Wilson Foundation honors Woodrow Wilson’s public service influence
The Wilson Foundation calls for ongoing public service, praising Woodrow Wilson for shaping international thought. Notable donations include Col. William H. Hall of Wilmington giving his town’s full quota, and the Railway Employes Department of the AF of L contributing 1000 dollars to fund awards in Wilson’s name.
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Mark
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson Foundation
Mr. Wilson
William H. Hall
Wilmington
Conn
American Federation of Labor
United States
Daily Commonwealth
Greenwood, Miss
Wanted Man With Car to Sell Low Priced Graham Tires
Advertisement seeking a man with a car to sell Graham tires at $130.00 per week plus second commissions. Work offered by Graham Tire Co located at 2005 Boulevard, Benton Harbor, Michigan.
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Graham Tires
Graham Tire CO
Boulevard
Benton Harbor
Mich
Wedding Record From Rankin County 1832 Entry
John W Burd about thirty and Elizabeth Whitehead about thirty five were married on a rainy night between December 22 and 23 1832 by James Whitaker in Rankin County Mississippi. The officiant reports misstatements by Burd and a cow bell taken from Coffee’s oxen as part of the tale. January 1833 Orin C Dow J P Agr Clerks C C R C.
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Dorris Rankin Coun
John
Marrna
James Whitark
John W. Burd
Elizabeth Whitehead
Orin C Dow
J. P.agr
Card of Thanks for Mother's Illness and Death
The family thanks friends for kindness and deeds shown during Mother's illness and death. W. N. Cale and family along with Mrs. G. D. Davis Mrs. J. C. Merritt and Mrs. L. Knott express gratitude for support.
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W. N. Cale and Family
G. D. Davis
J. C. Merritt
L. Knott
Strayed Jersey heifer from Richland Creek in Brandon
Two year old brown jersey heifer marked crop over and under bit in each ear. Strayed from Richland Creek at Brandon, Mississippi. Reward offered for information leading to recovery. Contact L. S. May.
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Richland Creek
L. S. May
Brandon
White Mule Story Sparks Rural Driving Precaution
In a rustic vignette two men, Bill and Henry, argue over who should drive as they travel home from the county seat. Henry warns Bill to take it slow to avoid a ditch, while Bill questions why he should be the driver.
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Bill
Henry
Bankers and Merchants Fire Insurance Company formed
Jackson Mississippi February 1 1922 announce John E King of New York named general manager and active vice president to supervise underwriting as the new firm begins business with 200000 capital and 150 agents signed in state along with Kennington as president and Hartfield as treasurer.
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Jackson
Miss
John E. King
New York
Bankers An’d Merchants Fire Insurance My
Mississippi
King
J. E. King
King and Alley
Jackon
Bankers and Merchants Fire Insurance Company
R. E. Kennington
J. M.hartfield
Perosa
For Sale Ox Yokes and Tanlac Offered in Brandon Miss
For sale cheap ox yokes priced at seven dollars by C Baker with phone contact. Tanlac, made from roots herbs and barks contains no minerals or opiates and sold at Thorntons Drug Store Brandon Mississippi.
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C. Baker
Thorntons Drug Store
Brandon, Miss
For Sale or Exchange Collie Puppies in Brandon
J. W. Harper offers collie puppies for sale or exchange for goats. Route 3 Brandon Mississippi.
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Collie
Pay Up week urged across Southern Methodist territory
Pay-Up week extends across Southern Methodist territory to boost Centenary of Missions pledges. Subscriptions were on a five year basis with over half now due. Leaders including Drs Beauchamp Stowe Ricks Chadwick urge subscribers to settle amounts to date to fund home and local mission work. Nashville headquarters report gratifying results in many areas.
