New Constitution Benefit in Mississippi Referendum
Special to The Commercial Appeal reports Mississippi voters will decide via referendum in November whether to amend Section 206 of the 1890 constitution governing the county common school fund. A 7000-signature petition pushes the question to the ballot, aiming for greater uniformity in fund distribution and enhanced public school terms statewide, benefiting poorer white counties.
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Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
Secretary of State
State Common School
State Superintendent of Education
State Board of Education
All Day Singing At Providence On First October
Village notes record a Providence singing gathering scheduled for the first Sunday in October with invites for all to attend. Local names mentioned include Miss Larlie Mitchell and Mrs. Dora among Booneville visitors, and Uncle Sam reference tied to community chatter.
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Williams
Rienzi
M . Allen Cassey
Thie
Berriman
Larlie Mitchell
Dora
Annie Marks
Booneville
Snider
P. m. Lyn
Eugenia Turiases
Nannie Turner Waday
Ry Tickle
Uncle Sam
Providence
Bowser
Burnenville Items Show Local Changes and Tragedy
Burnenville news notes new ownership at Farmers Supply Co and a resident move. A home company begins operations and Mr J Gober plans to reside soon. Mr Finger praised as a promising youth. Mr Roland Formby of Cherokee visits relatives. John Marler to New Orleans for army discharge recheck. Jim Lietch and Dr Ha contributing a neat Montgomery building store. Mrs Clement’s mother to visit. Sad death near church as Walter Marler’s wife passes from lung or heart trouble.
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Burnaville
Moser
Iuka
Finger
Burnsville
Roland Formby
Southern Railway
Cherokee
Ala
John Marler
New Orleans
Jim Lietch
Ha- 3
Montgomery
J. B. Clement
Walter Marler
Marler
Twenty-Ninth Reunion and Special Rail Rate Notice
United Confederate Veterans Confederated Southern Memorial Association announce a one cent per mile rail rate for the Twenty-Ninth Annual Reunion in Atlanta Georgia October 7 to 10. Tickets available September 30 to October 1 east of the Mississippi River and October 4 west of the Mississippi with return until October 31. Rates extend to members and families of veterans and associated Southern groups including Daughters of the Confederacy and sponsors.
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Tines
United States
Atlanta
Mississippi River
United Confederate Veterans
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Southern Confederated Memorial Association
Confederated Southern Memorial Association
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Maide of Honor
Bear Creek News Briefs Include Local Visits and Moves
Health described as very good as the week closes. Johnnie Turbeville visits sister Mrs Clarence Maxwell on Sunday. Leander Watts takes a brief trip to Iuka on Monday. Pete Jackson calls at Jim Harris's Sunday afternoon. Jin Moore and Robert Chisholm visit Rocky Spring Sunday. Virgie Haines appears sad Sunday. Austin Wood fun missing from Old Ham Sunday. Billie Yarbrough visits Minnie Moore Monday. Mary Hurd visits Minnie Moore during the week. Cary Thorne moves to Iuka. Sam Clark returns home from France. Roy Moore spends Monday at Joe Lomenick's. Alabama Kids. September 10, 1919.
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Johnnie Turbeville
Clarence Maxwell
Leander Watts
Iuka
Pete Jackson
Jim Harris
Jin Moore
Robert Chisholm
Rocky Spring
Virgie Haines
Austin Wood
Old Ham
Biliie Yarbrough
Minnie Moore
Mary Hurd
Cary Thorne
Sam Clark
France
Roy Moore
Joe Lomenick
Wilking
Alabama
Democratic Committee Clarifies Election Order in 1919
To voters of Tishomingo County the Democratic Executive Committee issues a statement declaring that the election for Tax Assessor on September 20 was ordered by the committee on its own motion after a tie, with no consultation from candidates C. L. Pace or Geo. W. Stricklin. The note asserts neither candidate influenced the action and emphasizes accuracy to voters, dated September 15, 1919.
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Stricklin
Democratic Executive Committee
Circles authorize travel for camp members to Atlanta
The circular grants one round trip ticket to Atlanta under reduced fare for designated organizations. Identification certificates will be issued to officers and countersigned for members and families. Camp officers should report the number of certificates needed. Mr. J B Williams holds the certificates and should be consulted promptly. Score one for the impending anti tobacco crusade. No smoking is permitted about the dirigible air ship. For the nets there remain a cap for sorrow and the weeper's jug.
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Atlanta
N. B. Forrest
Race Cooperation in Mississippi Brings Chamber Grant
Brookhaven Miss The city chamber of commerce donated 500 to promote community service among Negroes and to hire a colored public health nurse. A cooperative committee of both races has proven its value by reducing friction between communities.
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Chamber of Commerce
Farm and property services ad promising quick sales
An advertising notice invites readers to list farms residences or vacant lots in Iuka for sale. The writer pledges to find buyers, handle rentals, and ensure honest fair deals with all parties. Office location is next to The Vidette. Call to arrange services.
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Owensboro
Iuka
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G. T. Carmichael & Son
Iuka, Misissippi
Iuka Guaranty Bank
Luka
Burneville News
Mber
J Gober
Farmers’ Supply Co
Bear Creek News
Reid
Tura
Spot Cash Store
Tishomingo County
Co. L. Pace
R.’ Jernigan
Democratic Committee
T. A. Clark
W. ‘Paden
G. J. Tankersley
J. B. Williams
Alcorn County Agricultural High
E.e.windes
Kossuth
Sissippi
Brookwaven, Miss
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