Mississippi Notices and Early 20th Century Newswire Items
A collage of notices and items from early Mississippi publishing includes political endorsements for local offices such as district attorney, tax assessor, treasurer, and sheriffs. Obituary notes Mary Anna Jackson at Charlotte NC after pneumonia. Cattle sale at La Vernet stock farm Jackson, 42 Herefords sold, $1325 calf price. Italian government buying horses in Memphis stockyards. Pennsylvania battleship launched at Newport News cost $14 million, ready Feb 28 1916. War toll estimated near 2,000,000 by Granville Fortescue. News snippets touch on New York transit, European front, twilight sleep, youth programs, and World War I era commentary.
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Mississippi
la Vernet
Jackson
Texas
Newport News
Panama Canal
Bruton seeks cotton weigher post in district race
J W Bruton of the 3rd District announces candidacy for cotton weigher. A lifelong county resident, he previously ran for Supervisor and carried his home box, signaling trust and popularity. The note urges support. The First National Bank of Iuka merged into Tuka Guaranty Bank, now rebranded as Iuka Guaranty Bank ready for business.
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J W Bruton
Bruton
First National Bank of
Iuka
Tuka Guaranty Bank
Iuka Guaranty Bank
No Rest Room in Small Town Sparks Merchant Action
Citizens note the lack of a rest room in town shops forcing weary shoppers and travelers to endure long hours without facilities. They urge merchants to unite and provide a suitable rest space for comfort and convenience of out of town patrons.
First sermon at Riverton church opens new house
Rev Maple preached the first sermon in the new Riverton church today. Sunday School goes well. Long service led by Mr OR Johnson at Mr J F Reeves' home last night with strong attendance. Local visitors include Forest Denton Carmack and Miss Kate Turberville.
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Maple
J F Reeves
OR Johnson
Forest Denton
Carmack
Kate Turberville
Alice Davis
Alfreda Reeves
C P Johnston
G R Purlel
Riley Terry
Owen
Delegates Named to Grown In Mississippi Assembly
Mayor A T Scruggs appoints delegates for the Grown In Mississippi Association meeting in Jackson on June 10 and 11, 1915. Delegates include Dr F T Carmack Dr R J Brown C A Hill DL Anderson Gee W Bishop J A Moser R B Owens Sam H Allen T A Clark L T Gaines.
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A T Scruggs
Mississippi
Jackson
F T Carmack
R J Brown
C A Hill
DL Anderson
Gee
W Bishop
J A Moser
R B Owens
Sam H Allen
T A Clark
L T Gaines
Examinations for white and colored teachers set in April
Examinations will be held for white teachers on April 2 3 and 16 17 and for colored teachers on April 9 10 and 23 24. NL Phillips County Supt. Mississippi leads states in tick eradication efforts. Greenwood will build a new paper pulp mill on 16 acres using cotton stalks. The Vidette offers four magazines with a 25 cent subscription and ads promise savings. Advertise in the Vidette and Commercial Appeal at 1.25 per year.
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NL Phillips
Greenwood
Honor Role Renewals Highlight Local Subscriptions
RN Belle M E Tuntlig and Morton renewals appear in the honor role. Sea AMSmith, iW Coman, and JD Billard listed among subscribers, with L M Oaks noted in the renewed subscriptions region.
Golden News Local Social Roundup March 30 1915
Sunday visits fill the town as Hale and Shook families spend time with friends. Rev CS Wales fulfilled his regular appointment and mourners recall the one month old Yarber baby who died of pneumonia. A singing at Mr Winset’s home drew a good crowd and voices were praised.
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Marvel Hale
W T Shook
M J Hale
CS Wales
Lelar
Cleo Epps
N B Mink
Fletcher Epps
W H Patterson
G L Yarber
W J Winset
Local Notes From Tishomingo And Surrounding Towns
Tishomingo Mississippi figures show Dr FT Carmack socializing with many friends this week while visiting Booneville and Belmont. Miss Mary Thirlby from Red Bay entered school here on Monday as Ira Harvey and bride arrived from Tennessee. Mae and Floy Whitner traveled from Amarillo Texas to visit relatives. R L Shook fulfilled his monthly appointment and WA Owens’s granddaughter Bessie Belue attended Smithville school closure. Will Brown of Inka visited town. Mrs Mary Ramsey visits Prentiss County. Dr N C Waldrep bought a new car to test on rough roads. Mrs FM Burns improves after illness as primary teacher Mrs Perry leaves Rienzi for home after completing service here.
