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Newspaper

Brandon News

Location

Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1921

Page

4

The Three Camels and a Big City Stage

In a playful tale the three camels visit a city and reflect on acting, brains, and being part of a desert play. They debate sticks and scenery, insist on their value, and end the day content in their stable after a long walk.

Camel One Camel Two Camel Three Camel Jll

Notice Sealed Bids for Cable Bridge Repair Rankin County

Sealed bids will be received by the undersigned clerk of the board of supervisors of Rankin county Mississippi up until 12 o'clock noon on the first Monday in July 1921 for repairing a cable bridge Dixie Highway near The Saat 1 according to specification one rs clerk's office the right is t

Board of Supervisors Rankin County Miss Dixie Highway Saat 1 Board” of Supervisors

YEL SWAP match teased in cryptic speech

A fragmented line hints at a swap event or match with a single participant to observe. The clipped phrasing mentions a swap and a focus on one of the competitors, leaving specifics unclear.

Borrowing Made Fine Art In A Confident Trickster Tale

A hotel detective describes a smooth borrower who fabricates wealth to coax loans. The man stages himself as a rich business figure, pressures the target with rapid pitches, and exploits the victim’s fear of losing face to secure funds. Kansas City Star profile ends with ambivalent note on conning others.

Kansas City Star

Handles City Jailer Hughie Smith Works Without Hands

Covington Ky jailer Hughie Smith, missing both hands, runs the jail duties with a hooked tool and cord system. He handles keys, a cigar, and a newspaper, insisting hands are not necessary for his work. Bids due July 1921 for Pelahatchie Creek bridge construction in Rankin County Mississippi, with plans on file. S. D. Donnell, Clerk. Also notices sale of a Singer sewing machine and mention of Rev Mrs J S Smith of Value Miss.

Hughie Smith Covington Smith

Name Craft in Boys' Stories and Hero Nicknames

A literary correspondent argues that names shape a boys' tale mood. He notes common first names like Jim and Dick require unusual surnames for believability and suggests short, nationality-indicative hero names such as Roger or Desmond.

Jim Joe Bill Tom Harry Dick Sterne Harry Jenkins Roger Basil Owen Digby Roy Boyd Desmond Douglas Bud Hank

Rankin County Mississippi Sealed Bids for Road Districts

Notice to bidders from the Board of Supervisors Rankin County Mississippi bids open at noon on the first Monday in July 1921 for several road district improvements. Proceedings specify bid submission and general terms for municipal road work.

Sulphur Mentho Sulphur Cream for Eczema Relief

An old remedy claims to soothe itchy irritated skin with a sulfur based cream. The product promises to reduce itching burning and roughness in eczema or skin eruptions after two to three applications and is marketed as gentle enough for sensitive skin.

Goth Mses

Gentle Morning Ritual For Healthful Glow And Digestion

An old remedy promotes drinking a glass of hot water with limestone phosphate each morning to cleanse the alimentary tract. It claims this flush removes waste and toxins, improves breath and skin, and supports overall vitality by stimulating digestion and nutrient absorption.

Phate Costa Glymore Flase Stbbenace

Cardul Credited With Easing Womanly Ailments

A reader recounts relief from weakness and nervous exhaustion after using Cardul. She notes improved rest, mood, and energy, and praises her doctor and husband for supporting the treatment. The testimonial ends with an endorsement that Cardul is worth the price.

Cao Hams Williams Cardus

Urinary Troubles From Uric Acid Treated With Jad Salts

A noted authority links kidney and bladder discomfort to uric acid. The remedy Jad Salts neutralizes urine acids, easing bladder irritation and nocturnal urination. Four ounces in water daily for two or three days touted as harmless and effective.

Drink Hot Tea For A Bad Cold Rid Of Grips

A home remedy advises drinking Hamburg Breast Tea mixed with boiling water. One tablespoon steeped in a cup, sipped during the day or before bed, to open pores and relieve congestion. It claims to loosen bowels and expel the cold, stressing safety and vegetable ingredients.

Hamburg

Rub Bagkaghe And Lumbago Relief Adaption

Fragmented OCR reads like an ad command for rub, oil, and pain relief. It mentions rubbing the affected area to ease soreness, lameness, and general discomfort. Lacks clear people, places, or events to identify.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Tee Gran‘pop Liccerr & Myers Toracco Co Pelahatchie Creek Stump Bridge Road Busick Place S. D. Donnell Singer Sewing Machine J._S. Smith Seys Jacobs Oil Thedford’s Beack Sa Teikel ii Pelahatchie H. H. Fox Capitol Street Jackson Ward-Gayden Drug CO State Sts Jackson, Miss Rankin Liberty Cafe Elks Club South President St E. B. Smith Smart Shop Pantaze Cafe Jackson Lumber CO Capitol St
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