This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1909
Page
3
Land with 29 acres in A-2 miles south of Pelahatchie Mississippi includes one dwelling fuse four tenant houses and two barns. Terms available from Grover Palmer or Mrs. EB O Palmer in Jackson Mississippi.
Local shop advertises a complete selection of cots shrouds and robes from Barneb brand. Includes W items and accessories. Unclear inventory details and prices provided in readable text.
Florence dispatches recount a week of youthful outings, social gatherings at Mrs. Harvey and Mrs. Pierce, and visits from relatives. The piece notes local travel, a depot shooting incident, church activities, postmaster trip to Biloxi, weather shifts, road improvements by Capt. Berry, and community updates on schools, crops, and civic affairs.
Rankin residents attended preaching at New Prospect Sunday and many traveled for family visits. Irene Speer visits Monterey sister. Mrs Parker and Jackson children visit C L King family. Lacile and Edna Buchanan return to Brandon after a visit with Jno Buchanan. editor and family spent Sunday with W P Darnall. Mrs Caim and Berta Jones visit the Misses Williams. Mrs D E Hardin departs for Overde Florida to join husband. Mrs J A Speer aids typhoid malaria sister Mrs A E Johnsonson in Pé Ma batdhie. Town notes losses as Mr Lindsey and family and Mr Fitzpatrick leave Thursday for Union.
Aviator Wright who sold the government an aeroplane will instruct pilots next week in flying through the clouds near Washington. The plan follows his prior sale and signals a push to enhance aerial instruction and aircraft operation skills.
The Pelahatchie and Brandon base ball teams will clash on the Pelahatchie diamond next Tuesday for a stirring game. Tomorrow Scott county plays Brandon at Brandon, and everybody is urged to attend.
Semi official word indicates Mississippi will not employ Black census enumerators. The note suggests state hesitation or policy shaping the 1910 era census effort amid racial segregation. This brief item reflects the political tension surrounding racial inclusion in official counts.
Miss Ollie Stapleton Patrick wed Oscar Everitt of Jackson at the home of the bride’s parents Rufus, Miss. Aug. 14, 1909. The couple will reside in D’Lo, Miss. C. E. Bass wishes them blessings.
A brief note explains that body parts depend on good blood and pure air. It warns that unhealthy food or overeating contaminates the blood, harming all organs, while polluted or overheated air reduces oxygen and stresses the system.
A historical note compares 1888 and 1897 railway mail service accuracy. In 1888 one error per 2700 pieces occurred before formal classification. By 1897 after the new system, 12,000 correctly sorted for every misrouted item, indicating major improvements in sorting accuracy.
London Daily Mall notes the garden city growth threatens birds. Directors propose converting Norton Common to a bird sanctuary in central town. Weeds grasses berries and fruits pleasing to birds would be cultivated and part of the common fenced for nesting.
A boarding house philosopher recalls sleepless nights over the national deficit until a dream visitation from a Washington figure on a two cent stamp calms his worry. He reports he has not fretted about the deficit since.
The rector declared at a vestry meeting that Alderley parish church is now entirely free from fees. He objected to receiving marriage or burial fees, calling them abusive. Alderley is said to be the only parish church in England with no fees.
A brief admonition defines stealing as an old fashioned crime and notes it is punishable by penalties, including fines and imprisonment. The text urges lawful conduct and seeking legal guidance rather than theft.
A playful scene unfolds as the author bursts in to seize a pad and pencil and declares the need to rid his mind. His wife follows with a humorous remark about a hat, coat, and umbrella she picks up, hinting at a forthcoming check or purchase in the milliner’s window.
A newspaper man asked J. K. Hudson whether to call him major or general. Hudson, a Civil War major who was made brigadier general in the Spanish War, said call him major and quipped he was vaccinated for general but it didn’t bake.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.