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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1903
Page
8
A vintage advertisement promotes Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy for lame back and kidney, liver, and bladder troubles. It claims wide testing, offers a free sample bottle by mail, and lists Binghamton New York as the address, urging readers to mention the paper.
Miss Emma Harper of Thomasville delivers a paper to the Teachers Association last Saturday arguing nature reveals God and inspires poetry. She cites Chaucer and Shakespeare as examples and stresses seeing and studying nature over mere discussion.
An advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion as a life giving tonic for men women and children. It claims benefits for consumption recovery growth pale girls thin boys and general vitality. It offers free samples and lists Scott & Bowne chemists New York with prices 50 cents and one dollar.
The text argues nature aids child development from infancy onward, with contact widening senses and judgment. It compares country and city settings, urges teachers to integrate nature study into curricula, and calls for earnest effort to awaken appreciation and responsibility for the natural world.
A 19th century health note explains tetanus germs live in dirt and become active when stuck under the skin. It claims Chamberlain's Pain Balm kills germs, accelerates healing, and reduces maturation time. Sold by A. G. Thornton.
Extraordinary interest surrounds Barnum and Bailey Greatest Show on Earth coming to Jackson on October 21. The event promises lavish European features, a traveling zoo, trained animals, aerial feats, a naval display, and a free street parade to start circus engagement. Local agents can provide tickets.
An advertisement extols Paine's Celery Compound as a remedy for sleeplessness rheumatic neuralgic and digestive issues. It asserts the tonic can cleanse blood sharpen appetite and improve sleep and cites a testimonial from Wm S Gibson of Pleasureville Kentucky a 65 year old man who reports regained strength appetite and energy after three bottles.
Rail operators announce reduced rates and limited period excursion trains aimed at holiday travelers. Agencies note discounted fares, added car allocations, and timetable options for popular routes. Passengers should check official schedules for exact dates and eligibility.
Mrs. Pilmer of Cordova Iowa cites her child suffering severe croup and credits Cham berlain's Cough Remedy with prompt relief. She notes many local mothers share this view and prefer the remedy for their children sold by A. G.
For sale a 460 acre tract five miles from Braxton on the Gulf and Ship Island railroad. About 150 acres open land with balance timbered pine and hardwood. Can sell all or part on easy terms. G A Cox Brandon Mississippi Sept 30. Also piano for sale and wagons and buggies on hand. Sheriff’s sale notice follows for execution in Rankin County Mississippi.
In Brandon Mississippi on November 5 1908 between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm at the courthouse sale of W W Weathersby Jr estate. The property includes multiple parcels described as northwest quarter of southwest quarter south of public road and more within sections 18 19 20 29 township 8 range 2 and other described tracts totaling 80 acres. The sale, for cash to cover a writ of execution for 221.89 100 dollars, is ordered by justice of the peace district No 1 J Stubbs and witnessed by Sheriff W S Crook with levying dated October 2 1903.
State of Mississippi commands Elizabeth Means and Arrena Gates to appear before Rankin County Chancery Court on the fourth Monday of October 1903 to defend suit by R. E. Patrick. This 30th day of September 1908, G. W Whiet, Clerk.
Legal notices notify Mattie Moore of Rankin to defend suit by Tom Moore and Etta Sloan to defend the claim by Isom Sloan. Dated September 26 and September 24, 1903. Clerk G. W. White signs the first notice.
Notice records filing by CHRIS RODGERS for final proof on land in Rankin County Mississippi with witnesses Charlie Root Willie Crosby John Crosby and Robert Fletcher. Proof before chancery clerk Brandon November 12 1903. Also brief public notices include cold cure ad and a civation notice dated September 1908 inviting objection to Steen Creek village alteration with chancery court appearance October 4 1908.
State of Mississippi invokes legal action directing Arthur F. Hopkins E H Lombard D Block J L McCaskill and others to respond by a specified deadline in a formal court proceeding. The fragment names multiple individuals in a list likely connected to a civil or administrative matter in progress.
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