19 Nov 1903
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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1903
Page
1
A letter to the editor urges Brandon to reestablish the road on its original line. The writer notes new railroads threaten local trade and asks residents to meet Friday at 4 p.m. at the courthouse to inaugurate the movement and pass resolutions.
Brandon Mississippi November 17 A letter urges a county square monument to Confederate soldiers from Rankin County. About twelve companies served from the county and a small countywide stipend is proposed to fund the monument with support from former residents and local women’s groups to preserve memory of the war’s heroes.
The board including R. E. Gayden reported to the legislature that the insane hospital returned 38,324.21 to the state treasury for two fiscal years ending October 1. Since P. B. Bridges became steward eight years ago, about 154,000 has been turned back to taxpayers through frugality and competitive supply buying. Upgrades included building officers dwellings, barns, repairs, and the purchase of 500 acres of land paid from the support fund.
The article discusses public views on homestead lands and farm life versus urban careers. It notes lingering dissatisfaction between old and young citizens, questions why youths avoid farming, and suggests broad migration affects attitudes toward rural work and public service.
A. N. H. argues that most youths prefer farm life but face stagnant wages and rising land prices. He notes cotton market volatility, limited home ownership prospects, and historical shifts from 25 cents to 5 10 dollars an acre. He fears homesteads fade as land becomes speculation and ownership concentrates.
A local appeal urges Thanksgiving day offerings for the Mississippi Orphans Home. With 125 children supported, members are asked to donate at services in Mt. Carmel Monterey and Thomasville led by Rev. R. P. Fikes Rev. O. W. Bradley and pastor W. A. Terry. Brandon notes daily improvement.
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