Jackson Dry Goods Company becomes Jackson's exclusive wholesale house
In October 1919 Jackson Dry Goods Company led by N D Thomas and J M Abraham chose Jackson as a wholesale hub. By January 1 1920 the firm claimed rapid growth and dominance, boasting more wholesale dry goods sales in Jackson than any two Mississippi rivals, and offering a $100 reward for any false claim.
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BUSI
Jackson Dry Goods Company
City of
Jackson
Mississ
Tax Rate Justified in War Era Public Discourse
In a discussion of local tax policy citizens argue higher rates are needed to fund roads schools and government services. The piece reflects on rising costs since prewar days and urges reasonableness despite public anger. Local notices report visits to Jackson and a forthcoming Easter egg hunt at the M E Church with Reverend Massey speaking to children.
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France
M. E
M. A. Massey
Rankin County Road Bond Election Set for April 6 1920
By order of the Rankin County Mississippi Board of Supervisors an election will be held at all precincts in Supervisor's District Two on Tuesday April 6 1920 to decide if the Board shall be authorized to issue road bonds of the district totaling 120000 dollars exclusive of interest for road work in the district.
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Board of Supervisors
Rankin County
Mississippi
Supervior
Said -Super
Visor
State of
D. Donnell
Brandon, Miss
Road Bond Election Notice in Rankin County Mississippi
Sealed bids invited for county home supplies road district needs and bridge building projects including concrete across Richland Creek and Mt Creek on Will Steen place. Also sale of one male animal, purchase of 2 mules, roofing court house, and gravel for East and West Highway works under Rankin County Board of Supervisors.
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Board of Supervisors
Rankin County
Miss
Richland Creek
Dixie Highway
Mt. Creek
Will Steen
Tom Boteler
Monterey
Court House
H. N. Austin
Supervisor
Notice to Road Contractors in Rankin County
Sealed bids for constructing the North and South Highway in Pelahatchie Precinct Separate Road District Rankin county Mississippi are due at 12 o'clock noon Monday April 5 1920 at the courthouse Brandon. Plans and specifications are on file in the chancery clerk's office Brandon and with the Commissioners. The right to reject any or all bids is reserved. For further information contact Commissioners Pelahatchie Mississippi. W. D. Owen secretary S. D. Donnell chancery clerk.
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Highway Commission
Pelahatchie
Rankin County
Mississippi
Court House
Brandon
Chancery Clerk
Miss
W. D. Owen
S. D. Donnell
Notice to Contractors and Estate Administration Notice
Notice to contractors bids due April 15 1920 for painting Rankin County Agricultural High School buildings Johns Miss Plans on file with Prof Chas J St John supt H P Barksdale of Education The estate of R M Carter deceased letters of administration granted and all claims must be probated and registered within one year of first publication C J Stoven administrator March 25 1920
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Rankin County Agricultural High School
Johns
Chas. J. St. John
Johns Miss
H. P. Barksdale
Education
R. M. Carter
C. J. Steven
Rankin County
Mississippi
C. J. Stoven
For Sale Cabbage Plants Central Flat Dutch and More
For sale young cabbage plants including Central Flat Dutch Sure Head Sure Crop and Long Island Wakefield ready in two weeks.
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Long Island Wakefield
Estray Mouse Colored Male Found Near Farm
An eight year old male mouse is described as colored and weighing about 800 pounds. Information leading to its recovery will be liberally rewarded by local authorities.
Eight HP Witte sine engine and burr mill sale
One 8 horsepower Witte kered sine engine belted to a 16 inch burr stone mill. Priced for quick cash sale by J. C. Cooper of Pisgah Mississippi.
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Witte Kerdsine
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Mr. Merchant
Sam
Pearl and President Streets, Jackson, Mississippi
Michigan
Durham
Burson
Hallmark
Griffin
Slidewell
Jefferson
Anderson’s
Sawyer Excelsior
America
Amoskeag
Aurora
Ery
Fannin
J.A. Robinson
W. J. Whittington
Louise Tinnin
Drakes
M. J. Whittington
M. B. Latham
Annie Maude
Brookhaven
John Cole
J. E. Noble
Woodland Park
Colo
H. R. White
Frankinson S
Frankinson
Frankingson
Hambone
Chuck
Bendichon
Board of Supervisor
Estray
J. C. Cooper
Pisgah, Miss
Tat
John C. Carter Jeweler
Cellent Repair Service
COME
Brandon Machinery & Lumber Co
Jackson Lumber CO
West Capitol St
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