Florists advertise flowers and local notices
The page includes florist ads for J A McKay Floral Co and Floral Gift Shop in Jackson. It lists many social notices of visits and guests in Brandon, Rankin, and surrounding areas, plus a church camp meeting at Shiloh with Dr W A Hewitt and S P Morris aiding, and daily services scheduled.
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Floral Gift
E. Cap. St
Jackson, Miss
Misses Cabaniss
Florists
Green House
W. A. Hewitt
First Baptist Church
Jackson
8. P. Morris
The
Baptist Church
Dr. Hewitt
Residents and visitors gather at local households
Mrs. D. D. Webb of Monterey visits daughter Mrs. W. L. Maxey. Mrs. Myra Norton and her niece Miss Hughes of Morton call on Hon. and Mrs. J. S. Roberts. Brandon school opens the third Monday in September. principal Prof. Knox Broom, serving in France, will not return before then.
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D. D. Webb
Monterey
Mrs
W. L. Maxey
Myra Norton
Nice
Miss Hughes
Morton
J. 8. Roberts
Brandon School
Knox Broom
Uncle Sam
France
Letter From Lieutenant Colonel Wynn to Mother
William Wynn writes from abroad detailing his daughter's illness Germaine, hospital stay, possible sailing by September, and high living costs. He mentions sending a box with keepsakes including German helmets, asks about Grandma, notes his father’s foray into politics, and pledges boots and britches to the County Surveyor if elections favor Sidney McLaurin and Joe Wyn. He closes with well wishes and love.
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Letté
Germaine
Tam
Cole
Nother
Father
American Express
Grandma
Brandon
Papa
Fim
Rankin Co
Col
Sidney McLaurin
Board of Supervisors
Joe Wyn
All in Feeling Tied to Liver and Bowels Claims
An advertisement states the unusual “all in” feeling in hot weather comes from an unhealthy liver stomach and bowels. Prickly Ash Bitters is promoted as a preventive system cleanser and regulator. Price 1.25 per bottle. A G Thornton, agent.
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A. G. Thornton
Pelahatchie Social Notes Include Visits and Guests
Miss Hattie Lowry Kincaid has returned home after visiting relatives in Vicksburg. Miss Josephine Cocke of Brandon was the attractive guest of Miss Bonito Brown last week.
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Hattie Lowry Kincaid
Vicksburg
Josephine Cocke
Brandon
Bonito Brown
Local Social Roundup Notes Visits and Travelers
A string of visitors and departures fills a community page with relatives and friends passing through or returning home from stops in Jackson Louisville Yazoo City Atlanta Meridian and Indianola. People mentioned include Miss Lottie Gay Mr. Pat Summer Mrs. Dora McLaurin and others as well as health advice urging Prickly Ash Bitters for liver and stomach issues.
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J. G. Williams
Lottie Gay
Louisville
Brooks Ezelle
Clydee Mashburn
Yazoo City
A. G. Purvis
Pat Summer
Chicago
Geo. Crook
Lumberton
Robert Pennington
Horace Russell
Junior
Atlanta
Bing Myers
Oscar Evans
Memphis
Jim Evans
Helen
Maud Tinnin
Lee
Jackson
Dora McLaurin
Estelle Spann
Louisiana
Ruth McIntyre
Bessie Burnham
Johns
Clifton Burnham
Will Till
Moody
Bessie Helen
Meridian
Holcombe McDonald
Ira Shields
Irene
Pelahatchie
Miss Leary McKay
Indianola
Joe Heslop
Daisy Phillips
Morton
Beat No 2 Citizens Meet For Fall Fair Plans
Residents of Beat No 2 are asked to gather at the court house Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock on August 31 to discuss arrangements for the fall Beat Fair. All interested are urged to attend promptly. Signed C O Rouse.
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C. .O Rouse
RHEA PHILLIPS EX TENDS THANKS TO VOTERS
In a public message TOM RHEA PHILLIPS extends thanks for support in the first primary. He urges voters to consider a qualified superintendent who can meet any Rankin county teacher on equal footing. He says his campaign is honorable, based on record and qualifications, and avoids slander against opponents.
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Rankin County
Phillips Seeks County Office to Improve Schools
A political appeal from Tom Rhea Phillips emphasizes dedication to Rankin County school progress. He urges voters to place him where his efforts and plans for school improvement can be used, promising to work across communities and urging careful ballot choices.
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Rankin County
Tom Rhea Phillips
American Legion Holds First Jackson Convention In October
The American Legion will hold its first annual convention in Jackson on October 21 for several thousand World War II veterans. All Soldiers Sailors and Marines are invited to be guests of the City of Jackson at the State Fair on that date. Admission through the gates requires wearing uniform showing honorable discharge or presenting a membership card.
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American Legion
Organization of
Jackson
The Pessimist and the Florida Winter Plan
A cartoon dialogue where Dough-Yes plans to spend winter in Florida while Wough-Lucky Dog jokes about warmth and possible mosquitoes. The exchange highlights contrasting attitudes toward escaping cold weather.
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Florida
Slovak Butcher Encounters US Sharpshooters in War Front
A Slovak butcher at a German depot near Thiaucourt in the St Mihiel salient meets three American sharpshooters. Initially frightened, he learns they are Slovaks too. The soldiers share an orange, chocolate, and a cigarette, before the man moves on.
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St. Mihiel Salient
Thiaucourt
Paris
Willing but Prudent War Worker Confession
A clipped quotation shows Mr. Chuggins admitting he did not take any war workers in his automobile this morning. He explains the carburetor was popping and he was rushing to work, reflecting wartime transport caution.
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Mr. Chuggins
Fragmented Quote About Ethics in Sports Betting
An unclear excerpt discusses whether to taunt or harm a downed opponent and hints at weighing a bet before proceeding. The readable words suggest a debate over sportsmanship and betting risk, but specifics and identities are missing.
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C. R. v. Seutter
Harry Watson
Pythian Castle Building
Miss
T. B. Doxey Merchant Tailor
Jackson,miss
P. A. Teat
J. A. McKay Floral CO
G. B. Bradshaw
Neva Lindsey
Shiloh
Mrs. E. J. Robinson
Walter Byrd
Sallie McLaurin
Sarintha McCaskill
Pela
Catherine Parsons
Brookhaven
H. J. Burnham
Ruth Haddon
Harperville
W. D. Thomas
D. C. Cox
Braxton
E. J. Robinson
Johnnie May Laird
Mt. Creek
W. D. Ragland
Virginia Neill
Carrollton
Margaret Calhoun
Anna Mayers
W. G. Barnes
Joseph
St. Louis
Emma Russell Watson
W. H. Watson
McLaurin
Newton County
J. R. East
New Orleans
Lilla Taylor Aycock
Fannie McGee
McComb City
Edd Lee Martin
R. R. Busick
Bob, Jr
Busick
Geo. Darnall
Geo., Jr
Mary Ruth
Gulfport
Ocean Springs
Mrs. Foulks
West
Roseland
T. D. Moore
V. R. Burnham
Marks
J. A. Robinson
Viola Burns
Durant
Majestic Theatre Arcade
Phome
W. B. Wynn
William
Ronames
BEAT
Tom .Rhea -Phillips
Hobbs’ Drug
Rexall
Hunter & McGee Jackson
Ward -Gayden Drug CO
State Sts
Rankin
S. L. McLaurin
Jonny
Enseek
Jackson Battery ‘Co
Capitol St
Tha Hs Maa' Tual
Garaghs
Willard Banta Mae
Fiab
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