Uncle Sam and the Tick War in Mississippi
A Pettibone letter from the U S Department of Agriculture urges public action against cattle fever ticks. It outlines the Texas fever cause by Margaropus annulatus, promotes grease and quarantine, and cites congressional funding and court-backed quarantine laws. Mississippi's vast cattle losses and market penalties are highlighted to spur county and state action.
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Brandon News
U. S
Sam
Uncle Sam
Mississippi
Bureau of Animal Industry
Rio Grande
Potomac
Congress
United Southern
John Sharp Williams
United States
Asbell
Kansas
Oklahoma
Labetta
Supreme Court of Kansas
Supreme Court of Washington
America
Cotton Belt
Corn Belt
Brandon
A. D. Pettibone
U. S. Dept. of Agriculture
Greatest Sperader That Ever Ruled Nation
A critical overview of President Roosevelt praising his leadership while criticizing party dynamics and heavy wartime spending. The piece cites high national expenditures, per capita taxes, and compares U.S. military outlays to England and Germany, noting rising costs despite a period of peace.
Expenditures soar as peace-time spending worries grow
An editorial notes July naval costs at 10 million and total yearly government outlays around 60 million above last year. It decries wartime readiness spending as a risk of bankruptcy, accuses Republicans of fueling deficits, and contrasts Taft with Roosevelt amid looming political debate based on data from the New York World and World-Commercial Appeal.
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United States
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Taft
Roosevelt
New York World
Tribute to Mrs. Sallie Di Aills in Florence Cemetery Note
A memorial tribute honors the death of Mrs. Sallie Di Aills, describing her as a loving friend with steadfast Christian patience. The obituary notes floral tributes at her casket, a home church service, and burial beside loved ones in Florence cemetery, awaiting the resurrection morn.
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Sallie di
Andi
Florence
Alabama and Vicksburg Railway Time Table Eastbound and Westbound
Eastbound times to Cincinnati Atlanta and Meridian Birmingham 3 05 p m Meridian Cincinnati 9 30 a m Meridian Local 6 45 p m Westbound to Shreveport and beyond Vicksburg Local fast train with Pullman Sleeping Car between Shreveport and Chattanooga plus Dining Car Shreveport and Birmingham through coaches and sleepers detailed information at agency
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Alabama & Vicksburg Railway
Cincinnati
Atlanta
Meridian
Birminghams
Shreveport
Vicksburg
Chattanooga
New York
Apft
The Life We Should Live Message to Boys and Young Men
A sermon urging boys to form Christ centered character and pursue sober honest living. It emphasizes training, avoiding alcohol and profanity, resisting cigarettes, choosing a worthwhile profession, and surrounding oneself with good company, with M. C. Beaver as the author.
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God
Jesus Christ
Christ
M. C. Beaver
Sayings of a Cynic from a St Louis paper
A collection of cynical quips on religion flattery and wealth from the St Louis Post Dispatch. It lampoons the average man and social vanity with lines about will power poverty cleverness and art for art’s sake. The tone is sardonic and humorous.
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St- Louis Post-Dispatch
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