Proper Use of Commercial Fertilizers Main Question Before Rankin Farmers
Farmers in Rankin and surrounding cotton regions discuss the rise of commercial fertilizers since the Civil War, noting a shift from credit systems to cooperative cash purchases. The piece highlights nitrate of soda usage, Mississippi trials by B L Moss, and research results showing higher profits with nitrate and phosphate, plus cautions on fertilizer blends and application rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rankin
South America
Mississippi
Buson
B.L. Moss
Jones County
Moss
Weather Hits County Roads Hard With Prolonged Rain
Recent heavy rains cripple county travel as roads flood and wash away. Cars stuck for weeks, mail carriers limited to wagons, and detours stretch miles. Farmers hope for spring warming to restore weary fields and improve cotton profits through fertilizer experiments.
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Mtny
Brandon
Jackson
Florence
Rankin County Cotton Growers Attend Meeting
Rankin County farmers joined County Agent Simmons at a Jackson meeting of the Farm Bureau Cotton Association to discuss boosting cotton signups. The association has about 120,000 bales signed with 12,000 members, needing roughly 1,200,000 more to fill the shortfall. Weather kept turnout down to about 60 farms, with Rankin attendees listed: QO. J. McIntyre, Ton Moore, Dr. Martin, Ed Rhodes, W. J. Cunningham, S. W. Tinnin, Sol Weichs and J. M. Berry.
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Simmons
Rankin
Jackson
Rankin County
Farm Iureau Cotton Association
J. McIntyre
Ton Moore
Or. Martin
Ed Rhodes
W. J. Cunninghwm
Os. W.tinnin
Sol Weichs
J. M. Berry
Star Dedicates School Building Friday Night
The auditorium of Star's new school building was filled Friday as locals dedicated the monument to God and service to man. The program included a patriotic chorus, devotional service by Rev. Sims, a student recital by Pauline Didlake with Thelma Battle at the piano, and a dedication address by State Superintendent of Education W. F. Bond.
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Star
Jackson
Thattiesburg
Sims
Provence
Brandon School Takes Place On Accredited List
Dr. H. M. Ivy the State High School Supervisor visited Brandon School to review progress for possible affiliation with southern colleges. He reported all requirements met and immediate affiliation expected. Certificates for this year's graduates will be accepted, and the school placed on the accredited list, aiding graduates to enter colleges without further examination.
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H. M. Ivy
Brandon
Dr. Ivy
K. M. Broom
Brandon Residents Fill Clinton Baptist Church Opening
Brandon was well represented at the opening of the new Baptist Church at Clinton on Sunday. Despite poor roads many rode the train to attend. The new church, seating 1,500, was filled. Dr Patterson led a splendid program, so no breaching service occurred at the local Baptist Church last Sunday.
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Brandon
New Baptist Church
Clinton
New Baptist
New
Patterson
Uist
Samuel Gompers Leaves Lenox Hill Hospital After Illness
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, was discharged from Lenox Hill Hospital after a two week illness with bronchial pneumonia. He was admitted March 7 and returned home to recover.
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Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Lenox Hill Hospital
Mysterious Mr Marshall Linked to Dorothy Keemin Murder
A Philadelphia millionaire known as the mysterious Mr Marshall is connected as a friend of artist model Dorothy Keemin. Keemin was found murdered in her apartment at 144 West 57th Street in New York City, prompting a police inquiry into the high society figure’s involvement.
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Philadelphia
Mr. Marshall
Dorothy Fkkeemin
West 57Th St
New York City
Fortunate in Securing Prof Gainey to Speak
The Parent-Teacher Association met at the school auditorium with Mrs. Roy Fox as president. Miss Josephine Cocke performed musical numbers and A G Gainey, executive secretary of the State Board of Education, spoke on Mississippi’s educational progress and the teacher’s vital influence, praising educational advancement in Rankin County.
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Roy Fox
Thinson
T. H. Collier
Sylvester McLaurin
Ewals
Irene Cooper
W. H. Barnes
S. L., McLaurin
O. E. Martin
J. C. White
Park
Ester McLaurin
Annie Henry
L. Turnber
T. H. Coliier
C. C. Rouse
Totary
Josephine Cocke
J. W. Broom
A. G. Gainey
State Board of Education
Jackson
Gainey
Mississippi
Rankin County
Mr. Gainey
Parent-Teacher Association
Methodist S S Easter program Sunday
Easter morning program by the Methodist Sunday School drew a large congregation. Notable items included Welcome Allen Lindsey, the song Blessed Morning, Bible reading Margaret Foulks, a quartet The Lord is Risen, Master Story Bessie Ruth Lindsey Seng, Springtime Mary Brown, solo Sadie Mellora, and Benediction Lewis Cottrell. An editorial note below offers generic quips on avarice and stubbornness.
