Rush Calls for State Revenue Agent Vote in LaFayette
Phil A. Rush appeals to LaFayette County voters against opponent Adams. Rush notes Adams claims a long tenure and large earnings, cites his own seven years as County Superintendent of Education, and asserts he is the only North Mississippi candidate for the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. DeShazo
Beat
O. G. Smith
J. N. Utley
J. T. Newton
Beat 3d
Phil’ A. Rush
LaFayette County
Adams
North
Mississippi
Pai. A. Rusu
County warns against deceptive candidates for next legislature
A county-wide alert urges voters to beware of men sent to the next legislature and to choose true representatives. The notice stresses vigilance and urges timely action, warning against deceitful candidates.
Politician Stance Rhetoric and Primary Insight
The piece denounces fence sitting and political trickery while praising blunt declarations. It cites Gov. Stone’s bold stance on the silver question and argues clear views are essential for public welfare. It predicts Gov. Vardaman’s easy first primary win if supporters vote solidly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Stone
Campaign urging Vardaman vote and denouncing opponents
A wartime style political appeal urges voters to support James K. Vardaman for the United States Senate. It condemns secret caucuses, warns against campaign lies, calls for investigation of records, and argues recalling equal rights measures to favor Vardaman as aligned with the people and good government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Vardaman
Vardaman
James K. Vardaman
United States Senate
Jis
Picnic at Markette's store near Oxford August 10
A public picnic and basket dinner will be held at Markette's store six and a half miles south of Oxford on Thursday August 10. Music and dancing are planned and candidates may address the crowd. All are invited to participate. committee members include J. M. Mooney Sam Wells and B T Markette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Markette’s
Oxford
J. M. Mooney
Sam Wells
B. TF
Markette
Liogette Springs
Hodge & Foust
A. Ff. Taylor
Tula
Primitive Baptists
Sunda
Tiate
Thaxton
Oscar Brown
Wiley Martin
Tupelo
E. K. Foust
Pine Bluff
Joe Hulette
Rush Johnson
Hoyt Pickens
French and English Roads Show Public Works Contrast
A traveler describes French road design with engineered grades and tree lined shoulders, compares them to English and German roads, and notes North England’s Roman road heritage, pristine countryside, and high land value. He reflects on governance, corruption, and the desire for stable leadership in France and the U S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
France
Republic
Road Department of
Nation
Mississippi
England
Manchester
Lake District
British Isles
Europe
Brewer's Friend Replies to Miss. Vardaman Letter
Rosert Powell of Jackson Mississippi writes to deny Brewer's involvement in political maneuvering surrounding Gov. Vardaman and U.S. Senate candidate Noel. Powell emphasizes Brewer's neutrality, friendship with Vardaman, and disavows any intent to influence the campaign. The letter dates July 22 1911 and is distributed to counter pamphlets citing a 1907 Taylor letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missinaippi
Gov. Vardaman
S. J. Taylor
J. Taylor
Cov. Vardaman
United States Senate
Vardaman
Noel
Brewer
Taylor
Maj. Vardaman
Mr. Brewer
Rosert Powelt. Jackson
Miss
Collins Brews Harsh Campaign For Mississippi Attorney General
Ross Collins, candidate for Attorney General, conducts a vigorous primary bid against incumbent H B Hudson, once appointed by Gov. Noel. He criticizes the secret caucus crowd while facing opposition from anti Valdaran papers delivering political mudslinging that only strengthens Collins supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Vicksburg Evening Post
Evening Post
Ross Collins
Hudson
Noel
Brookhaven
Tribute to Jim Gillespie for re election as land commissioner
The Baldwyn Home Journal endorses James L. Gillespie for re election as land commissioner. Gillespie, a former legislator from Lee County and longtime newspaper publisher, is praised for honesty, public service, and Democratic fidelity. The piece highlights his career from Tupelo Ledger editor to owner of The Commonwealth and his strong ties to Mississippi citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Gillespie
Lee County
Tupelo Ledger
Greenwood
The
Commonwealth
Jim Gillespie
Pontotoc
Pear
State House
Jackson
Baldwyn Home Journal
God In The Home And The World’s Great Need
Pastor Ruse delivers two addresses in New York on living righteously and the coming Day of Judgment. He argues the world’s unbelief and modern education threaten faith, urges parental responsibility, and condemns hellish doctrines while praising a universal divine blessing. The piece blends sermon notes with local society notices from Liogette Springs.
