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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1922
Page
2
The Brandon News urges readers to celebrate June, the month of romance and roses, praising Rankin County and Mississippi’s countryside beauty. It invites families to attend church and Sunday school, then enjoy a country walk with loved ones and rekindle affection as in earlier days.
A reader questions Standard Oil's plan to raise gasoline prices again this week. The piece argues there is no crude market justification for a hike and suggests the Standard is dictating changes to other major oil companies.
Fannin H D Tinnin visits Brandon depot while Bratton family attend Gypsy Smith meeting in Capitol City. Numerous residents travel to Jackson and Laurel for business and social engagements. Community notes mention health of Dr. Flower and a sermon at M E Church with possible monthly preaching by Dr A E Hobson.
The Brandon News reports candidates for public office including Judge G E Wilson for Circuit Judge in the 8th District and S H Bagnell for Insurance Commissioner, both subject to Democratic primaries. Also notes G C Tann seeking Chancery Court Judge in the Second Judicial District. A classified sale offers a Jersey cow and a breaking cart from J C White of Brandon with a date range May 18-25.
Two extraordinary individuals visit President Harding at the White House. Captain George Auger of Texas weighs 354 pounds and stands 8 feet 7 1 2 inches while Harry Doll is 22, weighs 37 pounds and stands 33 inches tall. The photo caption notes the unlikely pair alongside the president.
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