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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1918
Page
5
Congress members credit labor andSenate allies for passage of flood control measures. They say sustained effort by supporters prevented a major defeat and saved key river projects.
The article recalls Senator Vardaman's pivotal role in advancing the Ransdall Humphreys flood control measure. It cites praise from Senator Shields and Ben Humphreys, notes the five hour debate window, and describes how Vardaman battled opposition, used diplomacy, and secured a Senate vote that enabled the bill to pass for Mississippi Valley improvement.
Health officer A A Young urges Lafayette County residents to combat postferous flies to curb deadly germs. He presses hotel and restaurant screens, clean premises, and safe drinking cups in schools without water works, calling for doctor collaboration and broad citizen compliance.
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