Moore appointed assist in tick eradication effort
Reliable source says Tom Moore of Goshen is employed by the State Live Stock Sanitary Board under Dr. C White to aid tick eradication in the county. County supervisors questioned his status but concluded he is a state employee, with the board paying his salary. If the program is followed, this may be the last dipping year, and all taxpayers and cattle owners should ensure laws are strictly observed for final success.
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Tom Moore
Goshen
State Live Stock Sanitary Board
C. White
Codly Board of Supervisors
Mgr. Moore
State Board
Live Stock Sanitary Board
Moore
Notice to Farmers On Hog Sales From County Agent
Farmers urged to contact C L Simmons county agent for ten carloads at an attractive price. InWashington DC Lieutenant-Colonel A J Gordon Kane, eighty two, led military aid at Abraham Incol funeral and aided Lincoln Memorial dedication on Decoration Day.
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C. L. Simmons
Abraham Incol
A.J. Gordon Kane
Washington, D. C
Lincoln Memorial
Washington
Captain Barksdale Injured After Sleep Walking Incident
Captain Barksdale sustained injuries from a fall while walking in his sleep at his home in North Rockport. He will be bedridden for several days and friends wish him a swift recovery. He is father of Hugh P. Barksdale, County Superintendent of Education, and among Rankin County’s longtime residents and early volunteers in the Civil War. He was severely wounded at Santa Rosa Island in 1861.
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Forksdale
North Rockin
Barksdale
Hugh P. Barksdale
Rankin County
Mwe
Santa Rosa Island
Parkadale
Gordon Brothers at The Fair Department Store Sets Record
The Gordon brothers Sam Jack and Dave run The Fair Department Store in Jackson posting rising daily sales since year start. The store offers staple and nationally advertised goods with low prices fueling a record Saturday noted by Sam Gordon who leads the business and has written for major publications.
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Gordon Brothers
Sam
Jack
Dave
Jackson
Sam Gordon
Calm atmosphere key when applying poison for boll weevil
United States Department of Agriculture specialists at Delta Laboratory La Yallulah describe calcium arsenate control for boll weevil. Success hinges on thoroughly covering plant surfaces with fine poison dust while avoiding wind drift. They urge windless conditions as a primary consideration during dusting.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Delta Laboratory
Yallulah
Baptist Protracted Meeting Set for First Week of July
Announcement at the Baptist Church Sunday states the annual protracted meeting will begin July 2 at the church. Pastor Rev. Sr. Patterson of Clinton Mississippi will be assisted by Rev W A McComb of Baton Rouge Louisiana. Officials expect strong interest and much good from the revival.
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Baptist Church
Sr. Patterson
Clinton, Miss
W. A. McComb
Baton Rouge
Poisoning boll weevils in wet weather urged
The United States Department of Agriculture urges farmers to apply calcium arsenate to boll weevils despite wet ground. With critical-stage spraying about every four days, two to three applications in fair weather may suffice, but rain interrupts control and boosts weevil numbers. Farmers should resume spraying promptly after rains, accepting some loss of poison if needed, as the effort remains profitable overall.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Department
Splendid Showing From Insurance Co Prompts Public Reading
Attention is called to the Mississippi Fire Insurance Company advertisement in another column. The company, a home concern with Jackson offices, shows assets and liabilities for its first year as a remarkable record. It has 868 stockholders and is rated a million dollar concern. Funds are loaned to residents of the state from 1000 to 80000 dollars, with more than a half million loaned to date.
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Mississippi Fire Insurance Company
Jackson
Tourists Enjoy Simple Open Air Summer Vacation
Many travelers pass through the city each day with luggage and plans for leisure. They choose camping spots in Rankin County hills, pitch tents, and spend pleasant nights near the little stream, cooking meals over camp fires.
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Rankin County
Brandon Loses Four Straight After New Uniforms
Brandon Baseball Club has dropped four consecutive games since unveiling new uniforms. Pelahatchie Lucknow and Finkbine defeated the team as Coe of Rankin County notes widespread disappointment. Talks of a scrub squad to challenge the regulars gain interest among the sidelined players.
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Brandon
Pelahatchie
Lucknow
Finkbine
Coe
Rankin County
Pelahatchie Wins 8 Inning Game In Rain Duel
Fans traveled to Pelahatchie Tuesday for a Brandon versus Pelahatchie series game. Pelahatchie, reinforced by four Jackson players, beat Brandon 10 to 8 despite a heavy rain delay. Pelahatchie has won two of the series games at Brandon.
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Pelahatchie
Brandon
Jackson
Gardeners Rewarded With Abundance Of Fresh Vegetables
Spring plantings have yielded plentiful crops with rice and a wide range of produce. Tomatoes, squash, beans, eggplant, okra, and other eatables illustrate the soil and climate's adaptability, suggesting universal abundance for growers.
July Term of Circuit Court Pretermitted by Order
Rankin County board in June ordered the regular July 1922 circuit court term pretermitted due to docket lack and no Grand Jury need. Judge G E Wilson approved, saving county expenses and commended for action.
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G. E. Wilson
Board of Supervisors
Rankin County
G. EB. Wilson
A. B. Stubblefield Out After Injuries
A. B. Stubblefield of Brandon Route 3, a Confederate veteran and longtime Rankin County resident, is able to be out again after injuries to his limbs from a recent accident though he remains somewhat a sufferer. The community records him as a highly esteemed and honoured citizen, and well wishes flow for a speedy recovery.
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A. B. Stubblefield
Brandon
Route 3
Stubblefield
Rankin County
Street Lights All Night Could Aid The Stranger And Citizen
A Brander News open vote sparked a debate on all night street lighting. Most citizens favor the service, arguing Branden’s status as a historic city attracts visitors and the cost can be adjusted by officials to be affordable.
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Brander
Brandon
Mr Smith Rapidly Recovers From Serious Operation
Nathaniel Smith a Confederate Veteran in his 84th year is rapidly recovering from an operation performed by Dr Shands at Jackson Sanatorium. He joked about not having the operation sooner after suffering 65 years. Smith volunteered in New Orleans in 1861 was wounded in Virginia and spent over two years in hospital before rejoining the retreat to Appomattox. A Maine native he settled in Rankin County after the war, married Hallie Bobbitt, and now lives with his son and daughter H C Washburn in this city.
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Nathaniel Smith
Shands
Jackson
Mr. Smith
Dr.Shands
Smith
New Orleans
Virginia
Mrs. Smith
H. C. Washburn
Lucknow Defeats Brandon in High Scoring Baseball Game
By G. E. Long Lucknow baseball team overcame an early Brandon lead to win 21 to 15. McWhorter pitched well but lacked run support as Lucknow hitters exposed Brandon’s weak spots with bunched hits. Daniel pitched and Jones caught, supported by a strong defense to secure the victory.
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G. E. Long
Brandon
Lucknow
McWhorter
Daniel
Jones
County Agent Answers How Late Cotton Can Be Plowed
County farming expert explains shallow frequent cultivation to protect roots and yield. He notes tool choice matters to avoid stunting and stresses timing tied to boll weevil activity, urging July to August cultivations to curb grass and weed seed, with moisture conservation guiding final passes.
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Tick
Lincoln Military Guard
Aptain Barksdale
Baptist
We Fan Safety Service
Rankin County Bank
L .McLaurin
W. H. Barnes
Roy L. Fox
Tokio
Japan
Henderson, Naval Transport
Secretary of
Insurance CO
McAdoo
William G. McAdoo
The
Treas
Woodrow Wilson
California
E. L. Doheney
Reed
Ota
Central Capitol Street
Jackson, Miss
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