Local Bits of Poroste County Social and Business Happenings
Miss Eunice Hotcome and Tevernons No 323 members visit relatives in Jackson and Water Valley. Several residents, including Estelle Oldham and Winnie Vance, return from trips in Oklahoma Memphis and Indianola. Rosa Friedman dies after hospital stay. Book Club host Marjorie Owens. Ladies Missionary Society meets. T. M. Lundie opens a new pressing shop with partner G. M. Lundie.
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Eunice Hotcome
Society Eortor
Tevernons No
J. C. Culley
Jackson
Miss
Mix Estelle Oldham
Re, Val
Ves
Oklahoma
Winnie Vance
Ads
Indianola
Pontotoc Plans Industry Creamery and Ice Plant
Pontotoc Business League meeting discusses establishing a combined creamery and ice plant. A charter for Pontotoc Creamery and Ice Plant is sought, stock set at 10 per share with farmers encouraged to invest. Several attendees subscribed for 500 worth of shares to show support.
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Pontotoc
Business League of
Pontotoc Creamery
Counney Mus
Bond Election Approves Road Improvement for Jackson Highway
In Hinds County a special election authorized a bond issue of 70 000 to improve gravel roads in the road district around Jackson. Voters approved 52 to 2. The project adds a new lap to the Vicksburg Jackson highway, extending roughly eight miles with the Edwards area contributing two miles east.
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Hinds County
Popa
Edwards
Hinde
Vickburg Jackson Highway
Big Black River
Edwards Am
S Pent
Silver City Meeting Chooses Delegates for New Mumphreys County
A public meeting of Holmes Yazoo and Washington county residents in Silver City elected Ro Wo Lump as chairman and selected delegates to Jackson to press for the creation of Mumphreys county. R Brown and J W Carrot spoke as voters gathered from all sections with Holmes and Yazoo nominees to represent the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver City
Jackson
Holmes
Yazoo
Washington
Mumphreys County
Ro Wo Lump
Board of Supervisors
Yazoo County
R. Brown
Belzoni
J. W. Carrot
Joe Hargrave
Holmes County
T. C. Jones
J. W. Carroll
R W. Lumbley
Jo Kson
Oxford Seeks R. E. Lee Highway Route Through City
A rousing meeting in the U. F. A. building Friday night discussed routing the R. E. Lee highway via Oxford. Attendees included several residents from Water Valley and Coffeeville who attended the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Lee
Oxford
Water Valley
Coffeeville
For Sale Junior Linotype in Fine Condition
Classified notice offers a Junior Linotype in fine condition. For details contact The Oxford Eagle in Oxford Mississippi.
Pain Relief Claim for Stoan Liniment Endorsed
A 1915 testimonial from Mersin H. Leister of Berkeley California extols Stoan Liniment as a universal pain killer. The ad claims simple skin application eases pain with rapid results after exposure to wet conditions and stiffness from the Panama Exposition. The listed price is 25 cents and Druggists stock the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mersin H. Leister
Herkeley
Cal. Wrles
Panama Exposition
Pay-Up Week Promises Mutual Settlements
A brief notice announces “Pay-Up Week” from February 21 to 26, urging participants to settle debts. The event centers on a reciprocity pledge with promises to exchange payments promptly.
Remedy for Back Pain Described in Ad Copy
The notice promotes a topical remedy for back pain and neuralgia with a massaging instruction to apply a rub for relief. It emphasizes soothing effects for rheumatic and similar pains, suggesting regular use for better comfort.
Boldness of Peter and John in the Jerusalem trial
A sermon on Acts 4 1 7 51 outlines the first imprisonment and trial of Peter and John before the Sanhedrin It notes the rulers opposition to the gospel the role of the Holy Spirit in bold testimony and the charge that salvation is found in Jesus The early church is described as praying Spirit filled united witnessing ministering and multiplying through new converts
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Jerusalem
Peter
John
Temple
Jose
Jesus
Caiaphas
Annas
Man
Christ
Rier
God
Sanhedrin
National Pay-Up Week Dates Announced
Officials designate February 21 to 26 as National Pay-Up Week urging all businesses and individuals to settle debts. The campaign stresses timely payments to strengthen local economies and reduce financial strain on vendors and households.
Noisy Dispute Sparks Complaints Across Community
Residents complain about loud disturbances and disruptive noise from unknown sources disrupting evenings and events. Local police urge residents to report persistent violations while city officials consider noise control measures and enforcement options.
Local praise and cautions amid cash payments
A community note celebrates a handshake with a respected man who funds local ventures. It warns against publicly predicting peace in Mexico and jokes about striking hard at someone who belittles the hometown. The piece reflects local pride and tempered critique.
Delinquent Subs vs Editors Prompt New Delays
A wry note hints that while patience suits many, editors and overdue subscribers face ongoing delays. The jab contrasts patient readers with persistent billing and publication backlogs.
Distinct leaders urge voters to follow guidance at election
A report notes that prominent political figures intend to let the public cast ballots as instructed in the upcoming election, shaping how ordinary citizens participate in the process.
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Tome
Alvo Hipps
W. M. Wiley
Aml
Hopewell
Davil Prichard
Casville
McEloway
Frank Lawhorn
Holly
Adams
Est City
Ark
C. E. Frazier
Flora Buffaloe
Memphis
Wilma Wallace
J. M. Velson
Miss Blanch Grey
Alt. Boneh
Miss Carrieres
Mary Underwood
G. B. Cook
la Stephens
Charlie Foust
Rodney Sisk
Albert Dunn
Duck Hill
Rosa Friedman
H. Friedman
Rosa
Marjorie Owens
Ladies Missionary Society
South Street Presbyterian Church
E. D. Beanland
Mary Clark
Shannon
Virgie
Mary Bailey
Bill Bailey
Jack White
Red Banks
T. M. Lundie
G. M. Lundie
M. Lb. Reynolds
Madison
Kendel’s
Bell
Farmers’ Line Department
Imberland Telephone and Telegraph Company Incorporated
Winona, Miss
Pontotoc Plans Industry
Jackson Highway
NEW County Indorsed
Lars
Oxford Eagle
Kendel’s Drug Store
New Orleans
VIA
Illinois Central
A. R
G. H. Bower
Memphis, Tenn
Peter and
Mexico
Chichester
Almere
Jur Lobby
T. I
Poe Phen Moyen
Porter Hardware CO
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