Mississippi’s Decade of Progress in Education and Roads
An overview from Jackson on Mississippi’s ten-year progress. Consolidated schools and agricultural high schools expanded, with about 6,060 students enrolled in agricultural high schools and many boarders. Rural teachers often trained and paid better, terms lengthened, and high school graduates doubled. Statewide road construction grew to over 3,000 miles of graveled and concrete roads. Bank deposits surged from 17,209,244 to 1,298,242,71, with new banks opening. Poultry raising and dairying increased markedly. diversification and farm improvements laid groundwork for greater independence.
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Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
Ree Fe
Tits Seqpecand
Ébunties
Tesdhlling
United States Commissioner ‘of Education
Mississippi citrus spared by plant inspectors cleanup
Agricultural College notes Mississippi residents freely eating oranges grapefruits and lemons while inspectors thwart the loathsome fruit moth threat. Inspector Bynum and the Plant Board destroyed a dangerous shipment preventing possible crop damage thus allowing continued citrus squeezing. Mrs Murphy and her small son returned from Nashville Tennessee after care for an illness.
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Mississippi
Bymim
Hali
Lomans
Lepector Bynum
Plant Board
Chinree
Strong as a bull Gude's Pepte Mangan tonic
An advertisement extols Gude's Pepte Mangan as a remedy for fatigue and digestion. It claims the tonic builds red blood, boosts health, and improves appearance, recommending use with meals for a few weeks and listing druggists as sellers in liquid and tablet forms.
Farmers Promise Unprecedented Prosperity Ad
An advertisement touts a decade of prosperity for farmers and the public, promoting Ballard's Snow Liniment as a powerful remedy. It lists three bottle sizes 30c 60c and 1.20 and credits A Hy Kendel as the seller.
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Ballard
A. ‘Hy Kendel
State Tax Revenue Totals Reported for Fiscal Year
Fravikfert Kentucky January 8 The state tax commission reports a total tax revenue of 4116 line tax for the fiscal year ending June 30 1921 collected through wholesalers and paid into the state treasury by county tag offices.
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Fravikfert
Renue
Dapital
State Tax Commission
Rub My Tism Advertisement Claims Soothing Heals
An old style ad promotes Rub My Tism antiseptic for infected sores sprains and neuralgia. The brief notice presents the product as a remedy with a marketing tone.
Wedding Auction and Brew Mixup Reported by Poketown Gazette
A Poketown Gazette item recounts a wedding announcement and an auction sale blended with comical rural imagery. The notice describes William Smith and Miss Lucy Anderson being sold at public auction on a farm near a rose cluster with calves and farm implements, amid 75 guests and rustic items. The Rev Jackson officiated with rope, as bidders viewed milch cows, a John Deere plow, and a quirky bridal procession.
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Register Office
Poketown Gazette
William Smith
Lucy Anderson
Jackson
John Deere
Itc
Fairhaven
4N.Y
1921 Promotions Omitted Names Burghess and Pierra Schools
The notice lists promotions for 1921 but omits Burgess and Pierra schools from the official roster. It notes an Oxford school invitee Miss Esther Rogers, a food specialist, to address the Parent Teachers Association at the next regular meeting. An unclear reference to Mr McKay and a Saitek Repear are mentioned amid disrupted text.
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Riales
Burgess
Pierra
Ware
Elob
Dillard
Mice Saitek
Parent Teethers Association of
Oxford Schol
Esther Rogers
McKay
Poultry and livestock campaign to begin February
A plan to hold a week long campaign starting Feb 18 aims to boost poultry farming and animal husbandry with the aid of home demonstration agents. Local communities are invited to host the sessions with free access and strong speaker lineups, reflecting Union School’s active club network led by Mary Donet.
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Union School
Mary Donet
Mississippi farmers shift to cattle raising with federal loans
Washington reports six percent of Mississippi farm loan board loans funded stocking and graded cattle operations. Chairman Lobdell notes southern loans increasingly target dairy and beef cattle, with Mississippi, Louisiana, and Arkansas using funds to improve livestock and pastures. Dr. Lowry urges expanding pasturage to boost beef and dairy output.
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Washington
Mississippi
Federal Farm Floan Board
Lowry
Lobdell
Louisiana
Federal Farm Joan Board
Arkansas
Mi i
Scammer Poses As Bank Chief to Dupe Senator
A Long-distance telephone message claimed to be from Frank O Watts president of the First National Bank of St Louis. The caller alleged Lawson M Watts, the senator’s son, was robbed on a train bound for Washington and requested funds totaling $65. The prompt country-wide scam sought money through a fake urgent appeal.
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Frank O. Watts
First National Bank of St. Louis
Lawson M. Watts
Washington
Phe Stnathr
Record of 782 Sundays of Sunday school by Miss Kate Kimmons
The First Presbyterian Sunsley school honors Miss Kate Kimmons for 782 consecutive Sundays of Sunday school attendance spanning over more than 14 years. She received a handsome medal last Sunday from the Presbyterian Sunday school in the city.
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First Presbyterian Sunsley
Echog
Kate Kimmons
Jocahpub- Ye
Kimmons
Presbyterian Sunday School
Senator Confronted by Impostor at Senate Office Visit
A student impersonator posed as Lawson M Watts to collect funds after signaling arrival at the Senate office building. Senator Spencer demanded an extra $15 after an initial $50, then the supposed Watts was later revealed by a bank president to be the real father asserting the son was with him.
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Lawson M. Watts
Senate
Lawson M
Rob My Tism Antiseptic Promoted For Various Ailments
An old advertisement touts Rob My Tism as an antiseptic and “killer” for infected sores sprains neuralgia rheumatism and vertigo claiming quick relief and wide usage across common ailments.
Marvel of promptness in correcting stomach ailments
Take a dose of Herbine when bilious or constipated to restore order in the stomach. A swift remedy praised for prompt relief. Price 60c. Sold by A. H. Kendel. Advertisement.
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A. H. Kendel
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