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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1910
Page
8
The Home Circle Column laments sensationalism and intrusion in modern newspapers. It argues noble press requires a noble public, condemns bloodcurdling headlines and gossip, notes moral decline in reporting, yet finds weekly papers often less corrupt and closer to elevating domestic life.
The cattle tick costs Mississippi residents millions annually. A cooperative effort with the United States government could remove the pest at a small fraction of one year's losses.
Report from Amite county Liberty and Gloster shows farmers countering boll weevil by growing home produce and surplus cotton. Gloster fair displays stock and crops. county fair movement aims to unite Franklin and Wilkinson. Farmers expect to keep mules, feed, meat locally and shift cotton to a money crop. They believe one to two years will bring broad prosperity and resilience.
The writing urges staying engaged to avoid the blues. It notes that older people who pursue study or new occupations retain interest and stave off melancholy more effectively than medicine.
In Stekn 203 a method describes heating a cloth by twisting from the ends held in each hand then immersing in boiling water to produce a very hot cloth without wetting the hands. The text instructs rapid twisting and removal from water to create usable heat for sickness.
A brief quotation notes a preference for plain speech over polite rhetoric. It advocates straightforward talk as valuable in discourse, implying a shift away from frothy etiquette toward blunt clarity. The passage reflects editorial tone emphasizing plain speaking.
A courtroom quip captures student artist resolve as the judge comforts a discouraged speaker with blunt advice. The exchange centers on perseverance despite setbacks, highlighting a moment of mentorship in a legal setting.
Henry James reflects that the artist striving to realize an idea feels a sense of human dignity that often eludes the more paid laborer. The quotation contrasts intrinsic worth with wage labor, highlighting the moral dimension of creativity.
Public sale to satisfy an indebtedness secured by a deed of trust dated December 28 1908 from W H Puckett to R T Porter. Trustee C W Girdlestone will sell January 1 1910 at Brandon courthouse Mississippi land parcels in Rankin County including portions of sections 26 30 35 township 5 range 1 2 to pay the note due January 28 1909 with interest.
White J R Martin wed Annie Slade and D O Smith married Lizzie Buckner. Colored James Sanders tied with Viola Griffin and Frank King with Viola Morrison. Sam Merchant and Jennie Finch. Lee Berry Lewis and Lonie McGee. Jesse Dickson and Mary L Buchanan. Franklin Pace and Laura Peyton. The Mississippi Legislature convened in biennial session.
An article reports the University of Iowa closing due to a coal famine. Parallel notes mention an ordinance in New Orleans to sell seven million dollars of public improvement bonds, a young woman taking ether to end her life in West End, a lecture by Dr James J Walsh on Shakespearean Catholicism, and plans by the Southern Pacific Company to add four El Rio type ships to its New Orleans New York and Galveston fleet.
London Globe notes a curious midwinter vegetable movement from Cuba to New Orleans. It mentions a duel between two dragoon lieutenants at Careascone over a Good Friday sausage incident. One combatant seems to court death.
Shanghai Mercury reports a proposal detailing penalties for poppy cultivation without a license. The range includes light to heavy bamboo penalties and banishment based on the cultivation area.
A witty Chicago Record-Herald remark notes a woman meeting a husband’s former sweetheart with courtesy. The barb implies the ex's diminished allure or faded prominence, using sharp social commentary typical of the era.
A brief folksay attributed to Uncle Eben contrasts waiting to learn by experience with using common sense. It warns the slow learner risks wasted time and a mule kick while the prudent man gets corn planted.
In a humorous exchange from The Bellman, a customer asks for a silver wedding present for a two man couple marrying a Boston girl. The clerk quips with an icepick, prompting lighthearted reaction and an odd bit of wartime era wit.
There is a strong call for well developed minds amid today’s demands. The text argues that competency brings significant rewards and highlights the urgency of improving mental development in the population.
A Russian engineer claims that adding a small amount of linseed oil to a perforated tank prevents scale in boilers. The oil seeps to the water surface, forming a protective layer.
The writer eulogizes Senator A. J. McLaurin, praising his long service from 1872 to 1909, leadership in the Senate, and kindness to all, including Black Mississippians. He extols McLaurin’s faith, church devotion, and family, lamenting his death and urging successors to be worthy and loved by the nation. Reverend N. N. Sidney signs from Brandon, Mississippi.
A colorful line from the Los Angeles Express laments a heavy downpour being called only a sprinkle on the theater-going night. The remark frames rain as a trivial nuisance amid religious gathering plans.
A concise admonition urges individuals to conquer habitual behavior rather than letting it dominate. It frames habit as a harsh master and presents the struggle to break free as a central life challenge. The tone is moral instruction emphasizing personal responsibility and self control.
A brief note of meeting a famed author referenced by The Sketch. The speaker expresses delight and recalls seeing something of the author recently in a newspaper. The tone is informal and admiring, with casual remarks about recognition.
A California woman turns to frog farming as a new occupation and earns a substantial yearly income from the venture, showcasing its financial viability and growing interest as an alternative agricultural endeavor.
The Youths Companion article cites Sir James Crichton Browne endorsing oatmeal, especially Quaker Scotch Oats, as highly beneficial for brain and body development. He links oats to a robust thyroid and a sturdy, energetic Northern lineage, noting oats’ superior nutrition among cereals.
Learn caution in speech for casual acquaintances. Be patient to endure trials. We are all called to stand for much in life, whether in one war or another.
A reflective quip attributed to Cervantes, noting unease with constant provosts and their effect on conversation. The remark suggests prudent use of witty or pointed remarks to avoid dull, vulgar discourse.
A peculiar report notes a tree that endures many storms without damage until it is first struck by rain. The oddity highlights nature's surprising moments and resilience in the face of weather.
A fragment from Tit Bits shows a theater clerk misdial and a bemused undertaker crying foul. The caller insists on a box for four while the undertaker claims he only books bids for one.
A Portland Oregonian quotation argues against overreliance on schools and colleges for youth. It cites Sir Walter Scott that the best education comes from self driven effort and personal initiative.
A city man seeks a home to sell fresh vegetables and keep hens and poultry. The agent replies with enthusiasm, offering a cozy six room flat right next to a market house, promising the very thing the man wants.
Recoded dialogue from a social page features Mrs Sharp quipping about singleness and marriage. Sharp replies with wit claiming happiness in marrying again, capturing a witty flirtation tone in the exchange.
Uncle Allen remarks that Nimrod was a mighty hunter before the Lord, then hesitates on whether any such hunters exist today. The exchange includes Sparks and a cautious tone about modern parallels to biblical prowess.
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