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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1919
Page
2
A reader advocates forming an Old Men's Home to spare elderly fathers from the poor house. Sympathy and offers to help appear, noting the Old Ladies' Home exists and that a dignified shelter would prevent being a burden. The letter urges the community to fund and build a comfortable residence for aging men.
A Belzoni Mississippi letter from T. L. Turner urges aid for elderly men turned out by adversity or kin. He praises the cause as laudable, offering to contribute if wealth allowed, and urges readers to read and consider supporting an Old Men's Home Association effort led by R. A. Maddox.
An 19th century style advertisement claims summer air carries germs but harms only the weak liver stomach or bowels. It touts Prickly Ash Bitters as a purifier and strengthener with a $1.25 bottle price and A. G. Thornton as agent.
Letters testamentary granted July 31 1919 by the Chancery Court of Rankin County Mississippi notify all creditors to probate and register claims with the Clerk of the Rankin County Court in Brandon Mississippi within one year or the claims will be barred Martha Quinn Executrix Watkins Watkins Solicitors for Executrix.
A ragged American deserter and California heir causes a stir at a London Y M C A hospitality home after demanding service and a cable asking for funds. The tale contrasts his fury with a lion’s tail lash as it relates to anger and behavior in the animal world.
Simon Lake announces a plan by Lake Engineering of Bridgeport to salvage up to 1,000,000 tons of coal from the bottom of Long Island Sound using five specially built boats. If successful, the work could extend along the New England coast, signaling a new era in thrift and conservation of wasted utilities. Lake says coal exists near the surface and points to vast Atlantic tonnage from wrecks as a larger potential.
A new non absorbent insulating material is formed by mixing 51.7 percent asbestos powder, 14 percent mica, 20 percent mineral rubber, 1 percent resin, and 3 percent para rubber, with 9.6 percent bisulphide or selenium, then washed and air evaporated to yield a plastic, moldable substance. North Dakota has the most banks per capita at one per 94 percent of residents, followed by South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Missouri with rates ranging from 1 bank per 1,174 to 3,276 people.
A humorous old quote centers on keeping the old mule for utility despite doubts. The speaker notes the animal’s limited usefulness yet asserts it remains the sole workable asset around the place, reflecting rural wit and practicality.
A playful exchange notes humor about hosting a party. The line suggests the first action is to raise the wind, a witty setup reflecting social planning or a joke context. No further factual details are provided.
A fragmentary note indicates a dispute involving a complainant and a defendant, with ambiguity over causation and responsibility. The case appears unsettled as parties seek clarification in a local judicial proceeding, and a tentative timeline is suggested.
A rural cider dispute unfolds as a prospective buyer questions the alcohol content. The rural dispenser responds with a blunt exchange about the strength of the cider, highlighting a blunt rural dialogue and concern over the product.
Two Ninety second Buffalo division soldiers discuss life in the United States before the war while waiting for the mess bugle. One claims to have been a lion tamer in a circus and explains the act, only to be called a liar by the other in a humorous exchange.
A reflection on painting praises the painter who perceives beauty others miss. The observer, through the artwork, gains brighter vision and a sense of an overarching beauty beyond the visible scene. The passage frames a triumphant trio of subject, artist, and beholder leading to a wider horizon.
Representative Walsh of Massachusetts, famed as the watchdog of the treasury, is described as one of Washington’s best domino players. He recently lured Uncle Joe Cannon into games, now playing almost nightly, and also has hot contests with Representative Scott of Michigan. Walsh recalls his Woods Hole origins and chats of playing with ex-speakers and great statesmen.
A short wartime exchange captures two soldiers discussing work after service. The first asks if the other has secured a job, and the second replies he found work paying $8 a week, contrasting with the previous wartime earner of $80 a week for a slacker.
Dr Beverley Robinson of New York condemns new remedies for colds and influenza. He promotes old fashioned measures like castor oil and sweet spirits of nitre and argues salicylate of ammonium is best when started early with frequent doses. He also stresses diet rest in bed and simple precautions as proven effective. Then a brief exchange from a fishing vignette follows.
A reporter asks for an instance of being treated like dogs overseas. A Private retorts with humor about pup tents and questions whether the League of Nations will be a general league or a major league too.
Citizens living in Beat No 2 are urged to meet at the courthouse on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock August 31 to discuss arrangements for the Beat Fair. Please be punctual. Signed C. O. Rouse.
A cartoon caption exchange questions fruit tree likeness to people with modest bearing. Wagge notes members at the club have adapted to Prohibition by wearing pumps. The dialogue reflects light social humor from a cartoons magazine.
In a playful exchange Mrs. Cumrox remarks that Gwendo Lyn’s father objects to her bathing suit. Gwendo Lyn protests that the objection seems over a mere trifling matter and questions the seeming impossibility of disapproval.
Fragmentary text asks how to characterize extra sunshine hours and whether to classify them as light sayings. No identifiable people places or events are present.
A well known authority warns that regular meat consumption can cause kidney trouble by overworking the kidneys through uric acid. It may lead to backache headaches and digestive issues. A home remedy cited is Jad Salta, taken before breakfast for a few days, to flush and stimulate kidneys and neutralize urine acids.
A domestic exchange notes an unusually mild season with a playful miscount of time. The wife remarks on the gentle winter while the husband agrees, humorously noting they have not left the house in about a week.
A vintage health tip urges drinking hot water with limestone phosphate each morning before breakfast to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims this practice removes toxins improves digestion and brightens appearance for those with headaches bad breath bilious attacks or constipation.
Advertisement from Amos Kendall of Brandon Mississippi offering Columbus Marble Works memorials. Agent for Columbus Marble Works in Columbus Mississippi, guarantees satisfaction and invites calls to view samples and prices.
Josephine Hamilton is commanded to appear in Rankin county chancery court on the fourth Monday in September 1919 to defend the suit brought by Walter Hamilton. Dated July 31, 1919, J. A. Robinson, Clerk.
In Rankin county Mississippi at Brandon on the 4th Monday in September 1919 Nettie Washington is summoned to defend Reber Washington's suit. Dated August 12 1919. H L McCaskill solicitor for plaintiff.
Bid proposals are invited by the clerk of the board of supervisors until noon on the first Monday in August 1919. Items include supplies for the county home and road precincts, painting and seating Cross Roads school house, and building two bridges in Martins lane beat 5. Plans are on file in the clerk’s office. The board may reject any or all bids.
Letters of administration granted by the Chancery Court of Rankin County to the undersigners for the estate of Willie A McLain deceased. Creditors must present claims to the clerk for probate and registration within one year or be barred. Dated thirty first day of 1919.
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