CANDIDATES RALLY AT MONTEREY IN SHARP SPEECHES
Monterey residents crowded a two day event on candidates day with Edgar Misterfeldt and A G Norman addressing the state legislature race and county attorney hopefuls W E McIntyre and Tally Heslop announcing. Newton's J D Carr and Neylana spoke on district attorney and penitentiary trustee. Jno L Heben urged support for ex governor Vardaman's senate bid. A large crowd attended the friendly gathering and a grounds dinner followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monterey
Edgar Misterfeldt
A. G. Norman
J. D. Carr
Newton
Neylana
Jno. L. Hebron
Vardaman
WU. S. Senate
Notice of Dates of Registration for Veterans
Shiloh on April 27 Oak Dale on April 28 Pelahatchie April 29 Antioch May 1 Clear Creek May 2 Cato May 3 Dobson May 4 Dry Creek May 5 Steens Creek May 6 Star May 8 Mountain Creek May 9 Whites May 10 Cleary May 44 Plain May 12 Pearson May 13 Holbrooks May 45 Fannin May 416 Pishgah May 17 Leespurg May 18 until 3 pm at listed places to register all veterans are requested to attend. R F Brown urges unregistered veterans to meet at these locations.
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Shiloh
Oak Dale
Pelahatchie
Antioch
Clear Creek
Cato
Dobson
Dry Creek
Steen’s Creek
Star
Mountain Creek
Whites
Cleary
Plain
Pearson
Holbrooks
Fannin
Pishgah
Leespurg
R. F. Brown
Negroes Kill Drew Planter in Mississippi
Orman, a prosperous Drew planter, was fatally shot near his home while driving a buggy by six unknown negroes. He was wounded in multiple areas and died the next morning. a posse arrested six suspects in Indianola as authorities hunted the assailants. The motive remains unknown and lynching fears spread in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drew
C. E. Orman
Orman
Yazoo City
Conductor Returns to Work After Rheumatism
One Conductor, Mr. Willard Adams, states he recovered from chronic rheumatism using two bottles of Oley’s Kidney Remedy and resumed his duties on the Lexington Kentucky Street Railway. The ad claims the remedy clears uric acid and is for sale by Brandon Drug Co. A new stock of burial caskets and robes opened at Gayden & Co., with W. G. Barnes promoting best goods and prompt service.
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Willard Adams
Oley
Lexington,Ky
Brandon Drug Co
Mississippi corn production rises but not for home use
Mississippi's 1914 corn gains reach near 10 million bushels due to a record season and boys' corn clubs, yet local farmers note demand for home use remains limited. Some sellers offer corn at seventy five cents per bushel as Leake County farmers advertise surplus stock.
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The
Times Democrat
Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
Boys’ Corn Club
Leake County
Prospects for Abundant M eld Report from Penitentiary Inspectors
Jackson Mississippi April 4 Col Le Roy Saylor president of the penitentiary trustees and Dr J C Gathings superintendent arrived after inspecting Rankin Oakey farms They report planting well advanced at Parhamn where about 300 acres of corn will be planted by each of eleven convict camps totaling about 3200 acres Belmont acreage will be increased Rankin Oakley need rain but aim is to plant as much corn as possible
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Parchman
Belmont
Rankin and Oakley
Colored and White Marriage Licenses Listed in County Record
Marriage license notices list entries for White and Colored individuals including Sadie Cleve with Fred Gill, Bessie Albritton with Tom Rodgers Jr, Laura Thomas with an unspecified partner, and Willie Patterson with Gracilla Duckworth, plus Charlie Grigory with Carlie Weathers.
