Soldiers' Home Debate in Mississippi Press
In 1908 letters advocate state support for an indigent Confederate veterans home, arguing the Beauvoir project offers shelter and care for those without relatives or funds. Opponents warn against state aid, urging pensions or private care. writers insist only a state home can adequately serve the few in need, touting affordability and moral obligation.
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Beauvier
Missouri
Union
Beauvoir
Mississippi
Rankin County
Veterans and Sons of Veterans
A. G. Norrell
Fannin
Miss
Brandon News
John L. Evans
Neck of the Woods
Boards of Supervisors
Sons of Veterans
Jeff Davis
Sons and Daughters of the Confederacy
The
Confederacy
Rankin County store touts men’s shirts and lamps
A Rankin County seller promotes a large stock of new season goods. The ad highlights a premium men’s furnishing line with shirts claimed to fit like custom tailor items and asserts the F. McK. line is the best value in the state. It also offers three large lamps, lightly used, at bargain prices.
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Rankin County
Brandon
United States
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Waddell
May
Brandon Mercantile CO
Cash Store
Beauvoir Home
Albert M. Shields