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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1920
Page
4
A simple home remedy suggests using a tablespoon of tea infused in boiling water, sieved and consumed as a teacup full at any time. The preparation is claimed to rapidly relieve cold symptoms by opening pores and loosening bowels, described as inexpensive and entirely vegetable.
A vintage advertisement touts St Jacobs Liniment as a harmless rheumatism remedy that soothes aching joints muscles and bones and claims it can relieve pain stiffness and sciatica with a 30 cent bottle sold at drug stores. The text mixes medical claim language with bold marketing, urging immediate relief and rub-on application. Notices follow about Rankin county Mississippi public bids for supplies road work bridges and building repairs with bid openings and contracting details.
Hastings' Seeds offer a free 1920 illustrated seed catalog by mail order only. The ad claims 30 years of seed excellence with South-only varieties and low prices, inviting readers to request a copy via postal card to Hastings Co in Augusta, Ga.
A historical medical note discusses catarrhal deafness caused by inflammation of the mucous lining of the Eustachian tube. It explains how tube inflammation leads to muffled sound and impaired hearing as the condition prevents normal conduction of audio signals. Medical theories mention bloodborne remedies and cure prospects.
Rankin County sheriff will sell 1919 delinquent tax lands at Brandon courthouse on Monday April 5 1920 to the highest bidder for cash. The list names numerous lots with descriptions and assessed values in detail, reflecting a wide array of property owners and parcels across the county. G. A. Harrison sheriff and tax collector.
By order of the Mayor and Board of Alderman an election is set for April 3, 1920 in Brandon to decide issuing street improvement bonds valued at 6000 dollars at 6 percent interest. Ballots will read Official Ballot Street Improvement Bond Election Town of Brandon Mississippi April 3 1920. For Bonds or Against Bonds marked by cross.
An ordinance orders an election on April 3 1920 to decide if the mayor and board of Aldermen of Brandon shall issue town bonds totaling 6000 dollars for street improvements. Bonds would be in 300 dollar denominations, up to twenty bonds, dated May 1 1920 and bearing interest.
The document records the Brandon mayor Pat Henry approving an ordinance on March 2 1920 authorizing a bond issue with a three week window for a vote. If the majority votes against issuance the bonds shall not be issued. The ordinance takes effect after passage.
By order of the Rankin County Board of Supervisors an election will be held in Supervisor's District Two on April 6, 1920 to authorize issuing road bonds of 120000 dollars for road work. Bonds bear annual interest and mature serially. Official ballot reads For Bonds or Against Bonds. Election held under Mississippi Code provisions with county election commissioners. Ss. D. Donnell, Clerk, Brandon, Miss., March 3, 1920.
Gulfport Mississippi seeks honest intelligent energetic agents for Gulf Coast Life Insurance Company. Men or women encouraged to apply for positions in life sales and customer service. Apply within Gulfport office for career opportunities.
A vintage health note explains that sluggish bowels and kidneys cause body discomfort. It promotes a famous salts remedy made from grape and lemon acids with thiazide to flush and normalize kidneys while neutralizing urine acids.
Millions of readers are urged to begin an internal bath regimen each morning by drinking hot water with a spoonful of limestone phosphate to flush the stomach liver kidneys and intestines. Proponents claim it cleanses waste from the prior day and prevents toxins, with minimal cost and health benefits.
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