Mississippi Cottonseed Oil and Dairy Value Comparison
The United States Commerce Department and Louisiana figures show in 1909 Mississippi produced about 15 percent of cottonseed oil, with a modest value return of 74,915.67 from oil used in oleomargarine. Mississippi butter value in 1905 was 5,131,056, implying dairy gains far exceed dairy protection losses for farmers.
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Commeteson
Mississippi
Missisippi
United States Department of Agriculture
Theo
Missassippi
Destricting of Mississippi Works Some Freaky Tricks
Secretary of State Power presents a tabulated report from 1907 returns detailing senatorial contests and district representations. The text lists county totals for Noxubee Bolivar Sharkey Jasper and others, noting vote disparities and district apportionment across the state.
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Mississippi
Secretary of State
Griat
Rena Aed Supreme Court
Qumissioner
George
Gies
Urey
Noxubee
Bolivar
Lator
Sharkey
Gstret
Nator
Jasper
Gar
Power
Confers About Military Matters
A report notes Arthur Fridge of the Mississippina Par visits Washington to confer with Mills and other native officers under Gen Fridge andstad regarding frontier operations and military matters.
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Arthur Fridge
Washington
Mills
Gen, Fridge
Stad
Valees Canty Assessors Prepare New Realty Rolls
Local assessors work on updated realty roll for current returns. Officials say progress is solid under strict standards, aiming for accurate property values and tax records.
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Canty
Jackson Missionary Jubilee Seeks William Jennings Bryan
The committee planning the Jackson mission and Jubilee invites women church members from Mississippi cities to participate in discussions. They have notified Mr. Bryan, known for abroad missionary interest, and hope he will serve as lecturer during a session. Bryan has talks lined up in Tennessee before Easter.
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Jackson
Jackeon
Mississippi
Mr. Bryan
Mr. Bryam
Tennessee
Oil firm eyes Mississippi ridge leases in Alabama lands
Crystal Springs corporation Birmingham Oil and Gas Company of Birmingham Alabama, capitalized at 7.9 million dollars, plans to drill along a 65 mile ridge through Copiah Lincoln and Pike counties after extensive surface surveys in the Mississippi and Pearl River valleys. Landowners would lease subsurface rights for a 5 percent royalty with the farm owner retaining surface rights. operations to begin this summer.
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Hirmingham Oil and Ta c Company
Hirmingham, Ale
Missiesppi
Pearl River
Eice
Hinds County
Hyke
Copiab
Lincoln
Pike
Sale of Blooded Stock Marks Southern Thoroughbred Event
Jackson Mississippi hosted the first thoroughbred stock sale south of the Mississippi River. Twenty-one head of Angus and Hereford cattle sold for a total of $5,530, averaging $197.50 per head. Four Hereford bulls averaged $223, and four Hereford cows averaged $170. Four Angus bulls sold for $50. The event drew bidders from Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, and Arkansas at W J Davis Stock Farm.
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Jackson
Mississippi
Missessippi River
Puble Eet
W. J. Davis
Soopoabarty Ae Hepa
Alabama
Lowisiania
Arkansas
Amary Fourth Annual Schoolmasters Contest Planned at Tupelo
The Northeast Mississippi Schoolmasters' Club schedules its fourth annual contest for April 21 in Tupelo featuring declamation elocution and music. J D Stewart prominent planter and Jefferson county's largest landowner dies at Fayette residence after two months illness aged 59. Ellisville J T McKinnon from J H Moores of Lansing Michigan acquires 1480 acres virgin pine timber along the New Orleans Mobile and Chicago line near town. The McKinnon mill, idle for months, resumes operations.
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J. D Stewart
Jefferson County
Fayette
Mr. Stewart
Ellisville
J. T. McKinoon
J. H. Moores
Lansing
Mich
New Orleans, Mobile and Chicago
McKinnon Mill
Develop South Mississippi Railroad Men and Chicago Capital
Railroad leaders from the south join Chicago capitalists to push Werk Hattiesburg project plans. The group advances proposals for development of the Fabacher restaurant property by the hotel Hattiesburg and seeks to fund infrastructure to support regional land expansion and related utilities.
