Newport daily independent., 1918-11-26
To Our Cusom ers
 and Patrons.

During the perlod or the war, cur tailments by the government have been essential for the successful pros ecution of the war policies, and all corporations serving the public have had to conform and adjust themselves to many rules, regulations and re- strictions that have made operation difficult and expensive and while in some instances small increase in rates have been made, these increases have not kept pace with the increased cost of operation.
 However, the glorious victories of our boys across the sea amply reward us for the sacrifices we have made and will no doubt be a source of real satisfaction in after years to know and feel that we have done full duty, cheefully, willingly and periodically.
 Much good will also result to all lines of business and to the individual citizen along economical lines due to enforced restrictions and regulations by the government
 The Arkansas Light < Power Com- pany and operated companies like many other corporations serving the public, have tried to be liberal and fair to it's patrons and patriotic to our government and have had to contend with many obstacles due to employees being drafted, the scarcity of labor and the excessive cost of material and supplies; but now that the war Is over, we hope to effect speedy re- turn to normal conditions. To this end the company called conference ot all it's managers at Pine Bluff on Monday, November 18th, for the pur- pose of putting into effect revised systems of operation with a view of improving the service and to seek the cooperation of the public. necessary for the successful operation. f Many of our customers have inlr posed upon the company in the matter of paying their monthly accounts and as results our outstanding accounts have reached an amount greater than we can afford to carry. This condl- tion has been brought about by the failure on the part of the managers and the liberality of the company to enforce the rule requiring that all ac- counts due the company be paid on or before the 18th of each month; there fore effective at once, this require ment will be enforced and all custo- mers who do not pay their account on or before the 18th day of each month will be disconnected and service dis continued.
 This rule is being enforced in all cities and towns served by the water, gas and electric companies through out the country and will be rigidly en- forced by our company hereafter The cooperation of the public is earn estly requested to the end that no GUS tomr may be cut off.
 The complete surrender and submis- sion of the German Empire and her allies to the Stars and Stripes. Union Jack and French Flag sends thrill of pride and patriotism through ev- cry American citizen. This victori ous ending of the war means much t( the commercial and industrial interest of the United States.
 The prospective peace of Europe and the emancipation of the smaller countries from the fear of Germany guarantees prosperous trade condl tions for years to come, and during the reconstruction days, Arkansas with her vast natural resources, has 1 golden opportunity for development greater than ever known before.
 Then let us cooperate one with an other and make Arkansas lead all tn rest.
 Respectfully,
 H. c. COUCH, President.