25 Jun 1903
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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1903
Page
1
The final letter recalls the Civil War era, noting the human cost, shifting Southern life after surrender at Vicksburg and Appomattox, and the return of veterans to ruined farms. It condemns carpetbaggers and warns against exploitation of freed Black citizens while recounting famine, disease, and displacement among soldiers and families.
On June 29 the annual inventory begins and staff will review stock. Tomorrow, Friday the 19th, many items from every department will be placed on sale at prices that compel purchase. Come in and see if you can use these goods. We don’t cost.
A historical wartime reminiscence discusses Reconstruction, race, and politics with strong language about Black voters and Mississippi figures Cyrus Myers and John Brinson. It cites Dr. J. W. Jones and ends with a farewell urging youth to learn from dark times.
A Florence citizens meeting approved barbecue and basket dinner for the Rankin County Oratorical contest day. Allen W. Holcomb named general chair of all committees with broad appointment powers. Steen's Creek High School building to host the contest. all invited to attend.
Those who bring baskets will deliver them to Mr. Holcombe. This will be the largest educational rally ever held in the county and no one can afford to miss it.
The Oxford Globe argues that law expresses the people’s will and binds every citizen. It asserts officers enforce this compact to protect the weak from the strong and warns that law breaking weakens democracy, leading from perjury to murder and theft.
Memphis news notes an alleged association aiming to move Southern Negroes to Boston and distribute them across the North and Northwest to seek homes and equality. The piece argues sentiment and practicality fail, citing that most blacks do not want to move and northern whites resist accepting them more than Southerners would resist freeing them.
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