14 Jun 1917
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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1917
Page
1
The A. and V. R. R. timetable lists Brandon train times with sets of schedules including 8 06 p m and 9 51 a m and 6 50 p m. The forecast shows daily departures and arrivals for the Brandon run as printed in the timetable.
Local items mention B F Mulhollan of Pelahatchie visiting Brandon, July cotton at 25 cents, Sylvester McLaurin returning from Smith County, and W M Smith of Birmingham visiting the Martins. An invitation announces the June 27 1917 wedding of Nan Dantzler Mayers and Madison J Lee at Brandon Presbyterian Church. Brookhaven's Erle Johnston has a short story accepted by Century Magazine for September.
Brandon Mississippi June 13 1917 a bank signs for Liberty Loan Bonds valued at 20000 with a 400 check as 2 percent of the amount The note expresses confidence in Woodrow Wilson and the American people plus patriotism Also included is a school note urging summer study and exams for promotion and a local ad for low quar suits hats at G Barnes
A Wellsburg New York druggist touts Chamberlain's Tablets as the most satisfactory remedy for stomach troubles and constipation in thirty four years of service. Mentioned as available everywhere.
A correspondent recounts a June trip from Brandon to Washington for a Confederate veterans reunion. The narrative covers memorial services at Arlington, speeches by President Wilson and other leaders, parade crowd sizes, and selections for division commanders. Tulsa Oklahoma was chosen for the next gathering, with a grand review on Pennsylvania Avenue before 25 000 participants. The piece ends with local ads for groceries and cash-only sales.
Notice to club members and friends announces a short course in Rankin County to run from Tuesday night June 19 through Friday night June 22 at Johns. A strong corps of instructors is secured and full attendance is hoped from members, teachers, and others. Dormitory board for the fall season can be had for about 50.
Job notice from TALLAHATCHIE LUMBER Co Philipp Miss listing pay from 1.25 to 2.75 dollars daily with biweekly pay for track men and farm hands. Also a letter from June 11 expressing sorrow over the death of Dr. B Crawley of King Miss praising his dedication and service to Mt Creek area.
That life and fine character inspired all who knew him. An efficient physician with broad business skill, he was a liberal counsellor and cheerful helper. Though he is mourned here, the writer trusts in heavenly reward for deeds done on earth. Byron B. Harper offers a sincere tribute.
President Wilson and associates push mobilization of national resources for war while 5,000 Chautauqua tents and auditoriums are pledged to mobilize the mind of America. The Chautauqua Managers' association says platforms will rally 5,000,000 readers of opinion, aiming to foster unity and patriotism in support of the war effort.
A list of prominent backers includes Mrs. LaSalle Corbell Pickett widow of General Pickett, Taft adviser ex-Gov Patterson and ex-Gov Shallenberger, Governor Carlson, Colonel Bain, Colonel Pattee, and many other officials and notable figures aiding in promoting presidential sentiment.
The plan outlines universal male registration for ages 21 to 30 with exemptions, scaling up the regular army, drafting national guard units, an initial 500000 conscripted, plus up to 500000 more if needed, potential four divisions of volunteer infantry, raised pay scales, and prohibiting liquor sales near training camps to protect morale.
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