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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1921
Page
2
The Brandon News lists advertising rates and notices including display ads at 2 cents per inch, legal notices at 2 cents per word for the first insertion and 1 cent for subsequent insertions, obituary and cards of thanks at 1 cent per word, and requests readers to mail words to cover publication costs, with an advertising representative association.
A Methodist preacher defies a mob at a Hattiesburg hospital guarding an injured man. The piece denounces lynching as anarchy, urges lawful proceedings, and urges punishment for trespass by rioters while condemning liquor dealings at a Memphis-area meeting. It highlights the clash between mob rule and due process.
The Commercial Appeal and Louisville Journal applaud public sentiment to rid educational institutions of political influence. Prof. Rundle warned the issue before the State Teachers' Association in Meridian, and press coverage grows as teachers and editors seek lasting reform to restore peace and tasteful conduct on campus.
Two Earlville laymen discuss why people skip church and admit times when sermons failed to engage them. The writer suggests afternoon theatre services with brief sermons could attract regular attendance, and urges broad study of one’s occupation to advance career.
The piece argues that taking on extra duties beyond one’s stated role leads to promotion and higher pay. It cites lawyers dominating Congress with 298 members and lists other professions represented, including bankers farmers publishers and various trades, noting Julius Kahn as a long-time California member.
The Louisville Journal comments on heavy current taxes and predicts future pain, noting administration bond issues may cover debt while Republicans seek seats in four years. The piece quips on health through lifestyle, gasping at consumer overbuying, and mentions Crystal Springs visitors, Hattie Boyd’s return, Walter Harrell’s Canton trip, and Rev. Tom Ward’s family fishing outing.
Miss Belle Kearney, Mississippi's female candidate for United States Senator, gives a polished speech showing worldly knowledge but reportedly reveals a political lesson yet to learn. She expressed great disappointment at not being met by a committee at the depot in Forest last week per the Louisville Journal.
Farmers enjoy a good rain as Prof. F W Lowther accepts the principalship for next session in this Flor ence community. Prof A D Stewart leaves for Mendenhall. Mrs J B Martins health improves after a serious operation. Miss Omega Denson returns home for vacation amid friendly welcomes. Mr and Mrs J C Robinson of
Farmers invite exchanges with no cost. A Draughon’s scholarship at Jackson is offered in return for young cattle. Trade items include a 6 foot Deering Reaper and Binder and a Chattanooga disk plow for cattle, oats, or corn. Exchanges listed by W F Owen Pelahatchie and J T Knight Brandon plus H A Patrick R2 Pelahatchie.
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