Hughes Boosts a Corn Club Movement in Mississippi
The piece extols the corn club program led by Dr. Knapp, praising its impact on farm youth, yields, and farming methods. It recounts a Washington trip prize story, cites Elmer Haller of Conway Arkansas, and highlights boys cultivating acre plots with minimal costs, inspiring broader youth enrollment in Jones County through Prof. Stringer and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corn Club
United States
Washington
Knapp
Mississippi
Pew
Elmer Halter
Conway
Ark
DeWith Lundy
Prof. Smith
Macline
Smith
Martin
DeWitt Lundy
Elmer Haller
Tim
Chat-toftevile
Jones County Boys’ Corn Club
Prof
Stringer
Local Social Notes Busy Week Among Travelers and Guests
Ann H Floyd made her weekly visit to Lauren Thursday. Mr and Mrs Arthur Adams left today for St Louis after a visit to Mr and Mrs Gilchrist. Mrs Gilchrist hosted a five o clock informally at her home to meet her mother Mrs Smith and cousin Mrs Adams of St Louis. Mrs Perry Dunn and her two boys are home from a Lucedale visit. J P Ledbetter of Mobile was mentioned. Mrs J B Bridges visits her mother in Meridian. Miss Anne Werner has returned to Minneapolis after visiting Mrs HW Newell Rogers. Mr and Mrs Charles Green returned from New Orleans. Mrs StL Gack is seen in Hatfieldburg with daughter Mrs Fine Olser and Mrs O Garter. The Dow de Vie Card Club meets this afternoon with Miss Bethe Soe Chambliss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann
H. Floyd
Lauren
Arthur Adams
St. Louis
F. It. Gilchrrst
Gilchrist
Smith
Adams
Perry Dunn
Lucedate
J.P. Ledbetter
Mobile
J. B. Bridges
Isebella Smith
Meridian
Anne Werner
Minneapolis
HW. Newell Rogers
Charles Green
New Orleans
Hatfieburg
Fine Olser
Dow de Vie
Bethe Soe Chambliss
Hutcheson Aims to Make County Agricultural School Best
Prof Hutcheson returned from visits to Poplarville Agricultural high schools and other plants to study methods. He aims to make Jones County Agricultural High School the best in the state with support from the trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Killsville
Hutcheson
Poplarville
Jones County
Doan's Kidney Pills Proven For Kidney Trouble
A Hill Street resident, J B Stokes of Hillsville Mississippi, testifies to the long use and effectiveness of Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney trouble. The ad notes the remedy has been tested for over 50 years and urges readers with symptoms to act before dropsy or Bright's disease develops. Foster Milburn Co is listed as U S sole agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Bright
J. B. Stokes
Hill St. Hillsville Miss
Doan
Foster Milburn Co
Buffalo New York
United Estates
Reading at courthouse by Mrs Ghilton for church fund
On Friday evening March 29 at the courthouse a reading by Mrs Ghilton, a noted monodramist, titled An Evening in Dixie Land, will entertain for the benefit of the new church fund. Mel Chill is described as a rare artist and the event is hosted by the Methodist ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Ghilton
Ixie
Mel Chill
Laurel Baseball Team Shows Early Promise in Doubleheader
Spectators praise the Laurel high school baseball squad after a fast, hard week of practice. The team aims to build on recent football momentum with a Saturday doubleheader at the new park led by Pearlman Cambrick and Deekor as the Battery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hasey Son
Poplarville Satue
Til Pearlman
Cambrick
Deekor
Death of an Infant in Euhsville
Infant child of Clarence Smush died yesterday at Hatliesburg and was brought to Elysville for burial. Rev. Mr. Carley conducted the funeral at the city cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Euhsville
Clarence Smush
Hatliesburg
Elysville
Carley
Special Election Tuesday April 9 coroner race prep
E H Wendham and county election commissioners revise rolls for the coroner election on Tuesday April 9. Delinquent voters from the tav collection are being removed to prepare for a regular election. Tickets will be mailed to site managers next week. Also an ad promotes hats at the exclusive Millinery with Mrs Whitely noted as expert trimmer. Also a miscellaneous pet remedy and poultry medicine sold by Wallace Deng Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Wendham
Ixclusive
Sisson Criticizes Democratic Economy Claims in 10000 Delegates Charge
Representative T A Sisson of Mississippi assailed Democrats for empty economy rhetoric in opposing a ten thousand dollar appropriation for American delegates to the International Institute of Agriculture. He argued the party preaches economy only when Republicans are in power. His motion to strike the item was defeated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
T. A. Sisson
Mississippi
Armencan
International Institue of Agriculture
Personal Items Weather Note From Washington
The notice reports a cold Friday night and a warmer Saturday in Washington with four Mississippi items referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mississippi
Uriday Fair
Local Notables Arrive in Laurel for Meetings and Visits
Hon W J Pack of Buisville and H C Stackhouse of Crystal Springs among arrangers in town. G G Ferrill of Meridian present with E Sellers and W ill of Nichton staying at the Nelson. I A Whate of Heidelberg in Laurel. I D Garr and A D Kennedy of Mize visiting Laurel on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Pack
Buisville
H. ¢. Stackhouse
Crystal Springs
G. G. Ferrill
Meridian
E. Sellers
Will
Nichton
Nelson
I. A. Whate
Heidelberg
Laurel
I. d. Garr
A.D. Kennedy
Mize
One OAS Comes In Polie Court
In morning police court Judge Goode disposed cases including Callie Hall and Frank Lucions pleading guilty to curfew violations with fines of 100 dollars plus costs. Three women Mahaley White Grave Davis and Signe Oliser faced assault and battery with small fines, a disturbance at a dance hall noted. Grace Davis appealed and posted bail. A man Heed sobragon faced trespass assault and profanity. first case withdrawn on paying costs. others plead guilty to profanity with costs paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goode
Callie Hall
Fred Tuebardsen
Frank Lucions
Mahaley White
Grave Davis
Signe Oliser
Duckworth
Lee
Grace Davis
Rail service disrupted by washouts between Saratoga and Laurel
Train connections interrupted as washouts force annulment of the Saratoga Laurel line with possible track repairs planned for next day. Also reports marriage licenses issued by Circuit Clerk Bush for John Dearman and May Walton and for W T Josey and Tearl fearn Lewis. The Square Deal Livery has other notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G & Ss
Saratoga
Laure
Laurel
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Hughes
Lefkowitz & Weinberger
Swepa Perarchive
Ellisville
Wallace Deng Go
Sloan
Ternational Institute
ACAD
Square Deal
Ander| Gon’a
Wallace Drug CO
Tus Co
the Palace Grocery
I. J. Bush
Baldwin Millwork Co
Mutual Life Insurance Company of
New York
W.L. Wilson
Tates Isdn
Universal Telephone Service
Cumberland ‘Telephone and Telegraph Company
Universal
Palais
Rites
Cumberland Telephone & Telegraph Company Incorporated
Smith's Palace
Aarg
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