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Brandon News

Location

Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1917

Page

2

Notice to Sick Women in Bridgeton New Jersey

Mrs Miroro T Cum a of 322 Harmony St Penns Grove testifies Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound helped her with irregular periods inflammation and other female ailments She urges other women to use the remedy as convincing evidence of its efficacy in distressing conditions including displacements backache and nervousness

Bridgeton N.J Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham Miroro T. Cuma Harmony St Penn's Grove

Greenwich Village Becomes Bohemian Capital Of World

War reshapes cultural centers as Paris Munich London and Rome grow quiet. New York’s Greenwich Village emerges as the new bohemian hub amid shifting demographics and lingering Tammany influence. A conservative working-class base coexists with a famed artsy fringe, transforming the neighborhood’s public image as bohemians gain spotlight.

Greenwich Village New York Paris Munich London Rome Charles Phelps Cushing Cartoons Magazine Tammany Hall Greenwich House Old Greenwich New York City

Its Style Breach of Promise Salt Involves Big Check

In a peculiar exchange, the couple speaks of a breach of promise salt and a notably large check, signaling a dispute over an engagement or agreement. The dialogue hints at romantic and legal tensions surrounding a substantial financial claim.

Mississippi centennial exposit postponed to 1919

The Mississippi centennial exposition at Gulfport, slated for December 10, 1917, will be postponed about 15 months to February 22, 1919, to mark the state's birthday and a world peace jubilee. The decision followed President Wilson's preparedness address and a near-unanimous call from commissioners. Building continues ahead of schedule, with gardens by soldiers at Camp Jackson and plans for continued development.

Jackson Gulfport Executive Committee Centennial Commission Wilson H. E. Blakeslee

Mississippi Seeks Recruits as War Pressure Grows

Mississippi faces a recruiting shortfall since war with Germany began. The state lags in regular army and navy quotas with 1,000-plus men needed for the army and 600 for the first line of defense. a late March navy call for 800 men remains largely unfilled by May 5.

Mississippi Jackson Germany National Guard U. S. Army Navy Washington Bilbo G. F. Marvin Department of Agriculture State Highway Commission

Bitter Fighting on German Front in Champagne

London reports a fierce assault along the Hindenburg front near Oppy and Arleux, with hand to hand combat and bayonet actions as Canadians seize Arleux-en-Gohelle. British forces pierce the Oppy-Meri court line and press toward the Drou court switch to the Hindenburg line amid heavy artillery and dust.

London Germany Oppy Arras Arleux Hamblin Eterpigny L’esperance Pronville Haig Oreover Vimy Ridge Oppy-Mericourt Drou Hindenburg Line Arleux-en Gohelle

Roosevelt’s proposed army division recruitment update

About 123030 men have been found eligible for Col Theodore Roosevelt's envisioned army division at enrollment headquarters opened with the former president's backing. Sixty percent come from Virginia North Carolina South Carolina and other southern states. Only 50 applicants are under 25 and none below that age are accepted. Of the total 10000 are negroes. Arkansas coal bids sought two million tons with a Fort Smith citizen to advertise and receive bids. Official notice reports the sinking of the Norwegian steamer Torvore of 1667 tons gross at Christiania.

New York Theodore Roosevelt Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Arkansas Fort Smith Ark United States

American Birdman Killed in Aerial Combat

Paris Corporal Ronald Hoskier of South Orange New Jersey, a star of the American flying corps, has been killed in aerial combat during the offensive now in progress. Three powder workers were instantly killed in an explosion at the Aetna Explosive plant in Coalburg near Birmingham, Alabama, their bodies blown to pieces.

Paris Ronald Hoskier South Orange N. J American Flying Corps Birmingham Ala Coalburg Aetna Explosive Company Here

Villa engagement reported in western Chihuahua

An engagement between 3,000 Carranga cavalry under Gen EBudardo Hernan dez and the main command of Francisco Villa is reported in western Chihuahua El Paso Texas.

British Repulsed Near Doiran Front It Says

A wartime dispatch reports a period of drumfire on the Macedonian front between the Verdar and Lake Doiran, followed by a British attack described as repulsed in the official statement.

Sofia Verdar Lake Doiran Tewale

Delinquent Citizen Promises Change After Song Bursts

An indolent citizen claims improved exercise as he notes rising activity from people performing songs and recitations of The Star Spangled Banner. The ad references Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as an old liver and bowel remedy.

Dr. Pierce

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