Gravel cement roadbed urged for better highways
The writer argues for immediate gravel use to salvage failing roads. He criticizes current grading that leaves mud and ruts, proposes suspending grading to hire teams for hauling gravel, and notes local gravel sources near the Natchez Trace in Alabama. He urges widening roads and removing sharp curves to begin true road building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal
Natchez
Tishominxo
Allsboro
Alabama
Natchez Trace
M. E. Tumuin
Dennis Route 3 News Ledger A Pleasant Mild Week
Dennis Route 3 notes scarce news and good health with muddy roads and plentiful rain. Local visits include Herbert Davis in Dennis and A P Mason of Paden. Wedding on Feb 6 joined Jim Harp and Bell Stricklen, officiated by Rev. James Shackelford of Paden. The bride is Will Stricklen's daughter, the groom son of Tom Harp. Births announced: a girl to Elmer Stricklen and a boy to Manly Hill on Feb 4. Community socials include Ran Pardoe hosting a young folks entertainment. Mexico Mustang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Harp
Bell Stricklen
James E Shackelford
Paden
Will Stricklen
Tom Harp
Alvie Mason
Holts
Miss
Press Pardue
North Miss
Elmer Stricklen
Manly Hill
Holent Basket Ball Team Prevails in 21 to 1 Win
Local notes report a Holent Basket Ball team victory over a Doomie team last Friday afternoon with a 21 to 1 score. The item also mentions community visits, new buildings planned by Mrs Seguibpton, and several social calls among residents. A bereavement is noted with the death of a darling babe in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holent
Doomie
Dan Medley
Jesus
Mann Voices Against Game and Fish Bill in Mississippi
Jackson dispatch reports in the Meridian paper that J R Mann of Tishomingo opposed a state game and fish department bill in the Mississippi House. After two days of debate the bill died before adjournment with Mann urging hunters’ liberties and mocking the bill as a threat to local rabbit and possum hunting. He referenced Andrew Jackson and local boyhood hunting memories to persuade lawmakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Meridian
J. R. Mann
Tishomingo
Spears
John H. Wallace, Jr
Alabama
Mississippi
Mann
Paper Market Increases Prompt Immediate Price Hike
The sample letters from suppliers show a widespread paper price surge due to market conditions. A 10 percent advance will apply to all bonds ledgers linens and writing papers with immediate effect, supplementing prior increases on colored papers.
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Farmers Supply Co
DODGE /BROTHERS
Detroit
Dodge Brothers
Tennessee Valley Motor Co
Florence, Ala
B.A. Rogers
JAS. L. Titus
T. M. Rogers
Dennis
Route 3
Herbert Davis
A P Mason
W M Moore
Joe Britnell
Erskine Harp
Henry Stricklen
Dee Pardue
Jess Kennedy
Wash Taylor
Ran Pardoe
Mexico
Mustang
Plymouth Rock
Inghill
Chanticleer
Mistress Hen
Violet Seligman
Clausel
Seguibpton
Will Humphreys
Mr Pink Timbs
Lem Timbs
Sybie Woodruff
May Millsaps
Misses Launer
Irene White
Maud Nagles
Ora Hamston
M P Nagle
Ethel Fowler
S Hampton
Belmont
White
Hampton
Harmon Sims
Mr Nagle
Ora Hampton
Game and Fish Bill
Andrew Jackson
Capitol
Old Hickory
Inka Guaranty Bank
Iuka Theatre
Lizzue
Soi Ooo
Whitehurst
Broughton & McDougal
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