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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1916
Page
4
A Brandon Mississippi item collage includes a cartoonish exchange about minding business, rising tablet costs, a dry goods clerk quoted on elastic bands for feminine use, a remark that criticism can help or harm, the Uncle Sam origin tale, and a garbled Illinois drag sign story. It ends with a stray indictment snippet and local oddities.
A fiery column argues that national interests demand bold protectionist measures and vigilance to avoid economic disaster. It condemns narrow self interest and asserts that a true editor must cover everyone’s business, not just his own, to serve the public.
The Monday Morning Leader weighs Col R Henry’s future bid for Congress. It notes his two prior campaigns ended in defeat yet his vote share rose, especially in Hinds county, and asserts he would make a strong, party faithful race against the current officeholder if he runs again.
An urging message to young men and women to start a savings habit now. It stresses preparation for possible future economic hardship, gradual saving, and opening a bank savings account to build long term financial discipline.
The Montgomery Advertiser urges drivers to stop look listen at crossings after a Jackson car wreck. It warns that cars cannot outrun trains and stresses public safety, education, and modern school facilities to reduce tragedies.
The piece urges selecting educators who will engage unlettered youth with the sharpest minds of the future. It argues education shapes future standing and efficiency, calling for prompt, decisive action to improve local schools and avoid half measures.
The congressional executive committee of the Eighth district met in Jackson to canvass last Tuesday's Democratic primary returns Yazoo County represented by proxy. Official totals show Collier-Hinds 4559 and Howie-Hinds 2920 with Collier declared nominee and placed on the November ticket. Warren County late count would have changed the outcome by 52 votes.
Joe Dingman of Webster City Iowa reports liver trouble twice yearly with side and back pain and stomach soreness. After using half a bottle of Chamberlain's Tablets he says he felt fine and saw no signs of pain. Obtainable everywhere.
M G Gipson of Route 4 Jackson sends a note about a turkey gobbler missing for weeks found sitting on seven guinea eggs. He questions hatch outcomes and shares the oddity with readers seeking confirmation of this strange event.
Mrs S Grimes of Bigbee Alabama declares Ferraline the most wonderful remedy on earth after nine years of digestion and stomach trouble left her nearly bedridden. She credits the tonic with restoring appetite, energy, and weight to 176 pounds, noting dramatic improvement after five bottles. Sold in Pelahatchie by King Drugstore and Brandon by A G Thornton.
The King’s Daughters of Vicksburg urge residents to save old paper and rags for sale to manufacturers, with proceeds aiding the poor. A hogshead of material is collected at Barnes’ store awaiting donations, then shipped to Vicksburg once full. Committee members include Daisy McLaurin Stevens and Ruth Owen.
General Geo. H. Ethridge, candidate for supreme judge, will address Rankin county voters at Clarksburg Pelahatchie Fannin Pisgah Leesburg on August 26 28 1916. Mrs ST. A Bussck Brandon Miss invites a family of one or two children to apply. Everyone, especially ladies, invited to attend.
A collage of testimonial notices proclaims Cham berlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured a child of cholera morbus and praises its value for bowel troubles. Hall's Catarrh Cure is marketed as an internal blood purifier. Also included are public bids for bridge construction in Rankin County Mississippi and multiple citaton notices demanding appearance in chancery court in September 1916.
The Brandon city council met in regular session with Mayor P Henry and six aldermen approving several accounts from the General and School funds and ordering transfers and tax collection. Notices include a trustee sale of property in Rankin County under Maggie R Buchanan trust, a sale of Richard Pearson’s interest in Mill Subdivision lots, and hearings for Roy L Fox title action in Rankin County.
State of Mississippi Rankin County deed of trust dated May 28 1914 recorded Book 4 page 7 chancery clerk. Richard Pearson conveyed land to secure debt to Pelahatchie Bank. Default occurred. I C K Jones trustee will sell at Brandon courthouse on Thursday August 1 1916 during legal hours to pay the indebtedness.
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