Florence Nightingale praised as nurse pioneer in nursing history
The piece extols Florence Nightingale as the founder of modern nursing and a saintly figure who revolutionized care for soldiers in the Crimean War. It lauds her courage, the honors she received, and the lasting impact on nursing as a profession, urging graduates to follow her example and serve others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Italy
Florence Nightengale
Far East
T-Me
Red Cross Society
The Tenderfoot's Triumph in Biograph Comedy
Local theater listings feature a lineup including Motion Pictures His Spanish Wife from Lubin a drama Their Sea Voyage Essanay a comedy Othello from Pathe tragedy and The Tenderfoot's Triumph a bio graph comedy showing this week.
General Admission Details for Matinee and Evening Shows
Admission for adults ten cents and children five cents with matinee at 3 30 and night at 7 30. Doors open thirty minutes before performances. Tickets not consistently listed for all showings.
Mississippi Fire Underwriters Meet in Jackson
The five underwriters of Mississippi held their annual state convention in Jackson on June 16. Mayor A. C. Crowder welcomed the visitors with B. H. Grimes of Meridian delivering the response. Other speakers at the opening session included President P. L. Hennessey of Vicksburg Col. H. M. Street of Meridian Harold Mayer of Natchez and T. M. Henry State Insurance Commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
A. C. Crowder
B. H. Grimes
Meridian
P. L. Hennessey
Vicksburg
Col. H. M. Street
Harold Mayer
Natchez
T. M. Henry
Monument Unveiling Set for J C Handy Grave
Ouachita Valley Camp No. 10 Woodmen of the World held a lively meeting led by State Manager L P Butler of Shreveport. A monument unveiling is planned for Sunday June 26 at the Handy grave in Bastrop with Bastrop camp assisting. Round trip fare is $1 for attendees including Handy family friends and Woodmen members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouachita Valley
Woodmen of the World
L. P. Butler
Shreveport
J. C. Handy
Bastrop
Open Championship Preparations in Philadelphia Venue
The United States Golf Association gears up for its annual Open Championship at the Philadelphia Cricket Club starting tomorrow. High entrant quality and ten prizes, including a $300 first prize and a gold medal, promise a highly successful tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
United States Golf Association
Philadelphia Cricket Club
Sears Cash Register Notes Disputed Mouments
A fragmented OCR item mentions Sears in relation to a small amount and digits, suggesting a financial or clerical note unclear in context. The readable fragment points to a minor monetary reference and a brand name without a clear event or outcome.
Prize ladder and plate award for amateur winner
The ranking lists payments from first to tenth place with amounts of 150, 100, 90, 70, 60, 50, 40, 30, and 20 dollars. If an amateur wins any prize, the corresponding plate value will be awarded instead.
Chicagoans to greet Roosevelt homecoming in New York
Several hundred Hamilton Club members with families left by special train for New York to attend Col Theodore Roosevelt's homecoming. They will stay at the Waldorf Astoria, where an entire floor has been reserved for their accommodation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Chicago
Hamilton Club
New York
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
Waldorf-Astoria
Montana Good Roads Congress Opens in Billings
Delegates from across Montana gather in Billings for the opening of the State Good Roads Congress. The sessions run through the week with discussions on road improvements and funding led by state officials and local representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Good Roads Congress
Billings
Mont
Montana
State Good Roads Congress
Biggest convention gathers nation’s top roads experts
The three day gathering will feature several leading good roads specialists from the United States, highlighting the scale and prominence of the event in this region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Poisoning Cotton for the Boll Weevil Ad
After rainfall there is a brief window to spray cotton at about 25 cents per acre. No machinery can do it then. Before it is too late contact B. W. Marston in Shreveport Louisiana. P. S. Beware of quacks and base imitators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Marston
Shreveport
P. S
Woodmen to Erect Building at State Fair Grounds
Woodmen of the World plan a new woodmen building on the State Fair grounds in Shreveport costing 7500 dollars. The organization has 26000 members in Louisiana and promoters expect strong local support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen of the World
Shreveport
Louisiana
Woodmen Day Button Plan Aids Building Fund
A plan aims to raise funds by selling 50 cent souvenir buttons for Woodmen day at the fair grounds. The State Fair grants concessions, with proceeds from the buttons benefiting the building instead of the Fair.
President Taft Arrived Today from Marietta Washington
President Taft arrived today continuing his tour from Marietta and Washington with plans announced for further engagements this week. Officials report smooth travel and favorable reception as the presidential party proceeds to its next stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Marietta
Washington
Taft Arrives in Washington After Marietta Stop
President Taft reached Washington this morning from Marietta Ohio where he spoke yesterday at Marietta College. He remained on his private car for a period before departing for the White House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Washington
Marietta, D
Marietta College
White House
Aeroplanists to Drop Land Prize Card Over Missouri
St. Louis reports a July flight from St. Louis to Kansas City will drop cards from a five acre land prize. The card entitles the finder to five acres of Missouri land near St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Kansas City
Missouri
Ruston Businessman W C McMurrain Visits Monroe
Mr. W. C. McMurrain a prom inent young business man from Ruston spent yesterday in Monroe for meetings and work-related matters with local firms and contacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. McMurrain
Ruston
Monroe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Monroe Sanitarium
Motion Pictures
General Information
Mississippi Fire Underwriters
Batiste
S.C
Abe
Simon
Cecil San Gig
India
The
Mother Gray
Mother Gray Co
le Roy
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!