W S May Quotes and Local Observations in Woodville
W S May shares wry maxims on pride and time guarding, while Rankin county farmers shift from cotton to corn and potatoes amid warnings on food security. Gov Bilbo and Sen Vardaman with Sullens visit Washington as noted. A local farmer notes the pennywise hue on currency prompts caution. The Woodville Republican reports the sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bilbo
Frederick Sullens
Senator Vardaman
Washington
Woodville
Show the Flag Washington Star Editorial Call
Washington Star urges citizens to display the flag as a silent pledge of readiness for the crisis ahead. It advocates flag display at homes and businesses and on lapels to inspire confidence, warn against disloyalty, and prepare for potential dangers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Flag Stands as Token of Readiness for Any Need
A message urges the American people to show utmost devotion to the government at the outset. The flag is described as a symbol of preparedness for whatever may come and whatever may be needed.
Wealth growth and world comparison in McComb City piece
The McComb City Enterprise discusses United States wealth, arguing the U S leads globally with a much larger land area and mineral resources than Germany and Austria-Hungary. It asserts future wealth will rise as productive capacity expands, aided by favorable land, resources, and population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
British Empire
India
Canada
Germany
France
Austria-Hungary
Europe
McComb City Enterprise
Chamberlain's Tablets Praised By Satisfied User
Mrs. Anna Kadin of Spencerport New York says she suffered years with stomach troubles and used many remedies before Chamberlain's Tablets gave positive lasting relief. The testimonial notes the medicine is obtainable everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Anna Kadin
Spencerport
N. Y
Real Estate Transfers Seem to Feature Many Land Lots
A list of real estate transfers appears with numerous 80a and 40a parcels in multiple sections, naming buyers and sellers such as C B Horne, Jozephine Horne, W A Ross, and Grover Cleveland Hun a Fae, along with amounts and locations. The notice ends with a call for four or five good teams and short haul, inviting applications to the offering office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Anderson
C. C. Horne
C. B. Horne
Jozephine Horne
W. A. Ross
Ea Morgan
G. O. Long
A L. Long
W. O. Thornton
Grover Cleveland
A. Spann
C. C. Shotts
J. W. Patrick
J. W. McBeath
C. C. Miller
R. KE. Kennington
Marl Hill
W.L
Ardella Hardy
Kola Lumber Co
Walter Collier
H. Kersh
Timap
G. W. White
Paul
A Symbol of Health in Ancient Greek Practice
The five pointed star, used as a health symbol by the Pythagoreans, now appears on Chamberlain's Tablets. The ad promotes these tablets for indigestion biliousness and constipation and claims quick relief, available from drujgists everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greece
Don’t Think of Taking Calomel
An old remedy is replaced by Lemolac a purely vegetable purgative said to be mild non g riping and non sal ivating It is promoted as safe for children and to restore liver function with no sickening effects Sold by A G Thornton Brandon Miss and Kings Drug Co Pelahatchie Miss with money back guarantee if it fails to meet claims
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Thornton, Brandon, Miss
Kings’s Drug Co
Pelahatchie Miss
Hall
J, Cheney & CO
Taledo
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Praised in Ad Claim
An advertisement touts Chamberlains Cough Remedy as highly effective for whooping cough. A testimonial from w McClinton of Brand on Springs Alabama claims their baby recovered quickly after using the remedy. The notice asserts wide availability and success of the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Brandon
Springs
Ala
Tallahatchie Lumber Company Hiring Notice
Four or five teams, good pads and short aul Apply Colored lahor, timber cutters, track men and farm hands, $1.25 to $2.75 per day, payable every two weeks, Philipp, Miss. JA B Stubblefield Jr. Mar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallahatchie
Philipp
Miss
Stubblefield, Jr
Mar
Money to Lend on Long Time in Rankin County Nears
Parcel of cash seeking lenders in Rankin County offers large sums at low rates. Advertises extended terms and steady repayment plans, inviting investors to place one million dollars into a long term loan program with favorable conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rankin County
Sale of land in Rankin County Mississippi and town bonds
Case No 2257 Arrilla Watkins et al special commissioner T T Cortrell will on May 28 1917 in Brandon Mississippi sell to highest bidder cash land described as NE1-4 of SE1-4 Section 33 east of Brandon Fannin road and NW1-4 of SW1-4 Section 34 less 10 acres, Township 6 Range 3. Also an ordinance to issue $5000 town bonds dated July 1 1917 20-year term 6 percent interest to fund street and sidewalk improvements. notice to Brandon News for publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrilla Watkins
Chancery Court
Rankin County
Mississippi
Brandon
Court House
Brandon and
Fannin
Yall
T. T. Cottrell
Board of Aldermen
Seaboard National Bank
City of
New York
Brandon News
Bea
Notice of Trustee's Sale in Rankin County Mississippi
Notice is given that on the first Monday in May 1917 at the front door of the courthouse Brandon Rankin County Mississippi the trustee will sell at public auction for cash the land described in the deed of trust securing indebtedness to I E Knight. The sale is to satisfy the debt with the land located in Rankin County described as Section 20 Township 8 Range 4 and related parcels. The title is believed good but will be conveyed as trustee. Also included is the notarized ownership statement for The Brandon News with details on the editor publisher and owners W S May and Roy L Fox N P.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors of
Rankin County
W. H. Till
J. A. Robinson
M. K. Pierce
Chancery Court
Mississippi
Brandon
Court House
North West
North West Quarter
South West
North West Lee
H. L. McCaskill
R. B. Ricketts
R. J. White
C. K. Jones
Pelahatchie Bank
Chancery Clerk
John
Ida
Co. K. Jones
Susie Butler
Harriet Hill
Sai County
Atste
Comeng
Chancery
Chancery Clerk’s
I. S. D. Donnell
S. D. Donnell
M. D
J. L. Fitzhugh
J. L. Buchanan
J. Barksdale
Board of Supervisors
W. E. McIntyre
Maggie L. Kersh
A. S. Kersh
Jno
C. Atkins
R. D. McRae
E. McIntyre
Township
aSaa
W. E. McIntrye
J. H. Lewis
Susie Lewis
Tee
W. E. Lane
Congress
Brandon News
Miss
Rankin
May
Act of Congress
W. S. May
Same
J. L. Dantzler
New Orleans
Pub’r
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Alda Swindler
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A. D. McKay
W. H
Laura E. Turner
Anderson Griffin
Scott D. Donnell
J. A
Ruby Spann
J. S. Munsterman
A. L. Martin
F. P.how
I Collier
G. C
Lemolac
Y. D. Butler
Jackson, Miss
Brandon, Darnall Hotel
Butler
Turkey
Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company Incorporated
Stapleton
G. Barnes
R. E. Willingham
Dist
Meridian
Avis Pierce
Marin Pierce
Melrose Smith
J. A. Hodge
W.E. McInthye
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