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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1918
Page
3
Rankin county reports strong crop prospects and bumper yields, with Everg ing farming, flour shipment limits affecting merchants, and a rapid Liberty Bond and Red Cross drive. local figures note military, educational, and religious updates as residents prepare for June activities and wartime support efforts.
Mr J Lockwood of Nadawah visits his sisters Mrs H H a and Miss Gladys Lock Mr Grayson Summer of Michigan visits parents Mr and Mrs A F Summer with new Overland. Dick Carpenter spends Sunday in Guide and Miss Mary Wilson visited Meridian. Miss Aline Phillips returns home after visiting friends in Morton. Mrs Laura Side of Little Rock guest of cousin Mrs Dora McLaurin. Recital by Miss Bessie Johnsons music pupils a success. Saturday program for Child Welfare Day carried out with interest.
New goods arriving at stores across the nation offer affordable options in dry goods. Customers are urged to compare prices and try options before buying to maximize savings, with emphasis on value and selection.
Community notes praise Miss Jim Kate Nolong and Miss Florence Gay and Mrs R L Brown for organizing the may pole dance and minuette while nurse Miss Bougher from Jackson spoke on Child Welfare. An auction at the old Post Office raised 146.50 for the Red Cross.
Pelahatchie talent presents "Claim Allowed" a Red Cross benefit at Johnson Hall Brandon Friday May 31st starting 8:30 pm. The show features Miss Edna and Miss Beatrice Maxey with acts between parts to fill the evening for a great cause inviting Brandon and country neighbors to attend.
The Rankin County Second Red Cross War Fund report shows cash and pledges across beats totaling over 5089.26 with notes that several communities have not reported yet, leaving a potential total above 5200. A shipment of knitted garments is planned for June 1 1918 with all branches and individuals urged to send finished garments by morning.
The Rankin County Agricultural Committee will meet at the Courthouse Monday morning June 4. The general public is invited to attend the morning session. R. S. Wilson, State Director for the USDA will speak, with P. P. Garner, State Commissioner of Agriculture. S. V. Burl, U.S. Agent, notes several important matters to be attended.
A shipment arrives featuring Eureka Fruit Jars and accompanying Ice Tea Glasses as recommended by demonstration agents. Thomas reports receipt of the consignment and notes its contents.
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