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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1922
Page
2
The Brandon New News item appears as second class mail matter in the Brandon Mississippi post office, indicating its mailing status and carriage category.
In a sharp editorial voice the writer laments that no politician ever keeps promises, arguing promises slide away like molasses. It notes politicians are a national necessity, yet questions whether a trustworthy figure will ever arise, while mixing in local notices and political announcements from Pelahatchie.
Mrs Pierre Plainfield New Jersey reports severe rat infestation in the North kitchen area. A local remedy called RAT-SNAP claims to eliminate rats and mice without odor, sold in cake form with guaranteed results.
Pelahatchie scenes show Mr Grover Barrows returning from a week with his brother Jeff Barrows. Visitors include Mrs Stewart Gammill and her children from Philadelphia, Dr and Mrs Van Burnham of Marks, and several others. Mentions of hospital stays, trips to Jackson, Clinton, Nashville, and travels to Memphis.
Fannin S W Tinnin left Monday for New Orleans for a pleasure trip. Rev Hellen filled his appointment Sunday at eleven and again at three. T W Alford of Madison Station visited his parents Sunday. Thomas Griffin Brame was kicked Friday but not seriously hurt. Prof G H Sherrill and wife visited Johns Sunday. Miss Exie Cawthorn spent the weekend with homefolks. R F Brown and Prof C Murray of Pelahatchie were in the village Monday. Mr and Mrs M S Allen and daughter of Morton visited their parents Mr and Mrs W B Allen. Dr M L Burton of Jackson spent Saturday night with Rev Barrett and wife, Dr Flowers. Mr and Mrs Tom Bratton attended the quarterly conference at Langford Saturday. Mrs J B Williamson, children and Miss Clyde Jones visited Mrs E S Barksdale of Goshen Tuesday. Annette Brown of Jack-
A stream of social and travel items reports families attending conferences at Langford and visits to Brandon Depot. Several households, including Brown, McLaurin, Sherrill, and Tinnin members, are noted traveling to and from the depot and conference events with mentions of visiting relatives and friends. The piece ends with a brief sale notice for a Texas saddle tree and gear at W. G. Barnes Store.
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