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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1920
Page
2
The Brandon News outlines advertising rates for notices. First insertions cost 2 cents per word, with 1 cent per word for each subsequent insertion. Obituaries and cards of testimonials are 1 cent per word. Send payment with copy. no time to maintain accounts.
The piece argues Gov. James M. Cox is a strong presidential candidate and cites his Ohio reforms and law enforcement record. Franklin D. Roosevelt is praised as his capable running mate with vigor, youth, and stumping power, promising active nationwide campaigning and direct voter contact.
The Jackson News notes political remarks on Gov. Russell and urges strong school upgrades. Across Warren Copiah Madison Tate and Pontotoc counties citizens press for qualified teachers, backed by the Mississippi Teachers Association Efficiency Campaign and state education leaders.
Harding asserts that Cox deserves to win, stating Cox will prevail. The remark emphasizes confidence in Cox's upcoming victory and frames the outcome as imminent.
In Mississippi the Collector of Internal Revenue emphasizes July deadlines for capital stock tax returns by corporations and for a wide array of special taxes due by July 1. The piece notes penalties for late payments and returns, then shifts to leather prices, reporting cheap leather and a stagnant Boston market with tanneries closing, blaming demand weakness.
Farmers progress despite bell weevil and canning season under way. Clovis Bardwell quietly marries Miss Bessie Smith at Andrew Chapel. Mrs. Bardwell hosts a house party for Texas kin. Fishermen J M Williams and Mack Whitney catch 10 pounders. Langford loses Navy-bound J T Bardwell. Preaching by Bro. Davis at 11. Rankin County S S Normal starts in August. W M U to attend with a special course. picnic held, plans for fellowship and church roll call.
An agricultural note explains methods to control the southern grass worm on corn. It covers poisoning with arsenate of lead or Paris green, both as sprays and dusts, with mix ratios and application timing, plus the value of early treatment and the role of natural enemies in reducing future generations. It stresses careful monitoring, repeat treatments, and keeping poison mixtures fresh for daily use.
The Entomology Department will answer questions about insects and related topics. Inquiries should be addressed to the Entomologist, Agricultural College, Mississippi, with future localities noted as three to four weeks hence.
Minutes from Brandon Mississippi show H H Bullock vacating as chief mogul during vacation. W E McIntyre, longtime adviser, elected Chief Mogul for the ensuing term with one vote against. another popular candidate mentioned. Ring adjourned subject to call.
Citation notice commands Sidney Lola Birdie Callie and Boykin McLain in Forest Louisiana to appear before the Chancery Court of Rankin County Mississippi on the fourth Monday in September 1920 to show cause why the final account of J F McLain administrator of the estate of Gabe E McLain deceased should not be approved and the administrator discharged. Dated July 15 1920. S. D. Donnell Chancery Clerk W E McIntyre Solicitor Pub. July 15 22 29 1920.
Public notice announces the death of Willie A. McLain and lists related legal matters with publication dates July 15 22 and 29 in 1920. The notice appears under the firm P C Ad Boykin McLain and references Willie A McLain as the deceased. The document is a period legal obituary style notice for probate or estate purposes.
A chancery court entry dated July 15 1920 orders show cause why the administrator of the estate of J W McLain should not be empowered. Names Boykin McLain P Q Ad and others as parties in the proceeding before the Jes court.
Branden Machinery & Lumber Co announces installation of a large capacity Oxy Acetylene Welding process line. WELDED work completed and ready for service.
For sale two thoroughbred Jersey bulls one year and a half old and one year old. Described as splendid milkers. Listed by W. Mayers.
Rankin County Bank Rankin Mississippi closes June 30 1920 with total assets 613541.61 and deposits 613214.24 including individual deposits 304437.34 time deposits 1677.10 cashiers checks 283.37 and bills payable 9600. The cashier R L Fox and directors Barnes Collier sworn before Chancery Clerk July 12 1920.
An ad claim urges regular meat eaters to take four ounces of Jad Salts or similar rad Salta before breakfast to flush clogged kidneys. It touts the drink as a grape acid lemon lithia blend that clears kidney pores, reduces bladder irritation, and keeps blood pure, preventing rheumatic and urinary issues.
Wire cuts and screen wire. Model 1918 Ford touring car in good condition for sale via Burnham Repair Shop Brandon Mississippi. Poland China saw and seven shoats offered. Fresh Baker's Bread three times a week. Contact T. D. May Brandon Mississippi.
A grandmother kept her hair dark and glossy using a Sage Tea and Sulphur mixture. The downtown druggist notes Wyetha Bagé andSulphur Compound is widely used for natural, even darkening that disguises any old color. The piece touts the treatment as a safe cosmetic, not a medical cure.
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