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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1923
Page
2
The Brandon News appears as a weekly Thursday publication filed as second class matter in the Brandon Mississippi post office. This notice records the paper's mailing status and local distribution cadence.
The Brandon News endorses Stokes V Robertson, praising his enforcement of tax and anti trust laws and his duty to the state. It notes opposition from trusts and some press, but argues Robertson saved the state money and should be considered by Rankin County voters.
The article argues for growing and eating garden vegetables and fruits to maintain a healthy diet. It emphasizes children's education on nutrition, teeth health from fresh produce, and the digestive benefits of cellulose. Humorous references to spinach and a playful take on a vegetable vanity end the piece.
The Brandon News lists candidates authorized to run in the August Primary. State Revenue Agent candidate is Stokes W. Robertson. District Attorney incumbent PD M. Anderson seeks re election. Representatives include W. H. Boone George 8 Ware S. Myers R. F. Brown R. H. Watts Edgar Misterfeldt. Sheriff candidates John E. Ross Buchanan Leslie M. Stingily T. Taylor Scort D. Donnell. Supervisor Beat Five contenders G. B. Harris H. M. Purvis J. W. Pace.
Sennett Conner candidate for Governor read from the Hazlehurst Courier to answer claims he had no military record. He cited his 1917 legislative role and voluntary service efforts, noting his enlistment was rejected and arguing exemptions served national needs. He urged voters to seek records and avoid rumors, amid applause.
Pelahatchie notes greet Mrs. M F Little from Paris and Jean King visiting Kosciusko sisters. Widespread illness includes sciatic rheumatism for Mealy Ragan and serious but improving condition of Jonathan Edwards, with his sons visiting. Community events include The Wren play raising funds for a Community House, and several local weddings Zenas Franklin and Ollie Burnham and Webb Hutson and Eunice Graves. Nearby visits include Mr. and Mrs. Walter Anderson of Salisbury announcing a birth, and others traveling between Pelahatchie, Brandon, and Morton communities.
Sunday night sermon draw crowd as the community notes visitors and family travel. Mr and Mrs Gardner from Crystal Springs and Ruth Hvelyn joined the singing. G D Franklin and the Winsteads from Cato visited over the weekend, with the Shotts family also calling on the Graves home. Irene and Eugene Ponder of Central were seen visiting relatives.
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