Rabies enforcement rules issued for Mississippi counties
The Mississippi State Board of Health adopts rules to control rabies spread in counties where cases exist. It requires notification to health officers, dog confinement or muzzling, reporting duties, and weekly county reports, with enforcement in Tishomingo county mentioned. The notice includes public safety declarations and a 1919 signature by Chief Health Officer F J Carmack. The article also notes renovations at the White House during President Wilson’s absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
State Board of Health
Tishomingo
F. J. Carmack
Wilson
White House
Washington
Commencement Exercises at A H School Details
The A H School held commencement events with the Primary and Intermediate rooms presenting a program. Dr W T Lowry of Blue Mountain preached the sermon Sunday evening. The play Standing By featured Miss Marilu Williams and Mr Will Davis. proceeds of 61.80 will fund the piano and library. Alumni formed and elected officers. memorial funds were pledged for Prof R O Looney’s monument in Tishomingo. 136 boarders enrolled for 1919 20. multiple officers named for the lodge and committees.
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W. T. Lowry
Blue Mountain
Marilu Williams
Atwood
Ala
Will Davis
Burnsville
Miss
Roh, Pate
A. & M. College
Bernice Bostick
Edward Finger
Edward Pinger
Ghas
A. Timbes
Cullen Looney
Flavaus Lambert
Marilou Williams
Eva Rea
Para‘lee Reid
Katie Dean
Edna Finch
Eva Finch
W. A. Owens
J. Cullen
Looney
Eva A. Rea
Annie M. Wren
R. E. Stacy
L. R. Neal
Luther Owens
Talen E. Bostick
Golden
Glen
Alva C. Long
Tishomingo
R. O.looney
Alvig Gray
Enneat Abivena
A. T. Scruggs
J. B. Hyatt
W. M. Berontsz
Naval Aviator Prepares for Salvation Army Drive
Chief petty officer T. R. MacCambridge of the U S Naval Aviation Forces visits to prepare for a Salvation Army drive scheduled nationwide during May 19 to 26. Local citizens respond with enthusiasm and a county committee forms with Lawyer T. A. Clark as Chairman and L. T. Gaines as Treasurer.
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T. R. MacCambridge
U 8
Naval Aviation
Fuka Tuestay
Salvation Army
T. A. Clark
L. T. Gaines
Mr. Clark
Owens Seeks Re election for Fourth District Supervisor
The county voters are directed to consider R B Owens as a candidate for re election to the office of Supervisor from the Fourth District. He is described as a conscientious official and good citizen deserving due consideration. A social event honored Mrs D J Edwards at the Presbyterian church ladies aid dinner hosted by Mrs John Dean on April 23. The Edwardses plan to move away, and friends note her leadership in several local clubs and Bible study classes.
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R. B. Owens
Owens
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Presbyterian Church
D. J. Edwards
John Dean
Edwards
X. X
Florida Letter on Prospects of Orange Land and Moore Haven
A Florida letter from 1919 discusses orange land values and soil quality, with Soil No 1 best for fruit at 50 to 100 dollars per acre, Soil No 2 suitable for general farming, and Soil No 3 useless. It highlights Moore Haven’s tomato growth, yields about 350 crates per acre, and prices 250 to 500 dollars per acre in fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Land of the Living
Florida
Historia
Harris City
Moore Haven
New City
Land Buyers Urged to Avoid Poor Soil Like No 8
A cautionary note warns buyers visiting Florida to inspect land carefully and not purchase soil resembling the problematic No 8 plot, as illustrated by examples like Joan B and Peper.
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Florida
Joan B
Peper
R W Stepp Seeks Supervisor Post in 8th District
The announcement promotes R W Stepp as a candidate for Supervisor of the 8th District. Born in Alcorn County and raised in Tishomingo, Stepp is described as a farmer, honest, upright, and well qualified, with supporters urging voters to consider his bid before election day. Memphis Chamber of Commerce figure George Canale will speak at Court House Saturday at 10:30 AM on Good Roads and government cooperation, urging voters to listen before voting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Stepp
George Canale
Memphis Chamber of Commerce
Court House
Mr. Canale
Senior Class Entertained at Golden by Bosticks
The Tishomingo County Agricultural High School senior class enjoyed an evening at Dr and Mrs A B Bostick in Golden Mississippi on April 18. The event included a four course dinner for twelve with spring flowers, games and music, a visit to Belmont to see the play Better than Gold, and continued entertainment back at the center. The class roster lists Misses Aya Rea Paralee Reid Marilou Williams Eva Finch Edna Finch Bernice Bostick Kate Dean and Messrs Cullen Looney Edward Finger Charles Arthur Timbes Flavius Lambert. Annie Wren attended as guest of Miss Lillian Bouts.
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Belmont
Centore
Aya Rea
Paralee Reid
Marilou Williams
Eva Finch
Edna Finch
Berenice Bostick
Kate Dean
Messrs
Cullen Looney
Edward Finger
Charles Arthur Timbes
Flavius Lambert
Annie Wren
Lillian Bouts
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Massimy Bros
Brinkley
Iuka, Mississippi
Inka Guaranty Bank
Jim D. McRae
Mississippi State Board of Health
America
United States
Americaia
Germany
Amer
Atlantic
France
Pershing
Stars and Stripes
J. Houston
SPOT
A. H
Juka Lodge No
George W. Neal
J. Walter Wilson
J. Acey Williams
Hroorta, Fun
R R. W. Stepp
Jake
Jeese H. McCullough
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