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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1919
Page
2
The Brandon News states it takes no stock in politics and all political matter in its columns is paid for at regular advertising rates. The editor, W. S. May, notes the need to cover expenses for a wife and five children, and emphasizes that only paid political content will appear.
Dear Friend explains ongoing illness kept him from canvassing and attending precinct picnics. He notes a second place lead and asks for vote and influence on the 26th, expressing appreciation for any consideration. Signed Dave P Gayden.
Billie Buck, candidate for Clerk of the Supreme Court, holds a 9477 vote lead over Capt. Myers in the second primary. Buck cites four governors and steady service as the basis for promotion. Myers has previously pledged not to run again if elected, a pledge he repeated four years ago. Vote for Billie Buck on August 26.
Geo S Ware writes to Rankin County voters thanking friends for support in the recent primary. He pledges to represent Rankin in the State Legislature and to do his best so supporters are satisfied and opponents are not disappointed.
Pelahatchie Miss August 12 1919 C E McKay expresses heartfelt thanks for the large vote in the first primary and requests continued support in the August 26 runoff or subsequent primary, signing his name sincerely for the Good People of Rankin County.
A Mississippi political appeal thanks Democratic friends for loyal support in the first primary and asks them to work for a second primary victory with Mr Buck. The speaker promises to retire at term end if elected and asserts faithful public service and competency. Voters are urged to go to the polls on August 26 to ensure election.
Citizens of Newton County convene in Decatur to endorse Hon. D. M. Anderson for District Attorney in the Eighth Judicial District. Resolutions praise integrity, ability, and public service, pledging support and asking local papers to publish the stance. Meeting presided by T. M. Shockley with C. E. Cunningham and John A. May secretaries.
Notice to contractors bids due by noon on first Monday in August 1919 for county home supplies road precinct needs and painting and seating Cross Roads school house Walter Patrick clerk Pelahatchie Mississippi bids to build two bridges in Martins lane beat 5 per plans in office Board reserves right to reject any or all bids J A Robinson Clerk
Advt details Oscar Johnston candidate for governor urging support at the Democratic primary on August 26. Portraits his upbringing in Hinds and Rankin counties, education at University of Mississippi and Cumberland University Law School, twelve years in the state legislature, high home county support, faith and fraternal affiliations, WWI tank corps service, and a pledge that a vote for him means good government.
In a Jackson letter Ross Collins declares he will vote for Oscar Johnston, praising him as morally sound and mentally capable, and denounces Lee Russell’s attacks. Johnston defends organized labor and outlines tax commission reform, arguing for a unified approach to assess property and corporate stock while detailing past legislative votes and positions.
A 1919 letter from Baldwyn Miss criticizes claims by the Russell campaign about leading in the first primary and disputes official vote tallies. It condemns mudslinging and questions rumors about Oscar Johnston and his wife, urging integrity in politics and addressing Rev A A Walker in Clarksdale.
Hon Marion W Riley to speak at Nelsons Cross Roads near Pope on Wednesday August 20 at 11 in support of Oscar Johnston candidacy for Governor. He will also speak at Pleasant Grove that night Batesville Panelian. Riley enlisted under the Johnston Banner to deliver addresses across the state with Ross Collins Senator Engle John B R Tally and others following.
A Presbyterian pastor in Clarkedale Mississippi replies to a brother about concerns over Governor Oscar Johnston and his family. He condemns attacks on a lady’s character in politics and expresses dismay at sacred southern traditions being outraged. The letter continues with a discussion of the issue.
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