Tax Resolution Urges Legislature to Cut State Salaries
A mass meeting in Water Valley Mississippi on December 29 adopted resolutions calling for a special legislative session to cut state salaries to pre 1916 levels, abolish the state tax commission, reduce expenditures, repeal county salary laws, and keep motor vehicle taxes in counties. The resolutions also demand abolishing the pardon board and action against educational salary excesses while forming committees to press lawmakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Valley
Miss
Stat Tax Commission
J. L Trusty
W. C.bryant
G. W. Reyburn
R. F Kintmans
J. F. Provine
al Sackrupie
Opon
State Tax Commission
Pardon Board
Board of Supervisors
Bankrupt Notice for R N Warren of Puckett Mississippi
Creditors of R N Warren of Puckett Rankin District Mississippi are notified that Warren was adjudged bankrupt on December 28 1921. A meeting to prove claims appoint a trustee and examine the bankrupt will be held January 10 1922 at 11 o clock in Jackson Mississippi at the office of F M West Esq. Warren must attend. Signed M West Referee in Bankruptcy December 80 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. N. Warren
Puckett
Miss
Rankin
R. N.warren
Jackson
F. M. West
M. West
Strayed Bay Mare Near Leesburg Mississippi
Notice of a five year old bay mare with a red wart on the left eyelid that strayed near Leesburg at the end of September. Reward offered for recovery. Contact C. H. Munn Leesburg Mississippi. 2 weeks printed.
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Leesburg
C. H. Munn
Miss
Discovered at Last The Dark Power Cantit Saaml
Fragmentary OCR notes reveal a reference to a hospital and lambe tied to a dark power. The readable phrases suggest a mystery item or location within a hospital setting, with suggestive terms about a dangerous force. Further clarity is required to identify people, places, or concrete events.
Tribute to Sam Stewart from Rankin Camp comrade
A veteran obituary and tribute recall Sam Stewart who died December 19 1921. The piece notes his Civil War service in Madison Tops artillery under Capt Moody, rank in Rankin County, U C V camp membership, and his family including wife Teridtrain and daughter Liezie Singletary. It closes with a heartfelt farewell and blessing from Pat Hena Commander.
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Sam Stewart
Madison
Sam
Rankin County
Rankin Camp
Big Steem
Teridtrain
North Carolina
Liezie
J. H. Singletary
Grimes Wilson place posted no hunting trespassing
Notice says the Grimes Wilson lands are posted and strictly off limits to hunting or trespassing. Posted by STULL on eight.
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Grimes Wilson
Holidays Bring News From Laurel and Pelahatchie Socials
Misa Blanche Thomas and Miss Ketherne Baskerville visited locally over the holidays. D. M. Robbins left for Jackson to serve as doorkeeper for the legislature. Families from Pelahatchie and Edwards joined many in festive gatherings with Robbins, Thompson, Buchanan, Whatley, and Stingly households. Several local youths and visitors attended entertainments and social events during the week.
Petition for Pardon to Rankin County Governor Mississippi
Sig Williams petitions Governor Lee M Rus sell and the Board of Pardons for clemency. He recounts a July 1921 Rankin Circuit Court sentence of two years in the state penitentiary for grand larceny and asks for pardon, promising lawful behavior if released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee M. Russell
Mississippi
Board of Pardns
Sig Williams
Rankin County
Home Brew and Moonshine Scenes in Prohibition Era Times
Cabinet discusses passport abuse concerns between Diggo California and Tiajuana Mexico but takes no action. A Brooklyn printer pays a fine with debt and explains it as a work fare. Celebrations, thieves, and liquor schemes appear in court notes and a Prohibition era report on vodka exports and a Prussian bound book.
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United States
Diggo
Cal
Tiajuana
Mexico
United
Brooklyn
Prussia
Sovie
Trustee's Notice of Sale Forecloses 1920 Rankin County Deed
The trustee for Alex Smith and Laura Smith notes default on a deed of trust dated December 15 1920 securing debt owed to G H Schultz. Foreclosure to occur January 9 1922 in Rankin County at the courthouse door during legal hours. Property described as N W quarter of S E quarter and S W quarter of S W quarter in section 17 town 8 range 5 east.
