Resignation of Hardy May Be Withdrawn
Jackson reports a circulating petition from Starkville urging the resignation of Prof. J. C. Hardy as president of the Agricultural and Mechanical College be reconsidered. The move follows protests against the prior resignation linked to Vardaman era politics and shifts in college supervision to the Department of Agriculture. Governor Brewer has not stated a position, while rumors place George K. Hightower of Partners Union Warchang Co. as a possible replacement.
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Vardaman
Fl 13
Department of Agriculture
AH. E. Blakeslee
Liutenant
Brewer
Hardy
George K. Hightower
Partners
Union Warchang Company
Will Raise Stock in Wilkinson County
Doctor Mackellar of Chicago ships a fine Hamiltonian stallion to Wilkinson County stock breeders. He will manage the Smuthland plantation at Wilkinson, seeking a South vacation retreat rather than permanent settlement. Accompanied by John Wright of Chicago, Mackellar intends to use the plantation to enjoy his summers in Mississippi.
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Smuthland Place
Mississippi
John Wright
Chicago
Doctor MacKellar
Smuth- Land
Oysters and Fish Sale Ad Teaser
A brief storefront notice promotes oyster and fish sales with pricing lines showing Extra Sheets per dozen and Large Plant Oysters per dozen. The fragment hints at a sales pitch stressing mutual loss if customers do not purchase from this seller.
Laurel Fish and Oyster House on Front Street
Readable fragment lists Laurel Fish and Oyster House on Front Street with a phone number area code 502 and mentions newspapers. Context unclear.
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Laurel Fish & Oyster’ House
Front Street
Range blast injures Newton woman in winter blizzard
A severe Mississippi blizzard paralyzes Newton as a water pipe in City Marshal J. Hays home bursts the frozen range. Mrs Isabella Henry is severely injured with a broken leg and internal damage, while Mrs Hays suffers head bruises as the blast strikes during a breakfast attempt.
Mayor Gaynor Discusses Leap Year Swear Possibilities
New York on February 3 reports Mayor Gaynor addressing 126 senior girls at a public school. He riffs on domestic virtues, self sufficiency, and etiquette while an exhibition of fourteen year olds cooking is shown. One girl says six minutes to cook an egg, prompting the mayor to flee in dismay.
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New York
Gaynor
Jand
Troops Ready 10 Move To Border
Washington on February 4 General John J. Pershing Wood chief of staff issued orders to United States commanders at several army posts to prepare for rapid deployment in response to unsettled conditions in northern Mexico and to meet any emergency at the border.
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Washington
Mexico
Jwonard Wood
Ialus
United SS
Weather forecast for Alabama Mississippi and Louisiana
Washington February 5 forecast for Alabama Mississippi Louisiana calls for fair weather Monday and Tuesday with rising temperatures and light variable winds.
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Washington
Alabama
Misissippi
Louisiana
Government Sanctions National Drainage Congress
The United States sanctions the National Drainage Congress and its December Chicago meeting with its next session set for April in New Orleans. Col. William C. Gorgas, head of sanitation for the Panama Canal Zone, accepts the position of third vice president by the secretary of war's recommendation, citing improved canal health and swamp drainage as key public health benefits.
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United States
Chicago
New Orleans
Chivago
J. L. Lawrence
National Exclusive Committee
Willian C. Gorgas
Panama Canal Zone
National Drainage Congress
Col. Gorgas
Lawrence
Canal
rIt
Horgus
Hdmi VY
Me. Perkins
Perkins
Gol. Gorgas
Congress
Gol. Gorge
Pnitas
Troops Ordered to Hold in Readiness Along Border
Across the country forces are being stood to readiness for duty along the border as security measures tighten and operations intensify. Commanders emphasize rapid deployment capability and sustained vigilance amid evolving threats and regional tensions.
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Thei
Tomane Gibbons Takes Charge at Wallace Drag Co Store
Mr Tomane Gibbons will begin permanent duty tomorrow at the Wallace Drag Co store overseeing the soft drink department.
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Tomane Gibbons
Walace Drag Co
Tonorrow
Fragmentary note on local figures and friendships
The text presents a garbled inscription praising community ties and congratulating someone named Thm and a popular fan figure. It references Woll Lewis, a boy named Laure, and a person called Gib, noting regions of friends uniting in congratulations, with a focus on social bonds rather than clear events.
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Bua
Emi
Burleson Seeks Line of Naval Auxiliaries for Trade
Texas Representative Burleson argues for building naval auxiliary ships and torpedo vessels to support the Panama Canal and freight transport. He says government freighters could regulate freight rates, reduce railroad monopoly power, and provide a cheaper, defendable fleet in wartime while cutting maintenance costs compared to battleships.
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Washington
Weh
Serretios Mexee
Telouse
Burleaon
Texas
House
Saatch
Panama Canal
Meyer Uial
Gapl Mahag
Texan
Meyer
Wu Davies
Llese
Atlantic
Pasific
United States
Interstate Commission
Navy
Newey
Lewis to Study Pharmacy at Barnes University
Mr Will M Lewis Sr sails for St Louis to finish his study of pharmacy at Barnes University. The course is described as thoroughly practical and the move is noted as part of his ongoing education.
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St Louis
Will M. Lewis
Louis
Barnes University
Mississippi Railroad Commission weighs rate reform proposal
Mississippi railroad commissioner F L M Sheppard spoke in Ovett about restoring Southern classification No 38 and repealing the January order that moved Mississippi to classification No 1. He urged appointing an expert rate clerk to speed up proper rate schedules and mentioned local issues like a depot at Quitman and improved service between Water Valley and Tolula Springs.
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Daily Argus Specialy
Ovett
Miss
FL ML Sheppard
Mississippi Railroad Commission
Mississippi
Sheppard
Ile
Webb
Lee
Therord
Benes
Tle
Railroad Commission
Quitman
Water Valley
Tolly Spemes
Rere
Laurel Young Pharmacist Chosen for Hospital Work
Wall Lewis will join the hospital department pharmacy for about two months, then return a full fledged pharmacist ready to compound prescriptions at all hours. He is regarded as one of Laurel's best young men with promising prospects in the field.
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Liebrsk
Wall Lewis
Wall Renen
Lewis
Laurel
Enideaway
Skating Bug and Hold Up Screen at Rex Funhouse
A jovial skating crowd packs the hall for the Skating Bug feature ahead of The Hold Up Big Gowhos and The Adopted Son. A marine tale Faith and a western bravura drama Eke Mother of the Raneh star in the lineup with Rex Fool as a lungtable comedy.
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Dory
Rex Fool
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Stahville
Wilkinson County
Georgia
Macon
Charles Powell
Mayor Gaynor
ORC
Mile
Bernsten
Donmack
Woll Lewis
Halbert Furniture Company
Burleson
Panama
Shepparerview
Commission
Southery Lason
A. E. Grissom
Birmingham
Gerry Thyderwood
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