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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1909
Page
7
The community reports Ophelia still exists while Coulter visits unseen for months. Downpour dominates the days as Ludlow commencement disappointments mount. Paul Ratliff and Maude visit Canton. Pearl Ratlif tutors a local school that closed Friday. Several residents travel between Canton and Clinton, with visits to Mrs Ratliff and Mrs Boyd noted.
The article notes the U S egg crop valued at 600000000 dollars with an average price of 18.3 cents per dozen, comparable to cotton and wheat. explains profits depend on flock size, feeding, cleanliness, and predator control. warns against overcrowding and disease and offers practical tips for better returns.
Brookhaven Mississippi hosts its summer normal starting June 8 for four weeks. It aims for large attendance, with top instructors, substantial teaching methods classes, and exam preparation focus. Transportation by automobile five cents within town. Director T P Scott invites inquiries for details.
A collage of quips from early 20th century papers jokes about engagements, fashion, family spats, and marriage woes. It pairs snippets from Louisville Courier Journal Cleveland Leader Punch and Life with playful portraits of couples and social norms of the era.
This issue reports good community health after last Sunday's rain and mentions visits by Dr. Warren of Gallilee and local trips by P. P. Polk and H. W. Overby. It notes preaching at the Methodist church, a return of Aura Bott from Johns, and ongoing oat crop growth amid a likely short cotton harvest. The town plans a new schoolhouse and voters will elect teachers for the next term. Prof. Williams seeks the school position, with patrons urged to support local education and farming diversification.
Heavy rain fell Monday morning causing Rev. W. W. Morse to miss his Sunday appointment. Residents traveled to Strong River for fishing last week. Beamon Ross, studying at Braxton, won field day events at Mendenhall, including a six foot six inch high jump. Mrs. Sam Edmondson of Jackson visited friends here. Farmers welcomed the rain aiding crops. E P Harper left for Camden, Miss., with her daughter J S Purcell to help.
Heavy rains dampen farming mood as visitors arrive over the weekend. Miss Helen Ellis of Greenfield and Miss Shedd of Holly Bush stay with relatives. Sam Kersh of Goshen Springs and Mrs J J Daniels improve after illness. An Aubre Collum social Friday night pleased attendees. Edgar Spann of Lucknow was here Saturday. A humorous railway station anecdote and miscellaneous quoted snippets add local flavor to the Langford column.
Miss Lillie Thomas and Dr. J. J. Walker visit relatives from St. Louis and Florence. Dr. E. R. Thomas and family return to Perkins. A strenuous push for a modern Dry Creek Graded School dominates this week’s town diary, stressing education, patriotism, and community progress.
Eight month old Mabel Sutterfield died Wednesday morning after a six week illness following her mother’s death. Rev Wayne Alliston led funeral services Thursday. The community expresses sorrow as neighbors sent roses for the small white coffin. Relatives and area residents noted in town news include Mr. Robert Catron, Mrs. Allen Findley, Mrs. Chas Farish, Mr. Aaron Smallwood, Dr. Butler, Paul Bierdeman and son Carl, and others visiting Jackson and Florence.
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