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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1908
Page
7
Special agents report the 1907 fire losses in Mississippi could surpass all prior years if current monthly averages persist. After January, insurers warn premiums cover only about half of losses, with 1906 total fire business at 149.7 million and 2.6 million in premiums versus 2.0 million in losses.
Three weeks of rainfall approaching eight inches begets damage to farming interests. The season is early, offering farmers a chance to recoup losses by redoubling efforts. Farmers renewed activity and field work resumes.
City seeks 35 400 with interest from the Y M V railroad after a Supreme Court decision holding the line liable for back taxes to Vicksburg. City Attorney Anderson has drafted a bill demanding payment to the city treasury within weeks.
At a city meeting Superintendent Galviani of the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley railway stated every engine entering Natchez is fitted with a spark arrester. The board had recently adopted an ordinance requiring spark arresters on all engines.
The Tlinois Central railroad shops at Water Valley will operate nine hours a day six days a week until further notice. Workers had been at eight hours and four to five days previously, signaling hoped-for business improvement across sectors. The Bank of Magee closed its doors with $20,000 capital and $10,000 surplus, holding about $70,000 in deposits, affected by the recent Mendenhall bank failure and local sheriff shortfall.
Nashville's Board of Trade, about 100 members, will tour Mississippi in June. They depart Nashville on June 15 in a special train to visit Meridian and assess the commercial situation in the state and region.
Will Crosby a Black prisoner was jailed by Corney Reeves of Copiah county. Crosby is wanted at Hazlehurst for the murder of his wife and a man named Jim Johnson.
A mistrial was declared in the case of H. M. Wheeler charged with the murder of Oscar Woolridge on September 29 1906. Wheeler had been admitted to bail earlier due to his physical condition. The trial at Hernando Mississippi was bitterly contested.
Major T G Dabney of the US Geological Survey secures agreement with the Tallahatchie Drainage Commission. The survey will cover the district with topographic maps, directed by Van H Manning from Holly Springs, assembling seven field parties in Tunica. Work aims for immediate, vigorous progress and completion this season.
At year end 1906 life insurance firms reported outstanding business of 96 million 822 thousand 85 dollars with losses of 1 million 296 thousand 717 dollars and premiums of 3 million 347 thousand 290 dollars. By 1907 outstanding business rose to 104 million 363 thousand 798 dollars and losses for the year totaled 1 million 213 thousand 815 dollars with premiums of 3 million 465 thousand 240 dollars. The rise in business and modest loss growth may reflect improved public health or fewer deaths among policyholders.
A Purvis finance committee chair reports slow recovery from a recent tornado. Chairman Davis says rebuilding has begun but many residents are poor and badly need aid for this work.
The quarterly report to the Railroad Commission shows receipts for the quarter ending March 31 of 4 634 03, down 98 53 from last year, and operating expenses of 36 904 15, up 2 807 46. The Building Committee of the University of Mississippi Trustees is reviewing twelve submitted plans for new buildings planned this year.
Vicksburg business leaders urge Mississippi senators to push for a $150000 appropriation to expand the public building, criticizing the current $15000 budget as insufficient for needed improvements.
Three regiments of Iowa and Wisconsin veterans held a two day reunion at Vicksburg last week with General Stephen J D Lee welcoming them for the Confederate Veterans. Also noted is a death in Greenville from blood poisoning after a shoe eyelet scratch led to an acid treatment. Odd Fellows elect officers as the Grand Lodge of IOOF meets at Meridian and selects Columbus for next year with Pe AWe Maer of Columbus as Grand Master.
United States Clerk Moseley has arranged the involuntary bankruptcy matter of W R Caston of McComb City, declared bankrupt by a number of creditors.
The state's cotton sold last week with 1 138 bales bringing 11 18 cents. W C Craig Co purchased the entire lot. About 450 bales were staple and the balance benders. The whole lot was stored in a compress.
General Ogyell Bustillo Honduras minister who sought refuge at the Mexican legation in Guatemala May 14 has been released. Despite Cabrera's surrounding troops the entire diplomatic corps entered to demand Bustillo's release and Cabrera conceded.
An advertisement touts Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Restorer with two trial bottles and a treatise promising permanent cure for nervous diseases and FITS. It references Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething and jokes about sacrifice and happiness.
Fragmentary ad and testimonial mix claim of a baby with severe eczema who recovered after Cuticura remedies, and multiple drugstore product pitches including Allen's Foot-Hase and Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic. The clipping blends sensational health quackery with general statements and moralizing comment.
Mrs Louis Mc Key of Oakland recounts sudden rheumatic paralysis that left her bedridden until Sloan s Liniment relieved pain after two applications and three days foot to hip to heel relief, allowing full recovery and walking without aid.
Collected excerpts present a 19th to early 20th century ad and advice collage. It includes Hall's Catarrh Cure claims, Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound testimonials, and a quip from the Washington Star, highlighting medical and political topics within a period press style.
Chicago Tribune notes a shift to scientific tools in crime and detection. It cites Marseille bank safe-opening with new engineer’s apparatus, photography revealing ink scratching, glass unfoldment of burned documents, and blood stain testing using rabbit serum to confirm human blood.
Dr Allan McLane Hamilton argues Americans should ignore European views on confidence in the United States. He claims Europe relies on American crops and goods, and asserts US strength could quickly strip Europe of necessities and force dependence. The piece reflects a nationalistic stance on self sufficiency and military resolve.
Customer letter from Misaye Kittlesen of Evanston Illinois USA credits Peruna with curing a twenty five year catarrh and improved health after using the product. Advertisement notes Peruna tablets will soon be available and reiterates manufacturing by Peruna Drug Manufacturing Company Columbus. Also a quoted line questions reliance on sympathy for the needy.
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