20 Jul 1905
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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1905
Page
1
The Millinery Parlor announces fresh Ready-to-Wear Hats in new shapes and patterns. Ladies shirt waist suits in grey linen and embroidered lawns priced from $2.00. New fans palmettos to white silk, handkerchiefs, hosiers, belts, collars, and a complete line of embroideries and notions. Patronage is thanked and calls urged to examine goods and save with cut prices.
Cedar Lawn Farm near Brandon built from 1000 acres by O W Owen J M and O L McGilvra with a full mill shop creamery and butter production. Holstein stock dominates with six percent butter fat milk separated daily for feed to Berkshire pigs. Corn fields yield at least 50 bushels per acre.
A reflective editor urges youths to seek courage and integrity, praising honest leaders while condemning graft. The piece contrasts personal duty with a era of widespread corruption in cities like Philadelphia and Chicago, warning against romanticizing the past and urging truthfulness in public life.
Last Friday's Shady Dell picnic attracted a large attendance. Prof. Hurst spoke on Pearl of Democracy to lively acclaim, Maj. Henry offered persuasive guidance to the youth, and Supt. S. R. Myers gave a strong education address. A lavish repast followed with ample leftovers. Music by a local string band delighted attendees.
The Department of Public Education announces four week normals for colored teachers at Magnolia July 31 Clarksdale August 7 Columbus August 7. A competent faculty is employed to teach including H. L. Whitfield State Superintendent of Education.
Regular services at the Presbyterian church next Sunday morning and night. Morning includes a union meeting for the American Bible Society with a special sermon by Rev. J. M. Sedgwick. Night service supports the unconverted. preacher Rev. J. M. Sedgwick invites all to attend.
A meditation on political corruption and medical ignorance ends with a Seashore Camp Meeting notice. The piece laments incompetent office holders, bribery, and drunken senators while urging mothers to read and reform. It concludes with a Biloxi camp experience and special rail fares for a 1905 summer period.
Brief item notes a brand on the left shoulder and requests information about a woman. Mentions R. L. Means, Virgil Mis., Albert Weills of Vicksburg, and that she is spending a few days in Brandon.
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