Democratic Executive Committee Meeting in Mississippi
The Congressional Democratic Executive Committee of the Second District met in the courthouse at Holly Springs Mississippi to consider nominations and procedures. Elon C H Wright was elected temporary chairman and plans were set for a primary election date of August 20 with H L Stephens favored for the congressional nomination if no opponent enters by August 5.
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Holy Springs
Miss
Congressional Democratic Executive Committee
Second
DeSoto County
J. N. Beown
D. M. Featherston
Marshall County
Arther Gholson
LaFa
Tee County
Wilmer Kennedy
Pi Matthews
W. M.huston
Panola County
Tippah County
T. E
J. MH. Wrichet
Tallahatchie
Tate County
Seid Committee
Molly Springs
Tf. D. Stephens
Roemines
Mississippi
Sweet Baby Eletes Adams Passed in Tragic Loss
On Sunday night July the death gavel visited the home of Sr and Sirs Will Adams and took their darling baby Letes Sweet tears. The family sends prayers and hope in faith that though dead she lives in heaven, blessed by Jesus. Floral tokens fill the grave as a testament of mourning and trust in the great shepherd.
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Sirs
Will Adams
Jesu
Kingdom of Heaven
Helen
Amo
Farmers urged to work late this year
The note urges farmers to continue plowing and draining fields to avoid standing water. It warns of a late season and stresses not quitting work until August, citing poor ground conditions and unfinished stirring of soil as factors.
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Boeing
Easte
Roads of Beat One Seek Permanent Solid Roads Policy
The community debates road plans for Beat One urging permanent, durable routes funded by bond money. Surveyors swarm town as residents demand solid roads that endure, preferring ten miles of high quality pavement over longer stretches of poor dirt. Contractors and old methods must not dilute the bond issue.
Drainage Commissioners Face Countywide Duties
Promail outlines the need for a countywide drainage board with one commissioner from each bear area. The note argues for fair representation across the Yooona and lower Youona regions, stresses that drainage affects the entire county, and urges capable, unpartisan leaders to avoid bickering and lawsuits while pursuing more drainage projects.
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Promail
T. W. Avent
Wm. Huswn
H. L. Davis
Yooona
Youona
Tullahatchie
Upper
Yocuna
Lee County
Tallsdicine
Lower Yowona
Wis
Board of Supervisors
Upper Yoeona
Obituary Notice of R. S. Wggwar in Abbeville
R S WGGWAR born in Tennessee September 20 1860 moved to Mississippi in youth lived in Abbeville about 40 years Civil War veteran active in postwar white supremacy and carpetbag era politics longtime Abbeville merchant and Baptist Church member died after months of illness July 14 and was buried in Spring Creek cemetery in Calhoun County. W J Harcis.
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Bert
Tennessee
Iso
Mississipp
Abeville
Abbeville
Spring Creek
Eal County
W. J. Harcis
Three Day Meeting Begins at Primitive Baptist Church
A three day meeting starts in the Primitive Baptist Church in Oxford with communion on tomorrow and Saturday. Elder Wallace of Providence Kentucky and Elder E W Shackelford of Booneville assist Elder A B Morris in the meeting. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Primitive Baptist Church
Oxford
Wallace
Providence
E.W. Shackelford
Booneville
A. B. Morris
Dream of a funeral and wild church escape
A long fragmented reminiscence describes a dream involving a black funeral crowd, a kitten in a coffin, and a collapse of decorum as ministers, a chaotic exit, and property damage erupt among the attendees. The piece mixes humor with harsh racial imagery and concludes by noting local indignation over Sheriff Temple’s promises and an unrelated legal notice.
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Hoyt
Kitten
New Albany
Daramen
P. S
LaFayette Springs
Cies
Eicct Bia
Charney
Wenmark
Sheil Temple
SteCluaren
Hog M
LeFayette State
Dierharzre
Zemo Soap Free Offer and Skin Care Guide
An old advertisement promotes Zemo Soap with a 35 cent bottle and a free tin of Zemo Soap plus a care guide. Claims include medicated soap benefits, skin healing, and happy children. Also mentions early 20th century sale terms and a return policy.
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Drggi-I
Nages
Heendel
E. W. Rose Medicine Co
St. Louis
Local Notes From Takrvile and Surroundings
Feir weather aids farmers though worm damage hurts young corn. Gomez picnic draws large crowd. Chester McLarty and wife visit Mrs. Jennie Smith. Susie Young visits Mrs. Black Snipes. J D Cole visits mother Mrs. Margaret Snipes who suffers rheumatism. E Childress on extended visit to Laws Hill. Mrs. John Smith reported very low with consumption. Robert Sanders on sick list two weeks. Infant son of Ernest and Mrs. Walker buried at Harmon ton. Ted Smith and wife welcome a fine boy. J M Smith trips to Arkansas for business. Preaching at Free Springs draws crowd and Rev Gregory delivers sermon. Dylan Cole visits Audrie Bedenbaugh. Poston Bedenbaugh visits Rock Hill area. E B Snipes in Oxford on business. Best wishes to Tut Bacne and readers.
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Gomez
Chester McLarty
North Oxford
Jennie Smith
Susie Young
Black Snipes
J. M. Smith
Arkansas
Free Springs
Gregory
Dylan Cole
Audrie Bedenbaugh
Poston Bedenbaugh
Rock Hill
E. B. Snipes
Oxford
Tut Bacne
Kidney Pills and Digestion Remedies Promoted in Local Ad
An advertisement by Wallace of East Street Oxford Mississippi touts kidney pills and a digestives remedy as cures for fatigue headaches and general ill health. It claims testimonials show relief and urges readers to try the products to restore strength and energy, noting availability through Galisterefootier Mill Shurn Co Buffalo.
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Chnate
Doulter
B. Wallace
East Street
Oxford
Miss
Sars
Dean
Dean Finer Pilis
Kondei
Degg Steere
Wallace
Sgealistere
Foetier-Milshurn Co
Buffalo W
Mary
AH Kea
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