Mississippi university plans statewide mineral survey for world fair
Chancellor R B Fulton of the University will send a metallurgical expert to counties across Mississippi to collect ore samples. Dr R B Jones, state chemist, will analyze them. The effort may form most of the state's exhibit at the world’s fair. Citizens with mineral knowledge are asked to contact the university chancellor.
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R. B. Fulton
University
R. B. Jones
Mississippi
State University
Mississippi Bureau Picayune
Endowment Drive Powers Mississippi College Gift Push
Dr W T Lowery, president of Mississippi College, set a goal to raise endowment from 10000 to 100000. He secured a pledge from the American Bible Society for 15000 if 45000 was raised among Mississippi Baptists by July 1. By June 30 the drive reached Water Valley with 5000 from a church and 4000 from the Jennings family, including 2500 from D Jennings and 1500 from A E Jennings, among the largest gifts to the college apart from a prewar 8000 donation.
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W. T. Lowery
Mississippi College
Clinton
American Bible Society
New York
Winona Democrat
Baptists of
Mississippi
Lowrey
Water Valley
Teh Jennings
D. Jennings
A. E. Jennings
An Hour With The President in Motion
The president bursts into the room with energy as visitors press around. He greets lawmakers and city officials by name, promises trips to Kalamazoo Detroit and St Louis, and exits and reenters in a lively rapid sequence, aided by Cortelyou as he juggles itinerary chatter.
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McComas
McEnery
Burrows
Senator Burrows
Mr. Burrows
Senator McComas and
Kalamazoo
Cortel
Cannon
Blink Bjones
Tuscumbia
Mayor Maybury
Detroit
Maybury
Cortel You
Cortelyou
C Ortelyou
Marvelous Cortelyou
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Joy
William Saunders
Saunders
Cortelou
Mr. Saunders
Southard
Toledo
Mir
Cortelyouard
President’s planned country sweep sparks nationwide buzz
The president is accepting invitations rapidly, changing schedules to cover the nation, causing Cortelyou to scramble to keep plans straight. Everyone wants the president, and he aims for a monumental “swing around the circle” not seen since Johnson.
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Cortelyou
Johnson
Vicksburg Herald
Malleable Glass Vision From Matthews Manufacturer
Louis Kauffeld, head of a Matthews glass and lamp chimney factory, claims to have discovered a secret for making semi malleable glass that can withstand high heat and be hammered without breaking. He demonstrates with a glass chimney that survives boiling water and hammering, asserts repairability by welding patches, and says the chemistry excludes lime and lead. He believes production could be cheaper than ordinary glass, though the industry remains skeptical about the unheard of process and its substitutes.
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Louis Kauffeld
Matthews
Munc
Kauffeld
No Discredit to Have Enemies, Says Yazoo Enlitel
The Yazoo Sentinel notes it is not discredit to have enemies or opposition. It argues many avoid action to avoid foes, while warns that envy targets successful or prominent people. Honest, energetic individuals attract enmity, unlike the quiet, conflict-free citizen.
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Yazoo
Board of Supervisors Adopts County Budget and Bridges Plan
The board met in regular session and approved several items including extending J. C. Atkins’s filing deadline for Rankin county land and personal assessments to August 1902, annexing part of section 19 to the stock law district, approving estray reports, and authorizing warrants for bridge construction and various clerk and sheriff expenses.
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Board of Supervisors
Chancery Clerk
Towit
J. C. Atkins
Rankin County
Stock Law District
W. B. Price Et al
F. Williams
J. P
R. F. Grimes, Jr
Slough
L. L. Myers’ Lane
Walker, Evans & Cogswell
Walker
Evans & Cogswell
Cantina
J. F. Williams
John Sutton
Alice Steer
Olinton
Anton
Jackson
Alker, Evans & Cogswell
Stratons
Comfort
Cooke
G. W. White
Shibbs
Sherrell
J. Stubbs
Henry Senius
L. Ferguson
Williams Slough
H. A. Busick
Moise
el Holden
W. H. Wilson
Wilson
O. F. Corley
Rapkins County
Walker, Evans and Cogswell
Therrell
Easy Smith Maxey
Joe H
Local ledger shows town funds and road petitions delayed
The document lists payments for jail repairs lumber and bridge work including Pelahatchie Lumber Co and J T Shields. It records balances for town and various funds and notes the petition of J A Kersh for a public road change continued. The board approves the treasurer’s second-quarter report and dismisses damages claims against Bettie Raney.
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C. R. Cook
T. H. Howard
W.S. May
W. S. May
S. May
L. C. Cooper
A. M. Shields
Ndse
W. P. Franklin
R. S. Franklin
A. Jones
J. W. May
Jackson
J. F. Jordan
Pelahatchie Lumber Co
J. T.,shields
T. Williams
J. F. Baker
Bettie Hiram
J. A. Kershi
S. A. Buchanan
J. W W. Mangum
Bettie Raney
Rhop
A. B. Stubblefield
Gayden Wee Steen
W.W. Roberson
Local vendors and cures advertised in Pelahatchie Miss
J L Tanner markets ice groceries fruit and drinks from Pelahatchie and invites continued patronage. S R Meredith praises DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve for cures at Willow Grove Del. Chambers Stomach and Liver Tablets advertised by A G Thornton claim to cleanse and regulate with 25 cent price. Bitters marketed as pleasant tonic by A G Thornton.
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Pelahatchie
J. L. Tanner
DeWitt
S. R. Meredith
Willow Grove del
A. G. Thornton
Chamberlain
Terrible Explosion Prompts Cure Claim for Burns
A Kirkman Ta reader quotes N. E. Palmer describing a gasoline stove incident that caused a severe burn. He claims Bucklen's Arnica Salve fully cured the running sore and skin injuries, praising its effectiveness for wounds, corns, boils, and piles while noting an easy application at Pease Ass. Notion of Cat.
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N. E. Palmer
Kirkman, Ta
Bucklen
Pease
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Pat Henry
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J. A. Taylor & Son
Ross
J. A. Spann
Pelahatchie, Miss
Hillman College
Miss
Christian School of
John L. Johnson
Smith
Mia
J. R. Faver
Atlanta
Acm
Department of the Interior, Land Office
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Lawrence Massey
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