Rankin County Mews highlights local visits and school opening
Rankin County notes show Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Thomas visiting relatives near Plain, Mrs. Allen from Brandon with brother E. B. Hines, and Miss Lela Ragland with Mrs. Garrett in Jackson. The column covers church visits, sermons, harvest labor shortage, upcoming Rev. Melvin sermon, and the September 29 school opening led by Prof. Covington with plans for a productive year. It records community events, patient recoveries, fairs, gopher capture, Millsaps-bound students, and Sabbath reminders as area families travel, work, and prepare for fall.
Slaves Brought for Shipment From Pelahatchie
Pealahatchie reports large numbers of enslaved people being brought in for shipment with several fearloads sent weekly. Market price cited as 180 dollars per thousand, mentioning Robert Massengalo and Rufus Bol.
Scott's Emulsion promotes sturdy constitution for children
An old advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion as the right stuff to build a strong body from childhood. It touts oaklike durability and rugged health, claiming the product supports growing powers and a firm constitution, with address and price details for purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Local notes from Braxton and surrounding areas
Braxton and nearby communities report frequent social visits and illnesses. Sylvester McIntyre is badly hurt after a wagon accident but improving. The Baptist church held a six-accession meeting and Prof. Sam Cook returned from Nashville. John Russell plans dental studies in Atlanta alongside broader community updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvester McIintrye
D’lo
Braxton News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and School
Braxton notes show visitors from Star Westville and Jackson, with Prof Sharp and I Touchstone among those traveling. Local business remains strong as cotton and produce prices rise. Braxton Collegiate Institute forms a military company and plans to acquire arms. Misses Ammons Howell Rogers and Sproles attended the county examination in Mendenhall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Sharp
Mendenhall
J. Thames
Westville
Braxton
Braxton Collegiate Institute
Gussie Ammons
Berta Howell
Gussie
Ada Rogers
R. L. Sproles
Take Care of the Stomach Digestive Health Claim
An advertisement asserts perfect digestion prevents illness and promotes a healthy stomach. It promotes Kodol as a cleanser, purifier, and sweetener of the stomach, claiming it cures all stomatic troubles and indigestion and dyspepsia and serves as a reconstructive tonic.
Advertisements and Medical Claims from Early 1900s
Testimonials praise Kodol for dyspepsia and stomach troubles, with Dr Holladay of Mississippi endorsing its cure. Juiced by merchant advertising philosophy stressing constant promotion. Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as a guaranteed cure for burns and piles, with multiple local names cited.
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Praised by Sufferer
W S Brockman of Bagnell Missouri reports three years of bronchitis night suffering ended after using Chamberlains Cough Remedy. He says his wife obtained a bottle and provided complete relief. The medicine is sold by A G Thornton and A L D Rhodes of Pelahatchie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billie Moore
Chamberlain
W. S. Brockman
Bagnell, Mo
A.G. Thornton
A. L. D. Rhodes
Pelehatchie
Josh Westhafer
Loogcote
Ind
Charberlain
A. G. Thornton
Pelahatehie
DeWitts Little Early Risers Liver Tonic Ad
An old advertisement touts DeWitts Little Early Risers as a gentle yet effective liver cleanse that purges poisons and eases biliousness while acting as a tonic to the liver. It contrasts with ineffective medicines and promotes the product as a reliable remedy. A. G. Thornton reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
A. G. Thornton
Notice to Teachers and Public Health Cure Quote
Notice to teachers outlines white examinations on September 19 20 and October 17 18 while colored examinations occur September 26 27 and October 24 25 Supt QU R Cook signs the notice A cure for dysentery and diarrhea is quoted with F L Taylor of New Albany Bradford County Pa recounting a bicycle trip derailment by sudden diarrhoea and editor Ward involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
