Liquor Legislation and Prohibition News From Mississippi
In letters to the Vidette editor G W Zichelberger, State Supt May recount recent measures on liquor traffic. He notes penalties for first offenses, farm or prison terms for later convictions, and county and city boards empowered to seize funds to back evidence against violators. Also mentions an Ethyl Alcohol Factory proposal in Hattiesburg, denials about wood alcohol, and a mystery surrounding Chapter 134 of 1910 statutes. The National Legislature is expected to act on measures to block liquor shipments to dry states and to halt Federal Receipts for liquor dealers in dry areas.
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Vidette
Tuka
Penites Ad
Board of Supervisors
Tin Counties
Mississippi
Hattiesburg
Scranton
New York
Senate
Judiciary
National Senate
House of Representatives
G W Zichelberger
State Sapt
Notice To Privilege Tax Payers 1912
Notice to privilege tax payers states taxes must be paid by May 1 1912 and licenses secured during April or by May 1. It warns penalties under section 3804 Code 1906 for failure to pay or obtain license, and directs readers to Sheriff T J Foote for further information.
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T J Foote Sheriff & Tax Col
Spring Stock of Matting and Rugs Debuts at SW Shockley Co
SW Shockley & Co announces spring stock arrival including matting rugs and matting squares with additions of dressers wash stands wooden beds springs and mattresses a few new items arrive every few days customers urged to call for bargains and choices.
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SW Shockley & Co
Tribute of Respect for Bro W W Harris
Iuka Masonic lodge No 97 mourns the loss of a loyal member and active businessman. The town and county lose a leading citizen who supported progress and local efforts. The lodge offers sympathy to his family and prays for guidance in their sorrow.
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Bro W W Harris
Iuka
The Close of School at Archer
The Archer school ended last Friday March 22 with 10 flower girls, dialogues, songs and a one hour and a half program. Misa Ida Archer treated students to candy after. Johnny Archer received a present for perfect attendance as 17 rainbow eggs were hidden by Miss Lucile Smith and Miss Flora Yarber for an egg hunt.
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Archer
Misa Ida Archer
Johnny Archer
Lucile Smith
Flora Yarber
Jin Jeurtis
Inka Public School Board Considers Longer Term
The Board of Trustees and the Board of Mayor and Aldermen met on the 25th. They could only fund eight months of school under law. The trustees will close this term after eight months. A petition for an election to levy another mill for schooling is urged to aid next year.
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Board of Trustees
Inka Public School
Arnica Salve Promises Quick Cure for Children Rashes
To Mothers And Others you can use Bucklens Arnica Salve to cure rashes tetter chafings and crusted humors of children plus cuts burns bruises and dental injuries with perfect safety. For boils ulcers or fever sores it claims equal healing and is priced at 25 cents at JC JournJns.
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JC JournJns
Married Sunday In Hackleburg A Local Union
Rainy weekend in Paden as Hackleburg residents visit friends. Marriage announced for Sylvester Carr to Bula Flinty on Sunday the 24th. Birth announced for Grover Flurry’s son. Local clergy Rev Landy and Rev H M Jenkins preached at Neil and Bethany. Describes recent church services and an accident where Ward Hill was badly hurt by a horse.
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Tom Green
Hackleburg
Ala
Paden
Sylvester Carr
Bula Flinty
Janie Nunley
Georgia
Mary Slack
Grover Flurry
Landy
Neil
H M Jenkins
Bethany
Johnie Slack
Ward Hill
Rose Bud
Stillman Greene Credits Dr Kings New Discovery
A Malachite Col. Stillman Greene recalls doctors predicting two years to live after a throat and lung ailment. He credits Dr Kings New Discovery with curing his consumption era and saving his life, urging others with coughs and lung troubles to try the remedy.
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Stillman Greene
Malachite
Col
Grey
Refreont Home and Belmont News Roundup
Local notes report heavy rains and windstorms delaying spring plowing near Belmont. Drs Me Rae and Bostick performed a successful operation on Mrs CC Shock. Mrs RK L Montgomery underwent appendicitis surgery in Memphis. Voter registration underway in Lowis. Local produce dealer bought forty six cases of pws. An opera show is planned for the 28th. Belmont High School to field a convert. Miss Eilima Rushing plans to move for millinery. Landreth's sells garden seed and Opium Sets. New residence completed for M T L Browning. Mrs Browning improving. Colds and contagious diseases discussed. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy recommended as safe and effective.
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Belmont
McAnge
Stantonville Telephone Co
van Exchange
RK L Montgomery
Memphis
Montgomery
Sine Pace
Lowis
C Wood
W W Williams
May Shock
BP Wright
BA Tramley
T School
Eilima Rushing
Belmont High School
Bridge Bid Notice for Clear Creek Crossing Contract
The notice announces letting the lowest responsible bidder for the Stemini Perry road bridge across Clear Creek. Bids opened at the Court House door in Tuka within legal hours on Monday April 1 1912. Plans and specifications are in the Chancery Clerk's office by order of the Board of Supervisors Marcly term 1912 DL Anderson.
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Court House
Tuka
Clear Creek
Stemini Perry Road
Chancery Clerk's
Board of Supervisors
DL Anderson
Unclear OCR Text About Drug Store Incident
Fragmented lines describe a drug store, brands and names garbled. Readers cannot determine clear events, people, or locations from the text.
Out West in Texas A Tale of Loyalty and Lies
Geo T Lindsey from Stamford Texas writes from Johnson County Oklahoma and Jones County Texas about moving west and loving West Texas. He praises friends and neighbors while recounting a cautionary anecdote about Ananias and his wife and ends with a moral about truth and deception in Texas.
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TJ Lindsey
Lenjoy
Wishomingo County
Dennis
Teame
Texas
Johnson County
Oklahoma
Jones County
Ananias
Geo T Lindsey
How Cold Causes Kidney Disease in Poor Health Areas
Discussion notes that cold exposure stresses the kidneys by diverting blood away and increasing workload. Foley Kidney Pills claim to strengthen kidneys, restore urinary tract tone, and quickly aid bladder function as advertised by Model Drug Store. The piece also compiles local notices and ads from Paden and surrounding areas.
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Model Drug Store
Lovelace
Rochester NY
Foley
Dizzy Sells
Moca Drug Store
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Merida
Me Mercer
Han
Columbus
WC Hundrey How & Fos Co
Tishomingo Miss
J H Mitchell
Booneville
Methodist Church
JP Franks
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Leslie
J C Jourdans
Model Day Store
Heal Tit Pon Ace Insurance
Itt Lake Insurance & Real Hetate Company
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