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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1906
Page
4
The Brandon News outlines advertising rates and policy including weekend notices and obituary charges. It notes free notices up to certain word counts and a per word charge beyond, with payment terms and renewal reminders. It also criticizes state grafts and discusses rising lumber costs impacting building prices nationwide.
The Clarion Ledger predicts Judge Truly will run for governor after losing a Supreme Court bid. Support pours in from leading state figures. some urge a U.S. Senate run. His broad appeal, proven record, and opposition to the current administration push him to center-stage in Mississippi politics.
The Jackson correspondents push a sensational penitentiary report, but Dr Berry calls it a chestnut and warns that the committee should adjourn and get back to farming. He notes a known official with high life lacking credit locally and needing advance payment for basic goods.
Wm. V. King of the New York Cotton Exchange warns Southern planters through Richard Cheatham, secretary of the Southern Cotton Association, that the coming planting season could be the most trying. He cautions against succumbing to temptations to plant heavily in cotton, urging diversification to avoid long term collapse in cotton prices. The letter urges unity and steady policies to protect growers from low prices and loss of market power.
County News notes Mrs Cornelia Penn visits Madison county. Judge Norrell to speak at Thomasville on the 28th about organizing the county with 25 cent initiation and $1 annual dues. Quarterly conference set for 17th and 18th. Several locals improving. school progress and good weather conditions.
The County Line school progresses toward closing in two weeks with girls and boys medaling contests and a wrap concert. Health concerns include several on the puny list and improved health for Fanniebelle White while Mrs Nannie Laird remains weak. Local activities feature a sermon at County Line, a teachers meeting in Mendenhall, and a cemetery fence project under way.
Fannin area residents report guests from Jackson and Clinton visiting family and friends. Church and Sunday school activities progress, with a new Bible teacher elected after a resignation. A baby boy was born March 4 to Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Weathersby. Florence Clark improves from illness and school is suspended for summer.
Mr and Mrs W W Corley spent Saturday at Florence. Mr and Mrs M Sandifer of Pearl visited their son here Sunday. School will close at this place Friday. Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tablets to cure a cold in one day. Druggists refund money if it fails. E W Grove’s signature is on each box. 5c.
The Mississippi Teachers Association will hold its twenty first annual season in Jackson on May 3 to 5 1906. Railroads will sell round trip tickets for one fare plus twenty five cents. Hotels will offer liberal reductions for teachers. Official program soon. Attendees last year topped a thousand. this year expected fifteen hundred. Contact county superintendent or write Prof UL Bailey Jackson Miss to secure a room and state acceptable daily rate.
Notice to colored teachers to meet in Brandon Mississippi on March 24 1906 to transact business of the Rackin cognty Colored Teacher Association. Meet promptly at 11 o clock. A H Kersh president.
For white April 6 7 20 and 21 and for colors April 8 11 14 and 27 and 25 J R East Mrs Kate Barksdale Examiner S R Mynes Superintendent.
White Wyandotte eggs for sale by L McGIlvra. Quantity listed as 60 peuts ordozn in the readable line.
O. W. Owen & Son advertises pumps from the celebrated Challenge Co and promises supply of any other make on short notice.
The Chicago and North Western Railway seeks new industries along its lines. Iron and woodworking plants cereal mills canneries cold storage facilities and various mills are desired with spring business prospects strong. Requests for details should be sent to the Railway's Industrial Department in Chicago.
For sale a limited amount of famous Mortage Lifter cotton seed. Pure seed available by call or mail from J F Robinson Brandon Mississippi. Ladies should visit our department. Enamel and tinware advertised by Pelahatchie Hardware Co.
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