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Nashville
Tenn
Southern Methodist
Methodist Church
Centenary of Missions Movement
W. B. Beauchamp
J. J. Stowe
W. B.ricks
J. S. Chadwick
Methodist
Armament Treaty Details Fortification Provisions Revealed
The five power naval treaty text outlining limits on capital ships and fortifications was finalized and to be presented at the arms conference. It confirms that fortifications on the Philippines, Aleutian Islands, Guam, and nearby Japanese islands will stay, while Hawaiian Islands are excluded. Naval experts note strategic value in Formosa, Loehoo, and related chains, with potential future bases affecting the Yellow Sea and Sea of Japan.
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Washington
Associated Press
Japan
Aleutian Islands
Alaska
Philippines
Guam
General Board
Alaskan
Siberia
Formoss
Formosa
Yellow Sea
Sea of Japan
Far East
Get Color Into Your Pale Cheeks Ad Offers Pepto Mangan
An old advertisement touts Pepto Mangan iron tonic as a safe, long standing remedy to improve complexion and health by increasing red blood. It claims physicians prescribed it for thirty years and notes liquid and tablet forms are sold by druggists. The final line notes young men are curious about which school teacher is prettiest.
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Nature
Gude
Citation Notice to Pat Hutson in Rankin Chancery Court
Rankin County Chancery Court directs Pat Hutson to appear on the fourth Monday in March 1922 to defend Vertie Hutson's suit. Dated December 22, 1921. Also advertised are a car selling opportunity for Graham TIRES at $130,000 per week and Tanlac remedies available at Thornton's Drug Store.
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Pat Hutson
Chancery Court
Rankin
Vertie Hutson, Wehrein
Kidney Health Ad Claiming Salts Flushes Urine
An old advertisement urges meat eaters to flush kidneys with four ounces of a grape and lemon acid salt drink. It claims this Jad Salts mixture cleanses kidneys, neutralizes urine acids, and prevents various ailments by keeping kidneys active and blood pure.
How They Hate Her A Catalogue Of Social Roles
A satirical list by Elizabeth Parvin Schumann spans diverse occupations and social roles from coatroom girls to hotel clerks. The piece names groups like travel bureaus, Pullman porters, telephone girls, tailors, cooks, editors and more, framing them as misunderstood by society.
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Elizabeth Parvin Schumann
Pullman
Beatrice Fairfax
Cut Cotton Cost By Making Food
Atlanta officials urge reducing cotton costs by home food production. Georgia Association President H Hastings says war era prices are over, and to stay profitable farmers must cut costs by growing their own food, grain and forage. He advocates planting home gardens, using minimal ground, early planting, and continuous replanting for steady yields.
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Atlanta
Georgia
H. @. Hastings
Georgia Association
Europe
South
Aya
Fortifications Status Quo Keeps Guam Base
Authorities take no steps to build a base. half million cost deemed not worth it. The agreement preserves the status quo allowing a small Guam marine base and former Japanese fortifications on Formosa. Conference spokesmen say the provision is broad enough to cover legitimate commercial development of the status quo even if such facilities could be repurposed in war. Dissenters argue locals rarely attend improvement meetings.
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Washington
Capitol
House
Ways and Means Committee
Congress
Senate
Watson
Indiana
Simmins
North Carolina
Jones
New Mexico
Simmons
Hanford McNider
The
American Legion
Mellon
Ares
Guam
Japan
Formosa
Notice to Creditors Estate of W S May Deceased
In Rankin County Mississippi Chancery Court on December 23 1921 Mrs Stella May was named administrator of the estate of W S May deceased. All claimants must probate and register within six months with the Clerk or be barred. Mrs Stella May Administrator.
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Svgquideee Wueily
State of Mississippi
Stella May
Chancery Court
Rankin County
W. S May
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Office of
Jackson Lumber CO
West Capitol St
Jackson, Miss
Rankin County Bank
L .McLaurin
W. H. Barnes
Roy L
House Committee
Mae
Roach St
Moore's Auto-Cop Shop
J. W. Harper
Elks Club Building
Liberty Cafe
E. B. Smith
Pacific
Hawaiian Islands
Canada
Thornton’s Drug Store
W. S. May
Rankin Cunte
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