Filipinos Hope for Change and Politics in Mississippi
A debate over foreign policy and election fairness unfolds as a press note critiques U S rule in the Philippines, praises fairness in the state race, and warns against chicanery by candidates Brewer Noel and Scott. The piece references Koreans, a Japanese invasion notion, and Governor Scott's contested result in Bolivar County.
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Cornell Summer School
Stars and Stripes
United States
Korea
Mr. Scott
State Executive Committee
Brewer
Noel
Scott
Bolivar County
A Creditable Fight in County Campaign
The county campaign just closed presents a choice of officers reflecting credit on the constituencies that chose them. Defeated aspirants deserve acknowledgment for their vigorous, people-centered canvass and the fair, high-minded conduct of the race. Some winners claimed the first primary, others will face a rematch, but all participants gain credentials for future efforts.
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Endeavoor
Increase in Newspaper Expense Causes Price Hike
The New Decatur Advertiser raises subscription to 1450 a year 75 cents for six months and 50 cents for three months citing higher white paper and labor costs. They note salary raises three times in eighteen months and say paper and type trusts have cut profits, urging pace with rising costs. Dailies have not raised subscriptions but ads have increased.
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New Decatur Advertiser
Advertiser
Type Trust
Paper Trust
Mississippi primary ends in decisive ballots
The Mississippi 1907 first primary concluded with many candidates elected or defeated as voters declare the majority will. Citizens praise the sovereign popular voice over corporate or political power and call to return to business after the battle of ballots.
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Mississippi
the Union
McComb Journal
Sisson thanks supporters in Mississippi governor race defeat
Winona Miss August 6 1907 Hon T U Sisson issues a statement to twenty one thousand loyal friends thanking them for their fight in the governor race. He says the loss is his own and praises supporters for a clean campaign without promises or slander. He urges Mississippians to bury animosity and unite for the state's honor and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona, Miss
T. U. Sisson
Mississippi
History of Legislation Fixing the State Capitol at Jackson
Editor of The Clarion Ledger recalls how Mississippi settled the seat of government in Jackson through constitutional action in 1832 1869 revisions and 1880 code. A P Campbell of Jackson explains his role in adding section 101 to the 1890 convention draft and securing fixation of the capital location. July 8 1907. Coffins and Caskets W G Barnes Beat groceries and quick service at W G Barnes. 3 More Antitrust Mower repairs cheap O W Owen & Son.
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the Clarion Ledger
Mississippi
Jackson
Hinds County
H. Thompson
A. P. Campbell
Democratic Executive Committee Holds August 2 1907 Meeting
Rankin county Democratic executive committee met in Brandon on August 2 1907 with a quorum. They canvassed returns and declared nominees for multiple offices, set a second primary for August 22, and ordered recounts where needed. Pat Henry chaired, J J Daniels secretary.
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H’d
Brandon
Democratic Executive Committee
Rankin County
W. ©. Ellis
J.H. Scarbrough
J. O. Williams
Pat Henry
J. J. Daniels
J. J. Whittington
O. A
R. E. Knight
W. M. Corley
Geo. Robinson
A. P. White
Jnc
F. Williams
W. H. Walters
J. L. Bass
J. D. Robbins
J.S. Davis
Walter B. Smith
J. A. Gayden
Carl Stingily
D. B. Ward
Delmont Myers
P. B. Berry
J. A. Lane
A. B. Stubblefield
R. D. McRae
G. W. Denson
D. T. Bilbro
Newt Nash
R. A Kennedy
Justice of the Peace
O. W. Alliston
J. L. McDonald
M. B. Martin
J. I. Holmes
W. T. Odom
R L. Hunter
Cato
J. F. Norman
L. L. Gray
Pelahatchie
J. W. Daniels
Wrs
Jackson
Pat H
Home Circle Column on smiles virtue and public peace
The Home Circle dwells on human smiles as a force for good while contrasting diamonds and laughter. It argues good wives preserve public peace better than police, and warns that a single evil word fouls many clean thoughts like water stained by one drop. The excerpt ends with a cautious pause about influence.
Profanity and the worth of women in modern life
An extended moral about avoiding profanity and the harms of past pains. It urges temperance and study to restore lost things, and argues women deserve respect and happiness from men. The piece stresses home worth, women’s value in hardship, and that care in relationships sustains life.
