High Sheriffs Endorse Tanlac Across Several States
Prominent sheriffs from Georgia Arkansas and Texas praise Tanlac for health benefits. Ex sheriff C W Mangum of Fulton County Georgia cites relief from nervous breakdown and digestive issues after two bottles. Ex sheriff Chas I Lewis of Marion Arkansas reports marked improvements for himself and wife, including better digestion sleep and appetite. Ex sheriff Archie R Anderson of Harris County Texas notes relief from belching bloating and neuralgic pain after starting Tanlac. Sheriff S B Kelley of Ector County Texas says two bottles improved appetite rheumatic pains and energy. A Tanlac dealer is in every town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanlac
C. W. Mangum
Fulton County
Georgia
Atlanta
Chas. I. Lewis
Sherriff
Crittenden County
Marion
Arkansas
Archie R. Anderson
Harris County
Texas
Mr. Anderson
Houston
A. Kelley
Ector County
Odessa
Adv
War on Insect Peril Warns of Hidden Threats
A Youth's Companion article argues a future war may be man versus insects and other vermin that harm progress and happiness. It notes even small pests bite quietly, with flies and mosquitoes seen as deadly as bullets, urging cleaner habits to curb danger.
Matrimony As Solid Ground In Wartime Service Debate
A girl with thin lips challenges a suitor who uses marriage to dodge military service. She answers with blunt wit, saying such a man would be teachable in domestic tasks like bed making and dishwashing. The exchange reflects social tension over conscription era gender roles.
Luminous Radium Paint For Dark Switches And Dials
An American maker develops a luminous radium compound usable as powder or flexible sheets. It marks electric switches and water dials, can be mixed with varnishes, and applied to uneven surfaces. The enamel is waterproof, vibration resistant, and suitable for self contained brass backed buttons for switches and dials.
Any Corn Lifters Out Doesn't Hurt A Bit
Sore corns and calluses can be lifted out with fingers by applying drops of freezone. A small bottle costs little at any drug store and will dry quickly without irritating surrounding skin. If unavailable, ask the druggist to order a bottle from the wholesale house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Adv
Farley Heads Federal Bureau in Beef Cattle Work
Dr. Frank W. Farley resigns from the Mississippi bureau of animal husbandry to become chief of beef cattle investigations in Washington. Harry M. Parker succeeds him in Mississippi as farm demonstration agent for Madison county. Plows replace cotton at Parchman while a new flour mill is prepared. trustees push plans to boost wheat farming and seed use. Industrial Institute commencement set for May 24 28 with Bradford Knapp delivering the baccalaureate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farley
Harry M. Parker
Madison County
Col. W. A. Montgomery
First
Parchman
E. J. O’keefe
Mississippi
Col. Montgomery
Horton
The
Penitentiary
Industrial Institute
Mississippi Industrial Institute and College
Bradford Knapp
Washington, D. C
Bureau of Plant Culture
United States Department of Agriculture
Mississippi Centennial Exposition Delayed to February 22 1919
The Mississippi centennial exposition at Gulfport postpones its opening from December 10 to February 22 1919. The delay is urged as patriotic and in line with national efforts to boost food production economy and army reinforcement. President Wilson is notified of the commission’s resolutions. If peace holds, a large event will mark Mississippi statehood centennial and international democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson
General Commission
Gulfport
Executive Committee
Wilson
Washington
Exposition
Mississippi
District funds and county apportionments feature state notices
