Local Happenings in Brief Chapters
Mr. C. J. Henry of Edwards and Senator Bradshaw of east Rankin visited Brandon this week. Numerous locals visit, holiday closings noted. Parm Corley’s son injured by a dynamite cap accident. St. Johns Day feature includes Pearl Sherrill recitation from Peck’s Bad Boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Henry
Edwards
Brandon
Senator Bradshaw
East Rankin
Parm
Wm. Corley
St. Johns Day
Tyrean Lodge No
Pearl Sherrill
Sherrill
Fannin
Local Visitors and Holiday Guests Readied in Brandon
Clark Robbin of Edwards visits friends Mrs Burns and Cole Jr before leaving for Langly Field Virginia where Lieut Burns is stationed. Lawrence Tedlock of Homewood Miss visits his parents J B McDonald. Anna Buchanan of Yazoo City teachers joins sister Susie Blue Buchanan for holidays. Ben Alford of Morton visits. Dan Mayers Jr of Jackson visits family and jokes about courting in Brandon during the break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. W. ©. Burns and
Cole, Jr
Langly Field
Lieut. Burns
Lawrence Tedlock
Homewood
J. 3. McDonald
Anna Buchanan
Yazoo City
Susie Blue Buchanan
Ben Alford
Morton
Dan Mayers, Jr
Jackson
Dannie
Brandon
Bits and Banter in a Crowded Prison Doorstep
A playful collection of quips and quick lines features a stenographer eyed by a boss, a bigamist boasting, doctors kept at bay by apples, and a senator debating Washingtons cherry tree. The snippets showcase light humor about daily life and social missteps.
A Fast Night Life in Chiggersville Metropolis
Mr. Cobbles explains a new hire quit to seek city life. He moved to Chiggersville, a town boasting two movie palaces and a dance hall, described as the metropolis of this country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Cobbles
Chiggersville
The Style and Applause in a Satirical Exchange
A humorous dialogue features a mother scolding her daughter over fashion, a forsale-spirited suitor lamenting his height, and a senator downplaying applause from an attentive audience. The pieces parody social expectations and public speaking.
Red Cross report tallies 850 disaster deaths in a year
The 1920 21 fiscal year saw 43 disasters in the United States causing 850 deaths and 2,500 injuries. Property damage reached $80 million, 65,000 families were homeless, and relief totaled $1,871,000 by the American Red Cross. Pueblo flood was the year's worst, with 2,300 homes affected and 7,351 homeless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
United States
American Red Cross
Wall Street
Salem
Ohio
Republic of Haiti
Tulsa
Okla
China
Alaska
North Dakota
Italy
Pueblo
Shoup
Colorado
Harding
Texas
Arkansas
Texarkana
Life Saving Corps Enrolment Reaches 10000 Members
Growth of Red Cross Life Saving Corps continues nationwide with 160 corps and over 10000 members, including 1276 skilled as examiners. At Annapolis United States Naval Academy a large life saving corps was organized, among the year’s notable achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
Two Hunters and the Inquisitive Heiress
A brief dialogue fragment depicts heiress and Mr Hunter debating fortune and curiosity. The impertinent hunter questions the speaker about their wealth, prompting a terse reply and playful banter about fortune. The exchange hints at social tension and the humor of a fortune inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sultor
Gratitude for Blessings and 1922 Business Hopes
Grateful for life and blessings this year and thanks to friends and customers for 1921 support. We solicit a liberal share of your business in 1922, pledging a complete stock and the best quality, with prosperity hoped for the country.
Do You Fear Glasses Frame Fit at Barnes Brandon
IW G Barnes Brandon advertises eyewear with styles to suit every nose and promises comfort. Two registered optometrists oversee fittings to ensure proper lens choice and correct vision assistance.
Public sale of Adams Brothers Lumber property in Rankin County
Substitute trustee announces sale of real estate in Rankin County Mississippi to satisfy the 1919 deed of trust held by W H Baskervill. Property includes all of section 21 except W1 2 of NW 1 4 and NW 1 4 of section 28 township 6 north range 4 east. Sale at front door of county courthouse Brandon on January 2, 1922 during legal hours for cash to highest bidder. Notice also includes unrelated notices and ads for tires and livestock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Brothers Lumber Company
W. H. Baskervill
Chancery Clerk
Brandon
Rankin County
Mississippi
Township
Range
Notice to Trade Promises Low Prices on Hardware and Groceries
Notice to the trade from Mrs. N B Thomas offering low prices on hardware tinware crockery and a fresh line of groceries seeking business. The closing title is expected soon and conveyed only as trustee by T J Rodger Substitute Trustee witnessed December 1 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Jrrodgers
Grist mill and feed grinder to operate Saturdays
Beginning November 19 and each Saturday after, McRae Gin Co. of Brandon Depot will operate its grist mill and feed grinder. The notice outlines regular weekend milling and grinding services for local customers.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Albert Shields
A. M. Shields
Ohlever
Brandon, Miss
Ward-Gayden Drug CO
State Sts
Jackson, Miss
All Rankin
Pantaze Cafe
Proyal Hotel
Fackson, Mis
Sam Looes
First National Bank
First National Bank, Jagkoor
Tilts
J. B. Stirling
O. J. Waite
F. J. Aeates Aanarene
Jackson, Mississippi
Gregg
Graham-Pitman
Draughon
Dratielon Scanis College
Fords Drug Store
Union Depot
Rankin County Bank
Ollie Barlow
Magee Schools
Mrs. Williams
Charlie Crain
Dry Creek
W D Ragland
Matt Hughes
Memphis, Tenn
G. C. Folks
Amite, la
Mrs. R. L. Fox
Mr. Taylor
Miss
Louis Gayden
Delta
Mrs
Beatrice Maxey
Brother Clifton
New Orleans
Collier Maxey
Meridian
A G. Thornton
Wiley P. Chapman
Cato
Capitol City
J. R. Webster
Pearson
Jim Shields
Joe Dixon
Kate Shields
Natchez
Forest Stubblefield
Birmingham
American Tobacco Co
Bonita Brown
Pelahatchie
Susie May Barnes
Mesdames
R. W. McLaurin
F. F. Rodgers
Baby
Mrs. Huston Scruggs
York, Ala
Davie Vickers
Grenada
J A. Lindsey
Hendricks Dawson
Clevion Ledger
W. J Dawson
Frank Hough
Shaw
Zoe Miller Burney
Florence Burney
Claude Buchanan
Ala
Laura Buchanan
Ruby Parsons
Brookhaven
H. J. Buchanan
Bessie Ruth Lindsey
Andrew Chapel
Bessie Ruth
W. G. Barnes
Guaranty
Barnes & Fox
Clark Robbin
Mr. Duthwaite
Smith
Jones
George Washington
Senator Sorghum
League
Sorghum
C.R. v
Seutter
Century Bldg
New Departure Tire Co
12Th St
Detroit, Mich
Finkbine Camp
L. N. Simpson
Braxton
Graham Tires
Graham Tire CO
Boulevard
Benton Harbor
Mich
C. E. Martin Jr
Yours Very Truly
Mrs. N. B. Thomas
Capital National
Capital National Bank
J.P
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