Opportunity for country boys to broaden views encampment
County agents announce a summer encampment for agricultural club boys at Col Sidney McLaurin on the Jackson Brandon road. From August 7 to 9 the camp will offer disciplined activities, talks by experts, swimming and recreation, with free funding by organizers. Mr Abernathy and local families will supervise, and parents are welcome to visit and see the value of club work.
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Agricultural Club
Hinds County
Sidney McLaurin
Jackson-Brandon Road
Simmons
Hand
Thos. B. Abernathy
Boy Scouts
Abernathy
Énve
Crops Damaged by Rain and Wind Across County
The county has endured two weeks of heavy rain and winds that harmed crops in all sections. Bridges were washed out or unsafe, trees and telephone poles were toppled, and cotton crops face near total loss if rain continues.
Fruit crop failure reported across county and harvest concerns
The countywide fruit crop is near total failure this year with the pecan crop also expected to be short due to caterpillars and insects. All farm and vegetable crops suffer from heavy rains though some hope remains. Conner's headquarters promotes Clean-up Day inspired by Army France, tied to plans during his governorship bid. August 7 is set as Clean-Up Day for Henry Whitfield, per Commercial Dispatch ad.
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Conner
France
Mississippi
Henry Whitfield
Patriot and Statesman
Commercial Dispatch
Ady
Williams backs Whitfield in August vote, Conn er supports
Senator John Sharp Williams said in a telegram to the Times-Picayune that he would vote for Whitfield on August 7. The dispatch notes Williams shares Conner's view of Whitfield, highlighting political alignment between the figures.
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John Sharp Williams
Conner
Times-Picayune
New Orleans
Whitfield
Williams
Coni— Dispatch
Minnesota picks Magnus Johnson to fill Senate seat
Magnus Johnson, a Farmer Laborite, elected by Minnesota to fill the unexpired U S Senate term created by Knute Nelson’s death. He defeated Republican Gov J A O Preus by a large majority.
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Magnus Johnson
Minnesota
U. S. Senate
Knute Nelson
Johnson
J. A. O. Preus
Death of Lucknow planter John G. Wirtz at 67
John G. Wirtz a leading Lucknow planter and merchant died at 1 15 Wednesday morning after a fishing trip to Three Prong. The cause was high blood pressure. He leaves a wife and six children and was laid to rest in Old Union Cemetery amid many mourners. He was a Mason and prominent local figure.
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John G. Wirtz
Rankin County
Lucknow
Mr. Wirtz
Masonic Lodge
Old Union Cemetery
Barbecue in Pelahatchie Draws Big Crowd Despite Rain
A Pelahatchie barbecue on Wednesday drew a large crowd from nearby towns despite morning and ongoing showers. Candidates spoke, including Conner's representative advocating for governor. Conner could not attend due to his father's illness in Jackson. The event concluded with general satisfaction. Editor G S Harmon of Hattiesburg critiques Whitfield’s record and potential as governor, praising his service.
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Pelahatchie
Conner
Mr. Conner
Jackson
Conner Delivers Speech in Itta Bena During Campaign
Conner spoke at Itta Bena early in the campaign and returned about a week ago for a second speech. A straw vote taken the day after showed Whitfield 42, Bell 17, Bilbo 8, Franklin 7, Conner 5, signaling public sentiment toward the field and the wider coverage in the State-Commercial Dispatch.
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Conner
Itta Bena
Whitfield
Bell
Bilbo
Franklin
Commercial Dispatch
Former Citizen of Florence Dies in Capital City
Judge J. H. Riley aged 80 died in Jackson at the home of his daughter Mrs. A V Easterling after a stroke of apoplexy. Born 1843 in Florence he was a Confederate Veteran with Company I of the 6th Mississippi Infantry. He had lived many years in Collins and is survived by five sons and two daughters. He is laid to rest in Hardy Street Cemetery, Hattiesburg.
