Native birth and immigration debates in Mississippi article
The Brandon News discusses demography and immigration, citing Roosevelt figures on birth rates among Americans Italians and Spaniards. It argues Mississippi remains predominantly native born, cautions against foreign births, and endorses immigration restriction to defend local prosperity and rural livelihoods. It recalls Civil War lessons and southern resilience.
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Mississippi
Union
Europe
Roosevelt
United States
Clarion Ledger
Ireland
England
France
Canada
Brandon
Magnolia
Rankin County
Peace and international police force urged to curb armaments
Ex-President Roosevelt’s ideas on peace push for an international police force to restrain crime and halt war driven by naval buildup. The piece argues warfare harms wealth, calls for halting battleship construction, and suggests Americans lead in promoting humanitarian disarmament while other nations trim their navies.
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Roosevelt
Germany
French
England
Holland
Belgium
Switzerland
United States
Combined Nations
Rules of Road under section 4412 code of 1906
Public road drivers must keep to the right to allow passing and overtaking. Willful violations are misdemeanors with a five dollar fine per offense and potential damages actions if injuries occur. Observance could reduce street damages and accidents.
The Feat of Aged Weston Walk Across a Continent
Weston, a septuagenarian, completed a 3500 mile trek from Santa Monica to Manhattan in 78 days. He would have finished faster if younger, but his endurance proves that age does not define limits and he was celebrated in a triumphal reception to the Mayor’s office.
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Weston
Santa_Monica
California
City Hall
Manhattan
Ocean
Spuyten Duyvil
New York Times
No cotton farming proves success for Arkansas man
W F Flournoy of near Lisbon Arkansas, debt free in two years after abandoning cotton, reports mortgage paid off, farm improved, and a diversified crop plan. In 1909 he sowed oats then goobers and corn on 160 acres, produced 645 dollars of potatoes, 125 pigs, and 2 587 dollars of sales, with ample hay and livestock remaining. He plans two acres of cotton this year if need arises.
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W. F. Flournoy
Lisbon
Ark
Flournoy
Seeenes
H Gl McCaskill Visits Raleigh for Short Stay
H Gl McCaskill spent several days last week in Raleigh for undisclosed activities and meetings.
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H GL. McCaskill
Raleigh
Judge Campbell Calls Voter Eligibility a Primary Safeguard
Judge J A P Campbell former Chief Justice of Mississippi Supreme Court warns that allowing delinquents and disqualified persons to vote in primaries undermines constitutional requirements. He cites taxes due, poll books, and election officials duties, urging purging of nonpaying voters and strict enforcement with penalties for violators.
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J. A. P. Campbell
Mississippi Supreme Court
Gov
Noel
Brookhaven
Campbell
Misssissippi
Commissioners of Elections
Purge of Poll Books and Election Challenges Outlined
The text describes procedures to identify and remove delinquent or unqualified voters from poll books. It states that unqualified names will be challenged at the polls and, if ignored, both the poll manager and the guilty voter will face grand jury prosecution and punishment.
Mark Twain Dies in Connecticut Quietly
GREAT Blacksburg Virginia April 24 Mark Twain has died at his Connecticut home. The famed American humorist is mourned worldwide for his wit and literature. His works, translated and read in Germany, reflect his broad impact across cultures and languages.
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Blacksburg
Mark Twain
Conneticut
America
Amreica Men of Letters
Germany
Empire
Local Shop Offers Food Dress Goods and Hats
A concise ad describing low prices on food and feed produce, a wide range of dress goods for men women and children, and a new selection of ladies trimmed hats. The note invites town visitors to call in and shop, promising good service.
Mark Twain and German humor in a campus note
R. H. Hudnall of Virginia Polytechnic Institute discusses reactions to Mark Twain among Germans and mentions Marginal notes from a Tauchnitz edition. He reflects on the perception of Twain, the pen name Samuel L. Clemens, and a German view of his humor and language.
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Perial Court
William Ir
Mark Twain
Tauchnitz
Samuel L. Clemens
Mississippi
R. H. Hudnall
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
City Tax Sale Notice in Brandon Miss 1910
City tax sale notice from tax collector T. T. Cottrell of Brandon Mississippi announces sale of Mrs. E. J. Coppock property, 13 acres southwest corner southeast quarter, 1909 taxes due 256 dollars plus damages. Sale at front door of Brandon courthouse Monday June 6 1910 in legal hours.
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Brandon Sanitarium
Sam Hobson
Busick’s Pond
Masonic Hall
J. T. B .Berry
Newton
M. E. Ward
Brandon
Miss
E. J. Coppock
South East Quarter
T. T. Cottrell
T. P Brandon
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V. S. May
Rules OF Road
Arkansas
Judge Campbell
Farm Gazette
C. W. Taylor
Pelahatchie, Miss
E. Moore
Moore’s
Tanner & Ward
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