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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1910
Page
7
A preserved 1761 South Carolina newspaper relic, with four sheets and three-column pages, offers ship news, London letters, and early colonial advertisements including slave sales. The issue, dated April 22, 1761, reflects era sentiments, prices, and currency notes, now valued as a priceless heirloom by its owner.
Widow Annie May Rodgers sues the Vicksburg Shreveport and Pacific railroad for 50000 dollars alleging the company transported the mob that hanged her husband in Tallulah Louisiana in 1906. Case postponed to July term due to absence of a railroad station agent. Rodgers attended with three small children.
A Concord area resident expresses heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during his wife’s illness and death. He notes he cannot repay the kindness and signs off as W H Varner.
Health is generally good with a few smallpox cases and many vaccinated arms sore. Miles White and Hickory Ridge schools perform well under their teachers. Hickory Ridge church plans services next weekend led by Bro. C. L. Lewis from Clinton to seek a pastor for the year. Farmers stay busy as cold weather persists hoping for a thaw and a good crop year.
N T Tull of Brookhaven argues Mississippi farmers can turn the boll weevil crisis into progress. He contends cotton dependence has chained farmers with mortgages and misery, while the pest forces unity among farmers, merchants, and bankers to adopt scientific farming for a prosperity the New South promises.
An editor writes in playful, affectionate terms to a late subscriber, alluding to debt and marketing. The playful appeal imagines the subscriber as a beloved figure, promising ongoing ad sales activity and awaiting a return message as a sign of reassurance. The tone is intimate and whimsical, framed as a pastiche of romantic missives.
A Brooklyn demonstration showcased the gyrostatic mono rail car in action, highlighting its stability and potential for urban transit. Officials and engineers observed its performance and discussed future testing and development plans.
Dr. Frederick J. Fielding of San Antonio Texas proposes building a hydrogen dirigible capable of carrying several men with a full outfit to sail to the north pole. He estimates $15 000 is required for the required gas generating equipment and engine, and three to four months of preparation.
J O Parkison in Florence Mississippi reflects on the passing year and urges better deeds and civic improvement. He notes two new preachers Rev Allen and Rev Purcell joining local churches, steady Sunday school and prayer meetings, and praises Florence High School teachers while urging farmers to endure the cold winter and freezes.
The writer urges caution on cotton but optimism for corn and hog farming, noting better interest last year and hoping for a strong crop year. Closing wishes are sent to The Brandon News for the new year from J. O. Parrison.
S. H. Williams and Son dissolve by mutual consent with H Williams assuming all debts. Debtors urged to settle immediately. Brandon Mississippi January 11 1910. First quarterly conference of Thomasville charge convenes at Greenfield church January 1st and 16th. Rev. J. R. Jones preaches Saturday and Sunday at 11 oclock. Oscar Rainey P. C.
A Pelahatchie Mississippi advertiser announces that all customers buying goods after January 15 will receive 20 percent more on the dollar via a New Trade Check Plan. Readers are urged to inquire at the special novelty department of W. J. Bell.
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