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Chicago
Hattiesbarg
Cape
G. Sf. Railread
Willis S
Sean Ee
Bret Seer
Tate
Changes on the Gulf and Steamship Company Leadership
The Gulf A Slag system reorganizes its management with Went ford T. Stewart named to oversee operations. Stewart, promoted from former superintendent, becomes director as the late J. A. Domes’s estate passes to his heirs. The move follows the death of the veteran patriarch and shifts responsibility to steer ongoing policy.
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T. Domes
Gulf
Policie
Ami Dumirant Tate Mmt
Wentford T. Stewart
Stewart
J. A. Domes
Lallee
Veterans Name Committee Sought Substantial Public Support
The Confederate Veterans Name Committee plans a major public subscription drive to fund a monument in the southeast yard. The project aims to honor centric figures and ensure a lasting tribute through organized contributions and community backing.
West Point Essay Contest Honors Local Pupils
The John M Stone chapter awards four medals for Southern history essays by public school top students. This year Sam Snows the Boy Hero of the Confederacy is the topic. Elizabeth Hard won first, Rathlees Senth second. medals to be presented at Lynch sebac Young exercises. Magholia Tihe and Pike county circuit court term opened with Judge D. Miller presiding and a large audience.
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West Point
John M Stone
Sam Snows
Elizabeth Hard
Rathlees Senth
Pike County Circuit Court
DM. Miller
Hale
Troop Deployments and Mine Planting Discussed by San Fram Officers
San Fram military leaders debate war plans with Gen Miles noting Hawaii deployment and mine laying near Frisco Harbor. Discussions cover Fourth provincial unit movements, coast artillery readiness, and potential embarkation of Fifth Cavalry to the Niawasian Islands as First Cavalry arrives to bolster defenses.
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Francisco
San Franco
San Fram
Japan
Lepen
Usmohal
Priilie
Senomd
Ee Ea Ttalleen
Terndeth Infantry
Garrion
Coast Artillery
Sam Frame
Can Japan Take Possession of the Philippines
Majeden Miles, retired former general of the United States Army, argues that Japan could seize the Philippines and other Pacific lands. He states Japan could easily take possession and that such a move would pose a weakness to the United States, opposing views quoted from the New York American.
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Washington
Miles
Gemeral
Truley
New York American
Japan
Philippines
Miles Sant
Steel Trust Expenditures Hit Major Property Figures
United States Steel Corporation reports a high level of business across its subsidiaries with total expenditures on its properties and development work near 35 million dollars. The Gary plant accounts for about 16 million, the Tenuresure Coal and iron properties around 5.8 million, and all other properties about 30 thousand, totaling expenditures to support mining and related ventures across the group.
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Corporation
Meals
Gary
Tenursere Coal
Rou
Americans Held as Prisoners of War Reported Safe
Telegraphic advices to the staff department deny claims that American citizens held by Mexican authorities at Casas Grandes face execution. Henry Whitth, captured at Ciudad Poririo Diaz, is said to be treated fairly and safely, according to Gen Navarre of federal forces at Casas Grandes.
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Washington
Casas Grandes
Henry Whitth
Cjviad
Poririo Diaz
Staff Department
Comsalar
Menteo
Navarre
Casas Gramde
Six Rice Mills Buy 256000 Barrels of Japan Rice in Heaumont
Heaumont Texas reports the Suthers Association arranged the sale of 256000 barrels of rough Japan rice to six mills in the city. The transaction, the largest single rice sale to date, is estimated at 630000 dollars. Final payment depends on grade assortments, with total near the named amount.
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Heaumont
Tex
Thirteen Killed as Rail Strike Hits Thoroughfare
A railroad strike in Kentucky and Tennessee left thirteen dead as steel plate armored engines protected by guards disrupted service. Deputies and sheriffs faced gunfire while a firing squad opened on a train crew. authorities pursued suspects through rough terrain as engineers, brakemen, and machinists threatened to abandon work.
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Letungtos
Queen Amdreeret
King’s Mountain
Kenterky
Peel
Georgia Leads in Worm Infection Survey and Canal Work Update
Rockefeller Commission data show 4 to 5 percent of West Coast children with hookworm in Georgia counties. 44 affected counties and 20 counties reporting higher rates. Report also notes Panama Canal excavation February record, 1,409,335 cubic yards removed, total removed 151,509,436 yards with 50,708,330 yards remaining to be excavated.
