Mississippi Supreme Court Upholds Plain Deference to Public Interest
The Mississippi Supreme Court renders a democratic ruling against high telephone rates imposed by Washington’s postal department. The decision draws praise across states, labeling the justices as bold and principled guardians of the common people over federal overreach.
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Supreme Court of
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Postal Department of
Washington
Supreme Court
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Rankin County Democratic Executive Committee Meets in Brandon 1919
Proceedings record May 5 1919 meeting in Brandon with officers Pat Henry chairing and W H Barnes acting secretary. Quorum approves ticket preparation, candiate assessments, and printing contract to Brandon News. Notes urging soldier support and county quotas with Honor Roll totals for nearby counties and Rankin’s progress.
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Democratic
Rankin County
Brandon
A. H. Martin
F. M. Lowther Jr
J. D. Sandifer
Ras Ross
Albert Ellis
P. Henry
W. H. Barnes
J. L. Roberts
J. L. Watts
John W. Falkenberry
W- L. Barrow
Bradley Lowell
Brandon News
State Executive Committee
Pat Henry
Sec.v
Puckett Items Show Local Happenings and Farm News
Sidney Burns visits with show business ties while Miss Lorea Gates and Miss Edith Mize graduate with honors from Rankin County Agricultural High School earning medals and gifts. W. G. Bott sells his place to J. N. Polk and moves to Jackson. A. G. Baker praises good roads. Curtis Burnham traps a 54 pound turtle in Strong river, the largest in years. A town picnic is planned for July 4 with candidates invited to meet voters, share claims, and serve chicken pie, cakes, lemonade, and refreshments.
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Lorea Gates
Edith Mize
Rankin County Agricultural High School
Lorea
Edith
W. G. Bott
J. N. Polk
Jackson
Resignation of Rankin County Club Agent Mrs Watts Webb
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors accept the resignation of Mrs Watts Webb as Club Agent effective May 1 1919 following the April meeting. They praise her tireless work and note she was a great asset to the county. Also learns the Confederate general Stonewall Jackson’s real name was Thomas Jonathan Jackson and explains the origin of his nickname.
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Currens
Rankin County
Rankin
Board of Supervisors
Watts Webb
J. J. Daniel
W. E. Laird
J. B. Williamson
W. H. Till
R. A. Kenedy
Stonewall Jackson
Thomas Jonathan Jackson
Strayed 900-Pound Animal Seeks Reward in Mississippi
A 900 pound stray animal, described as blemish free and sleek, left a Goshen Springs home around 8 PM on Saturday May 2. R S Baker offers liberal reward for information leading to recovery. The note also discusses the nationwide shortage of domestic servants and a shift toward cafeteria housekeeping and self help.
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R. S. Baker
Goshen Springs
Miss
Sage and Sulphur Hair Darkening Formula
Historic remedy praised for restoring natural hair color using sage and sulphur. Modern preparation Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound allegedly darkens evenly without obvious application, recommended by a downtown druggist. simple dampening with a sponge or brush.
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Wyeth
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