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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1908
Page
7
Manning Iowa woman letters that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound saved her life after years of severe female complaints and costly medicines. The note elevates the remedy as a standard for thirty years, urging other sick women to write for advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Mass.
A near sighted man explains his glasses help reading only when listening, he reads with glasses off for clarity but understands spoken words best with glasses on. He notes in darkness comprehension may be equal with or without spectacles. The New York Sun report presents his observations in a casual interview style.
Governor Charles N. Haskell quits as treasurer of the Democratic national committee after arriving in Chicago from Guthrie Oklahoma. He cites not wanting to embarrass the party and cites charges by William R Hearst and President Roosevelt, while insisting the charges may be false. He delivered a written resignation with prepared answers to questions from reporters.
Port Limon dispatch to United Fruit in New Orleans says Cartago sails with 65 000 bunches of Limon bananas. This sets a record load for a company cargo on one of its larger ships and surpasses all prior single voyage totals to this port.
A Brewton mass meeting denounced posters ordering all black residents to depart by December 1 under threat of death. The Advertiser cites a Brewton warning circulated nationwide and reported from Montgomery via a special dispatch.
Wilbur Wright, famed American aeronaut, completed a 36 minute flight at Auvers fields covering 22 miles at an average height of 45 feet. The glide demonstrates early aviation progress and marks a notable achievement for Wright.
Chicago obituary notes Leslie Carter once led the South Side Elevated Railroad Company of Chicago as a capitalist and president. He died in the city after a prolonged illness, prompting acknowledgments of his business leadership.
Louise Lonadale, a New York actress, files suit in Phillipp West Virginia for 100000 dollars alleging breach of promise to marry Blaine Elkins, youngest son of United States Senator Elkins. The case stirs local interest as Blaine is brother to Katherine Elkins who is reportedly engaged to the Duke of Abruzzi.
In Muskogee Oklahoma during a Third District campaign a Republican nominee C H Creager was seen dining openly with a Black man at a hotel table with E Dorris Midland Alley Railroad agent. Dorris, a Southerner, rose in anger, denounced Creager and left the hotel.
Delegates at the International Conference on Tuberculosis in Philadelphia dive into technical discussions on care and prevention. European and American leaders join the talks, covering provisions for advanced cases and hygienic standards for sanatoria.
Advices from Gadsden say Congressman John L. Burnett of Alabama's Seventh District, active on immigration committees, was injured at his home when reaching for a fallen paper while seated, injuring his side as the chair arm struck him. Initial reports suggested possible broken ribs.
About thirty members of the University of Tennessee sophomore class confessed to hazing. A faculty meeting was summoned to act. Every student signs a pledge not to haze upon matriculation, and violators of the pledge now face charges.
Clarence Agnew a Wellford, South Carolina, suspect in throwing the switch that derailed Southern Railway No 41 westbound near Duncan, killing Engineer Fonville and Fireman Sid Bowers, reportedly admits guilt after being spotted tampering with the switch lock. Separately, indictments issued for a Chinese smuggling plot involving three Los Angeles men and three Mexicans. Enrique de Lara remanded in New York. postal postmasters appointed including Margaret A. McKee in Kentucky and John R. Carter in Mississippi.
The Schauble Brewing Company plant suffered a severe fire with losses estimated at no less than 150000 dollars. Authorities believe the blaze was incendiary. Nearby, Kermit Roosevelt and party returned to Pierre after a hunting trip west of the river and planned to proceed east. Senator Knox and Mrs Knox departed Queenstown aboard the Cedric for New York.
A historical report notes Andrew Carnegie declaring the creation of a hero fund. The article outlines funds set aside for cheered or noted individuals, reflecting philanthropic aims. It emphasizes Carnegie’s role in shaping public support for national or civic remembrance.
London reports Andrew Carnegie, buoyed by the success of his American hero fund, intends to establish a similar fund in his native land. He is prepared to hand over seventy one million two hundred fifty thousand pounds to trustees for this purpose.
Prominent figures endorse Peruna for catarrh and grip symptoms. Hon George W Honey ex chaplain and ex treasurer tout its relief after other remedies fail. Fred L Hebard Kansas City photographer asserts Peruna cures catarrh and influenza and praises the new tablet form as solid medicine.
Two reporters quote a line about censorship as a fictional exchange. The First Reporter laments the Old Man's heavy edits while the Second Reporter jokes about shortening the story. The brief gag highlights editorial trimming and newspaper culture.
A collage of promotions and quips from a 19th century Kansas City Journal page. Includes spoof dialogue on patriotism, medical cures such as Mitchells Eye Salve and Hall's Catarrh Cure, patent medicine ads, cheese sandwich tips, and a joke about Switzerland’s hat diameter law. The piece blends humor, advertisements, and public notices in a compact urban newspaper fragment.
F A Rippy of Depot Ave Gallatin Tennessee recalls fifteen years of kidney disease with back pain gravel attacks and blood passages. After taking four boxes of Deans Kidney Pills he reports rapid improvement and says he is cured with no return. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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