Social notes and a drive against leather monopolies
Thomasville gossip covers visits from Mrs. Wellington Waddell and Edna Wad dell of Brandon, and updates on Doctor Hapshur Kline, bronchitis and typhoid. It reports livestock dealers Neal and Thomas with longhorns, weather, and a long letter urging letters to Senators M’Laurin and Money to back free hides to curb packers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington Waddell
Brandon
D Loflin
Edna Waddell
W. D. Ragland
Hapshur Kline
Neal and
Thomas
Rankin
U. S
Fom A. J. M’lamrin
H. D. Money
Washington
Congress
American Tobacco Company
United States
Washington, D. C
Florence Items Showcases Local Happenings And Plans
Florence items report on a successful lecture by Detective Rev. W. M. Pinson with crime pictures, a clergy change in Yazoo City, a Thursday wedding at W. W. Steen’s home, alfalfa mowing, and road work in Rankin county. Notes include wedding bells teased by the Florence Weekly, visits from relatives, cemetery cleanup, Cumberland line telephony progress, and a crowded Children’s Day program at the Methodist church with detailed proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Pinson
Jackson
Methodist
Local Notes and Visits in Jackson Area
Residents and visitors in Jackson area including Miss Jean Sanderson and Lawrence Stacy guests of B F Stacy. Mrs Ross Hurst ill with erysipelas. Chas Farish entertained family from Jackson. John Roell’s business trip to Vicksburg. Charlie Farish under care in Jackson. Buck Farish foot healing. Joe Roell and John Guice visiting Ned Farish. Mrs Chas Farish and Betty Farish in attendance. several church and Sunday school events noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Harris
Roscoe Hagan
Jackson
Wm. Hicks
Charlie
Buck Farish
Chas. Farish
John Roell
Vicksburg
Mary Puck
Ross Hurst
Chas
Fari
Betty
Frank Roell
Capital City
Joe Valenture
Fairley
Patrick Happenings in a Small Town Community
Local notes report weddings and health, with Mrs. Rachel M'Clain recovering and Mrs. Elizabeth Kersh improving after a fall. Hail and rain damaged crops, farmers seek ten days of fair weather to conquer green. Miss Minnie Lee Kersh leaves for Arbo, fishing trips and Johns College commencement bring smiles, and ball teams split 9 to 15. Various neighbors, visitors, and youth travel, with wishes for Cricket-like good fortune and return visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel M’clain
Green
Elizabeth Kersh
Wren Buchanan
Pelahatchie
C. M. Burnham
Linzey
Pela’ Hatchie
Johns
Willie Ferguson
Langford Locals Cite Cold Snap Hoing Farmers Gloom
The piece notes a cold snap affecting cotton and farmer outlook in Langford. It records social visits and local movements including Mrs W C Harper and granddaughter Kate Shields from Brandon visiting J A Bethune, and various Misses Owens Latham Williams, Fay Rouse, Florence Sanderson and brothers Henry and Ollie Bethune with others in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Harper
Kate Shields
Brandon
J. A. Bethune
J. E. Kersh
Ollie
Jackson
Isse Owen Latham
Rufus
Fannin
Eulne
Virginia
Eva Williams
Community Health and Local Events Report
Health of the community remains strong as rains slow farming work. Prof. B. H. Williams visits from Florence regarding local school interests. A preacher's reunion is planned for the fifth Saturday and Sunday in May with widespread invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H. Williams
Florence
Mr. Hopkins
Mize
T. W. Little
A. J. Grantham
S. G. Pope
Ophelia Doings In Community Health and Weather
Health in the Ophelia area remains good though heavy rains swelled the Pearl River causing overflow and crop damage. Notable items include departures and visits by local residents Effie Ratliff and Van Ellis, the suicide of Mrs Ella Premon, and local travel notes about Denson, Ratliff, Boyd, and Buchanan.
