Disarmament conference stance from U S leaders
The editorial endorses Secretary of State Hughes Senator Lodge Senator Underwood and Elihu Root leading U S representation at the coming disarmament conference. It asserts they will seek armament limits and a fair eastern settlement, warning that a hostile, self serving approach would ruin the talks and necessitate war preparations.
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Hughes
Lodge
Underwood
Elihu Root
United States
Paris
Notice to Bid on County Bridges in Beat Three
The Lafayette County Mississippi Clerk announces sealed bids for construction of a 165 foot bridge over Buzzards Roost slough on Wyatt levee Beat 3 and six bridges on Mathis road in Beat Three Road District. Plans and specs are on file in the Chancery Clerk’s office. Bids due by 12 o’clock noon Tuesday October 4 1921. The Board may reject any or all bids and award at public outcry. Date September 9 1921. Clerk W M Woodward. Sept 16 22 29.
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Neverthe
Lafayette County
Mississippi
Buzzard’s Roost Slough
Wyatt Levee
Beat 3
Mathis Road
Beat Three Road
Chancery Clerk
W. M. Woodward
Water Law and Diplomacy Clash Over Wine Imports
A newspaper column contemplates a November Washington conference of envoys and the issue of bringing wine and liquor into the United States. It argues that foreign guests may face fines or arrest for contraband while noting potential public social pressures and the delicate balance with hospitality.
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Washington
United States
Are We Degenerating or Not in Public Life
A columnist reflects on society's moral pace amid daily murders robberies and scandals arguing the emphasis on the weaker side may skew perception while better acts go underreported and the overall people may still uphold standards.
Farmers rally for Farm Bureau amid board actions in Lafayette County
A local column defends the Lafayette county Farm Bureau against criticisms of a Board of Supervisors hire and fire decision. The piece portrays the bureau as a large coalition of farmers seeking better conditions and local commerce, urging cooperation and signaling broad support across the county. T. Payer is accused of misrepresenting the group and the writer urges readers to see the Farm Bureau as a community effort benefiting farmers and all residents.
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T. Payer
Board of Supervisors
Farm Bureau
Oxford
Lafayette County
United States
Peoples Forum
Press remarks on crime and moral standards
The author argues media restraint avoids sensational detail, cites population growth and free press as factors in crime reporting, and contends Americans are not degenerating. They predict law and order will tighten with time, comparing future moral improvement to old frontier days when guns ruled.
Facing Another Menace and the European Bankruptcy Threat
The article warns that European governments may default on debts, triggering demoralization at home and a stampede to the United States. It argues against admitting large numbers of European migrants and states the paper votes NO to this influx, fearing pressure on resources and national welfare.
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Europe
United States
Gatekeeping Against Bankrupt Aliens
A political appeal urges Congress and immigration authorities to enforce strict screening of potential entrants. It argues that many abroad are financially unstable and could burden communities, demanding unimpeachable records of character and proof they will be assets, not burdens, to the nation.
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Congress
End of the World and Enduring Spirit in Brief
A columnist muses on fate and resilience. It notes that criticism harms the critic more, effort can yield success, and even odd insurance tales reflect human nerve. It mentions Hughes, Lodge, Root and Underwood as America’s disarmament delegates and cites a London insurer offering a bizarre coverage against injury by a mother-in-law.
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London
University Lands Posted. Reward for Trespassers
Notice warns that University lands are posted and trespassers are liable to penalties. A reward of 10 dollars is offered by the University for information leading to the arrest of any trespassers. University of Mississippi Chancellor J N Powers signs the notice dated sep1-4t.
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University OF Mississippi
J. N. Powers
School District Seeks Bids for Tula Building Project
The Board of Trustees of the Tula Consolidated School District Lafayette county invites sealed bids for the construction of a school building at Tula. Bids due noon September 23 1921 with bidder’s bond or certified check at least 5 percent. Board may reject all bids and re advertise. Contractor must supply all material and labor per plans on file.
For Sale Bolivar County 320 Acres with Nine New Houses
320 acres in Bolivar County offered for sale with nine new houses and gravel road access. Priced at seven thousand dollars with balance payments five years or more to suit purchaser. Land reportedly pays for itself in five years and appeals to buyers seeking a permanent home. Contact Graham and Burke Shaw, Illinois.
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Bolivar County
Graham and Burke
Shaw
Iss
Special Election Called for Road District Bonds in Lafayette County
Notice announces a special election on October 3, 1921 in Dallas road district Beat 5 Lafayette County to approve up to 15000 for highway construction and maintenance. The district's land includes sections west of Yocona river in townships 10 and 9 west. election commissioners D T Mitchell A M Hall and J M Johnson signed the notice September 7, 1921.
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Dallas
Dallas Road
Board of Supervisors
Lafayette County
Miss
Beat 5
Yocona River
D. T. Mitchell
A. M. Hall
J. M. Johnson
Notice of Cypress Separate Road District Special Election
Notice states a special election will be held October 8 1921 in Cypress Separate Road District at Sanders precinct to decide whether to issue and sell bonds totaling 4000 for road construction and maintenance. The Cypress Road District was created under Mississippi law and elections were previously held but bonds unused for over a year. commissioners propose a new vote to confirm or deny bond issuance.
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Cypress Separate Road
Sanders
Board of Supervisors
Lafayette County
Mississippi
Cypress
Sulu
Cypress Road
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