Advertising Rates and Local News Notes From The Brandon News
The Brandon News outlines advertising rates for legal notices obituaries cards and other notices with cents-per-word pricing and a request to mail payments with copy. It also includes Sparks from Indianola comments about weather crops and regional observations noting rising corn growth and boll weevil concerns amid hot summer with plentiful crops across Mississippi counties.
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American Press Association
Governor's Salary Sparks Call for A Strong Leader
The Union Appeal argues the increased governor salary warrants selecting a highly capable, businesslike administrator. It lists former leaders like John M. Stone and L Q C Lamar as benchmarks and urges candidates with integrity over petty politics.
New York Paper Lands Harrison Speech
A Buffalo Evening Times account notes Senator Harrison of Mississippi delivered a forceful indictment of the Republican Party. The speech rebutted broken pledges with sharp logic, vivid oratory, and persuasive appeal to good faith.
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Harrison
Mississippi
Buffalo
Evening’ Times
Idle Time and Its Value in Daily Life
The passage critiques idleness and urges productive use of spare time. It argues that idling outside of sleep offers no pleasure or profit and condemns passive lounging as unworthy. It endorses engagement, activity, and purposeful effort as path to benefits.
Use Spare Time For Practical Work And Reading
A Lexington Advertiser piece urges using spare time for chores like chopping wood gardening and mending. It argues such acts strengthen the body and mind and that idleness dulls both, promising reading and service as better future preparation.
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Lexington Advertiser
Pellagra numbers rise in Mississippi year over year
Senator Harrison cites Dr. Goldberger data showing Pellagra cases in Mississippi climbed from 1138 in January 1920 to 143 in January 1921 and from 201 to 209 in February. The figures continue higher through May and June, with large increases in late spring and summer, while officials say Congress cannot help and the situation is under control.
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Mississippi
Harrison
Goldberger
Public Health Service
Congress
Compliments to Sheriff Harrison Highlighted in Newsletter
A letter to Sheriff Harrison from The News editor praises his faithful and efficient enforcement. It notes the United States Fidelity and Garanty Co. bonds the sheriff and their inspectors carefully verify office procedures, a sign that Rankin County residents’ affairs are well cared for by Mr. Harrison.
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Harrison
Rankin County
United States Fidelity and Garanty Co
Insurance Examiner Compliments Rankin County Official
United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co. through F. W. Williams, state agent in Meridian, Miss, commends Sheriff G. A. Harrison and Rankin County Tax Collector for August 1 1921 for exemplary compliance with laws. Letter notes the examiner W. R. Weber reports the office as in good shape and extends personal appreciation for honorable performance.
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United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co
Mississippi
F. W. Williams
Meridian
Miss
G. A. Harrison
Rankin County
Brandon
W. R. Weber
Pair mules at my place near Gui de for amendment
Notice of two mules taken up at a residence near Gui de a dark bay mule and a stud mare are held. Owner is requested to come after amendment. Daniel Gud Mian.
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Daniel
Mian
Tanlac credited by Manchester professor after long relief
Professor C. J. Budlong of 42 School Street Manchester NH proclaims Tanlac cured decades of indigestion and rheumatism. He states he now eats freely, no pains remain, has gained eighteen pounds, and feels better than ever, calling Tanlac the greatest medicine of the age for stomach trouble and rheumatism.
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Tanlac
C. J. Budlong
Manchester
N. H
School Street
Local Social Roundup From Gulde and Nearby Towns
Mrs Steele and son Edwin of Oxford La visited Gulde with Mrs H L Robbins. Blanche Thomas and brother Ben spent the weekend with aunt Mrs T W Harper of Dry Creek. Mrs John Kersh was guest in Mr Ed Rhodes home Sunday. Anna Belle Thompson of Lawrence returned home after weeks with sister Mrs W K Whateley. Joe Thomas and baby returned to Louisiana after visiting relatives. Rena Mae Goode returned home after days in Jackson. Lee Thompson of Peighatchie visited sister Mrs W H Whatley. Mamie Robbins moved to Dry Creek to live with sister Mrs J W Harper. Julia Taylor of Moreton visits cousin Elizabeth Robbins. Edwin Steele returned to Louisiana after visit with friend Henry Robbins Jr. Buchanan spent a few days in Jackson last week.
