Tomato profits spark trucking boom in western Hinds
Jackson Mississippi November 6 A D Campbell federal farm loan appraiser returned from a countywide survey praising Western Hinds soil for trucking over cotton noting rich plant foods fine texture and easy cultivation. He highlights tomatoes yielding far more per acre than cotton and cites Learn ed farmer J Y Newman with fall tomatoes and a firm order for 25 crates daily next season.
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Jackson, Miss
A. D.campbell
Federal Farm Loan
Campbell
Western
Hinds
Learned
J. Y. Newman
Hinds County
Mississippi Governor defends tax levels in Gulfport remarks
The Gulfport Daily Herald reports Governor Lee M. Russell at a September 15 luncheon said tax criticism is overblown, claiming state property is valued at about one third its value for taxation and urging optimism after wartime adjustments. Critics question his statements about payrolls and valuations.
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Lee M. Russell
Gulfport
Russell
Mississippi
Grenada
Senjfiael
Printer in Fort Worth Seeks Bids With a Twist
Charley Harris, an Texas printer, sent a sharp reply to a doctor requesting bids on many letter heads. He joked by offering bids for a simulated surgical procedure, including appendicitis and possible future gallstone surgery, to highlight the price and procedure variation.
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Charley Harris
Fort Worth
Texas
Nubbins
Charley
Kansas City Post
Rankin County Women urged to register vote early
Rankin County women are urged to register and prepare to vote as elections for United States senator circuit judges and chancellors loom. The note warns that registration requires four months before eligibility, that the poll tax applies regardless, and lists many registered names by precincts with Brandon leading.
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Rankin County
Brandon
United States
Gayden
Court House
Pelahatchie
Rankin County 1921 tax levy fixed for numerous funds
The 1921 fiscal year levy for Rankin County Mississippi is fixed starting October 1 1921 across multiple funds including General County Fund School Funds various rural and precinct road funds and several interest and sinking funds. The order lists iT Mills Fund State Fund and numerous named school and road maintenance funds with specific designations and associated levies.
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Rankin County
Mississippi
General County Fund
Agricultural High School
Steen’s Creek
Briar Hill
Star
Hickory Ridge Scool
Clear Branch
Mt. Creek
Richland
Dry Creek
Brandon
Pearl
Oak Dale
Sinki Fannin
Pisgah
Si Ludlow
Ludlow
Rehoboth
Holly Bush
Leesburg
New Providence
Clarksburg
Cross Roads
New Prospect
Sodabar
Shiloh
Si Cato
Clear Creek
Johns
Mayton
Polkville
Henry Grady
Pelahatchie
I. S. D. Donnell
Chancery Court
Pe Aes
Board of Supervisors
Setter Ale Cay
A. D
Weak blood and growing children in old newspaper ad text
An advertisement discusses weak blood in rapidly growing children and how Gude's Pepto-Mangan can enrich the blood by increasing red corpuscles. It notes improved appetite and strength as blood is revived. The ad mentions liquid or tablet forms and carries the product name on packages. The closing line references wedding rings and crowds.
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Gude
Perpetual Summer Fore Cast
A French astronomer explains that a long term oscillation in the earth’s axis causes the climate shift toward perpetual summer. He cites an axis tilt ranging from 9 to 35 degrees over 31,756 years, with a next minimum expected in 2296, projecting tropicalization of temperate zones.
No Chance for Beer Allows No Medicinal Use
Mare H Daily says there is no possibility of beer permits for medicinal use. The federal prohibition director for Mississippi states state laws ban selling beer on a physician prescription to aid sick folks. Daily reports daily inquiries receive a dry reply referencing the secretary of the treasurer ruling. The Wins ton County Journal notes the issue.
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Mare H. Daily
Mississippi
Prohibition Enforcement
Winston County Journal
Rankin County welfare unit reports school examinations
The Pearl Langford Fannin and Goshen Spring Schools were visited with pupils examined. Parents and trustees attended and expressed sympathy and readiness to assist in follow up work. A picture show was held at the town school Wednesday evening with Foot Follies and Jinks. A free show is planned Monday at 8 at the colored school house.
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Pearl
Langford
Fannin
Goshen Spring
Program Branden Hi Y Father and Son Banquet
The Brandon Hi Y plans a Father and Son Banquet at the Darnall Hotel on Friday November 11 at 7 PM Toastmaster Knox M Broom Invocation Val H Sessions The program features talks by Joseph Barnes A M Shields and J W Broom with participants Farris Martin Archie Shields Joseph Barnes Howard Gayden Albert May Loren Reed Lewis May Vernon Thomas High Menskill Gilbert Reed Miles Corley and A B Stubblefield.
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Darnall
Knox M. Broom
Val H. Sessions
Joseph Barnes
A. M. Shields
J. W. Broom
Farris Martin
Archie Shields
Howard Gayden
Albert May
Loren Reed
Lewis May
Val H.sessions
Vernon Thomas
High Menskill
Gilbert Reed
S.L. McLaurin
Miles Corley
A. B. Stubblefield
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Turkeys
Gov. Russell
Printer
OUR
Peoples Bank, Pelahatchie
Rankin County Ladies
J. E. Harrison
Irene Curtis Boteler
W. G. Cooper
J. E. Dear
W. A. Morris
R. E. Steen
Plain
E. W. Hudson
J. A. McDonald
Alma McDonald
Linda Atkins
Susie Blue Buchanan
W. G. Barnes
T. A. Cox
R. E. Crawsford
Annie Chapman
Bettie East
R. L. Fox
C. E. Gayden
D. P. Gayden
Savannah Gayden
R. E. Gayden
Mable Gayden
M. S. Hobson
Annie Henry
G. A. Harrison
J. W. Harper
Eugenia Hobson
Ella Jackson
N. O. Lindsey
Gertrude May
W. L. Maxey
O. E. Martin
W. S. May
Sadie McLaurin
H.l.myers
L.s.may
A.v.mcgilvra
Sadie McGilvra
W.f.owen
Viola Owen
Jessie Owen
Holbrook
Mary H. Jones
Pearson
Annie Beehle
W. B. Fazakerly
E. 8. Barksdale
Sara B. Barksdale
Elsie Barksdale
S. R. Barksdale
J. W. Speer
J. B. Williamson
D. €.Denson
Davie Vickers
J. H. Warnack
Antioch
P. H. Moore
Ethel Patrick
Cato
Estelle Burnham
S. J. Dear
W. E. Pope
G. C. Russell
Dobson
A. G. Baker
Amelia Kendall
D. A. Kersh
L. L. Kersh
J. ‘Ss. McDonald
State of
Rankin
Ting
Ling
Re Fund
China
Rankin County Child Welfare Unit
Brandon Hi-Y
Rankin County Bank
S. L .McLaurin
W. H. Barnes
Roy L. Fox
Cashier
Ford
Ford's Drug Store
West Jackson
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