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White
Ooman Noel
Sadie Cleveand
Fred Gill
Bessie Albritton
Tom Rodgers, Jr
Laura Thomas
Willie Patterson
Gracilla Duckworth
Charlie Grigory
Carlie Weathersye
Penrose Watchdog Faces Senate Finance Leader Push
The piece derides Penrose as unfit for the finance chair to succeed Aldrich, arguing he relies on senate courtesy and Senate seniority to win over insurgents. It asserts the need for a tariff reform advocate allied with the majority and cites Cullom McCumber Smoot Bailey Simmons Stone as current committee members, noting the Democrats’ Stone as the sole genuine lower duties advocate.
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Penrose
Senate
Aldrich
Cullom
McCumber
Smoot
Bailey
Foley Kidney Pills advertise kidney and bladder relief
Foley Kidney Pills are described as concentrated with ingredients of established therapeutic value for relief and cure of kidney and bladder ailments. They are promoted as antiseptic tonic and restorative and offered for sale by Brandon Drug Co.
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Foley Kidney
Brandon Drug Qo
Eyes Open Warning on Walking Into Trouble
A cautionary statement notes that entering risky situations may be easy when unaware, but reversing course becomes difficult once fully engaged. It emphasizes vigilance and foresight to prevent unintended consequences.
Taft Orders Removal of San Antonio Negro Troops
Washington dispatch reports President Taft, responding to Representative Garner, orders the colored infantry from San Antonio moved to a post in Arizona to prevent a Brownville affair. Garner cited insolent behavior and defiance of Jim Crow streetcar rules, noting clashes with conductors and destruction of signs.
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Washington
Garker
San Antonio
Texas
Taft
Arrizona
Garner
Plea For Our Sunday School Convention
A letter from J A Turner of Florence Mississippi urges strong County Sunday School effort. It recalls a July constitution requiring vice presidents to visit each beat Sunday schools and hold beat conventions before the county meeting at Pelahatchie next July. Turner calls for full Beat conventions and complete Rankin county representation in the Pelahatchie gathering.
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Shiloh
Pelahatchie
Rankin County
Old Rankin
J. A. Turner
Safe Medicine for Children Foley's Honey and Tar
A description proclaims Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as safe for children and free from opiates or harmful drugs, noting the genuine product comes in a yellow package.
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Brandon Drug Co
Little Increase in Cotton Acreage in State
President G R Hightower of the Mississippi division of the Farmers Union says the state's cotton acreage will be nearly the same as last year, with some counties showing increases. He attributes a rise in fertilizer sales to open winter weather and farmers delaying fertilizer decisions until planting approaches. The piece also notes a broader critique of public utilities franchises and monopoly profits in the United States.
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Jackson, Miss
G. R. Hightower
Mississippi
Farmer's Union
United States
Statesman Reshuffle Sends Boutell to Portugal
The president has set up an asylum at the capitol for statesmen, who after recuperation are sent to federal posts. The latest to land is Henry S. Boutell of Illinois, who failed to win renomination to Congress and now goes as minister to Portugal.
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Capitol
Henry S. Boutell
Illinois
Congress
Portugal
Hen Scans Off Lines In The Gar En
A brief note describes a hen that quickly scans lines in the garden, despite not being well educated. The anecdote highlights a humorous image of farm life and animal behavior with a light tone.
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Drew Planter
Gayden & CO
W. G. Barnes
Brandon Bank
Brandon, Miss
Sidney L. McLaurin
Roy L. Fox
Asst
H. Barnes
Donnell
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Women’s Suffrage Association of
Cleveland
Bolivar County
Kate Gordon
New Orleans
National Association
Glasco
Cleveland, Miss
S. B. Spickard
Board of Trustees of the Penitentiary
Ganviers
Parchman Farm
Sunflower County
Oakley Farm
No. 1
Oakley
Belmont Farm
Holmes County
Rankin Farm
Tuka
Tishomingo County
Supervisors
Iuka
Anderson Road
Florence
President Hightower
A Man Co
Rankin County Bank
H. A. Busick
M. E. Ward
G. W. Waite
J. W. Birpsone
H. C. Patrick
D. B. Wilson
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