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SOUTHWESTERN STATES MISSION included the states of Arkansas, Kansas, Texas, Missouri and Louisiana, and the territory of Oklahoma and Indian Territory. That mission came into existence in March, 1898, when the name of the Indian Territory Mission was changed to the Southwestern States Mission. In 1900 the states of Missouri and Louisiana were added. Elder William T. Jack, president of the Indian Territory Mission at the time that the change of name took place, was continued as president of the Southwestern States Mission and held that position until April, 1900, when he was succeeded by Elder James G. Duffin. During the administration of Pres. Jack (or in 1899) he commenced the publication of "Truth's Reflex," a periodical devoted to Church matters, for distribution in the mission. In 1904 the name of the Southwestern States Mission was changed to the Central States Mission and Pres. Duffin was continued as president. (See Central States Mission.)