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Jim H. Riley
Jackson
A. V. Easterling
Judge Riley
Florence
6Th
Mississippi Infantry
Beeen
Collins
Rankin County
Hardy Street
Hattiesburg
Final speaking date announced for county candidates
Brandon will host all county candidates at the school building on Friday August 3. It will be the final speaking date for legislative hopefuls who have spoken across the county. Dinner will be served on the grounds and all are welcome. Committee on Arrangements: W A Brown chair J T Berry O O L Simmons J R Payne. Ladies Committee: Mrs J A Morris chair Mrs L H Wilson Mrs H H Bullock Mrs H P Barksdale Mrs O L Simmons Mrs T H Collier Mrs Irene Cooper Mrs B L McLaurin Mrs R L Fox.
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Brandon
W. A. Brown
J. T. Berry
Oo. L. Simmons
J. R. Payne
E. C. Schooler
J. A. Morris
L. H. Wilson
H. H. Bullock
H. P. Barksdale
O. L. Simmons
T. H. Collier
Irene Cooper
Melon Patch Robbed Of Best Fruits Monday
G. G. Lindsey reports that Monday night his melon patch was looted of cantaloupes and about thirty watermelons. The theft was found Tuesday morning when he went to the field to pick melons for sale. He suspects a two mule wagon carried the fruit and traces the thief toward Brandon, with possession likely for sale in Jackson.
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G. G. Lindsey
Mr. Lindsey
Brandon
Jackson
Aldridge Moves Lumber Interests to North Rankin
Co. F. Aldridge, formerly running a saw mill east of town, sold his timber and entered logging. He expects to return to lumber when prices rise. He begins logging in North Rankin across the river from Canton, moving wagons and teams and purchasing new ones for the work.
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Rankin
F. Aldridge
Aldridge
North Rankin
Canton
Henry Whitfield to Speak in Pelahatchie Today
Henry L. Whitfield, a popular gubernatorial candidate, will speak in Pelahatchie at 3 o clock today. He is praised for an address the audience has come to expect, and supporters say his election would bring a purely business administration free from political vices benefiting Rankin County and the state.
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Henry L. Whitfield
Pelahatchie
Rankin County
Whitfield
Episcopal and Baptist Churches to Hold Services
Mr Sessions to preach at St Luke's Episcopal Church and Dr Patterson to conduct services at the Baptist Church Both morning and evening services at 11 am and 8 pm Sunday School at 10 am at all churches The notice repeats the two church services and times with names of speakers and schedules
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Mr. Sessions
St. Lukes Church
Dr. Patterson
Baptist
Val. H. Sessions
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
E. O. Patterson
The
Baptist Church
Sgme
President Harding Dies After Sudden Illness in San Francisco
President Warren G. Harding died at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in a San Francisco hotel after a stroke brought on by broncho-pneumonia and other complications. He began his career as a newspaper publisher in 1884 and rose from Ohio State Senator to Lieutenant Governor, U.S. Senator, and finally President elected in 1920. his body will depart to Washington for lying in state and interment expected in Marion, Ohio.
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Warren G. Harding
San Francisco
Blooming Grove
Ohio
United States
Harding
Alaska
Washington
Capitol
Marion
Improvements on church yards and town cleanup efforts
The town reports recent gains as Episcopal and Presbyterian church yards are cleaned and in good order. The P T A plans immediate campus work for September opening, mowing washes and play area setup. Town workers cut grass along walks and target cemetery upkeep to create a cleaner, more attractive community.
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Episcopal
Presbyterian
Election Day Primary Runoff Marks August 7
Voters head to polls next Tuesday for a lengthy primary runoff for state district and county officers. With over thirty candidates on the ticket, counting is expected to move slowly as polls close at six and results aim to come in quickly thereafter.
Three Brothers Balance Scales At Same Figure
In a local store three brothers, Claude Brown from Boaz Kentucky and two residents of Greenwood, weighed 145 pounds each. The scales did not move a fraction of a pound, marking a singular balance. The brothers are Arthur, William, and Claude, weighing identically at 145 pounds.
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Claude Brown
Claude
William
Arthur Brown
Arthur
Boaz
Encouraging Delta Section Cotton Crops Report
Encouraging reports from the Delta mention cotton crops are fine. Mrs. C. M. Oates of Silver City says every acre planted in cotton will yield a bale. Corn crops are equally abundant, easing fears of losses from continued rains.