Influence of Happy Childhood and reminiscence
A reflective piece on how early happiness shapes adult life and sustains us during hardship. It extols memory as a treasure house of simple joys, recalling childhood pleasure, parental warmth, and the nourishment found in reminiscence as life grows more weary.
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Home Circle Department
Commissioners Notice of Sale of Land in Rankin County
By order of the Rankin County chancery court a special commissioner will sell land for partition on September 2, 1907 at Brandon courthouse. The sale includes E 1/2 NW 1/4 section 1 T?R?. SW 4 SW 1/4 section 36 T6 R5. E 1/2 SE 1/4 south of Pelahatchie Creek. NE 1/4? section 14. lots in section 24. and other fractions in sections 24 and 35. Bids Cash with floor about 8 dollars per acre. Deeds after court confirmation. J L Buchanan Sheriff and Special Commissioner. August 1907.
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Chancery Court
Rankin County
George B. Manning
Brandon
Towit
Pelahatchie Creek
J.L. Buchanan
Ugust
Mississippi Citation Notice for Rankin Chancery Court
State of Mississippi to R L Burnside defendant you are commanded to appear before the chancery court of Rankin County on the fourth Monday of September 1907 to defend suit No 1624 Edna L Burnside defendant This 3rd day August 1907 J C Bruce Clerk Henry and Henry solicitors for compt
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State of
Mississippi
R. L. Burnside
Chancery Court
Rankin
Edna L. Burnside
J.C. Bruce
Henry & Henry
Botanic Blood Balm Promises Cure For Blood Skin Diseases
An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm B B B as a universal cure for blood and skin illnesses including cancer carbuncles eczema scrofula and blood poisoning. It claims sores heal aches cease and blood becomes pure with a large bottle priced at one dollar and samples offered by mail from the Blood Balm Co Atlanta Ga.
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Express
Writing
Blood Balm Co
Atlanta
Trustee's Sale in Rankin County Mississippi
Trustee BEN H. WELLS will sell at public outcry on July 29 1907 at the Rankin County courthouse Brandon MS between 10 AM and 3 PM the West Half of section 26 township 6 range 2 East containing 320 acres more or less. Title is believed perfect but only conveys such title as vested in the trustee.
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Jones S. Hamilton
Fannie
Hamilton
British & American Mortgage Company Limited
Chancery Clerk
Rankin County
Mississippi
Merchants Bank & Trust Company
Jackson
Brandon
Court House
Rankin
Ississippi
West Hall
Ben H. Wells
Sale of Jackson Brick plant in Rankin County
Hamilton Johnson as assignee of Jackson Brick Company will sell at public auction in Brandon Rankin County Mississippi on June 12 1907 the brick plant real estate and personal property including land east of the Alabama and Vicksburg railroad 26 acres described in deed records along with all machinery molds kilns and plant fixtures and one mule with harnesses and wagons. Purchaser assumes all liens and encumbrances and sale subject to court confirmation.
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Chancery Court of
Rankin County
Jackson Brick Company
Chancery Court
Mississippi
Jackson Brickompany
Hamilton Johnson
Coun Ourt
Brandon
Alabama & Vicksburg
Sol Dreyfus
Sam Cassity
Susie Saas
Sype Boak
Chancery Clerk
Jackson
Bridge Bid Notice for Mt Creek Crossing at Star
Sealed bids will be received at the chancery clerk's office until 12 oclock noon on the first Monday in September 1907 for building a bridge across Mt Creek near Star according to plans on file. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. J C Bruce Landon Mississippi August 7 1907 Clerk.
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Chancery Clerk
Mt. Creek
Star
Fau
J.C. Bruce
Landon
Miss
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Earl Brewer
E. F. Noel
Luthermanship Wiley N. Nash
JO. A. Webb Pressley Groves
T. M. Henry W. J. Miller
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Montgomery Journal
State Capitol
Coffins and Caskets
W. G. Barnes
O. W. Owen & Son
Beat
Town
W.G. Barnes
Earth
Monarch
J. A. Taylor & Son
Pelahatchie, Mississippi
W. F. Willey
Pisgah, Miss
Queen & Crescent
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Hot Springs
Tenn
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Ohio
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Norfolk
Wilmington
N.C
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Chicago
Ill
Monteagle
Lake Toxaway
Agent Q. & C
Te Rock Bluff High Our
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Sale Brick Plant
Pise
G. M. Jayner
J. BR
Migs
Lem
Boris
Neshoba
Jon
Tucker
Meridian
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