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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1908
Page
3
A reader argues for husbands sharing household labor and supporting wives after long workdays. The letter praises a man named John who helps at night, shares in baby care, and relieves his wife Jane to rest. It urges mutual care and respect, noting fair balance as essential in marriage.
Aunt Mary in Southern Farm Gazette argues husbands should help with wives’ work when needed. She notes many husbands are forced to take on tasks due to wife illness or laziness, but more wives should share the load. Circumstances vary, and mutual effort brings lasting happiness in the home.
Rankin Farm, worked by white convicts under Sergeant J L McLendon, shows 75 acres cotton and about 35 bales projected. Corn crop strong around 6000 bushels. hay poor due to land and rain. Sickness exists but no major cases. cages clean and sanitary laws followed. Board member Leroy Taylor praises management yet urges a new cage. notes floods and disturbance under a new sergeant affected outcomes. Montgomery criticizes discharge of the previous sergeant and civil unrest, but defends superintendent and McLendon.
Senator Bob Taylor delivered a witty speech in Chattanooga turning to a Civil War pension joke about a man shot as a substitute. The crowd roared as he tied the anecdote to a point about substitutes before pivoting to dress goods and trimmings at H. A. Busick Co.
Jackson and Rankin county officials agreed to a survey to determine which side owns Farish bridge across Pearl River. The boards will appoint committees to verify if the bridge lies within Jackson or Rankin limits and may hire a surveyor. If no agreement, the matter goes to the Supreme Court. Jackson to repair if ordered.
Rankin County Improvement Association reorganized at Brandon with 37 members and strong teacher interest. List of prize offerings includes cash books flags and pictures for various school improvements and individual honors for material improvement, building, grounds, and exhibits.
An advertisement touts Dr Miles Nervine as a cure and sleep aid for rheumatism. It cites patient testimonials, invites inquiries at no cost, and notes druggists sell the product with a money back guarantee for the first bottle if it fails to help. The Miles Medical Co. based in Elkhart Indiana is named.
Margaret Graham as president reminds participants to bring an exhibit of their work to Pelahatchie Field Day. No competitor will be accepted after December 1. Reports of improvements must reach the President one week before Field Day. Further information available on request.
At 2 o clock Sunday afternoon Ethelbert Barksdale and Miss Moss married at the residence of W H Moss the bride's uncle in Jackson The groom is the grandson of the late Major E Barksdale a notable editor and politician The bride is the daughter of Jack Fore Moss reared in Fannin but long employed in government service in Washington The News extends congratulations and best wishes.
Notice is given that faulty bids will be received at the chancery clerk's office up to 12 o'clock noon on the first Monday in November 1908 for work in the Brandon and Westville road through Tumbaloo swamp near Mrs Waddell's per specifications on file in the Chancery Clerk's office. The board reserve the right to reject any or all bids. Jno A Gayden Clerk.
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