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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1902
Page
1
Charitable letter from CHAS. WEEMS of Leake county argues for a longer free term and universal public schooling. He endorses three months in June and three in November, notes farming needs, praises H. L. Whitfield, and expresses appreciation for Brandon News.
A Yazoo Sentinel critique condemns debt evasion citing biblical verses and calls out the habit of delaying payments as harmful to all. It warns creditors notice disgust toward debt dodgers while contrasting mock piety with unpaid bills. Also mentions Smith family planning space at the World's Fair and how many Smiths exist globally.
Rankin County Board of Supervisors met with all members present and approved apprenticing Emma and Ella Burch to Charlie Burch. They advertised bids for two bridges near Cato and O. J. McIntyre's place, and authorized various payments for teachers, repairs, and county farm wages. The board continues tax equalization and plans to sit through Saturday.
The New York North American editorial argues Pennsylvania may end the coal strike by state action, criticizing Governor Stone and the legislature. It cites Judge R M Benjamin and coal magnate John Baer, who claim the industry is divinely entrusted, warning workingmen to surrender rights to trustees. The piece questions feasibility and ethics of state seizure and asserts workers have no independent claim against the monopolists.
The text proclaims a store not restrained by price, able to name extra low prices on articles. It argues customers can pay cash with no credit limits, avoiding charging merchandise to rich or poor. The tone emphasizes affordability and direct pricing.
Mississippi’s forthcoming congressional group is described as the strongest in years. Six members are highlighted as a sign of increased political clout and potential impact on national policy.
Dear friends the business of Ross Bros will have to be wound up and we know it is a hard year but we take this way of informing the people in time so they can make arrangements We appreciate what our friends have done for us and hate to give you up but being several interested will have to wind up With best wishes to all we remain Yours truly Ross Bros Per J E Ross.
The Queen and Crescent route offers a round trip fare to Birmingham, Ala for the National Baptist Convention Colored meeting September 17 to 24, 1902. Sale dates September 14 to 16 with final return September 27. Open to all. fastest route via Meridian, Mississippi. Contact Q and C ticket agents or R W Bonds J P A Meridian Mississippi.
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