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Newspaper
Prescott Daily News
Location
Prescott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1908
Page
2
A dying man confronts God after years of defiance as a kindly landlady and parish priest watch. At his last moment, unseen presences—family, friends, lovers, and even the faithful animals—surround him, echoing the refrain no man dieth to himself and summoning mercy.
The notice explains second class matter status dated April 1907 at Prescott Arkansas and subscription rates. It states rates for advance and non advance payment with a 40 cent per month price for non prepaid.
Halloween is a festive date noted for mischief and mirth as residents recall traditional pranks. The Kansas City Star notes Halloween’s enduring appeal with adults and youth alike enjoying costumes, decorations, and playful tricks each year.
The De Queen Bee urges farmers to plant alternatives to cotton citing hog production and feed, ribbon cane profits, and other crops as a panacea for the cotton-weevil era. The piece argues Arkansas farmers need not rely on cotton and can prosper with diverse products.
The Baltimore Sun warns readers to beware money germs and urges caution on handling money to prevent spread of illness. The brief note reads as a cautionary advisory without further details.
A Sun column claims that about 121,000 bacteria reside on each one dollar bill after a year of circulation. It estimates a $50 bill could harbor around 6.2 million germs, and notes some people would endure risk to carry cash while most avoid the danger.
A newspaper man from a nearby town called last night seeking to obtain this feature for his readers, praising the daily story and asking where it was procured.
In Texarkana reports note both candidates are running on little sleep yet pursue presidential dreams. The piece contrasts their endurance with wakeful campaigns and attitudes on national issues.
Critics praise the play for its human charm blending humor and pathos. The production, written by an American woman for American audiences, attracts managers with strong public appeal and favorable terms. It is set to open November 8 with likely large attendance.
A private family seeks board and room on the west side of town. References: given address A. G., The News.
A physician studying nerves and female endurance argues intelligence helps women endure life. He prescribes personalized rest, dismisses a universal seven hour sleep rule, and urges adequate sleep to match individual needs after tedious work, noting day laborers need less and office workers more brain repair.
Isaac O Barns a former Boston pension commissioner appointed by President Franklin Pierce was famed for terse quips. A tale recalls his pledge to support Baptist church funding or to baptize them in hot water. On his deathbed he asked if the doctor remembered John Rogers.
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