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C. M. Oates
Silver City
Six Occupants in County Jail Shifted
Jim Quimby of Fannin brought a prisoner Toy Allen from Judge Smiths court. Allen was found with whiskey, fined 25 dollars plus costs, and jailed 30 days. Rankin County jail holds six prisoners, three whites and three Negroes. A Negro woman was released after serving her term and paying her fine. Co C Rouse campaigned for Supervisor Beat 2 at the courthouse Tuesday.
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Jim Quimby
Fannin
Toy Allen
Smith
Allen
Apollonia Lumber Company
Rankin County
Co. C. Rouse
Court House
Autos Collide on Main Corner Sunday Morning
Sunday morning an apparent minor crash occurred at the Main corner in front of the Episcopal Church. Lewis May Jr of this city and Mr Latham of Fannin drove Fords and collided. Both vehicles suffered damage including wheel damage but no injuries were reported.
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Lewis May Jr
Mr. Latham
Episcopal Church
Lewis May, Jr
Latham
Fannin
Heat wave hits Rankin County with record highs
Heat intensifies across Rankin County as temperatures soar and the mercury nears summer peaks. Crops benefit but heat damages corn fields in nearby Texas where a Davis ear of corn showed kernels popped in the field around 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Texas
Cleburne
J. A. Davis
Embroidered gown worn at Oxford Cambridge cricket match
An unusual gown with sleeves embroidered in Chinese lettering drew attention at the London opening match between Oxford and Cambridge.
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Oxford
Cambridge
London
Intensive farming proves soil fertility can recover in county dairy areas
A county dairy farm tour across Hinds County shows stark soil contrasts. Jim Matthews and Sam Marson demonstrate high yields with corn and sorghum silage, while other fields struggle with small cotton and yellow corn. The county agent, O L Simmons, argues for focused, profit-driven farming and strict management to restore depleted soils and raise gains.
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Hinds
Jim Matthews
Sam Marson
Matthews
O. L. Simmons
Brandon Pastor Conducts Meeting at Greenfield in July
In August protracted meetings spread countywide. Star closes a successful meeting while Langford and Puckett begin Sunday July 29 with an all day dinner on the ground. At Greenfield Rev. W J Dawson conducts a Methodist Church meeting. Other meetings planned in Brandon Florence Pelahatchie and nearby areas.
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Star
Langford
Puckett
Greenfield
W. J. Dawson
Methodist Church
Brandon
Florence
Pelahatchie
Mississippian Honored By Rhodes Scholar Griffits
Louis M. Griffits of Canton Mississippi, a University of Mississippi graduate and Rhodes scholar at Oxford, has been elected president of the American Club there. He is touring the Irish Free State and writing observations for the New York World The News Scimitar.
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Louis M. Griffits
Canton
University of Mississippi
Oxford
England
Griffits
Irish Free State
New York World
The
News Scimitar
County Picnics for Candidates Nearing Close
Campaign picnics remain the main focus in the county with rain not spoiling plans. Readouts show gatherings held in Fannin Johns and Pisgah Leesburg Pelahatchie through July and August with a large Brandon event planned for August 3rd.
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Fannin
Johns and
Pisgah
Leesburg
Pelahatchie
Brandon
Whitfield Leading Way Miss July Straw Vote
A straw vote at Allison's Wells on July 23 shows Whitfield with 38 votes leading, followed by Bilbo 8, Conner 10, Bell 2, Franklin 1. The Commercial Dispatch notes Bell cannot win the August 7 election, Bilbo will likely be defeated, and Whitfield should lead the field in the first primary with a run-off to follow between Whitfield and Bell. Voters must vote for two candidates for natives. abstentions reduce validity.
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Henry L. Whitfield
Mississippi
Bilbo
Conner
Franklin
Bell
Greenwood Commonwealth
Adv
Blue Mountain
Whitfield
G A Harrison replies to opponent on sheriff duties and salary
Rankin County Mississippi Sheriff and Tax Collector G A Harrison defends his record and adherence to the salary law. He notes his effort to canvass voters, emphasizes experience and moral fitness, and cites a legal opinion confirming he did not take a double salary in 1922. He explains tax receipts and calls for public scrutiny of his private and official life.
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Rankin County
Tanner
Mississippi
Jan. Ist
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