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Alex Smith
Laura Smith
G. H. Schultz
Chancery Clerk’s
Rankin County
Mississippi
Court House
North West
South East
N.W
S.E
S.W
Rankin County Seeks 1922 County Depository Bids
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors orders bids from banks to qualify as county depository for 1922 funds including school and road districts. Bids due noon on the first Monday in January 1922, filed with the clerk. Notices to be published in The Brandon News and mailed as required.
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Board of Supervisors
Rankin County
Brandon News
Bard of Supervisors
Jackson
Hinds County
Mississippi
State OF Mississippi
Gammill Lumber Company
Stewart Gammill
Brandon
State of
Rankin
D. Donnell
S. D. Donnell
Lost or Strayed One Pointer Dog White Near Brandon Depot
Lost or strayed dog named White a pointer with tail clipped in medium condition. Reward of $2.50 offered. Also for rent 580 acres farm two miles north of Brandon Depot with four houses water and grazing, price $150 per year. F. B. Lemly Jackson Mississippi.
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Brandon Depot
F. B. Lemly
Jackson, Mis
Quit Meat for Kidney Health Claim
An advertisement promotes quitting meat to ease kidney strain and prevent illness. It claims meat causes uric acid buildup, leading to sluggish kidneys and various ailments. It advises four ounces of Rad Salts daily in water to flush and energize kidneys, promote clear urine, and prevent bladder issues.
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Gude
T:ke
Amendment to charter of Gammell Lumber Company
Resolution of stockholders states the 1912 charter dated March 28 1912 is amended to read that Item 3 cites the domicile as near the specified location. The document records the official corporate action to update the charter details.
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THE
Gammell Lumber Company
Quote on democracy and leadership by Carnegie
A paraphrased reflection attributes to Carnegie the idea that ruling minds requires clever associates. It notes his claim that surrounding himself with smart people prevented the strongest from overpowering him and the weak from undermining the strong.
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Carnegie
Notable Mindset Shift Signals Decline of Wealth
A concise aphorism warns that when a person’s ability to acquire surpasses their capacity to enjoy, they edge toward waste and loss, implying a coming reckoning for excess and unsustainable living. The remark frames wealth as a trap that erodes fulfillment.
Unemployment and Idle Labor Seen as Twin Problem
The article frames joblessness as a two sided issue, arguing that idle workers remain unemployed while the job market leaves many idle, urging solutions to spur employment and reduce waste in labor. It emphasizes economic imbalance and the need for policy action.
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TAX Commission
Bane
U. L. Trusty
W.C. Bryant
G W Rayburn
K. F. Kimmons
R. F., Kimmons
W. A. Nolen
Pat Hena
Rankin Camp No.265
National Buyers Association
G. Tenn
Seventh St
Memphis
T. D. May
T, Stull
Misa Blanche Thomas
Elbert Patrick
Laurel
Wit
D. B. Courtney
Louise Stingley
Pelahatchie
Blanche Thomas
D. M. Robbins
Robert Penningon
Jessie Robbins
Messrs
Lee, Jim and
Clyde Robbins
Hemphill
Texas
I. P Thompson
L. E. Buchanan
Howard Whatley
Ruth
Anna Robbins
Clarke of
Edwards
Roy Robbing
H. L. Robbins
Mr. Charles Stingly
Ben Thomas
Cozi
John Rodgers
J Umie Bell Thompson
Mable Adms
Wilmz and
Lanre] Robinson
Lora Bell Williams
Louise Stingly
Cap MaRae
Jeo. Harvis
Vernon Thomas
Wilard Robinson
Charles Stingly
Ewis Rodgers
van Comfort
Iris Turcott
America
Squire
London
France
New York
Ita
Courtry
Woodiex
Arizona State Corporation
Eéfon
Mater Caraummied
Hquer
Ry - Ij
Export Ag
Detroit
Ford Motor Co
Edsel B. Ford
Mr. Ford
Pelahatchie Hardware Co
Pelahatchie, Miss
the “Butt
Durham
Taylor-Tucker Seed Co
Jackson, Miss
Peoples Bank
Hall
Hall Drug Store
West Capitol Street
Edwards Jackson, Misa
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