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FT Carmack
Sides
Booneville
Belmont
Mary Thirlby
Red Bay
Ira Harvey
Tennessee
Mae
Floy Whitner
Ammorilla
R. L. Shook
R . Owens
Bessie Belue
WA Owens
Smithville
Will Brown
Inka
Mary Ramsey
Prentiss County
N C Waldrep
FM Burns
Rs Perry
Rienzi
Home Economics Club Meeting at Mrs Looney's in Tishomingo
The Home Economics Club met Saturday evening March 27 at the spacious home of Mrs. J O Looney. Miss Lyda Wren presented Time and Methods of Spring Cleaning while Mrs. Cleo Reynolds discussed Improvements in House-work since 1860. Miss Annie Wren won the amusing contest. Yellow and white decor adorned the dining room for a two course menu served by Hester and Vic Looney. Mrs. O C Moor provided piano selections. Meeting adjourned to April 10 at Mrs Cleo Reynolds dormitory with guests Mrs W Fairless and Mrs Jane Tankersley.
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J.O. Looney
Hester Looney
Lyda Wren
Cleo Reynolds
Annie Wren
Hester
Vic Looney
O. C. Moor
W . Fairless
Jane Tankersley
P.m. T.O
Escape From Tishomingo Jail by Three Brothers
Clifford and Rufus Smith plus cousin Luther Smith escaped midnight by plank and brick, then fled six miles before being captured near Deanis bridge. Deputies Goodman and Hineman retook them Tuesday night. They were previously arrested in St Augustine after leaving for Florida. Clifford and Rufus face burglary charges. Luther charged with shooting and wounding Mr. Bostick in Golden in 1911.
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Luther
Clifford
Rafa’ Smith
Hamed Brothers
Tishomingo County
Goodman
Baliff Walter Hineman
Red District
Deanis Bridge
Florida
St. Augustine
Iuka
Rufus Smith
Mr. Bostick
Golden
Notice of Bank Closure at First National Bank of Iuka
The First National Bank of Iuka Mississippi closes its affairs and all note holders and other creditors are notified to present notes and other claims for payment. LT Gaines, Cashier. Dated March 29, 1915.
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First National Bank of
Iuka
Mississippi
LT Gaines
Four magazines offer with Vidette renewal deal
Subscribers can get four magazines for one year by paying a 25 cent extra renewal. Promote renewing Vidette subscriptions to receive four magazines for a short-term offer. Also advertise job work services and emphasize promptness and accuracy at the Vidette office.
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Sparks and Sparks
Tishomingo
Miss
Aline
Prct
J. E. Rankin
Lee County
Julius E Berry
Geo. W. Stricklin F. F. Belue
C. Stephens
J F Woodruff LQ McCoy
Wiley C. McNutt
TR Smith MO Floyd J A Moser L C Paden F. P. Scruggs
J. R. Jernigan
BF Morae
Chancery
E. A. Payne
R. P. Holder
A T Rutledge
G. W. Cresap
L Goodman
U Woodly
JD McDonald
Womack
J C McCulloch
Walker
Parnell
W H.dexter Julius Clinton
Anderson
Gober
Parnell J E Johnston
L. R. Neal
C Kendrick
N. L. Phillips
JN Walker
Constable
2Nd Dist
MS Johnson
Mary Anna Jackson
Thomas J ' [Stonewall] Jackson
Charlotte
N. C
Lexington
Gen. Jackson
Memphis
Express
New York
Italy
Granville Fortescue
International News Service
England
Jack Johnson
Boy Scouts
Army
Navy
Wilson
Congress
Jerome
J. W. Bruton
Riverton, Ala
Grown In Mississippi Association
Seattle
JD Billard L
M Oaks
Golden News
Tom Osborn
Duncan Beam
Tishomingo Miss
J. W.barnett
Corinth
Gish
Has. H. Fish
Club of Four
Commercial Appeal
Avery
J.C. Jourdan Mercantile
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