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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1907
Page
4
Beat listings show names for Justice of the Peace districts with Be at 3 and Be at 4 and 5, detailing beat leaders and presiding figures for the election district.
The piece argues that race politics distort public discourse and notes Southern states have largely excluded Black citizens from political life. It contends the core issue is the Negro’s diminished willingness to labor and the voter demand for radical change to compel work, presenting this as the central tension of the era.
A 1890 constitution era discussion condemns negro franchise manipulation and argues labor supply and demand govern wages. It notes negro presence persists despite changes and warns against repealing amendments as futile, urging restraint from agitation and a stance of economic realism.
This reflection praises aging as a lovely vision of life’s later years and urges care and companionship for the elderly. It honors grandparents and Civil War veterans, noting the desire for praise and the sorrow of passing time, with farewell thoughts of lifelong bonds and distant reunions.
A reflective editorial piece urges grandchildren to remember and cherish elderly grandparents. It speaks of fading strength, the need for care and affection, and the blessing of showing love before time ends. The tone blends sentiment with a call to gratitude for seniors who once guided youth.
Wanted to sell or lease for a term of years part or all of a good farm on easy terms. 640 acres well improved with barn fences water near a railroad station 10 miles from Jackson 5 from Brandon ideal dairy farm. Address P O Box 208 Brandon Miss.
W G Barnes endorses prompt grocery delivery, praising the service for speed and efficiency.
Town of Brandon enacts that all persons imprisoned by town authorities be required to work on streets and highways at the Mayor's discretion. Ordinance takes effect thirty days from date. Adopted June 4, 1907. G. O. Robinson, Mayor. W. D. Ragland, Clerk.
Incorporators W H Russell H A Jones W H Patrick filed the Brandon and Daniel Telephone Company charter in Rankin county Mississippi on May 14 1907. Capital stock authorized 10000 par value 10 dollars per share for fifty year term to build operate and rent telephone lines in Mississippi upon 500 in paid stock. Rights conferred by Chapter 24 Mississippi Code 1906.
A town Board proposes to issue bonds totaling twenty four hundred dollars to raise funds for building an annex to the public school building. The ordinance outlines bond terms, tax base, and authority for the town of Elahatchie.
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