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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1919
Page
2
A guide for parents on aging and independence noting that relying on children for old age care may fail as married children establish households. It discusses differing sympathies from in law families and the effort a parent makes to secure a comfortable later life, acknowledging gaps in mutual sacrifice.
Sidney Stapleton writes from Paris in May 1919 about the International Meet on June 25 and life in the athletic department of the Army. He describes sights like the Peace Commission’s Quay de Orsay, the Arc de Triomphe area, and expresses longing for Brandon and Mississippi. He hints at possible return in July and asks friends to write back.
Economists at the peace conference study the fate of German gold payments for food supplied during the war. The gold, shipped to Belgium and kept at the Belgian National Bank, could be kept as security and redeemed by future commodity shipments. This would create a world credit cycle, stabilize trade, and place the United States in a favorable position while making the gold available to allies as currency backing.
Secretary Baker urged continued use of naval transports to bring troops from France stating most soldiers would be out of France by August 1 and the French expedition closed. He cited a record troop movement last month totaling 321,409 with navy and marine cooperation and gave May 30 figures of 173,245 troops in France including 6,336 sailors and 18,046 marines.
The Department of Agriculture reported the cotton crop condition at 75.6 percent of normal as of May 25 in its first seasonal report. No planted area estimate was issued. that figure will come in July. Historical May 25 comparisons show 82.3 percent last year, 69.5 in 1917, and 77.5 in 1916, with the 10 year May 25 average at 79.2. Unofficial acreage estimates place this year around 32.5 million acres.
Maj. Geo. W. Simmons, special Red Cross commissioner, denounced Bolshevism as tyranny and bloodshed on arrival in Seattle. He warned that opponents by speech or action are shot and praised Admiral Kolchak’s government, predicting Moscow would fall to August.
The Rev Eugene Bell a Presbyterian missionary from Shelbyville Kentucky faces criminal negligence charges in the death of his wife and Rev Paul Crane in a March automobile crash near Seoul Korea The prosecutor seeks a fine of 250 yen arguing Bell failed to heed the train whistle while Bell claims careful driving The case has drawn significant interest in the foreign community in Seoul
The United States Treasury announces a Victory Liberty Loan subscription totaling 5,249,908,800 dollars, exceeding the goal by nearly 750,000,000 dollars. The over subscription reflects strong public support and broad participation across regions and institutions.
Homer Folkes who directed civilian relief work in France and investigated postwar conditions in France Belgium Italy Greece and Servia returned to New York on the steamship Carmania. He received from the government the decoration of commander of the White Eagle on a print of civilian relief.
Misa Elsie Janis, attached to General Pershing’s American Expeditionary Forces, has come back to New York after fifteen months with troops. She rendered 610 performances to boost morale for the doughboys and announced she is engaged to the whole AEF. She praised the soldiers as healthy, brave, and good drinkers.
The section reports on the drastic shrinkage of Austria Hungary from 261000 square miles and 41 million people before World War I to about 6000 square miles and 7 million, describing it as a republic reduced to a shadow. It notes the country is now about as large as Hawaii with a population less than New York, and that its size is less than a forty fourth of four years ago.
Landowner L G Webb of Florence Mississippi posts lands including Webb and Cox places with strict prohibition on all fishing and hunting activities. Official notice posted for public awareness and to deter trespass on the properties in Rural Route 2.
A five room house with bath is offered for sale cash or credit. Also a Dodge car model 16 with new tires and battery, in fine shape, for cash or credit. See B W Dodson in Brandon Mississippi at once. Word reached Terry of Mrs Tom Cooper death. Mrs Cooper, 70, widow of Tom Cooper, longtime resident, leaves four sons and many relatives. Interment in Plain Cemetery at 10 this morning with Rev Williams officiating.
An old advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm for rapid nostril relief from catarrh and colds. It promises instant soothing of inflamed mucous membranes after applying a small amount in the nostrils. The copy claims clearer air passages, no night breathing struggles, and fast relief from congestion.
Friends rejoice as Mrs W H Waddell recovers from a serious illness that caused anxiety among acquaintances. Louise Dickson announces the engagement of her daughter Marie Louise to Crawford Denton Gibbes. The wedding is set for Tuesday June 17 1919 at Mrs N Batson's home 309 Bay Street Hattiesburg Mississippi. No cards.
Doctor E H Galloway advertises surgical obstetrics and office consultation services at Century Building Jackson Mississippi. Office phone 61 residence 628.
Sealed bids will be received by the chairman of the Rankin County Agricultural High School board until noon June 12 1919 for the dormitory construction at Johns Mississippi per plans on file with H H Bullock Superintendent of Education Rankin County and Prof Charles St John Principal at Johns The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
Wanted to buy timbered land and timber. Write or see T. H. Collier for terms and location.
Claiming meat hurts kidneys and causes numerous ailments the ad urges stopping meat intake and using Jad Salts to flush and stimulate kidneys. It promotes a grape and lemon juice lithia drink as a daily remedy to keep kidneys clean and blood pure.
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