Education levy critique urges voters to oppose Tishomingo county tax
W. D. Gooch densities attack on "cheap John" politicians and misused funds, presenting US and state comparisons on schooling days, teacher salaries, and pupil loads. He urges readers to vote against a local levy on August 6, highlighting Mississippi’s educational gaps and urging equity for children in Tishomingo County.
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John
Counsts
Mississippi
Tishomigo County
Tishomingo County
Tislom Ngo
Seme Trey
Tishimingo County
United States
Ingo County
Orbid
W. D. Gooch
Dr King's New Discovery Promises Cure for Colds and Coughs
An old advertisement promotes Dr King's New Discovery as a fail-safe remedy for lung troubles and bronchial affections. It claims to conquer stubborn colds, coughs, influenza, asthma and whooping cough, with a satisfaction guarantee and trial bottles at J C Jourdan's drug store, priced 50 cents and 1.00.
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Dr King
J C Jourdan
Letter to Rev Skinner from L R Burress in Brownsville
A letter printed at the family’s request honors Rev J Skinner. Burress recalls their boyhood, praises Skinner’s scriptural knowledge, and notes the border city’s growth, health, schools and churches. He mentions Petty Texas, Northeast Texas, and envisions future fellowship beyond time.
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Bro Skinner
Tishomingo Association
Canada
Texas
Petty
Tex
Paul
Earth
Lord Jesus Christ
L.R. Burress
Frightful wreck ad hawks Backlen Arnica Salve
An old advert promotes Backlen's Arnica Salve as earth's greatest healer for cuts bruises sprains burns sores eczema chapped hands and lips sore eyes and carms. Claims quick relief and cure results priced at 25¢ at C Jour dan's.
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Earth
Jourdan
Busy little things urged as Dr King’s New Life Pills
The ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as the busy, healthful product. It lists ailments they supposedly remedy and credits JC Jourdan’s druggist for availability. Notes weather delays for farmers, a local civil service vacancy, a house party, and a gas plant at a hotel. Also warns of child worm problems with White’s Cream Vermifuge offered by Jourdan.
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Dr King
EC Hamilton
Colorado
Cross
Ethel Harris
Juka
Ruth Shockley
Ethel Archer
Marion McDonald
Alma Jourdan
Lucy Carter
Mabel McRae
Reba Carmichael
JC Jourdan
Public Speaking on School Levy Tour by Local and Blue Mountain Educators
J OLooney and W D Gooch will speak to the public on the school levy at Forest Grove July 25 Patterson's Chapel July 26 Red Bud July 27 Stephen's Arbor July 28 Liberty. Dr F T Carmack and Prof J E Brown of Blue Mountain will address residents at Gravel Hill July 26 Mulberry Poplar Springs Salemee Come out and discuss the educational movement with these educators of statewide reputation.
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J Olooney
W D Gooch
Forest Grove
Patterson's Chapel
Red Bud
Stephen's S Arbor
Liberty
F T Carmack
E Brown
Blue Mountain
Gravel Hill
Mulberry
Poplar Springs
Salemee
A Few Short Weeks Cures Kidney Pain Claim
Mr JS Bartelle of Edwardsville Illinois reports kidney congestion with backache and hip pain. He credits Po ley's Kidney Pills with promptly curing the backache and restoring kidney action after only a few short weeks of use and recommends them. Sold by Made Drug Store.
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JS Bartelle
Edwardsville
Ill
Poley
Made! Drug Store
County Union resolutions push roads and school progress
In Tishomingo County farmers in the County Union lead the drive for better roads and agricultural education. The piece argues improved transportation and farming methods go together, with taxation needed for roads and training for better crops. The editor notes space is given to union proceedings and includes a testimonial praising Foley's Kidney Remedy from Mollie McRaney of Prentiss, Mississippi.
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County Union
Agricultural High School
Tishomingo County
Farmer's Union
Vir Dette
Order
Mollie McRaney
Prentiss, Misa
Foley
Patterson and Taylor Farms No 2 and 3 Prospect
One of the county’s best farms at 215 acres with dwelling and outbuildings, fine creek and spring water near town. Also an extra good 270 acre farm with 150 acres cultivated, last year’s rental 600, timber and bottom land, public roads, a snap bargain for a short time near Iuka Mississippi.
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Iuka
Miss
R. R
Inka
Inka, Miss
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Rev. J. Skinner
Brownsville, Tex
Cherokee News
Corinth
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Model Drug Store
W. L. Elledge
Jourdan's
New Brick
Talmage Reid
Jackson Loan & Trust CO
FT. Worth
Jackson, Mississippi
Wat
Omey
The
Jackson, Miss
Geo. L. McMasters
Uka
Red Sulphur Springs
Tenn
Salem
S. A. Bonds
D. L. Glover
Patterson& Taylor
Iuka, Mississippi
Illinois Central (New
Patterson & Taylor
Ballard
Gap Anne
St, Louis
Iukan Miss
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