Half a Million Men in a Month in War Prep
The article describes potential U S mobilization in a European war scenario outlining an army of 500000 within a month, with Garrison and Hugh L Scott coordinating plans. It notes supply readiness from industry and National Guard estimates, plus possible enlistments from veterans students and teachers, and firms offering military conveyances and goods. Names of editors and towns appear at the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Hugh L. Scott
National Guard
Garrison
The Lesson of the Hour and State Text Book Commission
A column discusses resilience amid market shocks and the duty to stay the course in farming. It praises Gov. Brewer for appointing a strong State Text Book Commission with educators and honest men, listing W. B. Frierson Jr. of Columbus and G. G. Hurst among members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewer
State Text Book Commission
W. B. Frierson, Jr
Columbus
G. G. Hurst
Chicago Mistake on 16th Section School Land Law
Historical note contrasts Chicago’s sale of a square mile of 16th Section land for schools with today’s value near 700 million dollars. The piece argues the city’s loss undermined Illinois school funding and cites Mississippi constitutional guidance on 16th Section lands and lease provisions to protect school support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Illinois
Mississippi
The Way of the World as Friendship Fades and Favors Fail
A historical reflection warns that reliance on worldly friendship and sympathy is illusory. It contrasts lending and care with constant expectations, noting that help ends when needs shift and public virtue often hides theft or self interest. It cautions against seeking lasting praise or support from others.
Strayed or stolen mare colt sought near Grimes place
Three weeks after last Saturday a 2 year old light bay mare colt with white mane and tail, white forehead spot and hind feet to near Grimes place Pelahatchie Mississippi. Reward offered for information leading to recovery by L L Bowman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grimes Place
L. L. Bowman
Pelahatchie
Miss
Notice of Trustee's Sale of Land Under Deed of Trust
On May 7 1910 Farmers Union Warehouse Co deeded property to M J Smith recorded in Book 74 page 605 Rankin County Mississippi I D B Ward as trustee will sell June 7 1915 at public auction at Pelahatchie front door to highest cash bidder land described as one half acre in South East Quarter Section 82 Township 6 Range 6 East Pelahatchie Miss witness D B Ward date May 4 1916 trusteeship notice of sale guaranteed good title limited to trustee's title only
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Union Warehouse Co
M. J. Smith
Chancery Clerk
I. D. B. Ward
Pelahatchie
Rankin
Mississippi
Miss
Brandon
D. B. Ward
J. C. Ward
Merchants Bank & Trust Company
Rankin County
Geo. W. May
Court House
Gatsey Jack Et al
Isaac Dickerson
Chancery Court
I. G. O. Robinson
State of
Towit
G. O. Robinson
Dobson
Cato
Clear Creek
Antioch
Shiloh
Dry Creek
Pearson
Cross Roads
J.A. Lindsey
Ned B. Farish
W. E. Farish
I. Ben H. Wells
Ben H. Wells
Notice of Sale Under Deed of Trust in Rankin County
Public auction to the highest bidder for cash of 180 acres in Rankin County tied to J C Ward and Isaac Dickerson cases, with two additional foreclosures listed and a June 7 1915 sale date by Special Commissioner G O Robinson, plus a May 16 28 21 registration schedule for several districts in Brandon Mississippi and a separate 120 acre tract sale under Ned B Farish and W E Farish mortgage with trustee Ben H Wells overseeing in Rankin County Mississippi.
Ownership and listing details for The Brandon News 1915
The Brandon News publication for April 1915 lists Editor W S May and business managers May & Brown. Owners are W S May and R F Brown of Brandon Mississippi with bondholder J L Danigler of New Orleans. Also includes ad for Big Mexican June Corn at 1.75 per bushel fob Brandon and a sale or trade notice for a residence in Pelahatchie with trade options in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon News
Brandon
Miss
New Orleans
W. S. May
Roy L. Fox
B. Brandon
I. O. Brown
Fannin
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Brandon, Miss
AY & Brown
Democratic Party
C. Eastland
J. R. East
Geo. S. Ware
A. B. Stubblefield
W. E. McIntyre
J. C. Robinson
R. H. Watts
T. S. Williams
J. R. Webster. E. G. Davis
N. H. Nash Scott D. Donnell
DR. W. I. Kersh
Will G. White
Geo. R. Owen
Chancery
T. L. Gay
J. A. Robinson John I. Hasty Hugh P. Barksdale
L. C. Gayden
J, A. Lindsey James A. Cox
H. H. Bullock
W. H. Turcott
H. H. Harrell
John Crain, J. Henry C. Welch
W. E. Cofer
John B. Darnall
T, E. Therrell
Jesse Hemphill
C. BE. McKay, “Or Surveyor
I. P. Russell
W. E. Laird
MD. F. Williams
Bascom Singletary
R. D. Morae
W. B. F. Stacy
J. J. Daniel
J. B. Williamson
J. F. Baker
J. I. Holmes
W. H. Till
J. W. Kersh
R. L. Wilson
R. E. Knight
Geo. Robinson
A. C. Hinton
A. G. Baker
R. A. Kennedy Webb W. Kersh
H. C. Patrick Joe Chapman
Justice OF the Peace
WM. Watson
W. Sample
A. A. Smallwood
Cato and Robson
Crook Russell
D. W. Graves
Parrison
Charlie Russell
Constable
Charlie Downs
Fof
Oxford
H. B. Heidelberg
Clarksdale
Claude S. Hall
Grenada
Thomas Sykes
Meridian
R.,h. Watkins
Laurel
J. C. Bridges
Meadville
P. H. Eager, Jr
Florence
Greenville Democrat
Aberdeen Examiner
A. D. Mens
West
Northwest
Pacific Coast
Shreveport
Ste. MO
W. Wood
D.P.A
State OF Mississippi
Sidney L. McLaurin
Presid
Miss. G. W
W.H. Par
Esident
Dent Cai
Depositors’ Guarantee Fund OF
Pelahatchie Bank
Z. D. Davis
A. G. Purvis
Farmers’ Line Department
Cumberland Telephone & Telegraph Company
Jackson
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