First American Poet Freneau and British Indignance Echoes
The piece profiles Philip Freneau, born 1752 in New York and Princeton graduate, author of early American satire on Britain. It notes his 1775 poem against dependence, his life until 1882 near Freehold, and references violent lines about British figures and rulers. Also includes a tribute card praising American ideals and democracy.
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Philip Freneau
Continental Congress
Frenenu
Freehold
N. J
Council
Avesien
Monument on Breed's Hill marks 50th anniversary ceremony
The Bunker Hill Monument at Breed's Hill in Charlestown Weston commemorates the battle's fiftieth anniversary. General Lafayette laid the cover stone on June 17, 1825, with Daniel Webster delivering the oration as forty Battle survivors attended. The design by Solomon Willard was approved, construction began in 1827, and the apex was raised July 28, 1842, witnessed by Baward Carnes Jr., who waved the American flag as cannons fired.
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Bunker 111
America
Breed's
Charlestont
Weston
Breed's Hill
Layfayette
Daniel Webster
Lafayette
Solomon Willard
Boston
James Savage
Bunker Hill
Baward Carnes, Jr
Charleston
Benjamin Franklin Tribute In Fragmentary Rhyme
Fragmentary verse mourns Benjamin Franklin with oblique references to his birth in January and death in April, praising his wisdom. The mangled spelling and archaic style hint at a ceremonial lament, naming him as a scientist and philosopher whose loss is deeply felt by successors and friends.
Mississippi Oil & Refining Plans New Drilling Era at Cypress Pond
The Mississippi Oil & Refining Company announces the hiring of William Steinhoff of Lancaster Ohio to assist in drilling a well at Cypress Pond. Steinhoff brings 27 years of oil well drilling experience across Ohio Pennsylvania Indiana Kentucky and Tennessee. The company praises local boosters and promises weekly updates on operations and county development.
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Cypress Pond
Steinholf
Cincinnati
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Kentucky
Tennessee
Steinhoff
Annual Mississippi State Home Demonstration Short Course Notes
Notes from Our Home Demonstration Agent describe the 1923 Mississippi State Home Demonstration Short Course at Ay & M College with a record attendance. Details cover arrival July 23 for registration, dormitory setup, fees, meals, and required personal items. Health tests, lieutenant selections, group organization, banking arrangements, and rule enforcement are outlined, along with a weeklong itinerary and excursions for attendees.
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Mississippi State
Ay & M. College
Sheriff Candidate Promises to End County Liquor Trade
Ben Busby pledges to use deputies and all sheriff’s funds to eradicate whiskey manufacture and bootlegging in Tishomingo County. He cites support from residents in north county and TakA and urges voters to elect him to enforce the law, then invites all to a big picnic on July 20 east of Tuka for campaign speaking and a day of music and meals.
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Wildcat
de, Carmack
Dr. Carmack
Law and Order
Tishomingo County
Taka
Tuka
Free Bridge Road
Card of Thanks for Mr. J. M. Roller
To our many friends and neighbors we thank you for the kindness and sympathy shown during the illness and death of husband and father Mr. J. M. Roller. May the richest blessings of our Heavenly Father be with you all, Mrs. R. J. Roller and children.
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J. M. Roler
R. J. Roller
James Adams Granted $3,000,000 Bond in Habeas Corpus Case
Jas Adams, accused in the killing of Illi Whiteburet, was released on a $3,000,000 bond after a habeas corpus hearing before Judge McIntyre. The case, once before Mayor Jernigan and Justice Osborn, proceeds toward a new trial phase. Also noted is an upcoming lecture by Brother Robie at the Court House on July 12 at 2:30 PM under Watch Tower Bible and Track Society guidelines.
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Jas. Adama
Illi
Whiteburet
Jernigan
Justice Osborn
Bull
McIntyre
Bro
Robie
Watch Tower Bible and Track Society
Court House
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Marx B. Kahn
Nome
Warington Star
Marks
General Lafayette
Monumer
Benjamin Franklin
Jan
Etorma
Matehieas
Mississippi Oil & Refining Company
Bultrtin
Wm. Steinholl
Lancaster
Mae Cooper
Itenerary
Julia—Girls Club
Paradise
Mrs
Weelnesday
Holloway— Burnsville
Tishowingo
Belmont School
Iuka
Atu
Ben Busby
Iuka Guaranty Bank
Bank D Epositors Guaranty Fund
State of
Mississippi
Jas. Adams
J Ginn Floral Company
Cor. Court and
Tuscaloosa
Florence, Alabama
Tiaining Rien Automobile Parcel Post Livestock Fidelity
Mr. Gaines
May Williamson
Tuka Guaranty Bank, Tuka, Wiss
Colu Paper Company
Bristol
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Southern
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Is Payne
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