Mississippi road improvements ease winter isolation ahead
Mississippi roads have improved with $1.26 million spent since January for Federal and State Aid projects totaling 165 miles completed, with 41 more under construction and many county projects already replacing older routes. Federal funds and a looming constitutional amendment shaping a state highway system drive continued enhancements and potential continued federal support.
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State Highway Department
Mississippi
Budget Law Promotes Taxpayer Oversight and Local Budgets
A 1929 law requires county and municipal boards to prepare next year’s budget and a revenue source statement, published in the county paper each September. Taxpayers may file petitions to block any expenditure, delaying levies until votes at elections. The piece extols budget transparency and criticizes the current administration’s lack of policy, citing a letter from Warner Sugar Refining Co. president urging a GOP defeat in November.
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Boards of Supervisors
Boas
Board of Supervisors
Board of Mayor and Allermen
W.T. Bazzal
Oote
J. Foote
Maine
Tukay
Diet Church
W. W
W. M. Pore
Oak Grove
Cemeith Masonie
Celeste
Heavenly Home
Hie Parente
Republican Congress
Chas M. Warner
Warner Sugar Refining Co
Warner-Quinlan Ashphalt Co
Milton K. Ailes
Republican Congressional Committee
Congress
Women Short Course at A M College Encouraged
The Salem Club represented by Mrs C Glenn and Miss Nannie Ruth Rutledge attended the Women’s Short Course at A and M College along with many counties. Courses covered include dairying poultry ro Reo culture horticulture fluoriculture basketry laundry cooking canning and home economics. The reporter commends the trip and hopes more communities participate next year with continued business support for club work.
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Salem Club
C. Glenn
Nannie Ruth Rutledge
Gainea
Mr. Gained
Prescription Expired Notice Appears on Margin
A marginal notice warns that a person’s prescription has expired. The short item notes the prescription status and urges action to renew or address the lapse. No names, dates, or locations are provided in the legible fragment.
100 Acre Farm for Sale on Lee Highway Corridor
For sale a 100 acre farm with Lee High Way running through it. Part lies beside a corporate limit house and barn near a public dirt road. About sixty percent cultivated with balance easily cleared. For price and terms contact Lee Gurran & Paden.
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Lee
Traide Inka Corporate Limited
Lee Gurran
Suits and bridal reception in a Virginia estate
An old-fashioned wedding scene unfolds under a white canopy with vine decorations. A bride in lace drapes, a flowing gown, and a bouquet leads guests in a feast in the Virginia Pyle home. Music by James and Miss, with Mrs Hodges delivering a message about parcels awaiting her at the post office.
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Virginia Pyle
Ygonines
James
Miss
Miss Pyle
Mamie Hyatt Pyle
Parental Meeting Forms Purest Teachers Association in Tishomingo
In Tishomingo a parents and teachers gathering at the Soho House on Thursday night formed the Purest Teachers Association with W. R. Nettles as provident Luther Owens as vice president Sidneys G. Holley as secretary. A program of entertainment pleased all and Sunday citizens met at the girls dormitory to take the girls car driving trip toward Bed Tay. F. A. Ramney of the place drove.
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Soho House
W. R. Nettles
Provident
Luther ‘Owens
Mr. Sidn
Ys G. Holley
Togther
Cara
Antil
Bed Tay
F. A. Ramney
The Woman Voter and the Ballot Inquiry
Fragmentary report describes a Sunday incident with a truck accident victim named Biton and a reporter W Cade r 4 U. It discusses women voters as backbone of government and urges continued support for law order and decency through the Church Home and Womanhood in America. The note ends with a legal notice about publication charges tied to a federal commissioner.
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Mothers of America
Finside
Epelle
Feder
Hynes
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Federal
Hfford Moore
Jacksonville, Fla
Jacksonville
Kings Rd
Tishomingo Co
Atlantic Seaboard
Iuka
Ailes
Sam
Corinth
Cox
Geo. Cox
Union Depot
Memphis
Tri-Ste
Robin Co
Ford
Henry Ford
Womens
A. & M. College
Electronon Mfg Co
Dallas
Texas
Coats
Fifth Avenue
Mineral Oath
Kstone
K. H. Wann
Tishomingo
Cader
Atector
Oni
Waray
DA Duggan
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