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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1902
Page
4
The Brandon News notes Secretary Hester’s figures showing Mississippi produced 4,875,000 bales of cotton in the year ending September 1, 1901, with 950,000 bales the year prior. Also references world’s fair plans and editorials on honesty and local politics.
The Greenville Democrat editor Hon. L. Pink Smith lauds Judge Patrick Henry as he prepares to retire from the House of Representatives. He will devote his time to law in Vicksburg, praised as an able lawyer and popular figure who has faithfully served the people and seeks a quieter, contented private life away from political turmoil.
The commentary notes that political honors come with a price and urges appreciation for the friend who chooses to retire from the public stage, highlighting the value of earned respect over continual power.
A called Rankin county Mississippi school board meeting at the superintendent’s office rescinded a previously set opening time and set new dates for the winter term to begin October 1 or 2, 1902 and the summer term to begin April 1 or 2, 1903. The board adjourned to meet at the superintendent’s call.
Dear friends the business of Ross Bros will have to be wound up and we know it is a ham 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.
A miscellany of quotes on morality and leadership and notices from Pelahatchie Mississippi. It includes an advertisement for O. A. Crout’s property holdings and a stock of millinery goods, a notice about a Jack for sale, a health resort feature in Covington La, and opinions urging competency over demagoguery in county offices.
Sealed bids will be received at the Chancery Clerk's office until 12 noon on the first Monday in October 1902 for building a 128 foot bridge across Dry Creek near Cato Mississippi. The board may reject any or all bids. G. W. White, Clerk Brandon Mississippi September 2, 1902.
G W White clerk advertises a 68 foot long bridge across a creek near O J McIntyre's place. Specifications are on file. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Brandon Misc September 2 1902.
Shiloh High School announces an excellent course of study with experienced teachers and low rates. It highlights a healthy location and large enrollment as it enters its third year under current management in Rankin County Mississippi.
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