State Fair to Highlight Agricultural Advances in 1919
The Mississippi State Fair will feature improved seed experiments, cooperative marketing under Prof John F McKay, and a major dairy industry showcase. Livestock, including cattle and purebred hogs, is expected to dominate exhibits with a 75 percent larger cattle display. The federal Department of Agriculture will have its own exhibit demonstrating national efforts in Mississippi.
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Jackson
Miss
United States Department of Agricultural
Farm Extension Service
A. & M. College
John F. McKay
Charleston
Columbia
Fernwood
Mississippi
Department of Agriculture
Representative Watts Expresses Gratitude and Reelection Hopes
To the People of Rankin County I express gratitude for the August vote and reaffirm my nomination as a Rankin County legislator I pledge to represent all citizens faithfully and efficiently. I discuss rumors about McIntyre Johnston and Russell and state my past support for Collins and future plan to back Lee M Russell. I have long supported labor interests and measures benefiting workers and the state.
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Rankin County
W. E. McIntyre
McIntyre
McIintyre
Jesse Stockstill
Johnston
Gen. Collins
Lee M. Russell
Russell
R. H. Watts
Rankin County Voters Hear Endorsements in Ads
A fragment from Rankin County political notices shows R H Watts urging support for Lee M Russell and opposing Mr Johnston. Hugh P. Barksdale seeks voters’ backing after a first primary, pledging to deliver a good administration.
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Rankin County
Hugh P
Barksdale
D B Ward Thanks His Friends For Support
D B Ward expresses gratitude to county friends for loyal support in the recent primary race for assessor. He says the nomination honors him and he will strive to be a competent and courteous official for all county residents. Sincerely, D B Ward.
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Rankin County
D. B. Ward
McIntyre Thanks Rankin County After August Vote
Mr. McIntyre expresses gratitude to Rankin County voters for the August election. He notes he leads his opponent by 1,185 votes, pledges to continue serving, and asks for ongoing support and cooperation from the county’s people. He signs sincerely W. E. McIntyre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rankin County
W. E. McIntyre
Myers Addresses Mississippi Voters About Election Plans
Former official GEO C MYERS states he will not run again and would retire after the term if elected, claiming faithful service to Mississippi and urging friends to campaign on August 26 for his election. He asserts competence and duty and asks supporters to work for him.
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Mississippi
S 'Pells
To My Democratic Friends of Mississippi in Primary
A speaker thanks Democratic supporters for backing the Clerk of the Supreme Court in the first primary and urges turnout for the second primary campaign with Mr Buck.
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Missisippi
Ran kin County Democratic Executive Committee Proceedings
The Ran kin County Democratic Executive Committee met August 6 1919 in the courthouse with a quorum and canvassed August 5 1919 primary election returns. Nominated candidates listed for state and district offices and second primary pairs named for several offices with the same officials reappointed as managers and peace officers.
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Rankin County
Democratic Executive Committee
Court House
H. W. Bradshaw
R. H. Watts
George Ware
G. A. Harrison
D. B. Ward
W. H. Till
Clear Creek
W. H. McLain
Cato
W. E. Pope
Florence
J. F. Williams
Chancery
L. 8. May
S. D. Donnell
D. P. Gayden
J. E. Weathered
Hugh P. Barksdale
Tom Rhea Phillips
C. E.mckay
E. D. Myers
W. E. Laird
P. B. Berry
P. T. Bilbro
Arthur M. Bates
R. A. Kennedy
W. H. Walters
Pearson and Holbrook
J. E. Fisher
W. B. F. Stacy
Pat Henry
W. H. Barnes
Absent Campaign Liar Warns in Mississippi Ad
A Mississippi Moss Point Advertiser piece warns voters about a manipulative political figure who avoided appearances on Tuesday and tends to avoid accountability by not detailing specific cases. The notice urges strong responses against the individual over the next three weeks.
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Mississippi
Moss Point Advertiser
Newton County backs D M Anderson for district attorney
Newton County officials bar members and citizens endorse D M Anderson for the Democratic nomination for district attorney of the Eighth Judicial District. They praise his character, learning, and eight years as Newton County attorney, pledging strong support and votes if elected. Signers include M B Scarborough, B D Spivey, John A May, W C Mabry, T W Brand, Q C Williams, and many attorneys.
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Newton County
D. M. Anderson
Eighth Judicial District
Newton
M. B. Scarborough
B.D. Spivey
John A. May
W. C. Mabry
Sher
Donnell thanks county voters in bid for chancery clerk
S D Donnell expresses deep gratitude to friends across the county for support and votes, stating his records are open to public inspection as he campaigns for a second race for chancery clerk. He notes 12 soldier votes mailed, ten for Donnell, and praises rivals Brown and Lindsey as out of the race.
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Scott Donnell
Mr. Brown
Mr. Lindsey
Notice to Creditors Letters of Administration
Having been granted by the chancery court of Rankin County Mississippi to the undersigned upon the estate of Gabie E McLain deceased, notice is hereby given to the creditors and all persons having claims against the estate to present them properly verified within the time required by law.
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Rankin County
Mississippi
Gabie E. McLain
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R. R. Busick
The
Brandon News
Brandon, Miss
Mississippi News Bureau
Representative Watts
MR. Barksdale
D.B. Ward
MR. McIntyre
Geo. C. Myers
Longino
Russell Central Campaign Committee
G. B. Bradshaw
Pelahatchie
Newton County Officials
Trict Attorney
T. W. Brand
Ae Q. C. Williams
State Senate
M. W. Carr
Smith
C. A. McGee
James L. Byrd
G. H. Banks
D. Blackburn
Ae Ee
S.d.donnell
Celeby
Worthy Tailoring Company
Pantaze Cafe
DFP Oval
Jackson, Miss
Jackson Lumber CO
West Capitol St
Brandon: Machinery & Lumber Co
Land OF
Sky” Mountains
North Carolina
Pullman
Asheville
Meridian
I Diblon
United States Railroad Administration
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