Calvin Advocates Southern Law Revisions For Cotton Market
The Times-Democrat notes Texas Farmers Union leader E A Calvin urges revising Southern anti bucket shop and anti future trading laws. He argues legitimate speculation is needed, cites 1907 08 price drops after the Texas law, and warns against blind law advocacy harming farmers and the cotton economy.
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Times-Democrat
E. A. Calvin
Texas
Farmers Union
South
Calvin
Farmers’ Union
New Orleans
Cotton futures laws span several states as Texas leads
The report notes anti future trading laws now enforced in Georgia, Alabama, the Carolinas, Mississippi, Arkansas and Oklahoma. It also observes many Western grain states enacting similar restrictions as advocated by Mr. Calvin, highlighting a broad regional push against future cotton and grain contracts for cash or credit delivery.
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Texas
Georgia
Alabama
Carolinas
Mississippi
Arkansas
Oklahoma
West
Calvin
Prayer of railroad men at annual meeting ends with blessing
At a southern railroad gathering Reverend Geo B Stuart delivered prayers praised by attendees. The sermon likened life to a train with God as General Manager and Chief Dispatcher. He prayed for mercy, safety, and divine guidance for workers, families, and the railway company.
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Geo. B. Stuart
South
George Stuart
Grand Central Station
No Poor House for Those Who Wore the Gray
The Southern Sentinel laments Beauvoir soldiers home at capacity with 140 inmates and awaiting applicants. It calls for enlargement to shelter brave veterans without homes, noting the beloved chief man's last years by the sea and urging Mississippi to end veterans dying in poorhouses.
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Beauvoir
Mississippi
Southern Sentinel
United States and France Share Caution Over Negotiations
The United States and France remain fully advised as negotiations progress with both governments. Venezuela seeks a settlement of all outstanding difficulties amid the diplomatic talks.
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United States
France
Venezuela
Statewide census shows educable children by race
State Superintendent J N Powers releases census data on educable children in Mississippi. White 301547, negro 401090, Indian 407, totaling 712044. Each child allotted about 1 75 from the common school fund of 1 250 000 annually. 663302 educable children in 1906, Indians confined to Leake and Neshoba counties.
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J. N. Powers
Leake
Neshoba
Hardware Store Brags of Superior, Complete Stock
For a long time customers asked for this that or the other hardware item and found it lacking elsewhere. The Blue Front Store claims a very complete hardware line between Jackson and Meridian and invites locals to visit for a wide range of tools and goods, promising to separate and expand the hardware department.
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Enquirer
Brandon
Jackson
Meridian
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Jackson Hardware Company
Jackson, Miss
E. Peart Street
Ayer
RAIL
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Chidren
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Alcorn
Amite
Attala
Benton
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Calhoun
Carroll Ws
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Clarke
Issaquena
Itawamba
Jackson Eal Ae
Jasper
Jefferson Fet
Jefferson Davis
Jones Wee Ob
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Lauderdale
Lawrence
Leake Ee
Lee
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Lowndes
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Brandon, Miss
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