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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1919
Page
2
The Brandon News publishes every Thursday with this issue dated May 5. The notice reiterates weekly publication cadence and identifies the weekly release day for readers and advertisers.
Jackson Daily News praises State Senator E M Lane of Smith Rankin district for his legal work and parliamentary skill. The piece lauds him as an able lawmaker with broad state support and hints he could become speaker of the House, future congressman, or governor.
The article analyzes Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau's remarks at the peace conference, noting his reluctance to assign sole guilt to Germany. It argues he blames other powers for imperialism while admitting German responsibility for postwar crimes and the Belgium invasion, framing him as Germany's plenipotentiary speaking for the nation.
A large group of friends and backers in Lexington endorse George S. Beall Jr. for State Revenue Agent. They praise his upright character, public service, and business success, urging Mississippians to elect him and noting his sheriff's office tenure. The memorial from the local meeting appears in The Lexington Advertiser.
Notice is hereby given that a light bay mare with white face and black mane and tail, about 15 hands, 7 years old, weighing 650 pounds, was found and taken up by Lon Irby. Appraisers certified the animal's worth, residents of supervisor district No. 2, Rankin County. Justice William Sample certifies the appraisal.
An old legal line notes: Witness my signature this the 14th day of May 1919 William Sample Justice of the Peace. The description of said animal is referenced above in the document with a $75.00 amount noted.
A dated health note warns that daily meat intake creates uric acid that hampers kidney function. It promotes Jad Salts a grape and lemon acid lithia preparation to flush kidneys, neutralize urine acids, and ease bladder issues by taking four ounces in water before breakfast for several days.
Since last report the following donations have been received Beat one Lee Bullock one dollar Beat two Miss Annie Robin Beat two Billy Darnall one dollar Beat three Beat five Thomasville Methodist Sunday School three dollars Total offering up to date six hundred ninety six dollars eighty four cents Son 32 sixty Beat four Rankin county quota eight hundred dollars Mrs Iran Shields chairman
A health column notes overeating as the main cause of weight gain and numerous symptoms. It urges slower meals, thorough chewing, and avoiding washing food down with drinks. Prolonged overeating risks arterial strain, heart failure, and disease. adults should stop growing. Mississippi health measures target typhoid, vaccination, sanitation, water safety, manure disposal, and public education.
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