Mississippi Reform and Race Tensions in the Southland
A long critique outlines white political control in Mississippi, voter suppression of Black citizens, and limited Black literacy. It recalls Reconstruction, violent episodes, and modern segregation fears, while noting religious divides and education efforts. The narrative shifts to visits in Vicksburg, Baton Rouge, and New Orleans, describing cemeteries, guards, plantations, and social dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Vicksburg
National Cemetery
Viksbure
Stephen 1D. Lee
Robert E. Lee
Sherman
Vicksbure
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
State House
Jones
Foster
Osgood Items Reflect Local News and Moves
The County Mutual faces scrutiny as J. P. McEvoy’s gray mare is ill. J. P. Conway relocated to Emmet county. School director M. Bird elected at Monday meeting. A. Mix sells business to Edwards who moves from Aryshire to Dolliver. Penny sells land to Ormsby, who insures county buildings. RP McEvoy visits Algona. J. E. King tours town with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Weenan
J. P. Conway
Emmet
M. Bird
A. A. Wells
Dolliver
Mallard
Moncrief
Jack Creek
Mutual
RP. McEvoy
Algona
J. E. King
Local Social Notes Tallied for Weekend Visitors
Miss Mae Torpy visited Friday and Saturday while Miss Anna Grady of Emmetsburg spent Sunday with family. Mr and Mrs Furlong and son attended the funeral of Owen Dealy in Emmetsburg. Rev Father McCafferay plans a brief visit to Coon Rapids. John Osterson returned with his bride from Sac City and congratulations to the couple. Mr and Mrs B J Rosecrans returned from Winfield Kansas where they spent the winter. Rev Father Carroll traveled to Dubuque for Arch Bishop Henessey funeral. John Berg left for Chicago to arrange spring stock for Furlong Berg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Henessey
John Berg
Chicago
Furlong & Berg
West Bend News Highlights Local Visits and Visits
Local notes from West Bend and neighboring towns report residents and visitors including J P Becker in Algona, J Mertz Ottosen in town, CG Wagner Emmetsburg, Mr Reardon Emmetsburg, Mr and Mrs Gowell Ruthven, Jank Clarke moving to Logue, Frank Buck and family Estherville, J Ehuter Reinbeck visit, Maggie Clayton teaching near Mallard, Rev Father Dobberstein recovering from an accident, Ayrshire sickness among Mrs Gates, K A McElroy new creamery secretary, Frank McCormick with Emmetsburg relatives, Will Stephas and Dave Jackmin to Emmetsburg, Burt family news, Osterson drawn from Stuthven, and town reports from Ayrshire and Chat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagner
Emmetsburg
Reardon
Gowell
Ruthven
Jank Clarke
Logue
Lowa
Frank Buck
Estherville
J.ehuteher
Reinbeck
F.C. Pinch
Maggie Clayton
Mallard
Father Dobberstein
Ayrshire
Gates
K. A. McElroy
Creamery Company
Frank McCormick
Rellalives
Will Stephas
Dave Jackmin
Burt
Loonies
Local notes on relocations meetings and community plans
The community reports several moves and appointments including James McNamara relocating to a farm near Emmetsburg, Andrew Ree becoming section foreman, and families moving to new farms. The cemetery society met with Mrs. H. B. Shriner. A Ladies Aid tea and a Ladies Sewing Circle supper are planned. A brass band of 16 members is to be organized by Mr Thomas of West Bend. A schoolhouse caucus nominated directors for the independent district to be elected March 12. Rodman to host a new implement building by Co. D Banks and Joe Turner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cemetery Society