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Georgia
Tate
Trerpe
Alabama
Arkansas
South
Deere Pew
Sanitat
Wachumgtus
Panama Canal
Great Culebra
Chagres
Foreign investments in Mexico total nearly six hundred million
A 1886 to 1907 bulletin from the Bureau of Manufacturers cites 575,708,925 gold invested by foreign interests in Mexico outside mining. Americans invest 235,001,9T3. United Kingdom capital 254,610,573. Germany 26,246,282. France 14,207,076. Austria Hungary 40,001,200. Spain 2,356,6s? and Italy 55,050.
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Washington
Mexico
Bureau of Manufacturers
the Department of Comwereami Labor
Americans
United Kingdom
Formmbra
Germany
France
Austria-Hungary
Spain
Italy
25000 Troops To Hold Hawaii Warned By General
General Arthur Murray warns that Philippine defenses and Hawaii require far more forces. He states the war department is aware of Japanese proximity and must bolster defenses with mortars and stationary positions to deter or counter an attack, stressing inadequacy of current land defenses.
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Hawaiian Islands
Arthur Murray
Comet Artillery
Hawa
Hawaii
Wet
Peart Harbor
War Department
Honginie
Amd Peart Herbor
Philippines
Wmder
Firemen Overcome by Ammonia in Chicago Warehouse Fire
Thirty firefighters were overcome by ammonia fumes while battling a blaze at the Monarch Refrigerating Company warehouse. The fire caused an estimated $500,000 in damage as rescuers saved several unconscious colleagues from the burning building. Elevators failed, sending the ascent cage plunging three floors with a load of firemen.
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Chicago
Monarch
Caussiages
Meade
Proposed Income Tax Amendment Gains State Support
A historical report notes twenty six states favor the proposed income tax amendment and nine more governors or legislatures are expected to ratify. The piece cites capital from the federation showing favorable action in many state legislatures, with several yet to ratify. States named include New York, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania while receivers in Lewscom and nearby regions show varied progress.
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New York
Emily
Lewscem
Vaesarhenette
Maier
Commeteut
Preney
Ivan Oni Rewler
Eulogize Cleveland in New York Meeting Honors
A group of admirers gathered in the Southern lab area under the Cleved Administration Association to eulogize Mr. Cleveland. The effort began years ago with the late John Garliske as chairman to perpetuate his memory by holding an annual meeting on his birthday anniversary.
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New York
G Rover
Clevelarl
Cleveland
John Garliske
Clevelan
Senate panel backs bill to bar Asians from land in California
The judiciary committee in Sacramento recommends a bill to prevent aliens not eligible for citizenship and who own a majority of stock in a corporation from acquiring land in California. Existing holdings by Asians remain valid while owned by current possessors.
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Sacramento
Cal
Judiciary
Senate
California
Asatics
Congress to push direct election of senators amendment
Washington reports the house plans to pass a constitutional amendment for direct popular election of senators immediately after convening and will forward the measure to the senate for consideration.
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Washington
Aew
House
Senate
Railroads Fined for Rebates in Standards Case
Buffalo New York Central Railroad fined 535000 and Pennsylvania Railroad 20000 by Judge Harel in the United States district court for granting rebates to the Standards Company.
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Buffalo
N. Y
New York Central Railroad
Pennslvania Railroad
Harel
United States District Court
Standards Company
Memorial Day Set for April 6 in Louisiana
New Orleans reports that Thomas J. Shaffer commanding the Louisiana division United Confederate Veterans designated April 6 as Memorial Day in Louisiana with dinners issued in observance.
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New Orleans
Thomas J. Shaffer
Louisiana
United Confederate Veterans
Portland Girl Found Dead in Rooming House
The body of Barbara Holtzman was found in a Portland rooming house. Authorities say the girl, described as a year old, appeared to have been murdered. Evidence points to a possible crime scene in the city.
