County Executive Committee Meeting Appoints Election Managers
The Democratic Executive Committee of Rankin County met on Tuesday July 22 to appoint election managers for the August 5 primaries. The meeting declared several district candidates as nominees and named returning officers and peace officers for numerous precincts including Whites, Brandon, Pelahatchie, Pisgah, Red Oak, Star, and more, with a long list of managers and constables.
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Democratic Executive Committee
Rankin County
Albert Ellis
J. D. Sandifer
P. Henry
W. H. Barnes
J. L. Watts
J. W. Faulkenberry
W. L. Barrow
T. J. Rogers
T. B. Spann
Bradley Sowell
Jos. W. Wynn
John M. Crain
Florence
Ben Clark
Whites
Jesse W. Wynn
Brandon
M. Childre
Pearson
R. S. Baker
Pisgah
Walter D. Steverson
Jno
W. Wilson
Edgar Misterfeldt
H. L. Lowe
W. L. Maxey
S. R. Myers
E. H. Corley
E. E. Jackson
Langford
C. R. Baker
J. M. Williams, Jr
C. C. Rousé
G. B. Miller
Holbrook
P. F. Loveless
J. F. Jones
Jesse Ellis
J. E. Kersh
Wm. Corley
W.—H. Herris
A. A. Cooper
W. T. Glenn
Fannin
H. R. White
Joe Steverson
Walter Whittington
H. D. Tinnin
J. McBaker
A. G. King
W. C. Barksdale
M. B. Martin
Red Oak
Jim Penn
J. R. Edwards
Jim Harrell
R. L. Walsh
Pelahatchie
B. F. Mulhollan
Wm. Elliott
R. A. Stingily
W. H. D. Purvis
Cross Roads
Bob Gray
Frank Everett
Ab Patrick, Jr
Geo. McMillan
Shiloh
Glenn Ragsdale
J. T. Knight, Sr
Marvin Carter
J. D. Robbins
Dobson
W. L. Barnett
J. H. Brown
I. T. Myers
R. M. Gray
Cato
T. G. Ross
Tom Martin
C. M. C. Shotts
Dry Creek
Knox McNair
J. L. Crain
J. H. Moyers
Long Ticket List with August Primary Elections
A snippet from a political notice lists election procedures and a large slate of primary candidates. It details dates August 4 6 and 5 with the returning officer and meeting schedules and then enumerates candidates by office including governor lieutenant governor secretary of state state treasurer and many others across districts Beat 1 3 4 and 5 with names such as Oscar Johnston A H Longino and J A Robinson.
Democratic primaries set August fifth for ex soldiers vote
Ex soldiers urged to show discharge certificates at polls to qualify for the Democratic primary vote on August fifth. Secretary Norwood says 6 000 to 8 000 veterans may participate, regardless of registration or poll tax status, if they prove honorable discharge and reside within the county. Other items note partisan voting rules and speculative primary turnout estimates.
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Joseph R. Norwood
Democratic State Executive Committee
Norwood
State Committee
Soactos
Secretary of State
Where Are the Gypsies Gypsy Life in America
An excerpt reflects on the decline of traditional Gypsy life in America. It notes the disappearance of wandering fortune tellers and horse traders, once abundant, now replaced by modern, skilled, and often unscrupulous individuals. The piece contrasts past romance with present diminished interest and respect.
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America
Will of Maj Charles Baird Declares Richest Man Is His Wife
Major Charles Baird of New York is killed in France but leaves his entire estate to his wife. In the will he praises her courage, will, and honor, saying he is the richest man in love and never broke a pledge except to buy her presents or pleasantly surprise her. The piece honors their enduring love.
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Charles Baird
New York
France
Employment For Young Ladies And Families At Stonewall Mills
Several young ladies seventeen years and older and a few suitable families with boys and girls fifteen years and up are wanted to work in Stonewall Cotton Mills in Stonewall Mississippi. Wages range from $30.00 to $100.00 monthly depending on age and skill. learners start low and advance quickly. Board in private homes is about $18 monthly. Stonewall is described as healthy with artesian water, churches, moving pictures, good schools, and lawfulness. Apply to Stonewall Cotton Mills Stonewall Mississippi.
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Stonewall
Stonewall Cotton Mills
Miss
Lost Setter with white coat and black head
Notice of a missing small setter described as white with black on head and ears, curly hair and scalded spots on back. It disappeared from the sender’s place on July 14. Reward offered for return to Jack Maxey in Brandon, Mississippi. Also brief ad: sheep for sale by H. C. Welch in Mendenhall, Mississippi.
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Jack Maxey
Brandon
Ely's Cream Balm Provides Instant Nose Relief
If nostrils are clogged and the head is stuffed a small bottle of Ely's Cream Balm in a drugstore can be applied as a fragrant antiseptic cream. It penetrates air passages soothing inflamed swollen membranes and grants instant relief with open passages and a clear head.
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Ely
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D. M. Anderson
W. J. Munn
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