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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1903
Page
4
James K. Vardaman leads the ticket for lieutenant governor with J. P. Carter as a running mate. Also listed are Jos. W. Power for secretary of state, William Williams, Henry L. Whitfield for state superintendent, E. H. Nall for land commissioner, W. Q. Cole for insurance, and Patrick Henry for state senator with J. C. Robinson and J. S. Roberts as other candidates.
The Vicksburg Herald argues the effort to defeat Judge Jeff Truly’s confirmation as supreme judge will fail. It lauds Truly as an upright scholar and impartial jurist who sided with the masses against plutocratic interests in a past case.
Weather remains dry and roads very dusty in Langford area. Sick list includes Carroll Russell, Mrs Maggie Wilson, and Mrs C O Rouse. Prof T A Chapman and Russell attended the teachers association Saturday. delegates and alternates from here joined the event. John Bussell was in north Ran-
Friday brought misfortune for kin who lost $15 while crops ripened under dry weather. Local notes mention travel to Jackson, camp meetings at Shiloh, school holidays, sick lists, baptist services, town visits, and a string of community improvements. The Rookery fronts receive new show windows and extended floor space as J A Taylor and Son and McClenshan expand their establishments amid a dry season and active farm and social life.
A Cavendish Vermont resident, S Le Quin, reports being robbed of his health by chronic constipation. After using Dr King's New Life Pills, his condition improved and is described as cured. Pills sold for five cents at local outlets including Brandon Pelahatchie and Cato.
A single water tank made of cypress is offered at a low price. Apply to P. P. Walker in Brandon for details or purchase.
Mr J W Smith of Juliff Texas recalls a severe bilious attack that eased after taking Chamberlains Tablet after supper and left him feeling like a new man. The ad touts Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets for biliousness and constipation at 25 cents, sold by A G Thornton.
The Rookery plans a new upper floor department for toys while keeping the main lower floor for china glassware lamps and house goods. The move creates space for a growing toy line and larger open stock dinner ware and fancy glassware. Also mentions continuing a wide toy range excluding large bulky items and promoting kitchen ware and lamps. A separate note touts Dr King's New Discovery for coughs and bee sting relief with trial bottles offered.
The Brandon Millinery Palace announces a fall display from October 15 to 17 featuring French pattern hats for children, misses, and ladies priced from 2 to 15 dollars. Also touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for cold and grip, claim of pneumonia prevention, amid patronage.
It is a safe cure for croup and whooping cough with no opium or harmful substances, suitable for babies and adults, and highly esteemed abroad and at home. For sale by A G. Thornton. Gayden and Co announce a fine assortment of dry goods opening at our store and inviting customers to talk.
The Limited train provides Through Sleeping Cars Through Buffet Library Car and Through Reclining Chair Car service. It will benefit patrons in northern Illinois and eastern Iowa by connecting at Chicago with Central lines from the south. A descriptive folder and full particulars are available from Illinois Central agents and connecting lines.
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