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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1917
Page
1
Eastbound service details show a Brandon timetable entry for Train No. 0. The fragment indicates a passenger schedule but lacks full routing, times, or dates to confirm complete service hours.
The family of W. J. Purvis expresses deep appreciation for kindness and sympathy shown during his last illness by neighbors and friends. They thank each person for support. Mrs. W. J. Purvis and Family.
Lost, Strayed or Stolen. Fox Terrier dog white with red spots Buster Brown and Hosford on collar. Return to H. C. Washburn or Mrs. A. M. Hosford Jackson R. 4 for reward. Registered Red Polled Bull about eleven hundred pounds seven years old First $100 gets him. L. M. Stingily Pelahatchie Miss. Also grocery delivery promotions from W.4G. Barnes urging prompt town orders by phone.
The first program of the High School ended with Rev J P Williams from Mendenhall delivering a sermon at 11 am last Sunday. His text was Daniel 1 8 declaring Daniel would not defile himself with the kings meat or wine, a clear conscience statement amid captivity and pressure.
The piece notes Daniel and three companions declined royal culinary honors, later receiving high office in Nebuchadnezzar's government. It also covers a Sunday School gathering, a forthcoming graduation with speaker J. D. Thames, Beat Fair preparations for fall, and Prof. Monroe Ball leaving the Beat High School to join Braxton business while backing local Farm Loan and fair efforts.
Advertisement offering watch repair and custom jewelry made to order. Encourages bringing a timepiece to repair and restore to first class condition. Mentions personal service and bespoke jewelry options.
For Sale or Trade. Thoroughbred Jersey Bull, 11 months old, large as beef breeds same age. Wm. B. Mayers.
A Brand on Springs Alabama reader from S. W. McClinton says his baby suffered a severe whooping cough and Chamberlain's Cough remedy quickly cured him. The ad notes obtainability everywhere.
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