Weather record roundup of Mississippi October climatology
Summary of state weather data from Weather Bureau stations across Mississippi for October over multiple years. Includes average temperature 64, record highs 99 at Brookhaven and 100 at Leakesville, lows 22 at Tupelo and 24 at Duck Hill, frost dates by region, average precipitation 2.08 inches with varied monthly totals, and prevailing north winds.
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Weather Bureau
Mississippi
Brookhaven
Leakesville
Tupelo
Duck Hill
Gulf
Gulf Counties
Water Valley
Booneville
Medical Examination Dates to be Announced by State Board
The State Board of Health will issue dates for the regular semi annual examination for medical licensure in mid October. Secretary J P Hunter expects 150 to 175 applicants as many young medicos sought improvement after the spring exam. The board continues to raise admission standards, and those who pass are generally well qualified to practice.
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State Board of Health Office
J. P. Hunter
State Health Board
W. B. Mercier
C. L. Dewey
Amite County
Mississippi
Union
Mercier
A. & M. College
Dewey
Brother Ellis
Walnut Grove
Dawn of Light
Largest in History Mississippi and Hillman Colleges Open
Mississippi College and Hillman College united in the chapel to begin the eightieth session of Mississippi College and fifty fourth of Hillman College. The schools report an endowment of 102000, a full faculty, 120000 worth of new buildings, and an enrollment of 342, the largest in the institution’s history. Hillman College, operated by Lowrey and Berry with Prof L T Dickey guiding a strong faculty, reports full space and a promising session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi College
Hillman College
Earantee
Hilman College
Lowrey & Berry
Blue Mountain
L. T. Dickey
Mississippi Medical College Opens First State Medical School
The board of trustees of Mississippi Medical College Jackson has been notified that the first annual session of the Mississippi Medical Colleges convened at Meridian on Monday. This marks the first medical college established in the state with several stockholders residing in Jackson and Governor Vardaman serving on the board.
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Mississippi Medical College
Jackson
Mississippi Medical Colleges
Meridian
Vardaman
Syrup Cane Move Spreads in Wilkinson and Amite Counties
A writer reports three days in Wilkinson and Amite counties promoting organized cane syrup effort. Two associations form with officers C L Dewey and T N Cox in Amite, W S Gallman and J A Redhead in Wilkinson. Six to ten thousand gallons may be canned this season, more planned next year as producers push to place syrup on the market.
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Wilkinson and
Amite
J. A. Redhead
Farmers More Prosperous In South Mississippi
The Silver Creek Star notes rising land values from $2.50 to $10 to $20 per acre and a shift to better livestock and equipment. It cites stronger markets for land, more brood mares cattle improved breeds like Berkshire pigs Plymouth Rocks and Leghorns, and a move from antique farming gear to riding plows and modern implements.
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Silver Creek Star
South
Mississippi
Jersey
Berkshire
Effort to Secure Pardon for Lincoln County Leader Posey
A renewed bid seeks clemency for Dave Posey, once named a Lincoln county whitecap leader serving 25 years for manslaughter. Despite prior pardon petitions backed by many locals, a counter petition from Brookhaven citizens urges Posey remain imprisoned as authorities credit Detective A J Hoyt and the Law and Order League for dismantling the group two years ago.
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Dave Posey
Lincoln County Whitecappers
Lincoln County Whitecap
A. J. Hoyt
Law and Order League
Davey Posey
Brookhaven
Posey
Lee College Charter Approved and $40,000 Building Plan
Governor approves the charter of Lee College to be named for General Robert E. Lee and built at Newton. A 75 acre site is surveyed. 20 acres for the college, rest to be sold for funds. Donations include several lots as construction plans proceed. Also listed are new and amended corporate charters in Covington, Lauderdale, and Claiborne counties. Five trainmen injured near Brookhaven as a washout derailed a train carrying Olympia Opera Company members.
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Lee College
Robert E. Lee
Newton
Vardaman
Covington County Fair Association
Mount Olive
Covington County
Corinth Woolen Mills
Bank of Kemper
Southern Concrete Company
Meridian
Lauderdale County
People’s Warehouse Company
Herce Claiborne County
Mississippi Central
Brookhaven
Olympia Opera Company
Centreville
Red Snapper Sauce Co
Register At
Clarksdale
Delta
Anderson
Ripley Sentinel
Brown
Guntown
Hot Times
Gulf Coast Storm Ravages Pensacola Mobile and Beyond
A massive Gulf Coast hurricane struck Pensacola and Mobile causing widespread damage. Homes inundated, waterfronts wrecked, and ships driven ashore. Casualties reported in Mobile area with dozens of confirmed deaths and many missing. Rail lines and roads damaged, pine timber felled, crops ruined, and transport disrupted across Mississippi and Louisiana.
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Pensacola
Fla
Gulf Coast
San Rosa Island
Ciy
Navy Yard
Mobile
Ala
Gulf of Mexico
Mobilen
Gulfport
Biloxi
Ifty
Felows
Navy Cove
D. L. Admir
Alexander Johnson
Henry Johnson
Coden
Simon Klosky
Klosky
Susan Crevillieff
O. Werneth
3. McRae
McRae
Henry Turner
J. Stevens
Alexander
Edward Hueland
Hueland
Bayou la Batre
Carraway
Alabama Port
Elijah Nasef
del Champs
al Hasen
Mew Castle
Harry Warmack
Weather Bureau
Jamaica
Cuba
Fort Morgan
Dauphin Island
Mobile & Bay Shore Road
Mississippi
Alabama
New Orleans & Northeastern
New Orleans Railway Company
New Jersey Corporation
Camelia
Milneburg
Bayou Adam
Laurel
Miss
Hillsdale
John M. Roberts
McNeill
Louisiana
Pilottown
Mississippi River
Mississippi cotton outlook sparks mood to hold crop
The Mississippi cotton market faces pressure as spinners and bulls seek to curtail price. Officials warn reports of large futures are delayed to avoid harming prices. Authorities urge farmers to store cotton, use standard warehouses, and resist rushing to gins while noting improved opening and earlier picking across states.
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Mississippi
Pinners
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