Help the Man We Have Mississippi Land Owners A
An appeal for the Mississippi Land Owners Association to promote home ownership and stable farming life. Emphasizes aiding small landholders, improving homes, schools, and markets, and reducing unrest by building a responsible citizenry through private home ownership and lawful living. Led by H E Blakeslee Gulport former state agriculture commissioner with long knowledge of rural welfare. The aim is ten years of effort yielding 10-15% home ownership growth in Mississippi.
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Misissippi
Mississippi Land Owners Association
Mississippi
H. E. Blakeslee
Gulfpore
Blakeslee
Actual Life Experience of 100 Men
A promotional piece from the American Bankers Association outlines a study titled Actual Life Experience of 100 Men. It traces outcomes by age from 22 to 75, noting death, wealth, independence, and dependence, ending with a plug for Prickly Ash Bitters as a health remedy priced at $1.25 per bottle. A. G. Thornton is listed as Special Agent.
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American Bankers’ Association
G. Thornton
Interesting Congressional Pay Comparisons Cited in House Debate
Representative Blanton cites salary figures from Mr. O Donnell noting railroad engineers and conductors earning well above military officers and suggesting laborers merit broader strikes. Me ridian Fair prize news from Mayhaven Stock Farms reports King the boar winning championship and Mayhaven hogs sweeping prizes at Tri-State and other fairs.
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Blanton
Texas
O’donnell
Freght
Mayhaven
George H. Mackey
George W. May
Memphis
Clarion Ledger
Salary system to be next year in county offices
The newly elected sheriff, assessor, chancery and circuit clerks will switch from a fee basis to fixed salaries starting January 1. They may hire deputies paid from county funds. Reports say sheriff and clerk positions were lucrative under fees and some amendments may be needed to enable salaries, with possible raises to reflect higher living costs.
American Cotton Association urges restraint against cotton price drop
The executive committee urges cotton farmers and holders not to be stampeded by propaganda from bear speculators and buyers at low prices. It deplores efforts to depress prices while noting that cotton goods have risen and that the staple is intrinsically worth more than thirty five cents per pound. The association plans an organized fight once fully formed with its promised million members.
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American Cotton Association
Pig investment yields huge gains for Frank McGee
In 1917 Frank McGee a 16 year old from Louisville Mississippi invested 9.45 in a pig. The pig valued at 100 produced 36 offspring sold for 300. From offspring 1100 pounds of meat at 0.20 per pound valued 220. He can sell 17 more pigs for 200. Total income 820, net gain 668.75 after 151.25 feed. He plans to attend Agricultural College at Starks ville to cover almost two years of tuition.
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Mississippi Corn Club
Frank McGee
Louisville
Miss
Frank
Agricultural College
Starksville
For Sale Chevrolet Car in Perfect Condition
C E Gayden offers a Chevrolet car for sale noting it has only 1800 miles driven. The ad emphasizes pristine condition and a single owner contact.
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C. E. Gayden
Reward Offered for Missing Brandon Horse
Five dollars reward offered by John Breasley for information leading to the recovery of his horse that left his Brandon home last Sunday morning. The sorrel horse is about eight years old with a rope around its neck, a white face, and white feet.
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Brandon
Sorrell
John Breasley
Notice of Sale of Land for Partition Rankin County
In the Chancery Court of Rankin County Mississippi a special commissioner will offer for sale by public auction Lot 3 and about ten acres in Northwest corner of Lot 2 Section 28 Township 7 North Range 5 East to settle partition. Sale to occur November 3 1919 at the courthouse Brandon during legal hours.
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Chancery Court
Rankin County
Chancery
Mississippi
Towit
Range
Yn Bregg Racers Court House
Brandon
Vnee al A
Shier
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Ather
Minia
Ture
Father
Chothes
W. G. Barnes
Rankin County Bank
S. L. McLaurin
W. H. Barnes
Roy L. Fox
Woling Tailoring Company
Jackson, Miss
Pantaze Cafe
Loyal
Jackson
Jackson Lumber CO
West Capitol St
D. Donnell
State of Mississippi
Anna Belle Scott
Delhi
State
Napoleon Scott
A. Robinson
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