Boll Weevil Spreads Across Mississippi Farmlands
Montgomery of Argyle Plantation reports the Mexican boll weevil appearing near Harriston and Fayette, with early sightings in Claiborne County. Officials warn of potential crop damage next year. methods include bright tar lights to trap moths and cautions against poisons. The piece also discusses ticks and pest control in Mississippi agriculture.
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Harriston
Miss
Here
C. W. Flynn
United States
Flynn
Yazoo and
Mississippi Valley
Birmingham
Ala
Jackson
Louisiana Line
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Plant Industry
Pearl River
Hinds County
Wilkinson
Adams
Amite
Jefferson
Franklin
Pike
Claiborne
Copiah
Lincoln
Hinds
Mississi i
Paris Green
London Barble
Al Bon a Colt Show crowns top colts at county parade
Al Bond’s colt show led by Page’s Brass Band drew 32 colts. First prize went to H Russum Tillman, second to Nathan Bates near Port Gibson, third to C L Will Wilsonville. Judges B H Shaffer and R C McCay. participants include J W Walters H B Vardaman C Goza Mrs Jennie Griffing and others from across the county. Colts of J A Lord F P Millsaps and T E Johnson arrived late. 666 doses advertised for chills and fever.
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al Bond
E. H. Skerd
Page
H. Russum
Tillman
Nathan Bates
Near Port Gibson
C. L. Will
Wilsonville
B. H. Shaffer
R. C. McCay
J. W. Walters
H. B Vardaman
C. €. Goza
Jennie Griffing
J. W. Fife
J. J. Mann
A. K. Jones
O. A. Cason
R. C. Lum
E. H. Ikerd
Mr. Skerd
Natchez Branch Rail Line Questioned by Travelers
Travelers dispute Capt John A Webb railroad commissioner's report that the Natchez branch of Yazoo Mississippi Valley is in good condition. They say the track and equipment are poor and many avoid riding it by routing via Brookhaven and the Mississippi Central then Illinois Central to the city.
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Texas
Mississippi
Mr. Pettiborn
Montgomery
Argyle Plantation
John A. Webb
Natchez
Yazoo
Rail line woes prompt public demand for safer service
Jackson and Natchez boards of trade clash with railroad officials over the condition of the line. Natchez gains outlet and withdraws, while Jackson still seeks solid action. Thirty miles of steel rails promised soon amid material shortages, yet travelers report slow trains and frequent wrecks per mile, fueling dissatisfaction.
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Ually
Jackson
Natchez
Vicksburg Herald
Letter from FE Devoe & Co to Sir Claiborne Hardware Co
A Port Gibson Mississippi letter from FE Devoe & Co to W S Beard discusses pricing for paint jobs. It notes Devoe offers lower rates and mentions paint types gal o or other. The message signs off with Yours truly and references Art products.
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Port Gibson
Devoe
Galo
FE. W. Devoe & CO
Sir Claiborne Hardware Co
Sunday School Institute at Port Gibson Begins Sept
The Methodists of the Natchez and Vicksburg district announce a Sunday School Institute at Port Gibson from the evening of September to the night of October 1. An attendance of fifty to seventy five delegates is expected, with many of the district’s leading Sunday School workers slated to attend. Laz Levy's Sons advertises their new Fall Line of Mens and Boys Samples with 1000 choices and low prices.
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Natchez and
Vicksburg
Port Gibson
Laz Levy
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W. S. Beard
Sunday School Institute
J.T
H.W. M. Drake
Claibordé
Jefe
Ferson
Supreme Courts
J. N. Brashear
L. A. Smith
R. B. Anderson
M. M. Satterfield
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Ad‘singing Counties
R. A. Melvin
Tions
Chamberlain-Hunt Academy
A. K. Brashear
B. Fried
Frishman Building
Capital
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Port Gibson Bank
Port Gibson, Miss
W. Wheeless
E. S. Drake
B. H. Magruder
R. G. Hastings
Ras't Cashier
H. Goepel
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