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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1922
Page
3
A Mississippi campaign text from Stephens' committee accuses Ford supporters of circulating falsehoods in Lee County and elsewhere. The document raises questions about misrepresentation of an opponent's position on public questions and criticizes the candidate's backers for alleged tactics.
A Mississippi political dispute centers on Senator Vardaman’s views of leasing Muscle Shoals to Henry Ford. The circulars and press quotes are scrutinized as campaign misinformation by Stephens and allies. Vardaman’s Weekly is cited, with editorials praising Ford and urging government lease to Ford as best for farmers, while critics accuse misrepresentation to voters ahead of the second primary.
Notice of trust deed sale by J R East as trustee lists Henry Hamilton and J D Sandifer in Rankin County Mississippi. The sale of 80 acres of land in Section 28 Township 8 Range 1, front of County Courthouse in Brandon, during legal hours on the stated date. Title believed questioned. to convey only the title vested in the trustee.
The community reports sale of bonds for a new school building to be ready before Christmas. Teachers L. A. Lewis and J. S. Covington return, with Covington moving back from Franklinton to Mansfield. Baptist and Epworth League youth groups organize, while road conditions worsen in Beat 5. Local merchants expand as Herbert Garrett opens a new general store after buying property in Jackson. Cotton and hay activities reflect seasonal change and a nearby protracted meeting at Monterey draws attendees.
Milton E Ruble and George W Hull residents of Mississippi are summoned by the Rankin County Mississippi Chancery Court to appear on September 25 1922 to plead answer or demur in the suit of H C Bullock Jr The notice is dated August 15 1922 and signed by Chancery Clerk S D Donnell with May Saunders and McLaurin Attorneys for Complainant.
A 1922 law lets majority property owners petition to require elections before tax expenditures by county or city. Supervisors must publish annual budgets, and bonds can be held liable for overspending. The notice urges voters to review budgets, fight waste, and use the new power to lower taxes.
Rankin County Election Commissioners announce a September 14 1922 election at Greenfield School House to decide whether territory described by township and range should join Brandon Consolidated School District. Board of Supervisors ordered the election on August 18 1922. Signatures dated August 19 1922. Also classified notices include items for sale and an exchange offer for livestock and machinery.
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