04 Mar 1920
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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1920
Page
1
An early 20th century advertisement promotes Pepto-Mangan as a blood tonic. It claims the product boosts energy by enriching the blood, helping tired and weak individuals feel vigorous again. The copy targets Americans feeling blue with a promise of improved health in weeks.
Rankin County Board of Supervisors met March 1 1920 with all members present. Items include appointments for bridge reception and road commissioners, multiple bridge and fencing contracts, livestock inspectors, and a school bond election for Shiloh district of 2500 dollars. Election officers named and ballot wording set for the April 1920 meeting.
The Rankin County board notes various disbursements including salaries for D P Gayden W H Watson and H H Bullock with specifics on tax refunds and health officer duties. It covers road and bridge work bids and sales of mules and horses, committee reports on road routes, rights of way, and inspections. Superintendent H P Barksdale reports February school payments totaling 6374.50 and visits to Andrew Chapel and Langford with per-item totals.
An ad promotes Nash's Croup and Pneumonia Salve sold at Thorn ton's Drug Store and King's in Pelahatchie. It claims quick cure for colds, pneumonia relief, and head congestion with directions to apply salve on chest and take small oral doses. cites ingredients like Menthol and Camphor and prices 30 and 60 cents.
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