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Fimim
N.Y
Paator
Aod
Jusmin Xsir
Pastor Wald
Christ
Apostle
Remagnio
Chidren
Gels
God
Hell
Purgators
Adam
St Allx
Medications and Fakes Mentioned in Taft Era Message
A historic note discusses physician views on distinguishing genuine medicines from counterfeit products. It highlights Foley’s Honey and Tar, Foley Kidney, and related remedies as trusted options, with sales noted by A H Kende.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Paine
H Kende
Public sale to satisfy cost bond against R H Thacker
Notice of sale on August 7 1911 at Oxford Mississippi to levy and sell property for costs tied to R H Thacker and sureties. Property includes East fraction of SW quarter Section 18 Township 8 Range 3 West 90 acres and West fraction of quarter Section 18 Township 8 Range 3 West 45 acres. Also road bids in Lafayette County to reset contract roads with Charles Coleman details, date August 8. Clerk W M Woonwang presides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Thacker
Vn LC RR. Co
Su— Court
State of
Mississippi
Count Honge
Oxford
Miss
S. Miller
Board of Supervisors
LaFayette County
Court House
Oxford and
Sarep
Oxford and Kineton
Sarepta
Pane and
Pontotoc
Ford
Charles Colemac
Coleman
W. M. Woonwagp
Notice to Kridge Holliers Public Bid Sealed for Oxford Road Bridges
Public notice announces sealed bids due by noon on Taig 6 for bridges and earthwork north of the Yocona on the Oxford and Water Valley road. Bids must include bonds and security, with the board reserving right to reject all bids. W M Woopwakp, Clerk, Oxford Mississippi, July 6 1911.
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Kridge Holliers
Yocona
Oxford and Water Valley Road
Tom
Cantwell
Secsmeser
Also Mentioned on This Page
E. A. Thompson
Wilmer Kennedy
United States
Secretary OF
Joseph W. Power
Ross A. Collins
N. W. Bradford
R. H. Knox
Lee M. Russell Washinault
John L. Calfee
Clarence Eskridge
HE Groves
Hoyle
J.T. Burrow
William Huston Stanley M. Sneed
E. E. Temple
T. D. Ragland
M. Woodward A. ©. McElreath L. L
Ronie) Robuck
T. M. Anderson
B. Taylor H.l.lees Davis
J. H. Morris Glen W. Whitehead
J W. Stephens
W. B. Rushing
J. A. Meek
M. Parham
W. FL
Ivy
H. T. Smith
Chester A. McLarty
Edgar Webster John Falkner, JR
Mack D. Rayburn
J. G. Woolverton
F. Harkins
BK (Buck) Collins
J.S. Farr
W. R Knight
Bishop E. A. Roberts
Douglass
J.D. Rushing
Jon Dudley Butler
Joe Parks
HE Parks
K Jones AG Duncan
A. Hartley
Ebr Childress
EG Hussey
E. D. Anderson
W. ¢. Pettis
College Hill
Edger
Tuarkine’ Mill
Spain
G. R. Hightower
Union Advocate
Iton
Maj
Robert Powell
Ger
God IN the Home
J. C. Hartsfield
Rev H Stabenie
Dr. Eig
Lincoln
Lincoln Apnobate
Chamberlain
A H Kendel
Foley
AH Onda
Emptay
Ucrs
Memphis
St. Louis
Chicago
Louieville
Cincin
R. C. Granberry
General Merchants
Brenner & Mpchareh
W. B, McMahon
S. Gr
Greeley
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