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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1917
Page
4
A North Carolina paper notes a man who sharpens his farm stumps so his hands cannot rest and contrasts it with themes of honesty. It argues true poverty lies in a compromised character, not mere wealth, and urges readers to value integrity over gain.
The notice warns colored residents to register by June 5 to avoid penalties and possible roundup by federal officers. In other news, Dennis Rowland of Smith County dies after a mule kick while plowing near Trenton. Scooba collision fatality and a wrecked DeVane automobile injure several, with Temple and his wife reported critically hurt.
Presidential proclamation sets June 5 as the nationwide registration day for all males aged 21 to 30 to register at their precincts and prepare for the first draft. Penalties loom for evasion or false statements, with registrars listed by Rankin County to administer the process and collect detailed personal information for conscription.
Sheriff S D Donnell pledges patriotic effort urging citizens to curb consumption of wheat and all foods, to reduce waste, and to boost food production. Cites Hoover appeal on Allied food shortage, urges using idle labor and land for cultivating foodstuffs to support Allies in war.
The five pointed red star on every package is described as a symbol of health dating from ancient Greece. The ad claims the tablets relieve indigestion biliousness and constipation with quick relief and urges readers to buy from their druggist.
Case No 2257 Arrilla Watkins et al by virtue of a 1917 chancery decree the special commissioner will on May 28 1917 in Brandon Mississippi expose for sale to the highest cash bidder the lands in Rankin County described as the NEl 4 of the SE l 4 Section 33 east of the Brandon Fannin road and the NW 1 4 of the SW 1 4 Section 34 minus 10 acres on the east side totaling about 46 acres Township Range unknown. The sale is for the purpose of petition among owners in the case.
In the District Court of the United States for the Jackson Division of the Southern District of Mississippi R G Berry of Florence Rankin County is adjudged bankrupt on May 16 1917. The first meeting of creditors is at Jackson Mississippi in the office of F M West Referee in Bankruptcy on May 31 1917 at 2 oclock p m. Creditors may attend prove claims appoint a trustee and examine the bankrupt. WEST Referee in Bankruptcy.
Mrs Anna Kadin of Spencerport New York reports years of stomach trouble relief from Chamberlain's Tablets after trying many remedies. She says the medicine gave positive lasting relief and she values it highly, noting it is obtainable everywhere.
Notice states sealed bids will be received at the Chancery Clerk's office in Brandon Mississippi until noon on the first Monday in June 1917 for supplies and work. Projects include a 20 by 30 foot tent, 16 ounce duck, and building bridges across Conway Slough and Dabba Creek in specified beats. A. Robinson, Clerk.
Catarrh cannot be cured with local applications as the disease reaches the seat within. Internal remedies reach the mucous surfaces. Hall's Catarrh Cure, prescribed by a leading physician, blends proven ingredients with blood purifiers to produce results. Send for testimonials. F J Cheney & Co, Toledo, Ohio. Also Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Public notice from U S Land Office Jackson Mississippi May 14 1917 of Roy L Jackson Miss filing Sworn Statement and Application No 07504 December 1 1916 to purchase South Half of Lot 2 Section 24 Township 7 North Range 2 East timber land under Timber and Stone Law appraisal timber 116 board feet at 2 05 12 per M land 148 00 final proof July 28 1917 before Register or Receiver protest/contest allowed by filing corroboral affidavit.
An ordinance proposes issuing five thousand dollar bonds dated July 1, 1917, repayable in twenty years at six percent semiannually, to finance streets sidewalks driveways and walkways in Brandon Rankin County Mississippi. The plan requires publication in the Brandon News for three weeks and a voter referendum. bonds could be issued if approved by electors.
Notice of Trustee's Sale of Land Usuer Deed of Trust announcing foreclosure for default. Wوضill be held June 1 1917 at the Brandon courthouse Rankin County Mississippi with sale to highest bidder for cash. Described land includes S1-2 NWI-4 and 19 acres off south side NWI-4 Section 29 Township 7 Range 5 East plus 9 acres. The substitute trustee announces title as of record and urges interested parties to consult the chancery clerk's office.
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