Union Clears Path for Canadian Church Merger Vote
The Grenada Sentinel notes the Sentinel will not confirm a divorce suit claim involving Mrs. Ford amid scattered references to other Fords. Dupont Powder Company protests a proposed tax on explosives claiming a 10 percent levy would threaten the industry. The Presbyterian Methodist and Congregational churches of Canada end years of talks by approving union in a 406 to 88 vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grenada Sentinel
the Sentinel
Ford
Dupont Powder Company
Dupont
Ammunition Concern
Congregational
Methodist and Presbyterian Churches of Canada
General Assembly of the
Presbyterian Church
Advertising and land, farming and education in Mississippi
Advertising drives distribution as a key modern tool. A Mississippi farmer argues land quality improves with management. W H Smith notes 41 agricultural high schools with 7000 students, 3500 boarding, $2 million invested, $350000 annual upkeep, state aid tied to boarding numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Smith
Mississippi
Tax Burden Rising Across Mississippi Counties
The Waynesboro News-Beacon notes that counties lack funds for running expenses and many counties levy higher tax rates than ever. It attributes the strain to rising public spending, unchecked wants, and an illusion of endless funds, warning that later tax collection will reveal the true cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
United States
Waynesboro News-Beacon
Massive U.S. Road Building Ahead Under New Legislation
The article claims Congress passed laws releasing millions for highway improvements, predicting unprecedented miles of good roads in the near future. It cites historical figures Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson, noting early attempts at federal highway support were hampered by limited funding and lack of widespread auto ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Congress
Alexander Hamilon
Jefferson
Ten Thousand Farmers to Put in Water Works
Farmers visiting the A M College on the excursion were asked if they would install running water this year. Daniels Scoates, head of agricultural engineering, posed the question and tied it to improved health and rest for the women in the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
A.M. College
Daniels Scoates
Department of
Agricultural Engineering
Farm water works promise easier life on the farm
A farmer can install running water at low cost with pitcher pumps or well pumps, hot and cold water in kitchen and bath, and expandable systems. Estimates show totals from eighteen to fifty dollars plus a gas engine under fifty. Plans and specs available from the Agricultural Engineer, Agricultural College, Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Engineer
Agricultural College
Miss
Pellagra Decreasing Through Public Health Effort
Mississippi state health data show 9572 pellagra cases in April July 1915 and 4444 in the same months of 1916 a 46.4 percent drop aided by high physician reporting, public education on diet led by Dr Goldberger and county health talks promoting a balanced diet focusing on dried beans and peas milk meat and eggs as preventive measures
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office
The
State Board of Health
Mississippi
Goldberger
South
Chamberlain's Cholera Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad
This old advertisement urges every family to keep Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for rapid relief from sudden colic and diarrhoea before a doctor or medicine is available. It claims a strong reputation for quick relief and notes availability everywhere.
Examination Notice For White And Colored Teachers
The regular fail examinations for white teachers will be held on the 1st and 2nd or the 16th of September 1916 and for colored teachers on the 8th 9th 22nd and 28th of September 1916. H H Bunvock. A complete line of coffins caskets and robes. W G Barnes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.H. Bunvock
W. G. Barnes
Gen Ethridge Defeats Judge Potter in Rankin County
In Rankin county the Tuesday primary was quiet with about one third of registered voters voting. Gen H. Ethridge won Rankin by nearly two to one and defeated Judge Potter in the district by over 3,000 votes. The northern district race between Judge Sykes and Mr Knox remained extremely close, likely needing the official count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rankin County
H. Ethridge
Judge Potter
Sykes
Knox
Look Younger by Keeping Liver and Bowels Regular
An Old Age warning promotes Chamberlain's tablets to ease constipation and biliousness. The ad urges regular bowel function and liver health to feel and look younger, claiming the tablets are easy to take and agreeable in effect and obtainable everywhere.