Fannin Personals Highlights Local Visits and News
Mr W H Moore visits R C Latham while friends give hearty welcomes. Drs J E and Walter Noble of Jackson visited the town last week. Miss Jennie Ellis trips to the capital city to see brother Clinton Ellis. Ruth Granberry moves in with aunt Mrs Ellis. Graveyard fence materials arrive and work should start soon. Master Van T Bilis returns from visiting cousin Van J Ratliff. Louise Lee pursues care for three sisters at the canvar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl River
Effie Ratliff
Richton
Perry County
van T. Ellis
van Ratliff
Fannin
W. H. Moore
R. C. Latham
Hemby White
Jennie Ellis
Clinton Elis
Ruth Granberry
Mrs. Ellis
Albert M'Laurin
van T. Bilis
van J. Ratliff
Ophelia
Louise Lee
Canvar
What is a Piano Bond and how it fools buyers
A Mississippi reader recalls a music trade alert tracing a nationwide fraud known as piano bonds. Firms issue bonds certificates worth 80 to 125 dollars, redeemable on piano purchases, used to inflate prices by 100 to 150 dollars. Buyers pay extra and receive little or no credit for other goods. Williams Bros warn the scheme will flood Mississippi with bonds as three major houses push mass distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Howse
Williams Bros
Mississippi
Grand jury probes miscegenation in Natchez amid strong stance
The Adams county grand jury in Natchez, Mississippi, conducted vigorous inquiries into race relations, issuing indictments against white citizens for miscegenation and returning about twenty more. The Times-Democrat endorses the campaign as a necessary public reform, urging courts and press to back decisive action against the offense to protect racial integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natchez, Miss
Adams County Grand Jury
Sherif
Grand Jury
Natchez
Times-Democrat
South
Modern land QF promise from Hudson Bay Railway
Carl R Loop says the Hudson Bay Railway could unlock huge timber and pulp resources along the route from Winnipeg to Hudson Bay. Engineers report 250 to 300 million feet of logs near the line with more along tributaries, plus rich agricultural lands near Millshio, Gras Rivers, Split Lake, and Nelson River areas. The Nelson River system drains much of central Canada and may support a canal to bring ocean steamers to Lake Winnipeg. Enormous power along the river could power railway operations, with potential harbor improvements at Port Nelson and Church Hill pending further surveys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson Bay Railway
Carl R. Loop
Winnipeg
Department of Commerce and Labor
Minister of Railways
Ottawa
Gras
Split Lake
Nelson River
Hudson Bay
Manitoba
Alberta
Saskatchewan
North Dakota
Ontario
Great Lakes
Montana
Minnesota
Ottawa River
Chaudiere Falls
Lake Winnipeg
Churchhill
Port Nelson
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Thomasville News
Old
Gulf of Mexico
National Hall of Legislation
Anse
Clarion-Ledger
Committee of Finance
J. Smylie
Place
Baptist Church
Yazoo City
Wayne Sutton
W. W. Steen
Ella Steen
W. G. Barlow
Rexford
C. Ellis
Rankin County
Edgar Misterfeldt
Beat 1
Board of Supervisors
Tom White
W. G. Bilis
Will Knight
J. G. Knight
Telephone Company of
Tom G. Ellis
Eddie Eae
Pearson Dots
Patrick Happenings
Owen Roberts
Kersh Mill Co
Carl Murray
Murray
Rankin Clack
Cato
Sam Frazier
Wainsboro
Sam
Sylvester Thompson
Mayton
Minnie Lee Kersh
Arbo
Nora Marshall
Lynwood
Kathleen Myers
Dobson
Lera Gray
Ellis Patrick
Langford
Mollie Bethune
Martha Evans
Fay Rouse
Florence Sanderson
Henry
Rehobeth
Will Barksdale
Goshen Springs
Henry Bethune
C. C. Rouse
Dato Notes
Hattie Clark
Edward
Lee Ete
Pucket
Eula Ponder
N. A. Ross
Joe
B. A. Clark
Ora Morgan
Star
Monay
Ophelia Doings
Ella Premon
John Premon
T. J. Denson
John Ratliff
Tom Buchanan
Branch
Fannin Personals
Williams Piano Co
W. J Terry
West Jackson Station
Jackson, Miss
Williams Bros. Piano Co
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