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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1920
Page
2
The Brandon News notes persistent cold weather and quotes sayings about sowing and reaping. It criticizes soft coal price effects on consumers and reflects on U S war memories in Mexico and political questions about watchful waiting and Hoover's stance.
The News announces a vacancy in its weather prognostication department. It invites applicants seeking an extra hundred dollars per month without interfering with existing business to apply, identifying the opportunity as open.
A fragmented weather note hints at a week ahead, urging proper forecasts to accompany filings. It quotes Frank Vanderlip on rising necessities and labor inefficiency, warning of no near drop in living costs but signaling breakers ahead.
The passage notes a possible inventor who could eradicate the pink boll weevil, a scourge to cotton. It highlights a potential million-dollar reward and the public gratitude. It laments wage disparities drawing youth from farms to cities and notes farm reliance will rebound as food needs persist.
In a swift action, courts granted relief to nearly a thousand tenants notified of eviction, allowing them to stay in their homes for three to six months while seeking new apartments. The article notes sharp rent hikes, with one case showing a jump from seven dollars to 387 per month, then to 65 dollars for a six month period.
The piece argues landlords in New York and major cities extort tenants who cannot pay. It calls for immediate legislative or court action to curb extortion and suggests taxing income from rental properties to reflect true value, not construction cost or lot size.
FANNIN C L Long visited Goshen Springs Sunday. H D Tinnin was in the county capital on business last week. Reverends M A Massey and O A Sullivan filled their regular appointment Sunday. D L Alford is at home again after several weeks at Helm. W B Smith met his step-son at the depot Sunday. R E and M B Latham J W Quimby and W B Allen trip to Brandon Monday. Mr and Mrs Walter Spear and children visited J B Williamson. W W Dixon opened a gasoline grist mill ready to serve friends. C H McLaurin spent a day at Sandhill Sunday. West Holden and family visited relatives at Langford Sunday. Ellen Perkins, a faithful colored woman, died of pneumonia Saturday. Mrs R E Foster of Filtr is the guest of her mother Mrs McKinnon and many friends here.
Mrs John Hasty and Miss Myra McCool spent the week end with relatives in Jackson Mississippi Willie and Howard Boteler visited relatives at Hickory Ridge Sunday Miss Nannie Boteler and Mr T J Smith, formerly teaching at Thomasville, are now at home Walter Alliston owns a new Ford car Several local youths attended the Negro Minstrel at the nearby event
Star Saturday night and reported a fine program. Messrs Frank Bardwell and David Schley of Langford were visitors in our town Sunday Mr and Mrs J W Taylor of Florence are visiting relatives at this place Mr Oscar Bullock of Thomasville was a visitor in our town Sunday Rapid heart throbbing does not necessarily mean heart disease it is caused by a disordered stomach Prove it for yourself by taking Prickly Ash Bitters if the stomach is at fault the heart symptoms will quickly disappear Price 1 25 per bottle A G Thornton Special Agent
R E Gayden of Brandon Mississippi advertises for sale registered Duroc Jersey pigs described as good stock and priced to sell quickly.
Chancery summons orders Carrow Sharron to appear in Rankin county chancery court on the fourth Monday in September 1920 to defend the suit invalid court of Joseph L Sharron. The notice is dated April 8, 1920 and signed by Chancery Clerk S D Donnell with W E McIntyre as solicitor.
February 11 1920 marked the sudden passing of Dr. R E Patrick a respected physician and neighbor left behind a devoted wife and seven children. The notice recalls his service to the community and faith in a peaceful afterlife with a final blessing from Iris Summers.
Mary Ann Robbins, born 79 years ago, lived a Christian life and passed March 1, 1920. She married Benj Warren Robbins on July 2, 1868. he died November 7, 1899. She leaves four sons and four daughters, all Christians, with a pastor J W Steen noting her faithful life and hope in the Lord.
The Myers family of Belpine held a 30 person reunion on a rainy Saturday April 4. Relatives arrived by car train and wagon, shared supper, listened to a Victrola, prayed together, and slept warmly in Baptist pallets. Sunday morning began with Joy to the World and rabbit egg hunts before departures.
Local planting notice lists good seed planting of cotton at two dollars per bushel credited to Henry Busick.
Defendants named in Rankin County Mississippi chancery suit include H Morris Williams and others listed with P O boxes in Oilla Texas and unknown heirs of Henry Williams. Court summons set for May Rule Monday, May 2, 1920, pathing defense for suit in Mias M. t Williams. Court clerk W E Miles Slicer.
Notice states an election will be held May 1, 1920 at the Tabernacle on Shee Camp Ground Rankineet Mississippi to decide if a majority of qualified electors favor the issuance of five hundred ae
Election commissioners Marvin Carter Irvin Warren and T W Brown announce serial maturing bonds at cent per annum payable semi annually to raise funds for repairing erecting and equipping school buildings in the district under Chapter 172. Also an advertisement for Prickly Ash Bitters claiming to relieve irregular bowels and constipation with a nightly dose and a price of 1.25 per bottle by A G Thornton Special Agent.
Letters of Administration granted on April 10 1920 by the Chancery Court of Rankin County Mississippi to J F Miller administrator for the estate of R H Turner deceased notice given to all persons having claims to present them within six months to the Clerk for probate and registration or be barred Witness my signature this April 15 1920 A G Thornton special agent Prickly Ash Bitters advertised at 1.25 per bottle included in the notice.
Mrs L V Rose of Cuero Texas touts Dr LeGear's Poultry Remedies saying they never fail to exceed claims. Lice Killer quickly removes lice and vermin, boosting baby chick survival and poultry profits. With 27 years as an expert poultry specialist Dr LeGear offers advice and products. satisfaction or money back.
General order calls Rankin Camp No 265 to meet at Brandon Court House on Saturday 24th for business including electing delegates to the State reunion at Oxford Mississippi. Sunday School organized at Hebron School House next Sunday at 2:30. Stolen pony reported from stable Wednesday night. County board invites sealed bids for feed supplies, bridge work, mules and lumber, with road projects across Beat Nos 1 2 3 4 and East West Highway. Vehicle load limit of 4000 pounds on public roads declared.
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