Rankin county schools open September and October
The free schools of Rankin county will open in the 1916 17 session on the 8th Monday of September for white schools and on the first Monday of October for colored schools. H. H. Bullock, Supt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Schools
Rankin County
H. H. BulLock
Bay horse Dick listed at Rankin state farm
From Rankin state farm by Ed Brewer and John Stokes on the evening of September 2, 1916 one bay horse named Dick about seven years old long bushy tail short mane close cropped fore top right hind foot white small spot in forehead paces and fox trotter clumsy traveler round bodied heavy set in fine shape S GRANTHAM Sergeant
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rankin State Farm
Ed. Brewer
John Stokes
S. Grantham
Bond Issuance Notice for Rankin County Road Bonds
Rankin county Mississippi supervisors announce a meeting on October 2 1916 to consider issuing fifty thousand dollars in Road Bonds for Supervisor's District No 1. Bonds dated September 1 1916 mature 1926 1931 and 1936 pay six percent semi annually for road and bridge work with a public notice in Brandon News for three weeks. A ten percent petition by adult taxpayers can block the issue unless approved by male voters at a board ordered election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rankin County
Mississippi
Board of Supervisors
Arene
Brandon News
Chancery Clerk
J.A. Robinson
Chancery
Foreclosure Sale Notice for H J Holmes Deed of Trust
A trustee announces a public foreclosure sale of the H J Holmes and Polly Holmes deed of trust dated May 9, 1910 to secure debt to Mrs F C Burney. The sale occurs Monday October 2 1916 at the Brandon courthouse front door in Rankin County Mississippi. The described property includes parts of Lot 2 and Section 10 with specified acreage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Holmes
Polly Holmes
F.C. Burney
Chancery Clerk
Brandon
Rankin County
Mississippi
Soar
Ferraline credited with saving Nannie McLeod in Alabama
In Near Grove Hill, Alabama, Mr. MclLeod testifies that Ferraline cured his wife’s six week stomach and liver illness after doctors failed. He recalls her near death, then rapid improvement after dose two, and says Ferraline also treats indigestion and stops bleeding. Cobb Drug Co. of Grove Hill handles the agency and orders remain in demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MclLeod
Curtis McCorquodale
The
Frankville Medicine Co., Inc
Ferraline
Nannie
Cobb Drug Co
Grove Hill
Mr. McLeod
Long Hours A Rarity for Train Crews
Interstate Commerce Commission report shows hours of service in railroading at minimal levels. Only about one in five hundred trains exceeded sixteen hours in a day last year, with just 61 247 excess cases reported for the year ending June 30, 1915, due to unavoidable delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Local sale ad notes exclusive distribution in Pelahatchie and Brandon
An exclusive distribution line states the product is sold in Pelahatchie by King Drug Store and in Brandon by A G Thornton, indicating targeted local availability without additional advertising costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pelahatchie
King Drug Store
Brandon
A. G. Thornton
Brandon Newsy
King's
Railroad Pay Rates Under Scrutiny By ICC
Congress directs the Interstate Commerce Commission to investigate the mail pay system. The bill tasks the ICC to report and determine whether payment by weight or by space is fair, stating railroads have argued they are underpaid and lose millions yearly under the current method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Post Office
Government regulation of wages urged by Laughlin
Professor J Laurence Laughlin of the University of Chicago argues that if conditions force government to regulate transportation rates it must also regulate wages. He contends the public will ultimately bear the higher costs of transportation and calls for balanced policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Laurence Laughlin
University of Chicago
Notice to Contractors and Citation Notice in Rankin County
Sealed bids for multiple bridge constructions across Eutacuta forees Ashley creek Sand Slough and near W G Coopers place in Beat 4 are due by 12 noon on the first Monday in October 1916 as plans on file with the chancery clerk. Also a citation commands William Clancy Farrish of Shreveport to appear September fourth 1916 to show cause why the final account of William Clancy executor of Charles H Farish deceased should not be approved in Rankin County Mississippi.
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Chancery Clerk's
Board of Supervisors
Eutacuta Forees
Cunningham Place
Ashley Creek
Goodman Place
Sand Slough
Meek’s Ferry
W. G. Cooper
Mississippi
William Clancy Farrish
Shreveport
Louisiana
Rankin
A. D
William Clancy
Charles H. Farish
State of Mississippi
Rankin County
Tobe Jack
Chancery Court
Mollie Jack
J. A. Robinson
State of
Estelle Farrish
W. J. Crotwell
C. E. Crotwell
Martha Gayden
L. Martin
Guide
Board of Trustees
Brandon
N. W. Overstreet
Jackson
W. T. State
P. M. Worley
Marshall
Texas
John Worley
Houston Hughes
Callie Hughes
J. A. Roginson
Rankin County Citations and Estate Notices
Multiple legal notices from Rankin County Mississippi including citations to appear in chancery court in September 1916 for Mollie Jack and John Worley, probate notices for Estelle Farrish and W. J. Crotwell estates, administrators and executors calling creditors to file claims, and a bid invitation for a consolidated school building at Guide Mississippi with plan access and bidding conditions.
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Brisbane
Chamberlain
Ethridge
Steen's Creek
Mountain Creek
White’s
Leary
Il Plain
Pearson
Holbrook Oakdale
Fannin
Red Oak
Pisgah
Shiloh
Dry Creek
NOPCE
Ae Sale
Nannie McLeod
Near Grove Hill, Ala
Clark
Adjoining Counties
McLeod
Brown & Williamson Tobacco CO
Winston-Salem
N.C
W. S. May
F. King
P. H. G. Prop
Guaranty
Barnes & Fox
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