Christmas country is safe and papers fight back
The Brandon News notes a political mood with references to Congress, Presidentials, and labor issues. It cites figures like Uncle Joe and Kermit, mentions prosperity, the paper trust, and Indiana authors, while touching on foreign topics such as cats in plague harbors and naval orange origins, all in a brisk editorial tone. Miss Gertrude Johnson is elected treasurer of Cherry county Nebr after constitutional query confirms gender eligibility.
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Gertrude Johnson
Cherry County
Nebr
Thompson
Novelty and Indians in History Horse Stealing Saga
The article surveys ancient and foreign horses wearing unusual gear from rice straw sandals in Japan to antler shoes in the Oxus valley, and notes protests over slaughter of dogs in Paris. It then shifts to a 1863 tale of Mount Pleasant horse thieves, Luzatter’s capture, and a secret outcome by a local committee.
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Iceland
Oxus Valley
Sudan
Paris
Police
Society of the Prevention of Cruelty To
Foveau de Courmelles
French Antivivisection Society
Mount Pleasant
Luzatter
Kickapoo
Lynch
Potter Kansan
S. D. D. Smith
Atchison
Suzetter
Jones Receives Mystery Hint On Streetcar
Brown teases Jones about a recurring Christmas clue as they ride, noting how wives grow playful and expect gifts at year end. Jones half admiringly accepts the deduction as the talk centers on festive preparations and Santa Claus visits.
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Jones
Brown
Sherlock Holmes
Santa Claus
George
Mr. Jones
For Rent Two Brandon Storefronts in Public Square
For rent. The three story brick store house on the southwest corner of the public square in Brandon is occupied by Gayden and Co. The two story brick store house on the northwest corner is occupied by T. H. Turley. Possession January 1. Apply to William Buchanan, Brandon, Miss. November 24, 1909.
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Public Square
Brandon
Gayden and Co
T. H. Turley
William Buchanan
Brandon, Miss
Rankin County Finances Seen Strong Despite Short Crop
A December letter from Brandon Mississippi argues Rankin County is financially healthier than since the Civil War, citing cotton at 11,000 bales worth 770000 dollars and seed at 165000 dollars, totaling 935000 dollars. After expenses and debts, the county shows a net surplus around 920000 dollars, with other crops and industry boosting income. The writer predicts continued strength as remaining crops fetch higher prices and notes a school benefit play scheduled for December 23 in Johnson Hall to aid the school.
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Brandon
Miss
Rankin County
Aks
Heirloom Cup Tied To Baldwin Family In Will Clause
In the will of E E Baldwin of Hinds County the sixth clause entrusts his son Charles Farley Baldwin with the Knox cup. The cup, a gift from George Washington to General Knox after the Revolutionary War, is to descend as an heirloom. Baldwin, a scholarly lawyer and Confederate veteran, married Mary Norrell of the county.
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Rankin
E. E. Baldwin
Hinds County
Charles Farley Baldwin
George Washington
Knox
Baldwin
Mary Norrell
Gate receipts shipping offered instead of visit
A discussion over whether the Georgia Bernard Shaw should travel to perform or have the showmen ship the share of gate receipts. The comment suggests shipping the revenue share as an alternative to an in-person appearance.
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Georgia Bernard Shaw
Bids Sought for Cable Bridge over Steen's Creek
Notice from Chancery clerk Brandon Mississippi invites sealed bids by noon January 3 1910 for building a cable or wooden bridge over Steen's Creek in beat 1 on Florence and King road per plans on file. Board may reject any bids. MO A Gayden clerk Brandon December 16 1909.
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Chancery
Brandon
Miss
Steen’s Creek
Florence and King Road
MO. A. Gayden
Brandon, Miss
Arthur T Butler Killed by Train Between Clarksdale and Lyon
Tuesday morning Brandon learned of Arthur T Butler death after an engine strike on a track between Clarksdale and Lyon Mississippi. He resided at Lyon near Clarksdale and left a widow Kate Whitfield and six children. Burial was at the sanitarium with Methodist preacher C F Emery officiating. News extends condolences to the family.
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Brandon
Arthur T. Butler
Clarksdale
Lyon
Butler
C. F. Emery
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Hong Kong
Togo
Mediterranean Sea
St. Nicholas
Roman Catholic University
Washington, D. C
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South America
Daily Chronicle
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Pasteur Institute
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India
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Watson’s Jewelry Store
Johnson Hall
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Underton
Clifton Cox
Cypher
Toxie Stapleton
Trueblood
Lee McGilvra
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Undertow
Sallie Horne
Gump
Edna Buchanan
Minnie Trueblood
Sadie Crain
Marty Undertow
Zula Berryhill
Johnnie Grump
Alfred Brown
C. W. Taylor
Brandon Transfer Co
Gayden Hotel
Busick’s Wells
A. T. Butler
Veamulholland
Prudential
Prudential Insurance Company OF America
L. C. Robinson
Rankin County Bank
Brand
Wome
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Walthall
Sackson
Miss Pearl St
Jackson Hardware Company
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J. E. Martin
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