23 Nov 1916
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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1916
Page
1
Warning readers that repeated colds can lead to serious illness such as chronic catarrh pneumonia or consumption. Recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as trusted and affordable relief. Notice also announces sealed bids for manager of the poor house farm due by December first 1916 with right to reject all bids.
Railway timetable entry notes passenger trains bound eastward from Brandon. It lists schedule times and destinations for travelers planning eastbound routes.
Local items report visitors from Brandon and nearby towns, crop prices, a death in jail, moves of residents, and health notes. Notables include Col S L McLaurin in New Orleans, a 20 cent cotton price since the Civil War, tick eradication efforts, and plans for a Grown in Mississippi Day at Star High School with a Ford Peace Lecture by Col R H Henry.
Hon. J. M. McBeath and Hon. H. S. Howard will speak at Pela hatchie at 10 20 o clock Saturday morning on good roads and the aid to Rankin county from the United States government and the Mississippi Travelers' Association. Fresh bread Mondays and Thursdays at W G Barnes. Rankin counties part in the state wide waterworks campaign November 12 to 18 with posters and letters from A M College and county agents urging support.
The Leesburg column reports good community health aside from colds and notes Mrs. C. C. McKay's recovery after a serious operation. Social news covers visits among locals, Sunday school progress, prayer meetings led by Rev. Luther Turner, and upcoming Thanksgiving events with Mississippian ties. An optical specialist visit is announced for Brandon, with a one day only event at Darnall Hotel, and a pine board price listing is included.
An advertisement seeking loans on improved farm lands in Rankin County announces low interest rates and a large lending target. It invites applications for funding up to one million dollars in the territory, directed to Co. M. Whitworth in Mendenhall, Mississippi.
In Florence and surrounding areas the water works campaign visited several schools. Folks heard talks on running water costs and A. H. S plans, with Mrs. Webb and Mr. Noble leading discussions. A Florence meeting featured Dr. May and Dr. Clark praising running water in homes. Property transfers and land notices accompany the report, including multiple oil lease transfers to Jackson Oil & Gas Co. from various owners.
Professor Roy P Noble of Rankin County Agricultural High School has arranged a basketball game with the Mississippi College Y M C A team from Clinton for Saturday November 25 in Brandon. The start is 8 oclock with large attendance expected. Admission is 25 and 10 cents. Names listed include Halsey Slade Myrtle Barnes J L Kersh Ella Kersh A J Hardy Mahhree El rt John Hoard Mary Ella Brown Sam Shaver Carrie Evans Bill Stapleton Savannah Fletcher C Williams Aimeta Currie Rufus Cobbs Georgia Finch Merrit Butler Effie White Henry Collins Lillie Massengale Geo Hobson Sudie Mai.
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