Drastic Mississippi liquor law goes into effect
Mississippi enacts the most drastic liquor law, banning possession and importation of intoxicating liquor. It bars shipments by vehicle or boat, with seizure and sale of conveyances used in traffic, and penalties include fines from 100 to 500 dollars and up to 30 days in jail. Ministers and physicians’ grain alcohol use are exceptions. home wine may be made but must stay put. Senator Whittington of Le Flore authored the measure which took effect May 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meridian Star
United States
Mississippi
Senator Whittington
le Flore
Cotton states lead in corn yields, diversifying crops
The Rochester Democrat and Chronicle notes that in 1915 the ten cotton states produced 774,045,000 bushels of corn versus 693,405,000 bushels in ten eastern and western states, a 110,640,000 bushel advantage. In 1917 the cotton South yielded 665,738,000 bushels against 626,817,000, a 38,921,000 bushel gap, and asserts Southern planters wisely diversified crops using rational methods.
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Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Red Cross notes urge steady manufacture amid material shortages
The Gulf Division reports difficulty securing gauze and other materials for surgical dressings hospital garments and refugee clothing as production rises. Washington works with government to secure regular allotments, with delays of about four weeks expected. By July 1 chapters will receive monthly allotments and be directed to specialize in one type of dressing one hospital garment one knitting item and one refugee article.
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Woman’s Bureau
Gulf Division
Hopital
Red Cross
Department of Supplies
Washington
Divison
Rankin Auxiliary Red Cross Organizes in May Meeting
Rankin Auxiliary of Rankin County Red Cross formed on May 16 with officers Miss Zella Adams chairwoman Miss Florabel Williams treasurer and Miss Leila Speer secretary A sock social raised funds totaling fifteen dollars after expenses Readable enrollments list many Adams and Speer family members and several others including Bridges Johnson Robinson and Bates among attendees
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Rankin Auxiliary
Rankin County Red Cross
Zella Adams
Florabel Williams
Leila Speer
F. R. Adams
C. L. Adams
Nina Mae Adams
Fern Adams
Ruth Adams
Gertrude Adams
Erma Lee Adams
Marjory Bridges
Donald _ Bridges
M. A. Carson
Warren Buchanan
A. G. Fore
Clyde Johnson
Leona Johnson
H. C. Robinson
Sadie Robinson
Edwin Robinson
J. A. Speer
W. B. Bates
Rosa Bates
Ruby Ba
Wet. Srite
Pearl Illiams Coe
Poe Williams
Mid Williams
Willie Belle
Wi Williams
Rankin County Red Cross Minutes Report May Meeting
The Rankin County Chapter American Red Cross Executive Committee met May 25 with Mrs. Shields presiding. Reports covered literature distribution to branches, 1285 surgical dressings in one shipment, and calls for knitted articles. An auxiliary was organized at Rankin with 37 members, and a proposal to form an auxiliary at Piney Woods School was discussed. A memorial service for Mr Grover Tanner is planned for the first Sunday in June. Secretary Irene Hobson Cooper signed.
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Piney Woods Institute
Braxton
Miss
Ira Shields
Brandon
W. E. McIntyre
Colored Woman of the Piney Woods School
Red Cross
Red Cross Society
Mothers Club
Piney Woods School
Mississippi
Grace M. Jones
Piney Wood School
Rankin County
American Red Cross
Shields
McLaurin
Moberly
Rankin
Johns
Rock Hill
Sand Hill
Goshen
Red Cross Room
Annie Robinson
Pelahatchie
Grover Tanner
Ragland
Lindsey
Donnell
Collier
Harris
Irene Hobson Cooper
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Brandon News
W. S. May
Brandon, Miss
J. D. Carr
Newton County
J. E. Parker
Lauderdale County
Gulf
Catherine H. Moberly
Pearson Red Cross
Pearson
Henry
Elam
Sweet Rest
Glenn
Pearson School
J. E. Fisher
Eugene Williams George Williams
R. Mi Winstead
John C. Carter
Seutter & CO
Majestic Theatre
P.O. Box
West
Jackson, Miss
Algo Mason
R. R. Busick
G. Johnson
St. Peter’s and
St. Mary
Qilae Taylor
Frank Bryant
Merrit Hill
Tom Flowers
Amos Blopton
Luther Stapleton
Harris Precilla Taylor
Rev
P. A Tayl
W. M. Trigg
Nancy Tennon
M. A. Sanders Fannie, Lockman
Virginia Eastlin Green Myers
Wesley Young
J. A. Catha
St. James Cael
Mrs. ‘Around Butler
Moses Proctor
Silas Spann
Rachel T. Webb
Susie J. Spann
Minnie B. Wilkley
Pure Spann
Sead Walker
Ce’ Lan
Rankin County Bank
Sidney L. McLaurin
H. Barnes
Jackson Steam Laundry
Rock of
Gibraltar
Depositors’ Guarantee Fund OF
Pelahatchie Bank
Z. D. Davis
A. G. Purvis
Brandon Machinery and Lumber Co
Jay
Brandon Machinery & Lumber Co
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