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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1920
Page
2
The Brandon News discusses labor unrest and political topics, noting the end of the grave-diggers strike, costs of clothing, and questions about Ireland, Hoover, and Duponts stance on suffrage. It mocks Ford for president and warns of lottery crackdowns, while observers view a rail strike as an unauthorized wage pressure amid government aid to railroads.
The strike has halted the rail system, paralyzed business, and drawn harsh public condemnation. Officials urge workers to return, warning that persistent action could trigger drastic measures to restore order and end industrial disruption by a small group.
A conservative editorial argues against doom but warns of severe food shortages and rising prices. It notes a world wheat shortage and a shrinking American crop due to urban wage competition and departing farm labor, predicting long続 shortages and high costs if farm conditions do not improve.
The notice lists registration dates across Rankin County Mississippi and upcoming elections including a Shiloh School District bond issue of Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars to fund school buildings. It also records a trustee sale of a White truck due to a deed of trust default, with public auction details set for May 15 1920 in Brandon.
Bid notices and legal proclamations from Rankin County Mississippi detail a special commissioner sale of Lots 2 and 8 in Section 31 Township 6 North Range 2 East on May 8 1920 at the Brandon courthouse. The document also lists sealed bids for county home feed and road district supplies bridge work mule purchases and road-works contracts plus a 4000 pound vehicle weight restriction. An estray notice offers a dark bay mare with a scar and 1200 pounds reward for information.
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