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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1921
Page
2
The Brandon News lists advertising and legal notice rates in 2 cent per inch for ads and 2 cents per word for first insertion then 1 cent for subsequent insertions. Obituaries and cards are 1 cent per word. Readers are urged to cover publication costs with their copies.
The Newton Record defends reliable papers from bias and false statements. It cites support from Mississippi Baptist Herald editor for fair treatment of religious news and condemns papers that mislead readers. It argues daily papers reflect truth, crime critique, and moral standards, while noting some sensational outlets exist.
A Mississippi reader letter argues for fair, square treatment of religious topics by editors. It lauds The Clarion-Ledger for clean journalism and honorable owners the Hederman brothers, and commends the Commercial Appeal Memphis for sympathetic religious editorial coverage, noting frequent thoughtful editorials on religion and education.
Disgruntled Copiah county truckers worry publicity of this year’s gains will spark a big rise in truck acreage. Delegations visit Crystal Springs and Hazlehurst seeking how to cultivate and market truck stops. Communities form truck growers associations and pledge acreage for a large scale season, raising concern prices may drop making the industry unprofitable. Perishability and rapid shipment to distant markets drive urgency to place produce with retailers.
The article discusses how consumer demand shapes bean prices in Chicago, noting that high demand clears stock at profit while oversupply lowers prices. It cites Copiah truckers enjoying a profitable season due to strong demand, warns that overproduction would be disastrous, and mentions varied agricultural issues from Flanders poppies to a humorous school essay. It also notes a Chicago mail order firm’s ability to estimate mail money quickly by counting money orders.
A string of satirical musings on politics, law, temperance, farming, and daily life. The piece critiques Prohibition era notions, banking slogans, and civic manners while noting weather, cotton, and schooling notes. It blends humor with commentary on mothers patience, judges, and the economy, ending with cotton data and teacher needs.
Notice lists teacher license exams by race and date. First white exam September 1 2 3, second white September 16 17, first negro September 8 9 10, second negro September 22 28 24. Also mentions contracting with white teachers on Saturday September 10 and invites teachers in the county to attend.
A Hattiesburg Citizen reflection notes that social norms have shifted regarding young women. It laments modern behavior as a spree or nightmare while hoping for a return to sanity and decency, comparing chaotic trends to a run-away calf that will soon settle.
Notice lists Bale One pure bred Jersey male eightteen months old priced at twenty five dollars. J F Kelly of Pelahatchie Mississippi signs the notice. Included are local notices of school board meeting in Brandon and various community updates from Langford and surrounding areas with names and places such as Jackson Laurel Goshen Springs and Rankin County institutions.
Item describes a Williams hammer mill No 00 including sacking elevator, all ball bearing, and a 35 horsepower Superior gasoline engine, marked as complete with additional note of one new component.
An ad claims 85 per cent of all human ills can be helped by a product sold at 50 cents a bottle in first class drug stores. If not satisfied after a few doses, return the bottle for a refund. Manufactured by Capitol Medicine Co Inc Jackson Miss. An unrelated line notes a cattle market interest from W B and T H Collier Brandon Miss.
A vacant suite of offices over the Barnes store, formerly occupied by Dr. Burnham, is available for rent after September 1. Interested parties should apply to W. G. Barnes in Brandon, Mississippi.
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