L M Horne Named Town Marshal Candidate
The News announces L. M. Horne as a candidate for town marshal, contingent on democratic voters at the December election. Other items note 188 miners killed in a Pennsylvania coal mine gas explosion, two Japanese steamships collision near Chefoo with 700 lives lost, and the fleet due home by February 22, 1909. The census director seeks 14,000,693 for the 1910 census, while Meridian tax probes tally about 10,009,000 in untaxed property.
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Pensylvania
New York
Jackson man uncovers pot of gold worth 315000
Joe Bud Rietti, a familiar figure in Jackson, unearthed about 315000 while digging a hole in his yard to plant a peach tree. The find sparks praise and suggests orchard planting could boost wealth for others.
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Joe
Bud” Rietti
Jackson
Haiti Uprisings Prompt White Emigration Call
The passage argues two uprisings in the black republic of Haiti will bring inevitable atrocities and claims that Africans cannot govern themselves. It urges white residents to leave Haiti and to refrain from returning, proposing eventual settlement by civilized people and leaving Haiti to resolve its issues autonomously.
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Black Republic
Haiti
Hayti
County Fair Plans and State Rifle Trophy Win
Encouraging citizen reports push for a county fair next January to organize efforts leading to a fair ahead of the state fair in Jackson. Mississippi Rifle Team, selected from citizen soldiery, won the silver trophy against Louisiana rivals on Thanksgiving Day, while some private citizens’ recent shootings have brought state disgrace. A call for restraint and accountability follows, with calls to string up those who murder due to insults.
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Jackson
Mississippi
Louisiana
Sockl
Jefferson County Supervisors Appoint New Board Member
The Jefferson County board of supervisors has appointed a new member to fill a vacancy. The appointment follows a recent vacancy and will join the board to participate in upcoming sessions and decisions.
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Board of Supervisors of
Jefferson County
Farmers plan Texas study on boll weevil damage
A committee of five prominent farmers and businessmen from each beat will visit Texas to study boll weevil devastation. They aim to report back to neighbors with practical control methods, hoping county supervisors see value in the effort and begin preparations now for next year’s planting and crop. The Carrollton Conservative urges immediate action.
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Texas
Jefferson County
Carroll County
West
Carrollton
For Sale James and Graham 2 Horse Wagon and Harness
For sale a good second hand James and Graham two horse wagon with harness. Seller identified as C. Robinson offers the items for purchase.
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James & Graham
I C. Robinson
Molasses Crop Figures From 1908 Report
Reported molasses yields for 1908 show EH. P. Harper-300 gallons per acre, J. S. Roberts 528 gallons for self and others, and J. P. Clarke 411 gallons for self and others. Data reflects farm production figures and land use.
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EH. P. Harper
J. S. Roberts
Self
J. P. Clarke
Brandon Mercantile Co Big Shoes Sale
A large sale at Brandon Mercantile Co promotes children women and men shoes. Shoppers can win a daily prize with every purchase highlighting a drawing or gift.
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Brandon Mercantile Co
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Schloss
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Hamilton Brown
Hope Vici
Crockery
J AL Taylor
The
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W. S. May
Brandon, Miss
L. M. Horne
Chefoo
Wirt Adams
Meridian
Arkansas
Pine Bluff
the Times-Democrat
Sip
Louis Wagner
Ameran
Savannah
Georgia
Empire of China
Husky
A. & M. College
Petal
Forest County
Picayune
P. McRae’s
Sackson
Wiss
Rankin
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