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Methodist
Allen Lindsey
Margaret Foulks
Quartette
Lord
Bessie Ruth Lindsey Seng
Mary Brown
Sadie Me
Ilora
Lewis Cottrell
Easter Services at St Luke's Church Attend Weekend
Easter services at St Luke's Episcopal Church drew a large crowd as Rector Mr Sessions delivered a forceful sermon. The choir offered music including Ye Choir of New Jerusalem and The risen Lord. An early morning Tidy Communion service was held, and a special Easter offering was collected for church improvements.
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St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Sessions
New Jerusalem
AL Lindse
Darnall
Blp
Morris
Re. M. Broom
Ladies Missionary Society Elect Officers Report
Due to bad weather the Presbyterian Church Ladies Missionary Society met Wednesday to prepare a report for the Presbytery meeting in Canton on April 9 and 10. Officers elected for the year: D. M. Mayers, president. Hobson, vice president. M. Shields, secretary. The group pursues Home and Foreign Missions study from Sunrise in Aztec Land and Unfinished. They invite Presbyterian actions to join the study.
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Presbyterian Church
Ladies Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Canton
D. M. Mayers
Presbyterian Acties
Former Brandon Girl Welcomed From France
Miss Mary Berry daughter of Dr. J. T. Berry of Bolton and sister of Tom Berry of Brandon has returned from Paris after three years with the International Red Cross. Born and raised in Brandon she is a community favorite and her travels in France are described as most interesting. As an educator she is regarded as a leader and would be a valuable addition to any school.
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Mary Berry
J. T. Berry
Paris
France
Red Cross
Bolton
Tom Berry
International Red Cross
Miss Berry
Brandon
Three New Precincts Created by Board of Supervisors
At a recent Board of Supervisors meeting three new voting precincts were established to aid voters in Monterey Beat 1 Johns Beat 3d and Henry Grady School Beat 1. The initiative adds to a total of twenty three boxes to reduce travel for voters.
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Board of Supervisors
Monterey
Johns
Henry Grady
Florence Votes for $17,500 School Bond Issue
Florence voters approved bonds totaling $17 500 to fund a new school building and repurpose the current structure as a Grammar School. The measure reflects rapid enrollment growth and the town's plan to elevate its educational facilities within Rankin County, aided by Superintendent Tom Rhea Phillips and staff.
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Florence
Tom Rhea Phillips
Nadine, Tatum
Jessie Trardin
Gladys Gilmore
Hattie Curtis
W. Grey Ellis
Rankin County
Citizens Bank
Jackson
Gulfport
Rankin County Boy Wins Prize From MS C W
A Rankin County Agricultural High School student, led by George ST Sherrill, won first prize in a state wide essay contest. The treasurer of the Student Government Organization at MS C W mailed a letter to Troy Goodman of Johns Miss noting the honor and enclosing a $15 money order as congratulations.
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Troy Goodman
Rankin County Agricultural High School
Johns
Rankin County
George ST. Sherrill
Columbus
Miss
Goodman
Grace Law
Treas
Nature's Way Spring Cleaning Cheer
A playful verse urges readers to embrace spring cleaning with wind, rain, and a cheerful broom and cloths routine. The tone is light and encourages scrubbing, polishing, and making the house spick and span this season. The piece reflects a homely, seasonal mood and mundane domestic activity.
President and Mrs Warren G Harding at Palin Beach
The President and Mrs Harding visit Palin Beach and are pictured on the McLean cottage porch. Mr Harding holds the youngest McLean child while the McLean family terrier sits nearby in a informal, candid scene.
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Warren G. Harding
McLean Cottage
Palin Beach
Mr. Harding
McLean
Court House Visitors and Land Sale Notes
Goshen Springs residents C J Lawrence and Tom McCrary attended events here. J A and W P Stewart and others from Goshen Springs and nearby towns conducted and observed business at the court house and land sale. Local citizens from Pelahatchie Shiloh Star and Whites neighborhoods were noted visitors, with remarks on modesty and money in a closing quotation.
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C. J. Lawrence
Goshen Springs
Bradley Sowell
Eiti
Cato
Sverett Kersh
Carl Schultz
H. C. Lackey
Judge Neely
Jackson
Route 4
Court House
Tom McCrary
J. K. Johnson
Shiloh
B. B. Clarke
Star
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