Peanut Industry Declines as Cotton Remains King in Weevil States
A 1915 letter from Bradner J. Moore of the Agriculture Department, to Ed Watford of Madrid Cotton Co., argues peanuts offer no real substitute for cotton in boll weevil infested Mississippi, noting failures, profits tied to cotton, and that only farm needs like tax payments and clothing justify growing cotton under heavy weevil pressure. The correspondence highlights ongoing doubts about peanut viability and stresses rapid cotton cultivation to endure the pest.
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Bell
Mississippi
Bradner J. Moore
Department of ‘Agriculture
Ed Watford
Madrid
Mr. Moore
Jackson
Min
Madrid Cotten of Co
Madridy Als
Chamber of Commerce
Lusk
Board of Trade
Busi Te Lave
Clowest
Neil
Rural schools strain under cotton harvest attendance
Houston County faces crowded rural schools as cotton harvest ends and more pupils attend. Lack of teachers and delayed state funds threaten ongoing education, with 62 rural schools and 69 total in the county. County officials push for more money to cover October salaries and staffing.
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Houston County
John Mo Gdam
Pean
Delvoly
County Board of Education
Orom
Odom
Secretary Thoman to Judge Florals at West Florida Fair
Secretary Fred Thoman of the Fair Association left this morning for Marianna Florida where he will judge the floral parade at the West Florida Fair now in progress.
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Fred Thoman
The
Fair Association
Marianna
Fla
West Florida
Damage suit on trial in circuit court
The case of John Willian Dix against W R McKenzie is on trial this afternoon in circuit court. Damages of five thousand dollars are sought for injuries alleged when a motor vehicle driven by Emile Mezie struck a boy in the Din Bay area this summer.
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John Willian Dixon
WR. McKenzie
Thin City
Circuit
Emile Mezie
Then and Now Do the Work of Many Men Eagle Ad
An old style want ad clippings the phrase Now and Then Do the Work Of Many Men. An eagle symbol appears as the emblem and headline device for the classified notice. The item hints at a labor or service offering with a bold, period voice.
Interim note from district agent Moore on Department wishes
The fragment references an interim statement by Moore, District Agent, of the U S Department, noting that only the pure in heart can step forward. It conveys formal closing with kind regards and lasting assurances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firadner
Moore
Battle Across Mexican Border At Agua Vierte
A rough report describes a clash just over the Mexican border at Agua Vierte near Anugiax Arizona during Villistos attack on November é. Villa forces were repulsed as refugees gather near Douglas. A photographer captured the scene with a cave of potash at the left.
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Carrie
Agua Vierte
Anugiax
Ariz
Villistos
Bette Nm
Mexia Tien
Ina
Douglas
Punt Serase
Campaign promises short says governor on bond issue
Governor Henderson favors a brief campaign on the proposed state bonds to fund roads and credit protection, while opponents fear voter fatigue. Legislation outlines bond terms, redemption schedule, interest at five percent, and advertising requirements before bidding.
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Henderson
Coverbar Henderson
Inenterest
Hower
Neremary
Hin
Bondimu
Wes C. Davin
Walker
Taft
Honda
Vasthane Pier
Wsil
Whatley Brothers Barn Fire Arrest Taint Shifts
In a Jackson County case Deputy Grady Granger arrested Blan Ya near the Chattahoochee River on arson charges tied to the destruction of the Whatley Brothers barn. Five hundred bushels of hay were inside. Also arrested were Herian Hardwick for grand larceny and several others linked to robberies and thefts. Additional notices mention men charged with violating white slavery laws and officials traveling to Pensacola for related actions.
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Gidlan
Chattahoootoe
Grady Granger
Wastley Brothers
Whatley Brothery
Blan
Herian Hardwick
Grange
Rand Jarenny
Rand Jirs
Becky
Lander Company
Payany
Lerves
Prinngen
United States
Marka
Fred Sheehan
Pensacola
Fli
Hige Shiver
Hen Starling
Geneva County
Florida
Local illiteracy drive under county committee eye
The article records a county illiteracy initiative led by Meno W. 0.0 and Kay with adoption of a literacy program. Instructors include Mi Mew and Dr Brown while New Century leads data collection and committee oversight under Talieson and George Meller.
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Meno W
Kay
Nin
Teviehi Foster
Minod
Mi Mew
Dv. Brown
Maon
Ela Fies
Grewanpa
Talieson
George Meller
Enatneer Dothan
Saul Advantaine
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Serthon
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Vacity
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Anditor
Kention Five
Cary
Amlon
Whatley Brothers
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Uxtay
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Negre
Inia Godwin
Buddy
Millian
Wil Smith
Pleasant View
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