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Steele
Edwin
Oxford
Gulde
H. L. Robbins
Blanche Thomas
Ben
T. W. Harper
Dry Creek
John Kersh
Ed Rhodes
Anna Belle Thompson
Lawrence
W. K. Whateley
Joe Thomas
Baby
Louisiana
Guide
Rena Mae Goode
Jackson
Lee Thompson
Peighatchie
W. H. Whatley
Mamie Robbins
J.W. Harper
Julia Taylor
Moreton
Elizabeth Robbins
Edwin Steele
Henry Robbins, Jr
Buchanan
Local notes from Goshen Springs to Brandon visits
FANNIN. J. B. Williamson spent Sunday with his mother at Goshen Springs. Brame Smith is the guest of Bradford Alford of Value this week. J. L. Long was in Brandon Friday transacting business. Louie Brame visiting his cousin Edgar Ellis of Jackson this week. A. B. Collum and J. B. Williams made a business trip to Brandon Monday. Mrs. Able with her daughter Mrs. J. H. Steverson this week. Mr. John Cole of Colorado guest of his cousin H. R. White last week. Miss Louise Tinnin left Saturday to be guest of Miss Aline Neal at Dry Creek for several days. R. T. Latham and wife of career spent Sunday with the Lathams. Mr. DeWees of Brandon was in our village Saturday and Monday putting up tombstones at the Latham lot. Miss B. V. Steverson after a pleasant week's stay at Drakes returns home Saturday.
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J .L. Long
Brandon
Louie Brame
Edgar Ellis
Jackson
A. B. Collum
J. B. Williames
Able
J. H. Steverson
John Cole
Colorado
H. R. White
Louise Tinnin
Aline Neal
Dry Creek
R. T. Latham
Career
Lathams
Mr. DeWees
Our Village
Latham Lot
B. V. Steverson
Drakes
Local Social News and Church Event at Brandon
Miss Nora Martin of Brandon and Miss Fannie M Whittington hosted guests including Mr Harville and Mr Smith from Madison at Dr Flowers home. Visitors Ruby Lawrence Louise Horne and others from Jackson and Laurel were seen in the village. Allen Lawrence met relatives Pat Allen and Ida of Laurel. Clyde Jones and Jack Williams visited Goshen Springs. The Baptist meeting opens Sunday with D H Waters assisting. Local families and Sunday School attendees report a splendid convention day at Brandon.
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Nora Martin
Brandon
Fannie
M. Whittington
Jack Williams
Goshen Springs
New
D. H. Waters
I. D. Brown
Y. J. Harville
J. B. Williamson
Tom Bratton
R. D. Sherrell
Allye Mae Latham
Angie
Marion Sherrill
Notice to car owners by Anderson and Williams
Notice to car owners urging repair of vehicles at a small cost. Advertises Anderson and Williams in Brandon Mississippi, next to Rankin County Bank, inviting customers to try the shop for better condition and satisfaction.
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Anderson & Williams
Brandon
Miss
Rankin Co. Bank
Langford Notes Wedding Bells And Local Visits
Monday was the warmest day of the year. The Methodist protracted meeting is led by Brother Massey. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Poney Wilsa of Brandon and Mrs. C. H. Bethune with Polly from Liberty. Martha Fay, HAT daughter of Mrs. R. C. Peebles, from Philadelphia, visits in the Rouse home. Vardaman Baker, M S Railroad Co. in Memphis, is home on leave. Mrs. J. G. Roberts from Brandon attends preaching. Clifton Covington from Fulton visits John Rankin. Mrs. Rodgers from Andrew Chapel is present Tuesday. Mrs. J. G. Graham hosts two sisters Mrs. J. V. Magee of Braxton and Mrs. L. C. Cooper of Plain. S. R. Bardwell starts new Delta job. Baptist meeting ends with Brother Quisenberry preaching. Quisenberry recently returned from China and shared Chinese customs. Rev. Waters, the pastor, has resigned.
