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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1907
Page
3
James Whitcomb Riley in The Century presents a nostalgic monologue of aging, memory, and enduring family ties. The speaker recalls John, Jim, and a once lively neighborhood, contrasting youth with old age while finding solace in family and home. The piece ends with a call for Jim to join supper and a gentle pride in growing older.
Sir Thomas Carmichael objects to his niece Eileen Leslie staying at Frayne Hall. Aboard a railway smoking carriage, a witty and forward young woman charms him with talk on literature and society. Discovering her identity as Carmichael's niece changes the dynamic, ending with a quiet, unspoken agreement to keep the matter private.
A collage of notes on rheumatism sailor lore and quotes from Brigham Young and President Buchanan. Facts span world architecture heights, millionaire counts in France, tree avenue houses of the Duke of Argyll, trotting and pacing records, Malta bread habits, Nairobi bark clothing, an old Conn gunhouse turned lab and inn, forks’ first mentions in 1611 with Queen Elizabeth courting the fashion.
The article discusses Samuel as a bridge between judges and kings, appointed to guide Israel during a transition to monarchy while guarding religious fidelity. It highlights his call in the temple, his youth as a sign of divine message, and the dangers of young spiritual power, with emphasis on humility and dependence on God. It contrasts this with contemporary snobbery and toadyism noted by the New York World.
The license system has proved the most successful method for funding game protection. By 1905 nearly 10,000 licenses were issued to non residents and 511,905 to residents across 17 states and 3 Canadian provinces. Total licensed hunters exceeded 500,000 with revenues over $600,000. States shift fees toward neighboring rates and non residents face higher costs for big game. Arkansas Supreme Court ruled non residents cannot hunt on their own land.
Letters from Edward Burit and Charles Levy extol Peruna for catarrh relief in their families. The piece notes Peruna tablets as an alternative. A separate excerpt recounts a Malay Prince demonstrating fire making on a beach, then roasting clams with a stray straw as a youth lights the flame.
A Washington Herald remark quotes a society belle praising a companion who looks younger tonight. A Lustiger Blatter cartoon presents a wife learning her taciturn husband died after the first shot, contrasting tenderness with quiet tragedy.
An advertisement purports that replacing heavy meat with Grape-Nuts improves digestion and strength. A Illinois man recalls weight gain from 95 to 125 pounds and says his wife also gained. others reportedly cured of indigestion after switching from meat. Endorsed by Postum Co., Battle Creek, inviting readers to read The Road to Wellville.
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