The Dermott news., 1919-03-13

Lee James of Holland. the Faulkner county soldier who was wounded i'll action 46 minutes before the armis- tice was signed on November II. was signed on November II. was a visitor to Conway. He has several relics and souvenirs. among them being large French railroad watch The chain Is made of number of French coins varying in size and value He also has several German coins
 The great popularity of the co- operative plan of marketing hogs Is shown by the fact that many more carloads have been shipped out of the state The plan is proving boon 10 the small farmers of the state, who otherwise would have to sell their hogs to local dealers for whatever tho latter might be willing to pay
 One hundred years ago. President James Monroe attached his name to the bill which authorized the Fedora tien Of Territory of Arkansas. The measure was introduced in the House by John Scott, delegate from Mssou. ri territory, on January 20. 1S19. It was signed by President Monroe on March 2. 1919
 Bishop F n. Nou7on. head of Ina Methodist Church. South diocese uf TeNes. Oklahoma and Arkansas. ta m address at the Pine Biuf ' Nj. (. <. scored those members of Cen rrsss. who for personal and partisan reasons. were attempting to deprive the world of the peace which is asked
 Officials are ee'ns over the r'ans and specifications for the Y NJ = A. and liberal arts buildings. to De erect cd af he Jonesboro S,ale Agricu}tur- aI School during the spring and sum mef These tWo buildings will la modern and up to date in every re- sPeet They Will cest. complete. about $5a.ooo
 The feature osthe annual meeting of the Arkansas Daughters Of tho American Revolution was the eompli- mentary dinner at the Hotel Marion to Mrs. George T. Guernsey. presI. dent general. Mrs Alvin Valentine. Lane. vice president=reneral. and Miss Stella Pickett Hardy
 | Is possible that within the next 70 days the contract will bc let for the biz paving enterprise at Forrest City. and il is believed that work will begin within 6h days Seven miles of streets will he paved
 With the exception Of Mississippi county. every local exemption board in Arkansas has completed its rec ords and is ready 10 forward them 70 the War Department, il was said at the adiutant generals office
 The Arkansas Press Association held it's annual mid winter meeting at Little Rock The chief topic of dis Cussiuu at the meeting was the repeal of the publicity act by the Legisla- ture
 The Missionary Baptist State Az. sociation will erect a college 1t Sheridan next year that will cos, ahout s5J ooo Thirteen acres of land have just been purchased.
 County Demonstration Agent F. n. Whitaker has announced to the fa~- mers of Jackson county that he will conduct fourteen fertilizer demonstra- tions over the county this month
 Moorhead Wright. state director of the War Savings campaign has an- uouneed the appointment ot C s. Brother to be state director of schools for the W s s
 The Entertainment Bureau of the Russellyiue Chamber of Commerce ia planning fhe immediate equipment of a rynasinm. reading room and rest room in the new city hall.
 plythoyille anticipates the greatest building year in its history this year. despite tho war prices on materials
 Mrs Frances X Beavers. aeeC n, widow of the l4e nr B B Beavers. who was fhe first Democratic secre- tary of state If Arkansas following the Ctyti war, iSfitS79, died at the home of her sontn law. in Little Rock.
 Moro than 2o students of the state Normal schonl at Conway. chaperon- ed hy -tyyfa members of the faeui. V, visited the various departments at tac capitol ANlsHt also was made to both branches ef tae legislature.