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Portland
Ore
Barbara Holtzman
Do South My Boy Says Champ Clark Vision for South Prosperity
Transformation rhetoric from Champ Clark promotes the South as future wealth hub of the United States. He urges western expansion and inland development while mocking northern material claims and recalling a speaker’s vision for regional growth.
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Boy
Champ Clark
Government Wins Victory in Merchants and Mowers Case
Government prevails in a rate dispute against Merchants and Mowers Transportation Co. Judge Emery Sper provides ruling supporting government position. F. J. Miller & Co of Philadelphia is cited on charges related to 16 rents and freight charges. Court notes required rate adjustments and enforcement measures for shipper charges in the case.
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Corte Terrmtees
Expert War Predictions Stir U S Japan Tension
Fragmented clipping discusses experts like Beberes and Peete predicting war with Japan and U S responses. It mentions Kerlin and Corman figures, while stressing national security fears, preparation for conflict, and public concern over the looming crisis.
Cotton Trade Reform Petition Reaches Walsh in New York
Leading cotton merchants have sent two petitions to Mr Walsh urging a meeting to discuss changing trading methods. Washington reform efforts push a revived Scott bill to curb futures trading as a motive behind the push for change.
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Ing
Cotton Ca Homge
Mresmeet Walsh
Washington
Battle near Arteaga reported in Mexican conflict brief
Report from Arteaga near Saltillo says 47 Federals were killed in a clash between partisan bands and rebels. The brief notes casualties reached the artillery base and mentions the battle location.
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Teurrals
Arteaga
Snaltillo
Fire destroys Fort Worth stockyard stables
Sia Hundred Head of stock perish in Fort Worth Texas fire. A large section of the stockyard yard was destroyed with more than six head of live stock, about 400 heads, and valuable register and stallions cremated. Loss estimated around 500000 dollars with partial insurance.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Two Girls Promoting Curious Garment Mobbed on Street
In Rio Janeiro two young women promoting a garment named culotte jope were mobbed as they walked the street. Police intervened to separate the crowd.
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Rio Janeiro
Public School Access Upheld in Cincinnati Matrimony Case
Cincinnati officials rule that matrimony does not bar attendance at public schools. Superintendent Dyer reinstates Carmelia Stump, a 12 year old who recently married, allowing her to resume schooling despite her marriage.
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Cincinnati
Dyer
Carmelia Stump
Plague Ravages China With 20000 Dead Reported
Washington reports continued plague in China with mail advices to the state department. An estimated 20,000 people have died in cities and the Harbin district amid the outbreak.
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Washington
China
State Department
Harbin
Grip Ends With Peruana Cure Claim by Tennesse Man
A Tennessee man named Ww. H Houstey of Stony Potat recounts a long battle with a severe cold that worsened into throat trouble. After weeks of illness and failed cures, a doctor recommended tonsil removal, which he declined, and he reports relief after using a Peruvian remedy and multiple bottles, noting his throat improved gradually.
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Ww. H Houstey
Stony Potat
Tennemee
Cure Found For Eye Disease After Salve Failures
A letter from Utah dated August 35 1918 recounts a sister’s eye illness lasting about a year. After home remedies failed including salt water tea baths and bandages, a doctor prescribed electricity and other treatments. A local remedy Cuticera Seep was applied, and within a month blinking and watering ceased with dramatic improvement over six weeks.
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Bern
Mra Jollasepicska
Utah
Mystery Exchange: Prize Promises Stir Hams and Hazs
In a quirky note exchange a promise of a prize sparks talk of a matrimonial gamble. The messages hint at chance and surprise, with playful mischief between the two parties.
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Hams
Forty Years in the Country Near Etea
Efr Hamilton recalls four decades of residence with a large family, noting periods of poverty and hunger yet no doctor visits or professional home care during a long life in the countryside near Etea, as recorded by the Portland Oregonian.
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Etea
Mmene
Rxord
EFR Hamilton
Fragmentary Proverb and Domestic Reflections
A fragments filled reflection on marriage duties and gender roles. It hints that men rely on wives to manage homes with little cost while wives convey unspoken truths about practical work and expectations. The text uses indirect sayings to illustrate marital dynamics.
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United States Steel Corporation
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Seth
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