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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1903
Page
5
The Brandon area reports a busy start to June with Board of Supervisors meeting Monday and several local visits. Notables include Casper Gayden, Clifton Cole, and visitors from Pelahatchie and Memphis. Agricultural prices show eggs at 12g per dozen and cotton at 11 to 12 cents, while civic events include a county oratorical contest and a large Baptist meeting planned near.
An old ad promises to cure a cold in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Drugstores refund the money if it fails to cure, and each box bears the signature of E. W. Groves. Price listed as 25 cents.
The Gulf and Ship Island Railroad Company announces a short line between Jackson and interior Mississippi points and the gulf. It connects quickly with all trains at all junctions, promising the quickest and best connections in all directions.
Gulfport Hattiesburg and Jackson offer two through trains daily with connections at junctions. Through trains to Laurel run Jackson 9 00 am arriving 1 50 pm. To Lumberton and Columbia depart Jackson 2 40 pm arriving Lumberton 10 35 am and Columbia 12 40 noon. 1000 mile tickets available for one 25 00.
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