Auditor R E Wilson sent semi annual vouchers totaling 31069 25 to 23 counties by acreage under the Chickasaw school fund. Counties listed include Alcorn Benton Calhoun Chickasaw Clay DeSoto Itawamba Lafayette Lee Marshall Monroe Panola Pontotoc Prentiss Quitman Tallahatchie Tate Tippah Tishomingo Tunica Union Webster Yalobusha. Centennial commission invites Confederate reunion to Gulfport for 1919 with tent city plans and Beauvoir acreage. Railroads report mixed quarterly results. Bilbo seeks to repurpose funds for Jackson steward’s home. Shiloh monument unveiling set for May 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Wilson
Chickasaw
Alcorn
Benton
Calhoun
Clay
DeSoto
Itawamba
Lafayette
Lee, Marshall
Monroe
Panola
Pontotoc
Prentiss, Quitman
Tallahatchie
Tate
Tippah
Tishomingo
Tunica
Union
Webster and
Yalobusha
Abiding Life and Love in John Fifteen
A compact study of John fifteen verses 1 to 13, detailing the abiding life in Christ as a source of fruitfulness and joy. It explains the vine and branch metaphor, cleansing through the word, and how love and obedience express true discipleship. The lesson emphasizes spiritual unity with Christ, progressive fruitfulness, and the risen Lord’s continued friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Gethsemane
Jesus
Moffat
Paul
A. J. Gordon
Bushnell
Arras Before the War Tapestries and Trades
Arras was a thriving prewar industrial town famed for hosiery ironware oil beet sugar and agricultural implements. The Petite and Grand places retain Spanish era architecture with stone houses cantilevered upper stories and arcades above sidewalks. Beneath streets lie vast cellars once quarries and the Hotel de Ville bears a 245 foot belfry housing the nine ton bell Joyeuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arras
Hotel de Ville
Boschee's German Syrup Promises Quick Relief
Advertisement touts Boschee's German Syrup to prevent colds from becoming pneumonia with a few doses. Claiming fifty years of use, it promises better sleep and easy morning expectoration. Sold by druggists in 25 and 75 cent bottles worldwide. Also includes a Diogenes joke about seeking an honest man.
Canary Islands to Get Long-Distance Telephone Service
An advertisement notes towns in the Canary Islands will receive long-distance telephone service. A separate ad promotes saving a doctor’s bill by keeping Mississippi Diarrhoea Cordial on hand for stomach complaints, priced at 25 and 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Canary Islands
Help Straighten the World and Restore Equilibrium
A call to global order urges action from individuals to influence a peaceful, enduring restoration. The narrative mentions The Three Partners and emphasizes collective thought to tackle daunting future problems. An unrelated anecdote about Alger and ice cream hints at parental warnings amid domestic humor. A quip notes hair tonics often disappoint.
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Mangum
Atlanta, Ga
Anderson
Tex
Lewis
Marion, Ark
Kelley
South
Lelia
Fletcher
Paris
Stearns
U.8
Jamie
London
George
Oh. Farley
Bureau OF Animal Husbandry
Parchman Farm
Council For Defense
Hinds County
State Council For Defense
State Highway Commission
Exavier Kramer
Good Roads Fund
R.S. Curry
State Institution For the Blind
State Board of Health
Jackson
Blanks
New Orleans
State Bar Association
Supreme Court
Greenville
Secretary of State
Okolona
J. F. Wilson
Mississippi ‘State
Magnolia State
Centennial Exposition Commission
Bilbo
Beauvoir
Jefferson Davis
New Orleans, Mobile and Chicago Railroad Company
State Commission
Mississippi Eastern
Shubuta
Mississippi Insane Hospital
Steward
Insane Hospital
Robert Henderson
Corinth
Shiloh Monument
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Columbus
Robert G. Nichols
Gwin Longino
Aviation Corps
Army
Belzoni
J. M. Hairston
Service & Hospital Corps
E. L. Robertson
Reserve Hospital Corps
National Guard of
O. M. Spickard
E. C. Bellers
Moody Bible Institute
Western
Jesus the True Vine
Bright
Dean
U.S. A
Doan
R. L. Craven
Spencer St
Tenn
J. A. Padgett
N. Pearl St
Columbia
Miss
Doan’s Stores
Foster-Milburn Co
Kidney Pills
Buffalo
N. Y
Mfg. Chemists
Boschees
Sparta
Diogenes
Hhicks
Odeon
Alger
Blackman Stock Remedy Company
Chattanooga
Tennessee
Memphis
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