Vardaman’s address and the 6 to 7 cents cotton note
The Grenada Sentinel comments on Vardaman’s Mississippi address as revealing his anxious outlook for the election. It recalls the Ship purchase bill he opposed at the war’s start and its alleged cost to Southern farmers, citing cotton falling to 6 or 7 cents and the “Buy a bale” movement driven by high shipping rates. The piece suggests cotton supporters would favor keeping him in the Senate.
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Mississippi
Vardaman
South
Shipping Trust
United States Senate
Grenada
District 4 Over Subscribes Red Cross War Fund
A. G. Purvis, District 4 campaign director, thanks Rankin County residents for their overwhelming participation in the Second Red Cross War Fund drive. He notes black and white, young and old, contributed generously and urges continued support for those in active service, calling it a proud showing of patriotism.
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District 4
Rankin County
Second Red Cross War Fund
A. G. Purvis
Beat 4
Red Cross
Rankin County Over subscribes Red Cross War Fund
W E McIntyre reports Rankin County surpasses its allotment in the Second Red Cross War Fund Campaign. He praises inclusivity across all residents and notes plans to publish per business and professional subscribes, though individual names may be withheld. He thanks contributors and hopes the giving saves soldiers.
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Red Cross
Rankin County
Patriot
W. E. McIntyre
Pupcketts Items and Local Activities Highlight Community
Several of our boys have been called to the colors: Carl Burnham James Beatty Noah Cook and Thomas Wommack. The town raised 110.50 in the second Red Cross drive. Children Day at the Methodist church featured a speech by Judge McLaurin on Red Cross and Mrs D L Williams spoke on Child Welfare. A shower party for Miss Callie Polk was held at the Daniel home with Misses Gertrude Taylor Loren Gates Retta Polk Ida Waldrop and Mrs Trinkins Gill Mrs W H Boone and Mrs E J Allen attended. ice cream and cake were served and gifts were exchanged.
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Carl Burnham
James Beatty
Noah Cook
Thomas Wommack
Red Cross
Methodist Church
M. E. Daniel
Callie Polk
Gertrude Taylor
Loren Gates
Retta Polk
Ida Waldrop
Trinkins Gill
W. H. Boone
E. J. Allen
Oakdale War Savings Society Organized in 1918
On April 1 1918 Oakdale formed a War Savings Society with Mrs C C Rouse as chairman and Mrs W M Holden as secretary. The organization now counts fifty one members.
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C. C. Rouse
W. M. Holden
Rankin County Community Club Names Members and War Drive Plans
Local society notes pledge neighborhood enrollment and discuss farming betterment and War Savings drive prep. The roster includes Vanderbilt Baker and many Holdens, Smiths, and Swilleys. Busick pond fishing banned by owner. Steens Creek High School 1917-18 events cover declamation contest, diplomas, and Red Cross drive with Maj. Pat Henry speaking.
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Rankin County
Vanderbilt Baker
Wardam Baker
P. S. Baker
John Wesley Baker
Dock Allen
Johnnie Allen
G. B. Miller
C. A. Sanderson
Arthur Swilley
C. O. Rouse
W. M. Holden
Mattie Mavis Holden
Mildred Holden
Mrs. S. R. Bardwell
Misses Beatrice and
Jessie Bard
Rankin County Red Cross seeks home service volunteers
Annie L. Robinson announces the Rankin County Chapter American Red Cross Home Service Section aims to inform soldiers and families about government allotments allowances and war risk insurance and to foster friendly ties with the Red Cross. She lists local auxiliaries and appeals for cooperation to recruit workers and assist in crisis needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rankin County
Home Service
American Red Cross
Rankin
Red Cross
Annie L. Robinson
Star
T. R. Phillips
Jas
Langford
Schumann
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The
Brandon News
U. S
Brandon, Miss
Eighth District
A. J. McLaurin
J. D. Carr
Newton County
J. E. Parker
Lauderdale County
Puckett
Oakdale War Savings Society
John C. Carter
Mason's
R. R. Busick
Willi
Clovis
Frand Bardwell
E. A. Smith
Mabel and
Earl Smith
C. A. Smith
A. V
Erwin Smith
Eddie Faulkenberry
Will Giles
Jack Giles
Annie Graham
Willie Graham
Alonzo Veil
J. M. William Gertrude
Fred
Louise Williams
Lula Whitlley
Wm. Swilley
M. B. Swilley
Anslia Ranso
Marguerite Rouse, Hildra Swilley
A. G. Swilley
J. C. Sanderson
Busick
H. A. Busick
Steen’s Creek High School
Clos
Steens Creek High School
Richard Whitfield
Edna Hale
May Singletary
Thelma Wansley
Raymond Berry
Bracy Campbell
Clinton
Tom Thumb
Williams
Commonwealth
Maj
Pat. Henry
Brandon
Maj. Henry
Europe
Warren Rogers
Citizens Bank
Mr. Rogers
Wilson
Grand Red Cross
Mr. Williams
A. L. Amos
Warburton Plumbing Co
St. Jackson, Miss
And
Rankin. County Bank
Sidney L.mclaurin
H. Barn Active
Roy L
Jackson Steam Laundry
Jackson, Miss
Rock of
Gibraltar
Depositors’ Guarantee Fund OF
Pelahatchie Bank
Z. D. Davis
Brandon Machinery and Lumber Co
Brandon Machinery & Lumber Co
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