QU. R. Cook
F. L. Taylor
New Albany
Bradford County
Ward
Remedy helps traveler avoid illness on trip
The Laceyville Messenger noted a reader who trusted Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He bought a bottle, took two doses before leaving and during the journey, felt no ill effects, and recovered. In a later illness in Pelahatchie, he again used the remedy and was cured. Sold by A. G. Th ton and A. L. D. Rhodes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laceyville
A. G. Th Ton
A. L. D. Rhodes
Pelahatchi
Cough Cure Ad Promotes Immediate Relief
An old style advertisement for One Minute Cough Cure by A. G. Thornton claims quick relief from coughs throat and lung troubles. It emphasizes danger of neglecting a cold and promises to soothe inflammation clear the throat and strengthen the mucous membranes, claiming immediate action especially for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Thornton
Castoria and Health Remedies in Local Ad Notes
An assortment of patent medicines and tonics advertised by A. G. Thornton and A. L. D. Rhodes in Pelahatchie and nearby towns. Claims include Castoria for infants, water cures for constipation, Chamberlain’s tablets, DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve, Chamberlain pain balm, and King’s New Life Pills. Local endorsements and patient anecdotes accompany product descriptions and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
A.G. Thornton
A. L. D. Rhodes
Pelahatchie
DeWitt
J.C. Phillips
Paris
Pelahatchie Resident Visits Brandon Friends
An item notes J. T. Longmire of Pelahatchie visits Brandon friends on Monday. An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming improved digestion and vitality, with a sales pitch from local agents A G Thornton and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Longmire
Pelahatchiee
Brandon
Dr. King
A. G. Thornton
Brand A. L. D
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W. D. Thomas
Plain
Mrs. Allen
E. B. Hines
Lela Ragland
Mrs. Garrett
Jackson
L. Cox
J. R. Webster
Dr. Kelly
Hinds County
W. T. Barbour
Welch
M. E. Melvin
Presbyterian Church At
Methodist Church
Covington
Walter Waddell
Virginia Bullock
Messrs
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Mr. Waddell
Jack Frost
Fannin
Walter Smith
Earnest Moss
Jessie McLaurin
Hugh Alten
Fernwood, Miss
Pisgah
Lewis
Goshen
H. P. Lewis
Millsaps College
Dr. McDowell
Sarah T
Noble Brown
McComb
W. A. Terry
Mt. Carmel
Fanning
Or. P. Brown
Laurel
Hattiesburg
Jas
Osmond Lewis
Millsaps
G. M. Beaver
Laura Gates
A. F. Gates
M. C. McIntyre
O. Shotts
A. J. Price
Dobson
Miss Barnes
Ed Thompson
Mr. Graves
Patrick
Dorothy
Laura Donnell
Belle Gill
Lula McIntyre
Owen Corley
David Gates
Puckett
James Moyers
J. D. Chapman
W. W. Morse
Harley Corley
Dell Murray
Clinton
Nannie Murray
Wesson
George
Donnell
Robert Massengalo and
Rufus Bol
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
Callie McIntyre
Eula Burnham
J. P. Russell
Langford
W. L. Manning
G. A. Whittington
M. E. Baker
J. R. Johnston
the Baptist Church
Kate
Miss Carrington Barskdale
A. G. Baker’s
Helen Dent
Fannie Hemphill
Mina Baker
Rosa Price
Blue Mountain
Frank Hobson
Rock Hill
Mayton
Jim Curtis
Magee
D. J. Purvis
Barl Purvis
Steen’s Creek
Dan Miley
J. A. Miley
Wes Patrick
Johns
Cassie Purvis
Estella Harvey
Annice Jackson
Tom Sowell
Susie Holyfield
C. Barrow
Walter White
Concord
Emily Miley
Jim Purvis
Sam Cook
Nashville, Tenn
Mary - Jane Burnham
Johnnie Fletcher
John M. Baker
A. Baker
Maude Faulkenberg
W. H. Berryhill
8. A. Baker
Everyyody
Leila Worley
Endards
J. B. Worley
Joe Sanderson
Fannin Sunday
Eleanor Liles
Bethune Bros
John Russell
Atlanta
Archie Chapman
Virgil
The
Baptist Church
Brother Chapman
J. T. Shields
Brandon Depot
Mr. Shields
Jimmie Liles
Billy Oswalt
T. A. Chapman
Annie Harper
Our Village
Grandmother Lee
Z. Odom
Star
I. Touchstone
Mr. McCullough
Columbia,Miss
John Webster
J. B. Belsher
St. Louis, Mo
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Rev
J. H. Holladay
Holladay
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Kodol
Melas
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A.C. Norman
Cate
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Kennedale
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