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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1916
Page
4
A Mississippi newspaper warns subscribers about about 250 accounts unpaid totaling seven hundred dollars. The piece condemns delinquents, defends credit, and hints at price hikes while criticizing Mr. Grafton and a county printing bid. It calls editors to unite against law evasion and protect tax payer interests.
Editorial from the Yazoo City Semi-Weekly Sentinel discusses how state presses advocate buying printing from Mississippi printers to support local businesses. It notes a law mandating counties buy state printing locally, and mentions J M Grafton as a remaining out‑of‑state supplier resisting the shift while threatening to fight the move.
A debate centers on whether a foreign printing house representative has profited from state tax funds. The question remains open, with critics urging transparency and accountability for any large gains derived from public resources.
In a retrospective on Maj. Pat Henry, the article recalls the congressional races where Henry led the first primary, lost the second by 469 votes, and questions where 315 extra votes for Rankin came from in Warren County. It notes local voting dynamics and anomalies in turnout across primaries.
In a Winona Times editorial, residents are urged to contribute more energy and thoughtfulness to make Winona one of the nation’s cleanest towns. The piece argues such efforts would improve public health and raise the community’s physical capacity.
A health note urges regular outdoor exercise to keep bowels regular. Drink a full glass of water before breakfast and eat ample fruit and vegetables. Establish a daily bowel movement. If medicine is needed, Cham berlain's Tablets are suggested for a gentle effect and easy use. Obtainable everywhere.
The Greenville Times urges Mississippians to combat lax law enforcement, calling for business leaders and farmers to organize, lead, and elevate county prosperity through persistent political action for stronger conditions across the state. Also includes a testimonial praising Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy for cholera morbus in a seven year old boy and family use.
A West Point Times-Herald remark condemns social climbers who seek favors without reciprocity. The note argues genuine gratitude is due for favors, though some demand only a token acknowledgment as compensation.
Joe Dingman of Webster City Iowa reports recurring liver trouble with side and back pain and stomach soreness. After using half a bottle of Chamberlains Tablets his pains faded and he felt fine, a remedy he says is obtainable everywhere.
A compilation of multiple 1916 Rankin County Mississippi notices including estate administration final report approval for R. G. Coleman and chancellor court actions, land dispute notices against Margaret E. Beresford and Roy L. Fox, contractor bids for Brandon School repairs, a bridge construction bid near L. D. Smith, and a trustee note default with substitution of trustees.
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