Candidates for State Senate and House Speak in LaFayette County
Voters will hear from State Senator and Representative candidates at Stephens' Pasture July 1 Abbeville July 6 Free Springs July 10 College State's Daly Sings July 12 R Lusk's Pasture July 15 Humphries July 18 Paria Public notices warn of a legal ballot and fair count and urge no interference. The organizers demand lawful voting and accurate tallying at the polls.
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LaFayette County
Stephens
Abbeville
Free Springs
Hig
College
Daly
R. J. Lusk
Humphries
Paria
Gov Vardaman’s Farm System Profits Highlighted
A Mississippi press notice lauds Gov. Vardaman for the state farm system. It cites net cash profits from Oct 1, 1909, to June 30, 1911 totaling over 1.0 million dollars, and praises management by C. H. Neyland and others. It frames the convict labor reform as a key public benefit and attacks opponents like Allen and the McLaurins.
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Vardaman
State Farma
Board of Trustees
C. H. Neyland
A. Davie
L. Verger
Leroy Taylor
W. A. Montgomery
C. C. Smith
Mississippi
James K.vardaman
McLaurins
John Allen
Allen
Negro Politics and a 1911 Republican view
A Chicago letter cites a Mississippi colored Republican leader who opposes Taft Renomination and hints at anti Taft mobilization to influence the 1912 convention and potential party shift. It notes the Negroes' potential loyalties under Democratic or Republican administration and includes the author John W Johnson’s reflections. The message ends with a stark list from the Winona Times on town improvement and public trust.
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Chicago
Gulf Coast
Mississippi
Taft
South
Indiana
Democ
Newcome Clark
Clark
Democratic Party
John W. Johnson
Ill
Impressions From a European Business Mission in France and Spain
The author describes a rushed European tour focused on agriculture, noting Cherbourg as a French naval base and Paris rail efficiency. He contrasts European farming with Mississippi practices, observing dense hedges, small farms, switch bundles for fuel, and careful weed removal, before promising continuation.
Pleasant Ridge Community News Brief
Pleasant Ridge notes good community health. Henry Weat and wife host a new boarder from Houston, Texas as their sister Mrs. Tom West remains very ill. Belle Weat sprained her ankle and leg bone but is improving. A July second Sunday all day singing is planned with baskets welcome. A Burgess picnic and a Humphreys box candidate picnic are announced with inviting crowds.
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Pleasant Ridge
Henry Weat
Mack Tidamore
Houston
Tex
Tom West
Crowson
D. F. Hoyle
Paria
Belle Weat
Taylor
Burgess
Humphreys Box
Black Eyes
WINS FIGHT FOR LIFE
Newark man recounts recovery after blood loss using Dr. Kiew Dis covery and Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. Ads tout Electric Bitters for women's health and complexion, with endorsements from A H Kendel and Alf Kendel.
Philadelphia News Local Notes and Nearby Events
The health of this community is very good. Misees Mattie and Mable Nun nally spent ee with their sister Mrs Willie Morris. Met W Adams and Wife were in our midst last week. The young people enjoyed an ice cream supper at Mr Alonzo Bonds recently. Little Mattie Lou Bounds is on the sick list this week. Mr Will Busby and wife spent weekend with their son Will Busby and family. Mrs Pearl Hale and children spent last week with her mother Mrs Montie Brown at Ecru. Mr G H Adams, Mr J E Bounds and wife were called to Thaxton by the death of Mr W L Short. The remains of Richard McElvaney were interred at Philadelphia. We extend sympathy to the bereaved mother and sister. It is worse than useless to take medicines internally for muscular rheumatism. Free application of Chamberlain Liniment. For sale by all dealers.
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Philadelphia News
Mattie
Mable
Willie Morris
W. Adams
Alonzo Bonds
Mattie Lou Bounds
Will Busby
Pearl Hale
Montie Brown
Ecru
G. H. Adams
J. E. Bounds
Thaxton
W. L. Short
Richard McElvaney
Delia McElvaney
Philadelphia
Sand Hill
James Kestler
Mary Bratton
Grenada
G. W. Kestlerj
M. A. Wilson
A. B. Wilson
G. W. Kestler
Edna Cromwell
Cora Beard
Ervin Hickey
Allie, Roxie
Velma
Pearl Wilson
M. G. Wilson
Willie K. Beard
Oxford
G. W. Kesler
E. W. Board
True Womanly Beauty and Liver Pills Advertisement
An old advertisement touts St Josephs Liver Pills and Liver Regulator for cleansing the blood and improving complexions. It claims benefit against yellowing skin and notes prices 50 cents per bottle and 35 cents per box. Fr Rexford of Kansas City endorses kidney relief from a cold. Sold by A H Kendel.
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T. Joseph's
St. Joseph’s
Fr. Rexford
New York Life Building
Kansas City
A H Kendel
Local notes and brief society items in New York Dots style
The column records casual social updates including visits by Mr. Jack Adams and family to Cypress, a burial attended by Mr. Carwile and family near Toccopola for Mr. Grace, and a business trip by G. W. Crawford to Oxford. It also briefly mentions recent rains and general well being, plus an advertisement for Ballard's Snow Liniment.
