County meetings called by cotton growers plan
The Leader prints the Mississippi executive committee address urging county precinct and state meetings to organize openly and honestly. Membership is 25 cents for state and county funds. no secrets or initiation. Pike, Marion, Lincoln, and Amite counties show strong cotton ginning by season’s end. The piece notes the convention’s market impact and urges Lincoln county participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
New Orleans
Pike County
Marion County
Lincoln
Amite
Pike
Magnolia Gazette
Monticello News Briefs and Local Incidents
Over the river in Lawrence a sharp rise from recent weather affects Monticello area with six buildings under construction. Local reporter notes a stalled Monticello growth claim while residents relocate and new commerce forms emerge. A fire at Silver Creek destroys Ross Bros store and nearby vacant buildings, with uncertain insurance. Boone Selman and partner plan large operations in town. A fireman suffers injuries at Nola Junction amid routine duties. Louisiana forms a State Anti-Saloon League.
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Ayera
Monticello
A. J. Fox
John Cowart
Watts
Edwin
L. T. Roberts
Topeka
Hattie Cooper
Roberts
Sal
Ross Bros
W. A. Selman
Hambone
Loving
No. 101
Nola Junction
Nola
Farmers and merchants unite at southern convention
Report from a southern convention notes broad representation of farmer, merchant, banker, and politician members. Gov James K. Vardaman spoke for Mississippi’s delegation. speakers urged opening foreign cotton markets, boosting navy, and curtailing cotton acreage and fertilizers. A Georgia farmer’s joke drew laughs as speakers urged action across the South.
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Voorss
White Caps
Georgia
Pankin
Senator McLaurin
South Carolina
China
Richmond Pearson Hobson
Merrimac
Speen
United States
Tom Watson
India
Russia
America
South
Lincoln County
Cotton Growers Meet to Organize for 1905 Reductions
Urgent notice from state executive committees calls merchants and farmers to meetings on February 15 and 16 to elect officers and form a county convention. They aim to reduce cotton acreage by 25 percent, cut fertilizer use, and pledge participation to secure lower prices. President Harvie Jordan to supply blanks. statistics from farmers include cotton areas, fertilizers, and bales. Leadership urges unity, warns of ruin without cooperation, and outlines fund flow to state through county treasurers. Additional notes mention executive committee members and subscription offers for The Leader and The Home and Farm.
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Tine Utes
Dent
Harvie Jordan
Jackson
South
S. A. Withers
Sieg Meadaetn
Walter Clark
Mississippi
Local Notes Add Seasoned News From Brookhaven
Miss Currie Terry is ill with grippe. Mrs. D. J. Batcheldar visits New Orleans. Sunshine Euchre party at Hotel Inez a success. Cotton prices show a rise. Mr. Thos. Jenke visits from Cleveland. Rosa Felgham visiting Mrs. J. M. Wood. Weather turning cold. outdoors sought. Whist Club hosts at Hotel Inez Feb 8. W. J. Armstrong and Circuit Clerk Bass visit Brookhaven. Mrs. A. C. McNair hosts Friday. Lotto luncheon. Van Camp and Mulligan, Pennsylvanians, guests of D. J. Batchelder. Lost glasses with gold rims in Brookhaven. reward offered. Rooms for rent by week or month on Jackson Street. E. L. Ragland active in Brookhaven business. Womack touring and selling in Brookhaven. Osaka Tannery Co. offers saddle tree recovery service. located in ice factory. Susie Pegram hosts informal reception for Miss Fuigham at W. K. Wood home. C. W. Collins of Birmingham to lead Y M C A men’s meeting Sunday 3:30. Mr. Peneatl temporarily in charge until new secretary arrives. Iville Times notes call for reflection on prices and hard times.
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Currie Terry
D. J. Batcheldar
New Orleans
Tnez
Cotton
Brookhaven
Thos. Jenke
Cleveland
Ohio
Pearl River Lumber Co
Rosa Felgham
Jackson
J. M. Wood
Robi. Higdon
Hotel Inez
W. J. Armstrong
Bass
Lawrence County
A. C. McNair
Lotto
Messrs. van Camp
Mulligan
Pennsylvania
D. J. Batchelder
J. W. East
Jackson Street
E. L. Ragland
W. W. Womack
Cyclone Life
Cirea
Osaka Tannery Co
Susie Pegram
Fuigham
WK. Wood
C. W. Collins
Birmingham
Ala
Rise in Cotton Pushes Prices Up in Orleans
Orleans reports that despite a mixed ginners' report, cotton pool hackers propelled prices up 9 to 10 points, closing with gains. W P Brown, head of the Planters Commission and Holding Company, praised the South’s wealth and its ability to store cotton without debt, challenging market fears.
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Orleans
Cotton Exchange
W. P. Brown
North
District Stewards Meet in Brookhaven Church Doings
The Brookhaven District stewards met at 11 30 Wednesday February 1 in the Brookhaven Methodist Church. Presiding elder led, Rev T W Adams presided, Rev C F Emery secretary, with many pastors and proxies. About 7000 dollars were opened to pastoral changes across the district. Visitors were entertained and harmony reported.
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Brookhaven
Methodist Church of
T. W. Adams
C.F. Emery
W. Reed
W. T. Dennen
MeCora City
E. Carruth
Adams Chai Felder
Topigan i Wetworth
Bass
Galery
Fine Jersey Cow for Sale in Willapa County
A classified notice offers a Jersey cow for sale in Willapa County. The readable fragment mentions ownership, price, and livestock listing terms though details are incomplete. Potential buyer contact appears through local farm listings depending on the era.
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