Contest closes city history blaze of glory
W Ro Norman awarded Ford automobile as district prize winner after a vote total surpassing the million mark. Names listed include Mrs W Ro Norman 3557 040 votes and Miss Lucille Farmer 263 360 along with other prize recipients for merchandise and jewelry.
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Gity
Ford Automobile
W. Ro Norman
Lucille Farmer
Sara Horne
Freeman
Sadie Perlman
Edna Mreon
R. Scarborough
Great contest ends with votes tallied at Argus office
The Argus reports a fierce public contest with enthusiastic crowds, committees, and vote counters tallying ballots for winners. Winners coaches and candidates are celebrated while losers accept results and look to future contests. The piece describes the lively scene outside the Argus office and inside the counting room.
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Geen
Argus
Luudnend
Uurit Laurels
Ellis
Davis
Gross
Norman
Farmer
Mixon
Horne
Patterson
Satcher
Judge's Affidavit on Argus Contest Standings
Judges McPherson Good Montgomery Collins and Robt L Bullard certify the Argus contest vote tally as correct to the best of their knowledge and belief. They state the contestants are entitled to the prizes as listed opposite each name.
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J. BR. McPherson
Goode Montgomedy
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Collins
Robt L Bullard
What Did You Win In The Argus Contest
The Argus contest closed on Saturday with many contestants replying that they expected nothing from life yet still pursue goals. The common refrain echoes through ages that most hope for luck or reward while many insist they anticipated no prize.
Board Sidwalks Need Repair in Worthy City Districts
The board sidewalks in the worth part of the city and other sections require repair. Replacing timber with brick or cement walks is mandated by city ordinance. On rainy nights holes may cause injuries and potential damages suits. Many board sidewalks need repair.
Governor Brewer in Roll of Peacemaker Contention Ends
Jackson January 22 The Daily Argus Special reports that real power behind peace talks between the Jardaman and Peardy factions centers on Governor Earl Brewer. A minority memorial to Senator Williams was blocked by faction leaders, who held talks with Senator Percy in Memphis. The Vardaman majority says it is ready for war or peace and awaits the Percy response. The minority prepares drastic resolutions against Percy, aiming to resign him and humiliate him, with the legislature poised for a heated row depending on Percy’s stance.
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Daily Argus
Jackson
Peardy
Earl Brewar
Williams
Percy
Memphis
Senate
Washington
White Dove of Peace Hovers Over Capitol Story
Jackson January 22 peace for the rest of the session is assured. A statement issued this afternoon outlines terms of the agreement among Speaker Quin and Senator Sanders of the twenty second district, Senator Roadie of Washington county, Senator Burlal t of Ghirkasaw, and Representative Johnson of Oklahoma.
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Jackson
Quin
Sanders
Roadie
al Wasingtan
Burlalt
Ghirkasaw
Johnison
Goahoma
Acreage tax proposed on cotton in Georgia senate
Jan 22 report from Jackson notes a few odd bills in the Georgia legislature with Matt Cook of Telfair proposing an acreage tax on cotton. The plan would levy ten to twelve dollars per acre with higher fees for larger tracts and earmark funds for officer pay and agricultural instruction. The measure had not yet been introduced in the Mississippi body.
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Jackson
Matt Cook
Telfair County
Georgia
Cook
Cochlon
Lund
Legis Ltn
Mississippi
Five Die in Railroad Collision at Benson Mines
Jackson Miss Jan 22 State Geologist J V Lowe has not seen samples from a rock vein eleven miles north of Paylotsville near the Leaf River. Early testing suggests a low grade phosphate rock with iron pyrites and other minerals. Local reports indicate possible deeper vein exposure may reveal sulfide ore for sulfuric acid as a potential byproduct.
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Jackson Miss
J. Vi. Lowe
Paylotsville
A J Benson
Benton
Mm Athinta
Jackson
Spain
Tis
Vaudeville Court Plea Ends With Fines And Gigs
A police court matinee ended in colorful sanctions as Sid, McGlow, and Anne Lewis faced penalties for stage missteps. Sid received $100 and 10 days in jail for not meeting city requirements, while McGlow and Lewis were fined $500 plus costs for a naughty skit. Other offenders included Conlevy fined for sidewalk obstruction, Tom Cushing fined for public intoxication, and Robison, Holifield, and Holifield confessing or leaving the stage under various improprieties.
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Efly
Holler
Wes Shore
Hak
Sid
Fin
Maren
Wil McGlow
Anne Lewis
Stage Maager
She City
Manley
City Theaterium
Auditoramum
McGoy
Conlevy
Tom Cushing
F. Ft. Robinson
Dan Holifield
Cotton Market Letter Describes Laurel Street Drainage
A brief note from Laurel discusses street drainage and travel routes. It contrasts areas near the business quarter with the hills, stressing surface drainage and water flow considerations for the town’s Cotton Market period.
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Laurel
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