Senator McLaurin Opposes Mississippi Bond Repudiation
Senator A J McLaurin voices support for repudiated Mississippi bonds in a Clarion Ledger interview. He argues repudiation depends on context, cites historical examples, says the constitution limits state action, and opposes paying bonds to avoid harming schools. The piece includes campaign notes about a candidate's announcement and praise from W Robinson.
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Press Association
Jackson
Bishord Galloway
Mississippi
A. J. McLaurin
Clarion-Ledger
Bishop Galloway
Webster
Moses
Benedict Arnold
Adelbert Ames
A. K. Davis
Cardoza
Johnson
Glenn
Nicholas Biddle
Old Hickory
Dr Robinson's Letter to Run for Legislature
Pisgah Missouri May 20 1907 J E Noble MD writes to the doctor urging him to announce his candidacy for the next legislature. He praises the doctor’s experience capacity morals and integrity and asks him to enter the race for representation. He notes many friends would be honored by his service and appeals for a prompt announcement.
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Pisgah, Mies
J. E. Noble
M. D
Brandon
Endorsement for Bill Denton as Commissioner of Agriculture
A letter from Newton dated May 27 1907 endorses Bill Denton Lauderdale county for Commissioner of Agriculture. The writer praises his legislative service and practical farming experience, noting his knowledge of planting, preservation, and animal husbandry and urging Denton to become a candidate with farmer support to ensure representation in state government.
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Newton
Clarion Ledger
W. R. Denton
Lauderdale County
Bill Denton
Ten Years South Progress Facts From The Manufacturers Record
Ten years of regional growth in the South are detailed, with production figures for cotton, corn, wheat, oats, lumber, coal, petroleum, iron, and phosphate. The report notes cotton mill investment rising from 92 million to 250 million, more tin spindles, 15,901 miles of railroad reaching 64,035 total, and exports valued at 4.978 billion through southern ports.
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South
Misunderstanding in a Mississippi court scene and public notice
A Mississippian humor column recounts a young bachelor sheriff misreading a widow’s marriage proposal and hastily urging court action. The piece pivots to a public notice announcing June 14 15 examinations for county superintendent of education, inviting those unable to attend to a future opportunity at the state house in Jackson.
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Mississippi
Jackson
Mias
State House
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Busick
Busick’s
H. A. Busick
The
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W. B. Collier
M. E. Ward
R.C. Selvidge
Rankin County Bank
Brandon, Miss
P. P. Walker
W. L. Barrow
G. W. White
D. B. Wilson
J.T. B. Berry
Wn. Buchanan
J. L. Tanner
Pelahatohio
Senator McLaurin
W. Robinson
DR. Robinson
Dr. Noble
McCall
A. ML. Shields
Snellenburg
Brandon Mercantile Co
Brandon, Mississippi
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