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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1919
Page
4
A letter from Jackson dated June 6 1919 appeals for mercy for George Howie condemned to hang for the murder of an American girl. The writer A G Howie details his brother’s bravery in war and asks readers to read and consider the plea amid wartime sorrow.
The brother of a man who killed a young woman in Rankin county asks Mississippians to consider his brother's insanity as a defense. He describes a family history of mental illness, his brother's delusions of wealth, and a violent act prompted by perceived possession. He urges investigation of the case and urges mercy, seeking support to spare his brother from hanging.
An old home remedy for darkening gray hair favors Sage and Sulphur. A ready-made Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound is promoted as easier, cheaper, and more natural looking. Application is by dampening a sponge and brushing through one strand at a time.
The News lists Democratic primary candidates for state and district offices, including Stokes Robertson for state rev. agent and W. E. McIntyre for district attorney, with other names and positions. Also advertised are two good milch cows with calves for sale by J. E. Weathered of Brandon, Mississippi, Route 2.
A vintage advertisement promotes Ely's Cream Balm to relieve nasal congestion and catarrh. The fragrance antiseptic cream is applied into the nostrils to soothe inflamed membranes and ease breathing, claiming quick relief and open nostrils.
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