Exemption Bill for Six Percent Money Prompts Local Debate
Natchez Chamber of Commerce backs a bill sponsored by Representative Walker Wood to exempt loans at six percent from taxation. The measure outlines tax exemptions for solvent credits secured by deeds of trust or liens and requires affidavits, with penalties and forfeiture if violated. The Act awaits passage and shifts to the practical census enumerator questions in context.
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Walker Wood
House
Natchez Chamber of Commerce
Mississippi
Sie Territoy
Churches urged to hire up to date advertising men
A Boston publicity evangelist E H Packard spoke at Doremus Congregational church in Chicago urging churches to appoint advertising agents to map campaigns raise funds and conduct newspaper and postcard advertising. He advocated using letter heads with flaming ads and picture envelopes like circuses.
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Doremus Congregational Church
Chicago
E. H. Packard
Boston
Census Enumerator Applications Call for January 31 Deadline
Census Supervisor J B Yellowly at Jackson oversees blank census enumerator forms. Applications must be filled and returned by January 31 after extension from January 25. The test is set for February 5. Forms ask citizenship, residency, education, occupation, and prior census work. Additionally, Fountain Lodge 87 Knights of Pythias adopts resolutions mourning Knight Samuel C Ammons and extends condolences to his family, with copies to Brandon News and Pythian Journal.
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J. B. Yellowly
Jackson
Census Bureau
Samuel C. Ammons
Fountain L. Gibson Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Fountain L. Gibsory Lodge
Knights of Phythias
Brandon News and Pythian Journal
Knight
W. Taylor JO
Rundle J. A. Lindsey
Resolutions of Respect by Brandon Royal Arch Chapter
Resolutions note the death of Hon. A. J. McLaurin on December 22 and honor his life as a Mason, patriot and statesman. The Brandon Mississippi Royal Arch Chapter vows public notice, extends sympathy to his family, and asks publication of the resolutions.
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Royal Arch
Brandon
Mississippi
A. J. McLaurin
Lisa
Pat Henry J. W. Birdsong
M. E. Ward
W. S. May
Home Makers as a Career for Any Young Woman
An opinion piece argues that home making is a legitimate career for women. It outlines three forms of housework, stresses financial impact of skilled housekeeping, and calls for school training to teach these arts. It also discusses domestic service in others’ homes and the value of fair compensation, urging women to unite for a clearer, valued conception of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon
Irshman
Townsend
Dublin
Farmer Blamed for High Milk Price
A letter argues the rise in milk prices stems from middlemen and distributors, not farmers. It cites winter prices of 1.37 per 32 quarts and summer prices around 1.00, noting freight costs and customer loyalty as factors. The writer challenges doctors and big companies, claiming local milk from small dealers is comparable to Chicago milk and condemns speculators and trusts in agriculture.
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Chicago
Dancing in Schools Should Teach Social Graces
A letter argues that dancing forms a part of social education and should be included in public school curricula in Chicago. It contends dancing is essential for home and public life, benefits youth, and helps with future marriages, calling on the board of education to adopt dancing instruction for all schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terpsichorean
Board of Education
Chicago
Mexico Roads Safe Now Says Traveling Expert
A foreign observer notes Mexico offers safer travel along public highways. He cites historic banditry, Diaz era police called rurales, and strong, vigilant mounted officers who deter robberies in both rural and urban areas. The account emphasizes gradual improvement and high tourist safety across isolated regions.
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Mexico
Rurales
Diaz
Republic
Srdinaasin
Marvelous Organ Heart Keeps Alive After Head Removal
A sensational 1900s style piece details the heart as a powerful living machine. It cites a City Hospital operation where a stab wound to the heart was repaired and the patient survived. The account notes ages, lifespans, and the heart’s astounding pumping capabilities and resilience.
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City Hospital
St. Louis Republic
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Mersing
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Atlanta
N.Y
Meridian
Birmingham
Shreveport
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Vicksburg
Chattanooga
New York
Geo. H. Smihthgen
New Orleans
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