03 Nov 1921
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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1921
Page
1
Farmer J. E. Binner seeks sorghum syrup by the barrel with quantity and minimum price per gallon and field peas in car lots with amounts and prices. He notes nitrate of soda and phosphate should be ordered now as prices are expected to rise, advising farmers to act promptly.
The article notes rising indicators across multiple sectors, including autos especially Ford, Studebaker, and Franklin. increased gasoline use. lower idle railway cars. improvement in hides, leather, silk, and wool markets. rising steel activity. higher bank credit and collections. liquidation largely complete. unemployment easing on farms but likely to rise again after harvest. International turmoil and war tax policy dampen gains. freight rates and construction freight issues hinder revival. experts expect life to return if taxes and rates adjust. otherwise chaotically improving yet fragile.
A column argues for teaching history with current newspapers to show America’s role after the Great War. It cites John Leonard Conger at Knox College as an example of using journals in class and promotes the idea of history students examining present events alongside texts.
A tale recalls a truthful young man named George who would confess the mortgage size of his father's house to neighbors. The story cautions that what is known should be kept private and not spoken if it does not belong to you.
The Neshoba Democrat notes Mississippi should focus on corn and other feeds, leveraging climate and soils to reduce cotton reliance. It cites state gains from higher cotton prices and urges continued diversification for economic independence and regional wealth.
The Board of Supervisors schedules its next meeting starting Monday November 7 1921 to set annual tax rates for the county school districts road districts and state taxes. It notes state funds and pensions influence local tax bills and urges taxpayers to compare last year’s receipts with those from ten years ago. The board will decide whether expenses rise or fall for the new fiscal year and how your taxes change. Duncan L Thompson chairs the State Tax Commission.
Parents should model regular reading and choose a captivating periodical for all ages. The Youth's Companion is praised for broad appeal to teens and families, while public commentary highlights a Boston stage production praised for its facial expression and nuanced roles, illustrating reading and cultural engagement across generations.
America's leading actor Guy Bates Post headlines the Masquerader on a world tour stop at Century Theatre in Jackson. The production features double revolving stages and triple electrical effects, billed as this decade's celebrated drama. An advertising insert promotes a 1922 Youth's Companion subscription package and McCall's Magazine offers.
Rankin County School Board sets Monday November 7 as the start of compulsory attendance. Children ages seven to fourteen must enroll and attend for eighty days unless they have completed the eighth grade. A P Barksdale signs the notice to teachers trustees and patrons.
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