Pastor Mossels Special Talks Rile Students At Golden Gate
Pastor Russell addresses a large San Francisco audience at the Golden Gate Theater and at a convention of the International Bible Students Association. He tours with a train of Bible students and plans further meetings in Sacramento Portland and Toronto amid Zionist religious themes.
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San Francisco
Cal
Russell
Golden Gate
Ailets
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Kansas City
Pueblo
Colorado Springs
Denver
East Lake City
Los Angeles
Pasadena
Sants Cros
Sacramento
Portland
Tacoma
Beattie
Vancouver
Calgary
Winnipeg
Poluth
Buffalo
Toronto
California Drouts Bonded Honey and Tar Sale Notice
March 1 1911 statement from Foley & Co to gentlemen promising sale and rework of honey and tar. The message hints at upcoming work and business emphasis.
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California
Pasadema Cal
Foley & Co
Notice to Road Contractors in Need of Immediate Work
Road contractors are ordered to immediately restore roads to contract standards. Many have not cut overhanging limbs or bushes and street leades, the roads are narrow, culverts are missing or poorly covered, and the road way is not properly formed. The board will complete work by the last of June. W. M. Woodward, Clerk.
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Jesus
Christ
Abraham
W. M. Woodward
Sealed bids for Oxford public works listed in notices
Sealed bids due July 6 1911 for erection near the school building in Oxford Mississippi plans and specifications on file. Bids require $100 check as faith and bids may be rejected. Also notices calling for coal bids 50 tons Red Ash with deliveries to Court House and Jail, and an ordinance repeal. Bridge bids due July 15 with bond and performance requirements. Oxford officials announce right to reject any bid.
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Bniing
Oxford
Missiasi
Ayor Pe
Board of Super Reef Lafayette
Allass
Court House
Blackwater Creek
Tallahatchie River
Wyatt Crossing
Plana
W. M. Woopwagp
Miss
Doan Kidney Claim Sought For All
An old advertisement touts Doan Kidney as the sole agent for the United States. It urges middle aged and elderly readers to use Forpiney Pills for quick relief and to remember the name Doan's as the only recommended remedy.
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Oxford
Doan
New York
United States
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Oxford Eagle
E. A. Thompson
Wilmer Kennedy
James K. Vardaman
Secretary OF
Joseph W. Power
Tlemen
Gen
Ice
Hudson
Ross A. Collins
N. W. Bradford
R. H. Knox
Lee M. Russell Washinault
John L. Calfee
Clarence Eskridge
Hegroves
Hoyle
J. M. Saunders
C. L. Shipper G. Hunter
J.T. Burrow
William Huston Stanley M. Sneed
BE. E. Temple
T. D. Ragland
Chancery
W M. Woodward A.C. McRlbertit L. L
Ron) Robick
T. M. Anderson
B. Taylor HW
Lee Davis
Morris Glen W. Whitehead
J. W. Stephens
W. B. Rushing
J. A. Meek S. M. Parha
W. F. Ivy
Ft. T. Smith
Chester A. McLarty
D. G. Carpenter
Sugar Webster
John Falkner, JR
Mack BD. Rayburn
J. G. Woolverton
R. EB. Harkins
BK (Buck) Collins
J. 5. Farr
W. KR Knight
Bishop E. A. Roberts
Douglass
J.D. Rushing
D. L. Deshazo
John Dudley Butler
Joe Parks
Ji B
Parks
K Jones
AG Duncan
W. J. Williams
A. Hartley
Ebb Childress EG Hussey, E. D. Anderson
W. C. Pettis
Pitts
College Hill
Edger C. Dunlap
Andrew Darleig
J. B. Bundren
W. J. Lovelady
C. W. Shipp
Martin J
Oren Brown
Harwell
J. W. T. Falkner
First National Bank
Gov. Vardaman
Lake
Chicago Tribune
Ron
Winona Times
France
Spain
G. R. Hightower
Union Advocate
Advocate
Europe
America
Cherburb
Continent
England
Paris
Pendever
John
James B. Mershon
Newark
N. J
Kiew Discovery
Serhan Cokis
A H Kendell
Ita
A. H. Kendel’s
Alf Kendel
Jack Adams
Cypress
Mr. Carwile
Mr. Grace
Toccopola
G. W. Crawford
Chaim
Ballard
Pastor Mossel
Messiah
Kingdom
Mes
Mt. Zio
Zion
Jerusalem
Mt Zion
Israel
Sabine Beck
City of
R. L. Stephens
W. L Surra
Cher
Modrain
Memphis
Louisville
Cincinna
R. C. Granberry, Aj
Frien
Cas
the Sisk, Lawshee Co
Brenner & M’charen
W. B. McMahon
UT S. East Otten
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