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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1919
Page
3
Numerous local people are noted visiting relatives and traveling to nearby cities. The report lists residents returning from trips to New Orleans and Jackson, with several names and community movements, and notes a planned census enumeration start January 2 1920. A Pelahatchie special election will decide bond issuance for road improvements.
Jobbing and manufacturing interests of New Orleans will be well represented on the Seventh Annual Trade Trip of the wholesale merchants and manufacturers bureau of the Association of Commerce, November 4 to 8. Over one hundred firms will travel by a special train over three railroads. Brandon to host on November 6. A. G. Carpenter notes the trip aims to understand customer needs and address agricultural and commercial issues, not to solicit business. The trip hopes for mutual goodwill between city and country, with New Orleans and its traders pledging cooperation.
Motors world eyes Jackson Mississippi for the Louisiana Mississippi Automotive Trade Association convention and training school on October 9 and 10. Dealers and suppliers from the region will gather for sessions, tours, and a banquet to boost business. Notables include Senator Pat Harrison Governor-elect Lee M Russell and highway expert Roger L Morrison. Headquarters at 718 Poydras Street New Orleans urging reservations with plans for a vast southern gathering. Rub My Tism ad appended.
A bedridden veteran appeals to all veterans and descendants planning to attend the Atlanta reunion October 7 to 10. Identifications countersigned by Gen Webb or the Adjutant General are needed to secure 1 cent per mile travel discounts. Agents must provide tickets upon presenting the ID card. Cards available from R. B. Maxey Brandon MS Dock Mulholen Pelahatchie Pleas Berry Floren and PAT HENRY Commander Camp.
Mississippi State Fair plans a record opening day on October 20 featuring Lieut Omar Locklear the high flying aerial daredevil noted for midair plane exchanges at fifty miles per hour. Locklear commands top pay and arrives after thrilling crowds at Memphis and Phoenix tours.
The Hattiesburg editorial urges cooperative curing plants to reduce losses from curing sweet potatoes in South Mississippi. It notes current methods waste over 75 percent, while cooperative plants could cut spoilage to under 2 percent. Canning is fine but unwanted. baking in winter is best. Also mentions Prickly Ash Bitters for stomach issues at $1.25 per bottle.
Statement of the Financial Condition of Pelahatchie Bank located at Pelahatchie Rankin Mississippi at the close of business September 12 1919 to the Board of Bank Examiners Loans and discounts 168346.02 United States Bonds Certificates of Indebtedness War Savings Stamps etc total liabilities 273612.65 Cashier's checks 2075.84 Deposits 49579.86 Total capital 11000 Surplus 17000 Undivided profits net 192418.50 Sworn by Cashier I R V Shields and attested by A G Purvis J P Summer directors Notary public C S Sanders April 8 1922 666 quick relief advertisement and bread note.
A reader quotes editorial views on high living costs and farm prices, praising the farmer and invoking Old Ben Franklin. The column includes a block of novelty health copy about chemistry of the human body and ends with a警 note on 666 Chill and Fever Tonic and imitators in medicine.
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