James of Memphis speaks to large Randin Florence county audience
George R. James, renowned farming advocate, spoke to packed crowds in Brandon and Florence Mississippi, urging soil enrichment to boost yields. A Jackson Chamber committee accompanied him, with remarks by Major Pat Henry. Florence reported record attendance at Johns and Pelahatchie events.
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George R. James
Rankin County
Brandon
Florence
Johns and
Pelahatchie
Jackson Chamber of Commerce
J. Y. Benning
Sam McRae
Swen Taylor
Judge Taylor
Webb Bouie
Mark
The
Emporium
T. M Hederman
Clarion-Ledger
Mr. Tucker
Tucker Printin House
Mr. James
James
Court House
Pat Henry
South
Hosea
Mississippi
Iowa
Miss
Geo. R. James
Piney Woods School shows strong farm progress in Braxton
Letter from Prof. L C Jones, Piney Woods School principal, reports summer residents at the Braxton campus thriving. White neighbors praise top corn and heavy tomato and bean crops, girls run a canning operation, and 50,000 brick are being molded for a new power plant. Seventy one students stayed. County agent notes pig feeder project, profitable feeder hogs, and plans to ship many hogs next season. calls for listing hog owners and systematic growth in Rankin County.
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L. C. Jones
Piney Woods
Braxton
Brandon News
Brandon
Miss
Monroe McClaurin
Hector McClaurin
Laurence C. Jones
Rankin County
QO. L. Simmons
Board of Supervisors imposes cattle quarantine across counties
An extraordinary Board of Supervisors session last Monday enacted a strict quarantine to stop cattle movement from Smith County into Rankin County. The action targets J A Spann Jr D F McDonald and J L Tanner for alleged quarantine violations and orders an injunction to halt further cross county shipments.
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Board of Supervisors
Smith County
Rankin County
J. A. Spann, Jr
D. F. McDonald
J. L. Tanner
Rankin County Citizens Marshal Pike Against Moonshiners
Rankin County residents living along the pike form a vigilance group opposing bootleggers and moonshiners. They warn violators that a Ku Klux style menace is not needed and vow to aid authorities in rooting out illegal liquor runs into Jackson. Last night couples on questionable trips were turned back and warned of harsher measures if offenses recur. Local businesspeople join the crusade, signaling decisive action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rankin County
Rankin Turnpike
Jackson Automobile Lotharios
Jackson
Repairs on Rankin Pike Reach Fortnight Finish
Contractors have been repairing the three mile Rankin Pike from Jackson toward Jane Coane for over a week. Work includes permanent bridge repairs and filling holes with macadam. The project is expected to conclude in a fortnight with thorough workmanship noted.
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Pike
Jackson
Jane Coane
Mrs Nora Ed wards and Milton Boteler Visit Jackson Home
Mrs Nora Edwards and Mr Milton Boteler of Jackson spent room in the home of Mr and Mrs P H Boteler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Edwards
Milton Boteler
Jackson
P. H. Boteler
Local notes on crops visitors and community events
The column records rapid crop growth after ample rain and lists visits among Jackson, Brandon, and Shiloh residents. It mentions R E Barnett of Jackson visiting his brother W L Barnett, J H Brown and J S McDonald at a Puckett conference, Miss Mattie Willie Brown visiting Jackson, and several locals on sick lists or on duty.
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R. E. Barnett
Jackson
W. L. Barnett
J. H. Brown
J. S. McDonald
Puckett
Mattie Willie Brown
W. E. Darnall
Ella Crook
E. Darnall
Brandon
Barnett
Mary Myers
R. J. Myers
C. E. Ford
Myrtle Hemphill
C. J. Clark
Charming
Myers
Chester Carter
Shiloh
W. L
Dinner-Dance by Three Prong Club a Big Success
Stanton Thornton Sylvester McLaurin and Jean Jackson hosted a dinner dance for Three Prong Fishing and Hunting Club members and guests at the lodge. Lena's orchestra provided music, Jim Kitchien prepared a seven course dinner, and decorations featured wild flowers Japanese lanterns and confetti. The event was praised as the brightest and most cheerful of the summer season and likely to start a series of similar gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanton Thornton
Sylvester McLaurin
Jean Jackson
Lena
Jackson
Jim Kitchien
Rudd Sprague
Revival Week in Brandon Sees Church Unity and Eager Attendance
The city churches join in revival at the Presbyterian Church with women and men prayer services across sections and a rising interest. Reverend Hobson will be present only a few days, with the final service likely next Sunday night. Congregants are urged to attend and sing, while readers are asked to support the cause. Also note a local plea about state revenue and a sale of purebred Ayrdale puppies at Brandon, Mississippi.
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Monterey
Hattie Curtis
Utica
Florence Smith
Lof
Foes News
Ina Cooper
Bullock Mildred Beattie Curtis
Lee Bullock
Thomasville
M. Stubblefield
Katie Dickson
Jackson
Bee
Webble
Presbyterian Church
Court House
Hobson
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Cress
Brars*on
Union
Vermont
Nevada
Johns
Piney S School
Rankin County Bank
L .McLosurin
W. H. Barnes
Roy L. Fox
U. S
Bureau of Aeronautics of the Navy Department
Rankin Pike
Dobson
Lee Russell
Russell
Stokes Robertson
Legislates
Clarion
State Revenue Agent
Airdale
Epeciey Martin
TasPior
Jackson, Miss
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