Cuts Out Politics in Arkansas Visit
In Little Rock Davis declares no political work in his office and says he will devote himself to business. He planned to leave for Washington April 6 and stay except for any urgent duties, noting his view on Governor race and recent election results.
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Little Rock
Mar
United States
Tel Davis
Arkansas
Genecct
William F. Kirby
Sendter
Davis
Kinky
AL Hinewman
Nominee Recieves Widespread Post Election Letters
The nominee reports receiving a large number of letters and telegrams from many parts of the state. Old time political friends convey reactions to the election result.
Invitation Letter From Prescott Guest Regrets Attendance
A letter received by J B Stone chair of the invitation committee expresses regret at being unable to attend the Park Hotel opening in Prescott on April 5 and extends thanks and best wishes to the organizers. The note is dated March 80 from Little Rock and mentions Richey’s friends.
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J.B. Stone
New Park Hotel
Union High School Revival Attracts New Members Baptisms Planned
Union High School reports a major revival adding eleven members to the church with baptism set for the fourth Sunday in April. Rev. Staey and Jones led preaching as classes paused for the meeting. The VeraL Music Department gains a staffer as Mr Tedford and his brother plan to enroll next fall. Rev Story delivered a chapel lecture drawing praise.
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Cup
Heethren Staey
Jones
Tedford
Lonoke County
W. R. Story
Senator Jeff Davis assaulted on Louisiana street
Special to The News Little Rock March 31 Senator Jeff Davis was attacked by Helm deputy prosecuting attorney under Lewis Rothen on Louisiana street at one o'clock this afternoon. He sustained a painful but not dangerous wound and was treated at Dr Runyan's office in the Hotel Marion. The incident followed a campaign allegation about a thousand dollars received by Helen in a prior case. Both men offered no statements as the scene stirred great street excitement.
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M—T. BE. Helm
Lewis Rhoten
Jeff Davis
Louisana Street
Davis
Judges of Election listed by ward and officials
Judges of election for April 7 are listed by ward with clerks to be chosen locally. Ward 1 includes Lstheen R Blake Callicott Pomp Whitesides and Sheriff Howard Lowell. Ward 2 lists Sam T White G BR McGraw 208 R Briggs and Sheriff W R White. Ward 3 shows W J White P S Harrell PF Chappell with Sheriff Geo Wizer. Ward 4 names J L Lee Brad Hamilton Roy Buchanan with Sheriff Otis Monet.
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Lstheen R. Blake
J P. Callicott
Pomp Whitesides
Howard Lowell
Sam T. White
G BR McGraw
R. Briggs
W. R. White
W. J. White
P.S. Harrell
PF. Chappell
Geo. Wizer
J. L. Lee
Brad Hamilton
Roy Buchanan
Otis Monet
Train No 8 to stop in Little Rock for Prescott delegation
The letter from Little Rock dated March 30 2008 states that train No 8 will pause the morning of April 3 with an extra coach added for the Prescott Arkansas delegation. Superintendent L Dunaway of Prescott is advised of the arrangement and expresses pleasure at the forthcoming visit.
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Little Rock
Mar
L. Dunaway
Prescott
Ark
Maharra's Minstrels Delivers Strong Prescott Return
The Elk's theater hosted Maharra's Minstrels with a packed house praising the performers. George Taylor and Tom Owsley standouts as end man and tambour, with strong choruses and high quality ground tumbling. Prescott audience welcomed the troupe back with enthusiasm for next year.
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Mahava
Elk’s Theater
Prescott
Richard & Prringle
Maharra
George Taylor
Billy Kersands
Tom Owsley
Tambo
Merchants of Prescott Offer Boll-Weevil Proof Seed at Cost
Prescott merchants have bought a carload of Me bane Triumph cotton seed and will sell at cost 72 cents per bushel or two and a half cents per pound. The seed, obtained with U S Department help, is recommended as boll weevil proof and to increase cotton yield and lint percentage. Available from any merchant or at the cotton warehouse.
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Prescott
U. S. Agricultural Department
Freight Train 56 Wreck Near Emmet Delays Services
Yesterday at about six o clock freight train No 56 wrecked two miles north of Emmet at a site near last week’s crash. The engine left the track, fireman was thrown from the cab and suffered broken ankles and other injuries. Poor track conditions north of Brunet blamed for the incident. Delayed trains held passengers at Emmet until after ten o clock rather than the scheduled 4 50 arrival.
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Emet
Brunet
Compliments Show Delights Joplin Audiences With Uncle Zeke
The Crawford Company presented Uncle Zeke to about a thousand theatergoers in Joplin. Rural life and strong characters like Uncle Zeke the squire Tim Bessie and little Katie drew praise. The orchestra stood out as one of the best in some time. Washington, pursued for grand larceny, was captured after breaking into Iron Mountain box cars and sent to jail locally. Wa Hood headed to Memphis to join pursuers.
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Uncle Zeke
Crawford Company
Joplin
Squire
Tim
Bessie
Little Katie
Opera House
Wa Hood
Memphis
Orge Washington
Washington
Iron Mountain
Memphis rock gang suspect to stand trial in July circuit court
A Memphis rock gang member arrested there for a minor offense was identified yesterday by Otis Cantley, who was in Memphis seeking other parties. Washington will be brought here for trial at the July term of the circuit court.
Ferris Wheel of Post Cards Shines at Nevada County Drug Store
An inviting display called the Ferris Wheel of post cards captivates shoppers at the Nevada County Drug Store. The large assortment is conveniently arranged making browsing easy and enjoyable for visitors seeking a wide selection of cards.
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Nevada County
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