Brandon News Time Table and Train Schedule
The Brandon News lists East and West bound train times under the Brandon Schedule. Editor W. S. May notes postal details and city origin Brandon Mississippi with A. & V. R. R. time tab sections.
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20 Dec 1917
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Brandon News in Brandon, Mississippi
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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1917
Page
1
Local and Personal News From Brandon and Vicinity
Merry Christmas wishes. Little Glen Harrison sick with measles. Visitors include G A Warren T S Laird R B Roberts and more. Birth of a baby boy to Mr and Mrs John Henry Chambers. Folks travel between Brandon Pelahatchie Clinton and Meridian. School closes for Christmas. War savings stamps urged. Red Cross bazaar raises over 70. Military notes Lieut Howell C Baker and William McIntyre details. Brandon Feed Milling promotes ham mer mill and mixed feed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Harrison
G. A. Warren
T. S. Lairdeo
R. R. Martin
T. G. Ross
Cato
Brandon
Dock Mulhollan
Pelahatchie
Josephine Summer
John Henry Chambers
Irene Hobson Cooper
New Orleans
Clyde Robinson
Roy Robinson
Humble
Texas
G. W. White
D. M. Nelson
Dot
Clinton
J. M. Collier
Lee Busick
William McIntyre
Camp Beauregard
Howell. C. Baker
Leon Springs
Lieut. Baker
T. B. Webb
Webb
Red Cross
Rankin County
Demopolis
Ala
W. W. Hodges
Near Gulde
Brandon Feed & Milling Co
War Savings Stamps Promoted At Local Bank For Christmas
W G Barnes advertises war savings stamps and certificates available at the bank as Christmas gifts. Also promotes New Home and Southern Sewing Machines offered by W G Barnes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Home and Southern Sewing Machines
W. G. Barnes
Florence News Briefs Highlight Local News and Notices
Mr Whitfield authorized to collect for this paper and revenue. officials urged to send rough outlines of proceedings. On Sunday the 16th at 2 pm at the Dry Creek home, Rev Courtney united Wayne Myers and Eva Ragland in marriage. Families in Florence report measles. Dr Whitfield his four boys ill with pneumonia but improving. he assists at home. Baptist Workers' Convention set for Dry Creek Church Dec 30 with schedule of prayer, sessions, and speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dry Creek
O. J. Ragland
S. T. ‘Courtney
Dry Creek Church
Wayne Myers
Eva Ragland
Rankin County
Jackson
Myers
Tthe Street Railway Company
City
Florence
Dr. Whitfield
John South
Baptist Workers’ Convention
Rankin County Association
Ee Creek Church
Piney Woods School Ad Offers Animals And Goods
Principal C Jones of Piney Woods Country Life School Braxton Miss lists wanted goods and animals for sale or trade. Requests dry corn velvet beans fence posts and a Jersey bull calf plus a Tamworth boar. Albert Shields signs off stating laundry not taken up during Christmas week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
C. Jones
Piney Woods
Albert Shields
War Savings Certificates for Holiday Gifts
Government offers War Savings Certificates at 4 percent interest, five year maturity, purchase price 4.12 each, to supply holiday gifts and support the war effort. Encourages thrift via Thrift Cards and War-Savings Stamps, available through BANKIN COUNTY BANK or any bank in Mississippi. Four extra fine Jersey milk cows offered by D Williams, Johns, Miss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bankin County Bank
Mississippi
Rankin County Bank timeline and 1918 land notice
A public notice lists the Rankin County Bank Brandon's annual stockholders meeting set for January 8 1918 at 11 a m to elect directors. It also includes a Department of the Interior land filing for Abe Gordon Jr of Clarksburg with final proof due January 26 1918 before the Rankin County Chancery Clerk. Witnesses named include J E Ammons C E Hanall and Abe Gordon Sr. from nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Jackson
Mississippi
Abe Gordon, Jr
Clarksburg
Choctaw Meridian
Chancery Clerk
Rankin County
Brandon
J. E. Ammons
Pelahatchie
C.E. Hanall
Morton
Miss
Charles Hanall
Abe Gordon, Sr
Morton, Miss
W. F. Cummins
Register
Rankin County Bank
Roy L. Fox
Thrift Stamps and War Savings Gift Advice
Government urges a spirit of saving during war times by planning holiday gifts with thrift stamps and war savings certificates. A Thrift Card can be issued with a 25 cent stamp, while a $5 War Savings Certificate costs 4.12 and is available at banks post offices and many stores.
Timely Advice for Soldier Beginners by Captain Kilmer
A 1917 era column urges youths not to fear rejection when seeking a military future. It notes many rejections are for minor physical shortfalls and stresses that health, senses, and fitness determine eligibility. Daily routines like baths, calisthenics, and hikes build readiness and resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
L. Kilmer
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