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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1903
Page
8
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer and Swamp Root as a cure for lame back and kidney bladder problems. It claims success in hospitals and private practice and offers a free sample bottle by mail with a reply to Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY. Regular sizes are sold by druggists.
Stormy weather slows cotton and fodder gathering as E N Ross builds a steam gin for his crop. Rev W P Chapman and wife return from Bethany and Sylvarena with reports of gatherings and new converts but Chapman misses Hickory Ridge due to illness. Citizens note defeat with grace and look ahead to college openings, fodder and hay work dominate the hour, with local visits, sickness, and travel among residents as school resumes and protracted meetings proceed at D Lo.
In a recap of local happenings, residents report health generally good, fodder harvesting near completion, and cotton yield concerns from late rains. Prof H N Holyfield re elected as Harrisville Graded School principal for October start. W D Wallace wins Simpson County superintendent race with 1 100 votes to 3800. Various visits and travels among townsfolk noted, with church meetings at Hickory Ridge and Sinai baptisms.
Rankin area notes declare heavy rain fears over cotton but corn looks splendid. Protracted meeting closes with eleven accessions to the church led by Rev Barney Louis and begins at New Prospect Baptist on Saturday before the fifth Sunday with no 11 am service after the day. Rev B Culpepper aided by Rev J R Johnston. Harriet Bland of Pelahatchie guests of Mrs W D Robbins. Carey Longmire and Miss Rosa of Pelahatchie visited Sunday. services held at New Pros- church.
An advertisement extols Paine's Celery Compound as a true medicine for blood and nerve diseases. It claims the remedy cures hopeless cases, strengthens the body, restores energy, and revitalizes tired and discouraged individuals, urging its inclusion in every home.
Miss Gene Buchanan and Miss Emma Buchanan returned home from Jackson after visiting relatives. Lizzie Myers visits Lochabar neighbors. Mrs Florence Pollock spoke to Mt Carmel children on missions Sunday. Howell Wilson and Eugene Terry were about the neighborhood last week. Miss Bessie Moree stayed with Ella Rhodes. Addie Robbins returned from Hickory. H L Robbins and Walter Thomas visited home folks Saturday and Sunday.
Arrangements let Steen Creek High School students take a thorough bookkeeping course taught by a graduate. No need to pay high prices at business colleges to learn what is offered here for less. Business department students may also study literature. For particulars contact CEO G Hurst or R D Maum in Florence, Mississippi.
For sale single house and lot near depot in section 9 one house and lot in Brando n at school building section 15 a blacksmith shop and lot at southeast corner public square section 15 apply to W E Craig for prices and terms 12 horsepower engine and 15 horsepower boiler 70 saw Pratt gin Rey
A fragmentary notice advertises old steam power press machinery and cotton bales, while an state temperance tract by Pat Alexander rails against strong drink. The piece juxtaposes an equipment sale with a moral crusade condemning intoxication and its ruin across society.
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