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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1922
Page
5
An editorial by a Rankin County woman argues that the county’s greatest need is a library in the community school. It urges mothers to provide books, stresses libraries shape youth and future citizens, and notes the Agricultural High School’s limited equipment and its role in college entrance.
A quotation attributed to James Bryce notes that about three quarters of a man’s errors stem from mistaking his assumed knowledge for truth. It frames the risk of overconfidence and the value of genuine understanding.
W. T. Peters of Lynchburg Virginia a fireman at station No 8 says indigestion and rheumatism nearly ended his career but Tanlac cured his stomach trouble and rheumatism. He gained ten pounds and feels better than ever. the remedy is sold by druggists.
Lake Charles La Judge G W Jacy today opened grand jury proceedings in a discussion of the Ku Klux Act condemning band violence and cowled riding. He warned that while the Ku Klux roster is secret many members may be good men but dangers loom if legislation is not enacted to curb mob violence and uphold the courts.
The article notes Shiloh Sunday School Day with a children’s program, a pastor Rev. P. H. Grice address, and a bountiful dinner. Mr Hull, Sunday School Secretary, gave an afternoon address. Grateful for the committee, readers plan a large singing school this Samer with community effort. A recent refreshing rain after a drought revived plant growth and Eugene Kersh is welcomed back.
After a long illness Uncle Bart Robinson is on the sick list and hoped for a speedy recovery. Hoagrety E Martin, formerly sees Sess but now of Delta, paid a welcome visit. Julia Johnson visited Magee and had a most enjoyable time. B W Brown of La and W S Crook of Brandon visited relatives. D Crook of Bogalusa visited his parents A and R Crook. Bob is described as jolly and congenial. Mrs R Roberts has rheumatism and remains ill, church friends miss her presence.
A Ford roadster driven by a Singer Sewing Machine agent struck Jesse Shepard, a colored boy, as children played in front of the Darnall Hotel on Wednesday afternoon. He received immediate medical attention and recovered with only minor cuts and bruises.
U S Bureau of Markets and Crop Estimates reports 217 acres of improved farm lands in ten Louisiana parishes flooded on May 15 as Mississippi River crevasses at Ferriday Poydras and Myrtle Grove. About 143,945 acres bore crops. Concordia parish most affected with complete destruction. Figures are preliminary and exclude Hamburg and Angola crevasses.
Reported flood damage shows cotton on 65 922 acres and corn on 57 195 acres flooded in Ferriday districts. May and forage on 7110 acres, Irish potatoes 406, sweet potatoes 1619, auger cane 5008, other crops 3476 acres affected. In St Bernard and Plaquemine parishes vegetables destroyed on 2396 acres. Letter cites 10 400 people in need in Mississippi with 16 000 to be cared for, per West Mississippi Flood Committee memo.
A concise reflection notes the difficulty a modest, successful person experiences in maintaining dialogue with a boastful, insincere witness. The line implies social friction when confronted with ostentation and unreliable bragging.
Mrs Mary Graves shares a poultry farming tale from buying an incubator to expanding profits after rat damage. After a friend recommended RAT-SNAP she found dead rats and a vanished rat problem by the next morning. The ad promotes three package sizes 35c 65c and 1.25 with a Brandon sold guarantee by A M Shields and A G Thornton.
A cemetery levee provided last year and in effect this year proves a great success. Property owners are to keep it clean and in good condition while the levee maintains the unoccupied space. The new fence enhances appearance as trees and flowers bloom, framing Brandon's grave in a peaceful spot.
An advertisement touts Dr Miles Nervine as a remedy for overwork worry grief lack of sleep and excitability. It claims to relieve headache dizziness irritability sleeplessness hysteria and epilepsy with a bottle bought from a druggist to start toward better health today.
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