Crops of Prison Farms Report Warn of Boll Worm Damage
Supt Neyland reports boll worm appeared at Sunflower Parhman farms and could harm the crop as rains continue. Cotton was healthy and promising a magnificent yield until the pest and ongoing showers threaten shedding rot. The state’s farms share the same risk across regions, with Pelta as a major holding. Also notes the death of William P Jack at Reubin Miss aged 35. funeral in Brandon and obituary praising his character and work. The obituary cites his siblings and farming ties while reflecting on rural labor and family duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neyland
Mississippi Penitentiary
Sunflower
Parchman Place
Pelta
Jackson News
W. P. Jack
William P. Jack
Reubin
Miss
Brandon
Mr. Keen
Vicksburg
The Successful Farmer of the Future
The article envisions the future farmer as educated and skilled in soils, seasons, rotations, and labor saving machinery. He will understand fields like a potter knows his day and plan campaigns with precision, mastering peat, land, and cultivation to secure handsome returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Cold Harbor
Jackson
Antietam
Japanese Cane yields astonishing forage per acre in Mississippi
M F Berry of Pachuta Mississippi reports 48 tons of green forage per acre from Japanese cane. Mayor M W Thornton and farmer J M McGowan attest to the claim asserting one ton yields 15 gallons of molasses and 720 gallons per acre. They praise the crop as stock feed with high fattening value and profitability, suggesting cows could be well supplied with hay-like feed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Berry
Pachuta
Miss
M. W. Thornton
J. M. McGowan
Jasper County
Rankinites
Rankin County Democratic meeting outlines election prep and local progress
Proceedings of the Democratic executive committee met at the courthouse on August 4 with members listed by beat. They memorialized to replace heavy ballot boxes with light metal ones, set August 25 primary for a congressman, and appointed election managers and clerks. The document notes Rankin County’s improving prosperity postwar, farm improvements, diversified crops, and strong livestock figures including oxen, horses, mules, and cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
C. W. Alliston
J. J. Daniels
May
D. M. Mayers
W. F. Davis
J. C. Robinson
J. J. Whittington
Carl Stingily
C. K. Jones
W. D. Thomas
E. N. Ross
Jim Brinson
Board of Supervisors
Pat Henry
Rankin 1908 Personal Property Assessment Summary
Rankin reports 1908 county personal property valued at 1 431 348, up 88 170 from last year. Money totals 340 917, down 18 616. credits 144 375 up 17 532. Beat by beat figures list money and credits. white and Negro polls and jewelry comments noted.
Rankin County 1908 Personal Assessment Oath
Rankin County Mississippi requires sworn affirmation that all taxable property is listed. The assessor J C Atkins notes the seriousness of submitting complete assessment blanks.
Taxing Jewelry and Valuables in County Taxation Debate
The text argues that jewelry silverware and other adornments should be taxed, noting wealthy owners can pay but many families hold valuables worth far more than assessed and owe taxes. It condemns nonpayment by those who neglect to report taxable property and urges compliance to fund county and state expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Mississippi
Rankin County
W. G. Smith & Son Buggies Go On Sale At Gayden Co
A shipment of the celebrated W. G. Smith & Son buggies arrives. Now is the time to buy at the best prices to suit Gayden & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Smith & Son
Gayden & Co
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Albert M. Shields
Supt
Edward Jack
Indianola
Sunflower County
Elbert Jack
Meridian
Walter Jack
Houston
Flossie McCabe
Emma Craig
Texas
Annie McLaurin
May Cheek
Fannie
Pearl Jack
Danbury
Shane
Jack+ son Hardware Co
Democratic Ecutive Committee
Oakdale
Rouse
J. E. Kersh
G. B. Miller
Holbrooks
J. F. Jones
J. G. Wertz
G. W. Hawkins
Pearson
Wm. Payne
Doc. Childres
D. J. Puckett
W. E. Cofer
Wmn. Watson
Sam B. Stubblefield
Fannin
Claude Horne
H. D. Tinnin
Will Nicholson
Pisgah
T. E. Worley
Joseph Kersh
W. B. Denson
Pelahatchie
T. B. Spann
Cc. Ammons
Jordan Lindsay
Shiloh
Glenn Ragsdale
R. B. Roberts
Marvin Carter
Dry Creek
Chas Crain
Tal Garrett
Bob Pierce
Cato
Bradley Sowell
W. D. Tucker
J. E. Barnett
Clear Creek
M. C. McIntyre
Jerry McLain
Lee Overly
Antioch
John Franklin
John Upton
John Summers
Dobson
W. S. Crook
Doc. Gray
Walter Barnett
LS. May
Rankin
Rankin County Bank
Mississippi
Jacob’s and
Prows
Brandon Drug Co J
E. McWilliams
J. C. Atkins
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