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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1903
Page
8
A historical advertisement claims kidney trouble affects both women and men and harms mind, ambition, and health. It praises Swamp-Root by Dr Kilmer and Co of Binghamton New York, available in fifty cent and one dollar sizes with a free sample offer and pamphlet.
Health improving and rain last week boosted germination for cotton and other seeds. Obituaries reflect Aunt Sallie Smith’s passing after illness. Local visits include Mr and Mrs Morris to Plain and Virgil’s wartime home life noted. Sermons, preaching at Hickory Ridge and Central Schoolhouse, and candidates for local offices greeted readers.
The community reports church music progress under Miss Florence Robbins. Lela and Rena Burnham of Pelahatchie visited relatives, returning home Monday. Edna Cooper and Burl Scott county siblings were here over the weekend. R. A. Kennedy family visited sister Lula Holyfield in Harrisville last week. Tobe Myers died suddenly, leaving the town shocked but remembering him as a Christian friend. Langford folks spoke of rain, visits to Jackson, and Unions, with Sol Welch and Dr. J. C. Russell noted among attendees and travelers.
The community reports good health and a revived landscape after a fine rain last night. Farmers began working cotton again but stands remain poor. Local visits occur among Hulon, Wesley Patrick, D A Kersh, George Everett, and others. Amos Kendall preached at Central with good attendance and a Sunday school revival planned. Community notes mention Ward not preaching next Sunday and several visits from Galilee and Rufus residents. The entry closes with condolences for the death of Tobe.
An advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as the right food to cure soft bones in children. It claims small daily doses straighten bow legs and strengthen joints, with a promise of a free sample and availability from druggists. The ad lists Scott & Bowne, chemists, in New York and the price of one dollar.
An ad touts Paine's Celery Compound as a cure for sleeplessness rheumatic and neuralgic pain and general ill health claiming it cleanses the blood corrects digestion sharpen appetite and promotes restful sleep It quotes a Kentucky man 65 who says three bottles restored energy appetite and vitality and enabled him to work hard daily.
In a reflective note on Myers of Light the piece laments a promising man lost to death and hints at a brighter reunion in the great beyond. The column shares sympathy for the bereaved and notes religious sentiment along with community updates and local social happenings.
Dr George W. Pletcher writes from Tillar Arkansas May 5 praising The News for including old friends’ successes. He notes a thriving medical practice a wife and two children in a rich region with oil mills and hardwood saw mills. He invites letters from former classmates and signs off warmly.
A short exhortation arguing fault finding weakens unity and undermines the adage United we stand divided we fall. The piece reflects on how nitpicking harms communal harmony among readers.
J O Parrison argues fault finding harms unity and faith. He warns Christians against judging neighbors, preachers, or church leaders and urges love, humility, and self examination. He cites scripture on loving others and facing God’s judgment for deeds, not faults, when judged.
A wartime reminiscence by Virg il recounts Christmas meals in excess of hardship with bread, turnips, and improvised treats. He recalls Santa as a frugal figure who brings peanuts and pumpkins rather than toys, and describes boy girl games, childish battles, flirtations, and rustic humor among enslaved or free Black communities, ending with a moral to be good and prepared for adulthood.
Thaye has secured the agency at this place for International Harvester harvesting machines and has received samples of mowers rakes harvesters and more. Lam aims to offer very close prices and invites the public to inspect the machines and their superior advantages before buying. Oscar Martin.
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