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Brother Massey
Vardaman Baker
Memphis
M. S. Railroad Co
J. G. Roberts
Brandon
John Rankin
Clifton Covinton
Fulton
Rodgers
Andrew Chaple
J. G.graham
J. V. Magee
Braxton
L. C. Cooper
Plain
S. R. Bardwell
Delta
Quinsenberry
China
Waters
Re Union of College Girls in Columbus
Columbus Miss August 1 1921 The Centennial and Homecoming marks the one hundredth anniversary of Columbus with a homecoming and reunion for former students of the Mississippi State College for Women A full day of college events will reflect the old I C I era and welcomes the alumnae to renew friendships with girls from across Mississippi and nearly every U S state planning to return home for a glorious October gathering
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Columbus
Mississippi
Union
Ladies of Brandon Baptist Church Entertain Circle B
The Circle B of the Woman's Missionary Society hosted a Tuesday afternoon gathering at Mrs. H C Washburns home. Guests enjoyed lavender and white decor, punch by Lu cile May Maine Myers and Bessie May Brown, acrostic contests, sandwiches, iced tea, and prayers for a sick child. Attendees included Misses Kate Shields Maine Myers Bessie May Brown Olivia Moore Lucile May Maggie Baggett Mesdames Bullock Collum Ragland Smith Billingslea Taylor of Jackson Jack Maxey Cottrell R E Gayden H Myers C Myers Downs W H Barnes O E Martin Burns Jack Linton of Clinton Collier Williams Cole H L Shields J C Cole of New Orleans Suber Har
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Brandon Baptist Church
H.C. Washburn
Circle B
Woman's Missionary Society
Kate Shields
Maine Myers
Bessie May Brown
Olivia Moore
Lucile May
Maggie Baggett
Mesdames Bullock
Collum
Ragland
Smith
Billingslea
Taylor
Jackson
Jack Maxey
Cottrell
R. E. Gayden
H. Myers
C. Myers
Downs
W. H. Barnes
O. E. Martin
Burns
Jack Linton
Clinton
Collier
Williams
Cole
H. L. Shields
J. C. Cole
New Orleans
Suber
Har
Clean-Sweep Sale Opens by Myers Bailey Co
Front page ad announces a Clean-Sweep Sale by Myers Bailey Co starting Saturday and running through the 18th. The ad claims better bargains than city big stores and highlights the firm’s reputation for honesty. Also mentions Governor Russell owning part in a Dyke place and a Gulf home, with a humorous note on a textbook fight scenario. Bell's Studio Pelahatchie offers to exchange photographic work for 20 pounds clean lint cotton for quilting.
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Myers, Bailey & Co
Russell
Dyke Place
Gulf
Gulf of Mexico
Bell
Pelahatchie, Miss
Notice to Public on Wynn & Downs Liabilities and Range Strays
Notice announces Charles A. Downs as successor owner of Wynn & Downs accounts and properties and assumes liabilities. It states removal of unmarked Brindle cow and heifer calf, light brown muley bull, and red and white spotted steer from the open range. Owners may reclaim property or it will be sold as estrays. minimum $5 estray fee after this date.
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J. H
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Illinois
Small
Vardaman
Wilson
James K
John M. Stone
L. Q. C. Lamar
J. McLaurin
J. Z. George
E. C. Walthall
Union Appeal
New York
MR. Harrison
Bonding Company
O. K
Manchester, N. H
Fannin
Brame Smith
Bradford Alford
Langford
Diges
Ye McKinney
Thedfort
Thedford
Jackson, Miss
Fowler
Rison
Jim Shields
Chapman, Moore
A. Brown
Crook
Washburn
Maxwell
A. G. King. Pelahatchie, Miss
Chas. A. Downs
Flavus Weaver
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