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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1921
Page
3
Dr Harry Watson at Pythian Castle Building in Jackson Mississippi urges readers to trust his eye care and experience. He offers the latest examination methods and assures satisfactory glasses and invites customers to send in their broken spectacles.
Dan Mayers Jr of Jackson spent Sunday with his parents. Miss Fannie Jack of Vicksburg guests Mrs L McLaurin. Robert Burns Jr with State Hi Y boys on the coast. Emma Buchanan leaves for Clinton to attend the Normal. Bessie Billingslea attending Clinton Normal. Sadie Foulks of Amite La visiting sister Mrs J C White. Mrs T B Dickson of Jackson visiting Brandon relatives. A fine boy was born to Mr and Mrs Tom Marin near Yato last week. Ann Stevens at home from Sophia Newcomb College New Orleans. Anna Buchanan at home from Yazoo City where she taught. Anna Mayers leaves for Nashville to attend a summer normal. Rains were needed and revived crops. Mabel Gayden went to Forest for a friend's wedding. Edd Lee Martin at home from Columbia where she taught. Lucile May returns from visit to sister Vesta May at Raymond Col. S L McLaurin and Sylvester McLaurin in New Orleans. Mr and Mrs Carl Laseter of Boston came over Sunday to visit. E B Alford and children of Value spending days at Madison Station. Mrs J H Crain and children of Wilson Ark guests of Mrs Crain's mother Mrs Fannie Knochs Rey. J G Galloway at Forest.
Brandon notes record social visits and travel, illness and recovery of residents, crop prospects amid boll weevil reports, a vehicle firm dissolution, a shooting incident near Cato, and upcoming church programs. The county agent, truck farming plans, and school and recital notices reflect a busy, interconnected town life.
Pelahatchie residents share visits and travel notes including Lula Baker vacationing with kin in Hermanville and Baton Rouge, Mack Winstead returning from farming near Pelahatchie, Lottie Gay returning from Louisville, and Prof. R H Hester moving to Skuna to lead the high school there. Community members attend church, organizing missionary societies, and notes on illness and travels fill the week.
Rankin County banking scene receives changes as PEO Bank announces amendments to its operations. Officials indicate revised policies impact customer services and local business lending, with emphasis on regulatory compliance and community ties.
The Tanlac laboratory in Dayton Ohio and Walkerville Canada uses ingredients from far corners of the globe including the Alps Andes Persia India and Mexico. The new plant covers 60000 square feet with a daily capacity of 50000 bottles and ensures uniform quality through chemist inspections from root to bottle.
Mississippi farmers are urged to plant vine cuttings now to produce disease free sweet potato seed. The State Plant Board and Agricultural College back a campaign with extension partners to prevent black rot and stem rot, requiring new ground for cuttings and inspection rules next year.
Rankin County Mississippi invites sealed bids from bidders to furnish feed stuffs and supplies for road districts and county home. Bids due by 12 noon on the first Monday in July 1921. Board reserves right to reject any or all bids. Ds. ILL, Clerk.
Rankin County Mississippi invites sealed bids for building a bridge across Pelahatchie creek on Stump Bridge Road near Busick place. Bids due noon first Monday in July 1921. Plans and specs available in the clerk’s office. County to furnish materials. board may reject any bids.
Rankin county Mississippi invites sealed bids for repairing a cable drive on the Dixie Highway near Florence Beat 1. Bids due noon on first Monday in July 1921 as per plans on file in the clerk's office. Board reserves right to reject any or all bids.
A Chicago based Guarantee Coal Mining Company seeks a local manager to develop and handle local business with no investment or experience required. Claimed profits between 2500 and 10000 in the first year based on population, touting unlimited demand and undercutting competitors.
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