Byrd’s Free Trade Plea Sparks Cotton Debate
Representative Adam Byrd of Mississippi denounces Republican protectionism in a Washington speech on the cotton crisis. He urges expanded foreign markets, reciprocity with China and the Philippines, and flag air routes for American ships to boost cotton exports and relieve southern farmers from tariff-driven poverty. He cites 1908 export shares and condemns the tariff as blighting southern livelihoods.
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Ington
South
Adam M. Byrd
Mississippi
House of Representatives
Byrd
China
South America
Oceanica
Republican Party
Steel Trust
Harvesters Trust
Tin Trust
Germany
England
Texas
America
McKinley
Buffalo
James G. Blaine
Stoday
Philippines
Orient
United States
Dono Baptist Church Notice for Dry Creek Meeting
Owing to the Strong River Association institute the D Lo Baptist church plans, beginning Friday evening before the 8th Sunday in March, to preach at Dry Creek on the 4th Sunday and Saturday before. Brethren Byrd and Leavell will be with us at D Lo, all interested in SBC work invited. Prof Leavell will speak on The finished product of the Missionary. O B Welch, Pastor.
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Strong River Association
D’lo
B. Welch
Daughters of the Confederacy Host Monday Harmony Meeting
The Daughtere of the Confederacy held a very interesting am a harmonious meeting Monday after noon. The event showcased community spirit with local attendees and brief remarks about preservation and history.
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The
Confederacy
Molasses Proposition Drives Mississippi Farmers Toward Diversification
Florence area farmer O J Stubbs says interest grows in diversifying farming to include sugar cane and molasses with a cooperative mill. He urges state support, seed cane purchases, and a model convict farm to spur expansion, noting two years are needed to seed and plan for large scale cultivation.
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O. J. Stubbs
Florence
Rankin County
Bousley
Gulf & Shippeland Railroad
Stubbs
Mississippi
Hoe
State Board of Control
Hankin
Board of Control
Jackson
Pocket found near North Rankin offered reward
A pocket containing $20 in bills 95 gold pieces and a watch was found between Pelabatchie and Watts near Edwards Home. A reward is offered for its return to Carl Stingily at Jesiataahia or Ney office.
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Brinday
Pelabatchie
Watts
North Rankin
Edwards Hionge
Carl
Jesiaiatahia
Ney
Frabam
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MR. Byrd
Congress
New York American
New Orleans
Rankin
Penitentiary Board of Control
Ferguson McKinney
A. M. Shields
Loman Sons
Brandon Mercantile Co
Brandon
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