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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1922
Page
5
The article notes an unusually high overwintered boll weevil population across cotton areas, predicting rapid infestations and greater damage. It urges starting poisoning earlier, around 4 to 5 squares per plant, and maintaining continuous control as migration from unpoisoned fields increases.
Recent dispatches report Pope Pius XI ill and cared for by physicians in the Vatican. Once robust as a Cardinal and noted for mountain climbing, he has declined after choosing seclusion in the golden prison, moving from outdoor exercise to quiet, sedentary life on or near his 65th birthday.
A seaside home opened last May was alive with rats gnawing upholstery. The author claims rapid elimination within a week using RAT-SNAP in cake form, noting it as a preferred oat ster and mentioning a drug store.
The article argues that heavy weevil infestation this year requires higher poison use per acre than before, but fertile land justifies the cost. Although more applications raise per acre expense, the resulting pest control reduces damage and yields a significantly higher net profit per acre from poisoning operations.
Prof G H Sherrill and family traveled to North Bank and Jackson while J W Quimbley and son Wesley visited Capitol City. Families from Goshen Madison Station Utica Brandon and Sandhill hosted gatherings. trips to New Orleans and Jackson noted. several visits to Goshen Capitol City and Johns School referenced with health and hosting remarks.
The Rankin County School Board will meet at the county superintendent of education’s office on Saturday July 1 1922 at 10:00 a m. Bring business in a presentable form to present to the board. Signed Hyuk Barksdale Supt of Education.
Mrs Dave Gayden hosted the Bridge Club last Tuesday afternoon at Mrs A G Thorneythorns residence. Rooms overflowed with Shasta daisies sweet peas and nasturtiums as members and guests played spirited games and enjoyed a salad course. Attendees included Mesdames Fox Hough T D Shotts Cooper Busick Lockowitz Eugene Jackson Jr Miss Trix Maxey Annie Henry Maybel Gayden and Ed Lee Martin.
Braxton Mississippi notes show Miss Edna Norman and Miss A B Mangum visiting, Mrs. R P Henry in Natchez for wedding, and extended travels of Miss Anna Mayers from Columbus to Baltimore and New York. Local clergy preaching drew large crowds while social events include the As You Like It Bridge Club. A rainstorm brought relief after heat and minor electrical damage.
Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Martin hosted heir guests Sunday including Mr. A. B. Martin of Jackson and two interesting children, Dr. and Mrs. Clifton Norman and daughter.
The Rankin-Simpson Normal will open Monday June 26 at Mendenhall with dormitories ready for occupancy Monday morning. Teachers planning to attend should be at Mendenhall by 10 AM Monday. No deposit needed for dorm rooms. The director and instructors will place as many teachers as possible, noting vacancies in Simpson and Smith counties. July meetings with trustees will set transportation routes and bids.
SHADY DELL farmer activity rises with truckers earning good returns. Visitors include Mr and Mrs John Sherman and daughter from Finkbine, Mrs J P Lewis from Finkbine, Verona Cooper from Central with Aura Bass, and J C McDonald. W W Myers of Thomasville visited John M Myers. Sunday school grows as the county aims to enforce, while Dewey L Myers is accused of robbing bee hives last week and escapes authorities.
Wanted to hear from owners of a farm for sale for Fall delivery. Give the lowest price. Address L Jones Box 551 Iney Illinois.
County Sunday School convention to be held at Fannin on July 4 1922 invites delegates to represent their schools. The note urges cooperation and duty, signed by 1. O. Brown president. Also reports local community news and a church program at Clear Branch on the first Sunday in July inviting all.
Commissioner Enright of the New York Police Department travels abroad to study European crime and policing methods amid concerns of rising crime wages. Photo shows him smiling as the 8.8. Olympic left New York for Europe. A Children’s Day is set for Rock Hill Baptist Church on July 2, 1922 with services through the day.
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