Prohibition Sentiments At Meridian Press Banquet
The Inter State Railroad Commission meets in New Orleans while railroads push for repeal of the Interstate Commerce Act. Meridian Reform Club rejects wine at the Presa Convention banquet, praising West Point style prohibition and urging local citizens to uphold sobriety. The Mississippi press association faces scrutiny over alcohol at gatherings.
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Inter State Railroad Commission
New Orleans
Presa Association
Reform Club
Meridian
Presa
Committee On Entertainment
Mississippi Press Association
West Point
Prohibition Meridian
District Attorney Contenders in the District
The present DA Frank A. McLain seeks reelection after a productive first term. Jeff Truly of Jefferson, a former legislator and rising young lawyer, is the other reported candidate. If no additional entrants appear, the race between these popular figures may prove highly engaging.
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Frank A. McLain
Jeff. Truly
Jefferson
The State Senatorship Debate in Lincoln County
The Summit Sentinel argues Marion should name the State Senator, while Lincoln Democrats deny this, noting Marion’s new county status and historical balance in district representation. A counterclaim alleges a Republican driven scheme to push Marion’s claim, prompting calls for unity and fair nomination methods amid county rivalries and upcoming elections.
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Marton
Lincoln
Ile Sentinel
Linconia
Marion Thia
Mation
Lawrence
Pike
Green
Hancock
Jackson
Perry
Thompson
Longino
Packwood
Marion
The
Sentinel
Lincoln County
Lincoln Democrats
Tar Leaper
Mississippi ballot outrage cited by foes
A garbled excerpt accuses Republicans of political hypocrisy over ballot practices, accusing them of different standards between Mississippi and Michigan. The fragment hints at claimed crimes against African American voters and mockery of legal processes with charged rhetoric.
How Shall the Democertw Ticket Be Selected
A reader asks how the Democratic ticket should be chosen in Rankin County. The piece urges honest, upright candidates and favors conventions or primaries, warns against trickery, and endorses A J McLaurin as a strong Prohibition advocate. It calls for deliberation by Beat Conventions and the Executive Committee to nominate suitable nominees for state and county offices.
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Natchez
Natchez Democra
Bree Frantz
Stopa
Fynortheerecks
Foula
Lincoln
Rankin
Ranken
Alten
Homer
Tiree
Verdict Endorses Elvetrie Bitters in Unanimous Choice
A local jury of named residents proclaims Elec tric Bitters the best selling medicine for liver kidney and blood ailments after testimonies from Abraham Jaro and others. The ad emphasizes 25 cent bottles and calls attention to stores Meade Cola and Abshagen, with mentions of Shoesize goods and plow gear from Kohlman.
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TP. Meade & Cola
Deng
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Adverts Its Strong Claims In Miss
Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as the best in the world for wounds sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores chapped hands and more. It guarantees relief or money back with price set at 25 cents per box sold by J Mead in Brookhaven Mississippi. The ad claims worms cause disease and death with alarming health warnings.
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T. Mead
Brookhaven
Miss
State Gleanings highlight Mississippi notices and events
A wide array of short items from Mississippi towns notes unionizing at Fayene, mill fires near Gloster and Hattiesburg, poisonings at Chatwick, political races in Yazoo and Holmes counties, a new Clarke County Times edition, a county option vote in Wayne, and upcoming speeches and meetings. Names include Cheves, Pat Clarke, Col. Stockedale, WLP. Cas sey, Clarke, Mose, Barksdale, Mose, and Allen.
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Col
Stockedale
Wlp
Cassey
Summit
Lave Co
Cole
Gloster
Anes Garrison
Central Female Institute
Kamper
Branden
Chatwea
Impure Ivecrvan
Gen. Sharp
House of Representatives
Lawrence County Notes on Weather Dogs and Politics
Mosrecenons Mississippi May 2 17 reports first shower in weeks but ground remains hard with poor crop prospects. locals discuss mail dog disruption near Mack Smith and a cattle incident as a dog attacked. in politics John L W Ross and Joe Spurlock announce for Clerk while W G Cannon and C K Watts are considered. J J Denson seeks Representative. public opinion shifts against state college funding. Dr SOD Mise may run with a vigorous campaign if he enters.
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The
Dane Anry
Mack Smith
Smith
Hia
John LW. Ross
Doe Spurlock
GC. Cannon
C.K. Watts
Geo. H.thompson
Silver Creek
J. J. Denson
Sod. Mise
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Che Brookhaven Drader
B. T. Hobbs
Drookhaven
Orvice-Leaier Building
Cherokee St
Dist
Fla. Meblain
Irihetel Tiatricn
Sniijeet
Dietimeratie Party
Anne Jeff
Datriet
Siljeet
Pare
Te Saneni L. C. Maxwell
Litweln
New York Grocer
Mississippi
Michigan
Vollow
A. J. McLaurin
Brandon
Rankin Vouily
Jesipphan
Win
Abshagen
Avery
Kohlman’s
Childen
Shriner
Bucklen
Yazoo City
Meristian
Dunes County
Cheves
Ludge of God Templars
Fayene
Pat Clarke
Jacks
Vicksburg
Major E. Barksdale
Branton Female College
Mixa Kate Huaedenbergh
Crystal Springs
Copiah County
United States
Clarke County Times
Charles M. Mose
Lakes Benton, Minn
Cap S. Hosking
Lexington Bulle
Holmes County
Osyka
Mouray
J. J. Stokke
J. Dock Harren
Benjamin
Duth Peterman
M. Heuman
Wayne County
Waynesboro
Fayette Chronicle
Iabor
Old
Orgro
Grenada
FB. Stivers
Wmn. T. Fowler
Stivers
Copiah
Hinds
Madison
Yazoo
Distriet
J. M. Shelton
R. G. Hudson Yazno
RN. Miller
Enterprise
Birmingham
Aberdeen
D. L Phares
Agricultural and Mechanical College
5. D. Lee
Misippi Agricultural and Median College
John M. Allen
Lee County
F. 8. Sykes
S.A. Luis
Aluadees Bauméuer
Lawrence County Matters
Tropical Medicine
Wimberly & B
Wimmerly
Foutz
Sutz
Ie Bathapaution
David TB Fouts
Baltimore
T. Z. Wradk
Brokhi i
Louisville
Sherman & Davis
Brooklingwen
J. R. Perkins
Planet Junior
Atkins & Branch Crooke’s Laws
Brinley
Undertaker
Ade
LE Conth Nursery
Smithville
Georgia
Wien
Paleo Ubiiah
Hart
Ginger
Stiabert
Wimberly
B. Wimberly
Wonson
NEW Canoe Ee
T. T. Memle & Co
Mina
Eneare
Mlinois Central Railroad
Barnesse
Brookhaves
Mane
Juckson
Tory
Jadeon
iFae
Hrenktia
Orleatia
Tone
Vail
Wayne
Frplgut
Sox
Clarke
Man
Brookhaven Market
Worliys
Agricultural Aid Books
Mern's Terticng and Chemical Reffacturing Company
Union Street
Camp St
Common Street
Nalinato
WM. H. Pierson
Camp Street
Common
City Hotel
D. Kebine
South of
Arti
Taman
A B. Griswold & CO
Hewelers and
Commercial College
Jackson, Miss
Modern Practical School
Viseat
St Nalen
A. Wyatt
Jacksun
Mics
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