Brandon News Briefs From Rankin County 1921
A miscellany of Rankin county happenings from Brandon in 1921 includes social visits, weddings, and church notes. Mr. and Mrs. Harrison have home painted. Mable Gayden attends the Robinson-Maxey wedding. Maj. Pat Henry attends Col. Montgomery’s birthday. Howell Baker wed Miss Carrie Miller near Starkville. Miss Susie May Barnes returns from Whitworth College. diphtheria cases reported with new antitoxin treatment. election notable as first time women vote in Brandon precinct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie May Barnes
Whitworth College
W. G. Barnes
Rankin County
Annie Robinson
Susie Blue Buchanan
I. W. Shields
Howell Baker
A. and
M. College
Carrie Miller
West Point
Starksville
Wilson Wins Eighth District Judicial Race By Narrow Margin
Incomplete results from five counties show Hon Roger Wilson elected judge over J D Carr by a margin over 400 votes. Carr carried Newton and Scott counties while Neshoba Leake and Rankin voted Wilson. The piece also notes church notices, social snippets, and local town updates with multiple names and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighth Judicial District
Roger Wilson
J. D. Carr
Carr
Newton
Scott
Neshoba
Leake
Rankin
Wilson
Rankin County
Gudes Pepto Mangan Blood Builder Ad Claims Power
An advertisement asserts that Gude's Pepto Mangan strengthens weak blood, restoring vigor and a healthy red hue. It promotes the product as a long trusted blood builder prescribed by physicians, available in liquid and tablet forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gude
Mystery of a Philadelphia dry goods boy ad venture
A Philadelphia Ledger report recalls a youth named John Wanamaker who ran a tiny dry goods venture offering socks at 39 cents. He owned a small stock and spent $65 on a one time advertisement, yet merchants warned that it did not pay yet the bold venture lingered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Choate
Ed McRae
John
Wanamaker
Mabey
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Ledger
Columbus Dispatch
Avoid Spending on Ads to Undercut Competitors
A cautionary note advises not to advertise, suggesting let rivals waste funds on ads while you stay efficient. The idea is to observe competitors squandering money and gain an advantage by not following suit. The remark frames advertising as a potential business liability to avoid.
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Lexington Advertiser
Tanlac credited for indigestion relief after 25 year search
Mrs. Ida Pickett of Buffalo recalls a long wait for relief and says Tanlac cured her indigestion, reporting improved health after thirty years. The ad notes Tanlac is sold in leading drug-stores and mentions others praising the remedy. The excerpt also includes brief anecdotes about John’s mis spending, local optimism, and caution against past prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Pickett
South Divisson St
Buffalo
N.Y
Tanlac
Notice to Creditors Estate of George W Spell Deceased
Chancery Court Rankin county Mississippi issues letters of administration to Hugh H Spell for the estate of George W Spell Deceased. Creditors must probate and register claims within six months from October 14 1921 or be barred. Solicitor HH McCackill Brandon Mississippi dates October 19 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Spell
Chancery Court
Rankin County
State of
Mississippi
Hugh H. Spell
George Spell
HH. L. McCackill
Brandon Miss
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C. R. , Seutter
Century Bldg
Jackson, Miss
Harry Watson
Pythian Castle
Jackson
Miss. Atch
J.D. Graves
Jeweler
D’lo, Miss
S. C. Estes
Brandon, Miss
Mrs. G. A. Harrison
Misses Ann and
Delta Stevens
Millsaps College
Wm. Henry
Maj
Henry This
Wek
R. P. Dent
A. G. Baker
Mable Gayden
A. J. McLaurin
Jack
Son
J. W. Chisholm
Forest
Brandon Royal Arch of Masons
W. L. Manning
D'Lo
Mrs. Dickson
Brandon
Margie Maxey
Rosedale
Virginia
J. F. Robison
Tunica
Union
Verna Owen
Pat’k Henry
Edwards
Col
W. A. Montgomery
L. C. Maxey
Miss Virginia
J. F. Robinson
Rankin County Baptist Association
ID. J. Miley
W.L. Martin
Leesburg
J. Eugene Johnson
Shiloh
W. D. Thomas
J. R. East
R. L. Fox
Culbertson
Walter
Will Lee
Circle GC
The
Baptist W.M.A
Baptist Ladies of
Robt. Burns
Albert Shields
Setew
Weatherbird
Lieves
Peters
A. M. Shields
Ohlever
Cleary
Star
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
Val. H
Fraser
London Mail
L. B. Walsh
C. O. Sessions
Sessions
Clarksburg
Pearl Gordon
Sandhill
Lena Jerkins
Rehoboth
C. C. McKay
Holly Bush
Ethel McKay
Lela Lawrence
Morton
Pelahatchie
Ppisgah
Hassie Harrell
Tobe Webb
Lillian Walsh
Red Oak
D. T. Bilbro
H. W. Bradshaw
C. E. Tanner
A. D. McKay
Fannin Asa Seene
Pisgah
Cross Roads
Clear Creek
Dry Creek
Dobson
Cato
Antiocha
Pearson
Ener
Oakdale
Eee
Holbrook
Mt. Creek Sone
Plain Waee
Steen’s Creek Ey
Snellenburg
Perours
W. G. Barnes, Brandon, Mis
First National Bank
J. B. Stirling
R. F. Young
Cashia
Jackson, Mississippi
Oelf Reliance
Hambone
Dr. Hall
Hall
Hall's Drug Store
Virginia Burley
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