H. B. Shriner
Andrew Ree
Hanson
Ladies’ Aid Society
Joe Mullen
Ladies’ Sewing Circle
Vmr
Buck
Johnson Farm
Rodman
Thomas
West Bend
Rodmansvill
Co. D. Banks
Joe Turner
Local Social Notes Include Sales and Visits in County
Al Falk visits friends Rev Martin and wife in Laverne Iowa while attorneys O Conner and Davidson attend legal business. John Bond sells fat cattle to C B Tollifson for 4 25 per hundred. Bondhus buys Peter Jacobson home east side for 3650. James Fredrickson sells property and ships goods to Story county. Lars Harem and Jon Holland ship goods to Sheldon North Dakota. Passion Play films at Catholic church March 11 tickets on sale. Herman Schulke visits, discusses benevolent assimilation in Luzon. Graettinger Bank lists yearly property sales and tax notes. Martin Smith arrested for forgery. bound to grand jury and sent to Emmetsburg. Cinch club entertains bachelors with games and prizes at hall. Miss Dully wins silver paperweight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Falk
Rev. Martin
Speed
Laverne
Iowa
O'Conner
Davidson
John
Bond Hus
C. B. Tollifson
J.B. Lambe
J. J. Reardon
Hugh
Jake Stewart
Emmetsburg
Peter Jacobson
John S. Bondhus
James Fredrickson
Story County
Lars Harem
Jon Holland
Sheldon
North Dakota
Herman Schulke
Louis Hans
Dendis
Sheri Davidson
Dance program delights audience with twelve numbers
A short twelve number dance program entertained attendees as neatly printed folders listed the dances. The dancers enjoyed themselves and the music was provided by Wingly, Jake Stewart, and Peter Donlon. The evening ended with broad praise for Grauettinger’s pleasant presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wingly
Jake Stewart
Peter Donlon
Cad Grauettinger
Bach
Masterly Retreat Marks Boer Withdrawal Amid Casualties
March 7 dispatch from Lesvos reports Boer forces retreating in Ross Thshien with no wagon or ox losses. Allied efforts limited, but relief efforts and exchanges continue as contingents pour in. Also noted: House of Representatives in Adamane district saw Mr. Rebate, a Democrat, take Gree on the right floor for a seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lesvos
Ross
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Southland
New Orleans
Mobile & Ohio Railway
Virigus
St Louis Sue
W. J. Branagan
Emmetsburge
Cather L
Board of Education
H.W. Baker
Minneapone
C. L. McFarland
Dutt
News OF the County
Osgood
J. P. McEvoy
Ruthven Items
Mae Torpy
Anna Grady
West Bend News
J.P. Becker
James Maxwell
J. Mertz
Ottosen
Givone Osterson
Stuthven
Vremont
Neiurvba
Tee Teleserdin
Fas Wren Steve
Det Mega
Ktiw Crag
Anna
Frank Schatler
Tansy
Wisconsin
Clifcern
James McNamara
Steenson
Rodman News
Graettinger Locals
Ghaettinger
Cinch Club
Itvound
Miss Dutly
Burdick
Atie Hind
Oster
Dully
Parnet
Fallows
Hilton & CO
the New Jewelers
Fister & Nelson’s
F. G. McMahon & Co
Simington
Baumutsburg
Soundman
Connexlman
Eity Council
City Thule
E. Taylor
W. G. Henry
J. W . Atkinson
J. C. Young
T.J. Prouty
Cr. Smith
J. T. J. Prouty
Hunty
John Mon
Volk Implement Hous
Robert WT. Brvcock
P. Olan Iard
Beckman Schroeder
Judes
Beckman
John J. Stei
John Woollerks
AJ. Rerzer
David Sterr
Thepoliz
Hmer
Emeraburg
Joe J. Stell
F. L. Bostwick
Wosniseios
Maeei i Phe House
Inary Daisies
Teametocie Mdich- Robins Iematy
Aladamne
Rebate
Merle Tloor
C. J. Berger
Broadway
Loj
Laughlin & McNally
Anhauser Busch
South Broadway
Gund Peerless Beer
Wm, Pender’s
Milwaukee
City Bakery
Angel Moth Gane
Wralea
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