Arm a meddling note on Armenia reform debate in national press
The Brandon News reports President Wilson offered personal mediation via a representative to end hostilities between Armenia and Turkish Nationalists. He cannot use U S military or provide material aid without Congress approval. Debate follows on reform programs and state rights versus federal power, with warnings that broad constitutional amendments could curb liberty and enforce strict morals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Council of the
League of Nations
Armenia
Council
Unite States
Congress
Reform by Force in Washington Sparks Moral Legislation Drive
A group of earnest men and women in Washington push for federal action to elevate morals through legislation. They seek congressional passage of laws including federal motion picture censorship, Sunday observance rules for the District of Columbia, and a uniform marriage and divorce amendment restricting polygamy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
District of Columbia
Tax Notice From Rankin County Allegedly Due Date
Notice to Rankin County taxpayers stating taxes are due by February 1 with some who can pay in December. Some garbled court reference mentions Circuit Court and a January session with unclear details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nuyera Rankin County
Jenu
Berpusheds
Local Notes and Store Ads in Capitol City and Jackson
FANNING I O Brown was in the capitol city on business. W C Brown transacted business in Jackson. Rev Riser missed his appointment due to bad weather. The school thrives under Miss Bocle Neal and Mrs Williamson. Farmers finished oat planting before rain. Mr R C Hemphill visited, returning via Value. Mr and Mrs J A Robinson welcomed a baby boy November 30. Conference assigned Rev M A Massey as pastor again. Barnes sale offers Mens Work Shoes from 2.75, Mens Dress Shoes 2.75, Ladies Dress Shoes 3.00, Boys Suits 5.00, Mens Suits 14.00. Winter clothes and stove bargains at Barnes. Furniture 25 percent off at W G Barnes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I_ O. Brown
Capitol City
W. C. Brown
Jackson
Rev. Riser
Bocle, Neal
J. B. Williamson
J. A. Robinson
M. A. Massey
Barnes
W. G. Barnes
Sand Hill Community PTA Meeting and Local News
A Friday PTA meeting at the Sand Hill school building featured Rev D M Metts leading devotions and Prof Stewart outlining ways to boost local finances. County Demonstration Agent Mrs V Barks and Supt H P Barksdale spoke on potato clubs and community organization. The note lists visits, family gatherings, teaching posts, a Leesburg concert, trips to Brandon, and upcoming Christmas and wedding references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent Teachers Association
D. M. Metts
Stewart
S. V. Barks
H.'P. Barksdale
G. W. Denson
Emma
Jeannette
S. G. Young
J. B. Smith
Lone Pine School
J. M. Wiles
W. C. Barksdale
Minnie Barksdale
Ridgeland
A. D_ Collum
Fannin
Omega Denson
Branch
Tom
Charlie Moore
Jackson
Leesburg
Florence Smith
G. B. Denson
Capitol City
J. A.robinson
Brandon
G. W
W. M. Denson
W. S. Bates
Lawrence
J. A. Robinson
Curtis Nutt
Ludlow
Pisgah
W._M. Slade
Walter Harreell
Maggie
Montgomery
Abama
Eugene Bates
Jestine Bates
Little Miss Eva Mae Lawrence on sick list
Goshen Springs notes show many local residents visiting relatives and traveling. Entries include Mr. Tom McCrary and son Angelo on a business trip to Canton, Mr. Malcolm Parrot with his mother, and Mr. Robert Anderson returning from Gulfport. Also mentions visits to Pisgah, Lake Miss, and Langford, plus a death notice for Joseph Volunteer near Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen Springs
Eva
Mae Lawrence
Tom McCrary
Angelo
Canton
Malcolm Parrot
Parrot
Robert Anderson
Gulfport
C. Baker
Pisgah
T. G. Lawrence
Price
Lake
Notice of Lost Promissory Notes in Rankin County 1920
Public notice lists lost promissory notes totaling amounts for Joy Davis A Bishop N Barksdale and E A Barksdale. Notes due July September October 1920, values 50 to 100 dollars each, endorsed by maker and payable to My Self with Dixie Company endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rankin County
Joy Davis
Dueu
A. Bishop
N. Barksdale
E. A. Barksdale
Dixie
Community Notes From Pelahatchie and Nearby
Local residents share visits and moves with relatives across Mississippi including Clinton La., Port Arthur Tex., Amory Miss., Brandon Miss., Winfield La. and Denner Miss. People attending events include Mrs. Stirnily, Myrtle Rhodes, Ruby Harrel, Almenne, Lizzie Baker, Eddie Myers, Lucile Lewis, Lovell Ross, Jessie Robbins, Ethelbert Phillips, A Chute, Ira Murry, Mattie Pearl Murry, and Bessie Ruth. Church and community events feature a Women’s Christian Temperance Union meeting on December 13 and a White Crest Flour demonstration at King's drug store, weather hindering attendance but drawing many ladies.
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G. W. White
Clinton
Brandon
East
Geo. King
Oscar Jones
Nealie Ragan
Amory
Miss
Mike Scully
Almenne
R. C. Aymond
Winfield
Lizzie Baker
Royce
Denner
Eddie Myers
Morton
J. H. Noblin
Myers
Noblin
Lucile Lewis
W. D. Owens
T. M. Harrell
Lovell Ross
Johns
Jessie Robbins
Ab Patrick
Rankin’ County
King’s Drug Store
Epworth League
Notice of Election in Rankin County Mississippi
Election commissioners announce a special election in Rankin County District No 2 on January 3 1921 at Brandon and Oakdale precincts to fill a vacancy in the constable First Division. Candidates must file petitions by 15 days before election signed by at least 115 electors. Also Brandon town elections set for December 1920 second Tuesday to choose mayor marshal and five aldermen for two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Commissioners of Election
Rankin County
Miss
Brandon
Oakdale
J. W. McRae
C. C. Sprague
W. D. Ragland
Chr
Also Mentioned on This Page
Schloss Bros
The
Brandon News
W. S. May
Brandon, Miss
American Press Association
Fanning
R. C. Hemphill
Kodak
Eyrich & Co
Joseph Volunteer
Pelahatchie
Hambone
American Tobacco Company
Carter Jackson
B. M. Stoffel
Capitol Street
Jackson, Miss
Felt House
West Capitol Street
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