Town and County notes from Brookhaven area
Miss Ida Pace visits Jackson while H. Cassedy spends Friday at the State Capital. Miss Floyd Willoughby returns from Natchez. Mrs. Lola Juliet hosts Miss Harris of Hazlehurst. Mrs. Reuben of Summit visits Mrs. Tom McNair. Rev. R. J. Boone leads Macedonia church meeting. Many local residents travel to New Orleans and Montgomery areas. Weather alters church services. local tradesmen report activity on Front Street and Con gress Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Pace
Jackson
H. Cassedy
Floyd Willoughby
Natchez
Lola Juliet
Miss Harris
Hazlehurst
Reuben
Summit
Tom McNair
Ella Harris
A. C. Seavey & Sons
O. Newton, Jr
Little Son
New Orleans
D. L. Easterling
Bogue Chitto
Brookhaven
Annie Lee
Tom Ratcliff
Front Street
T. Brady, Jr
Mont Eagle
Furlow
Congress Street
J. H. Redding
C. W. Crisler
John W. Chambers
Poplarville
Institute
Ed. Stackhouse
Crystal Springs
Throckmorton
McComb
Too certain and the chase for better shoes prices
An old newspaper fragment announces aggressive sales tactics for a shoe retailer named William Abshagen. It promises low prices and features matching higher priced rivals and invites inspection. The snippet also covers local social notices including births, illnesses, visitors, moves, and a fatal wreck involving Richard Womack with a personal obituary tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chase
Brookhaven News Roundup and Local Notes
Brookhaven social and business items include Mr. and Mrs. 8. B. Newman wednen day, visits by Miss Susie Brent and Miss Virgil Nicholson, and several locals traveling to Brookhaven and New Orleans. A theft incident at Bogue Chitto Mercantile Co. led to a severe punishment. Temperance lecture by Mr. Gandolfs of New Orleans. Dr. Horton on the sick list. a faith story about trust at Gratton Drug Go. and W. F. Parsons visiting New Orleans for furniture business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayen
B. Newman
Brookhaven Wishows
Jon
Law-Suit
Bro. V.V
Wallace Magee
Brookhaven
Geoge Turnbough
Wallace
Susie Brent
Brookhaven Pool
Fowler
New Orleans
Chamberlain
Gee. E. Wright
New Lon
Den
New York
C. B
The Clarksdale Challenge Ad Sets Tone on Kindness to Animals
A column extolling compassion toward animals contrasts humane behavior with cruelty, urging consideration for working animals in hot weather. It includes testimonials for Ballard’s Horehound Syrup and notes on local teachers, a church sermon, a political figure, and various notices from Price Drug Co and local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksdale
Mother’s Friend Promises Easier Childbirth Aid
An old advertisement extols Mother's Friend as a preparation for labor, claiming it shortens delivery, reduces pain, and helps both mother and child by easing morning sickness, swelling, and confinement while promoting a stronger newborn. The excerpt reflects period marketing rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crother
Elrid
Mississippi Happenings A Patchwork Of Local News
A miscellany from Jackson to Brandon, including political notes, obituaries, and local incidents. Notable items include Addie Purnell's death at 63 in Jackson, Jeannette Lovelace's arm injury in a fall, and Ace Willis's stabbing in Picayune. Also covered are plans for University of Mississippi additions, Gerald postmaster appointment, Bank of Edwards opening, and railroad report compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeannette Lovelace
Jackson
Hattiesburg
Mississippi
Addie Purnell
West Cherokee
Sam Magee
Thos E. Watson
Georgia
House of Representatives
Ace Willis
Picayune
Warren Evans
Evans
Willis
Brandon
Agnes Barksdale
Goshen
L. C. Robinson
McComb City Shows Greater Profit in Local Industry Power
McComb City, Mississippi, rides on higher profits from selling factory products than raw materials. Capt. J. J. White operates one of the nation’s largest pine lumber plants and a $75,000 cotton mill, supported by the Liberty White Railroad linking McComb City to Liberty. The town hosts Illinois Central Railroad shops, an annual payroll near $7.5 million, and a thriving mercantile and banking sector, with plans to extend rail access to major trunk lines. Congressman B. G. Humphreys heads a Rivers and Harbors tour, facing a Republican challenger in A. G. Pearce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ates
Avast
Uae
Jeni
Great Agricultar
McComb
Mississippi
McComb City
Mecomb City
Ilinois Central Railroad
China
J. J. White
Southwest
Capt. White
Liberty-White
Liberty
Gould
Mocomb City
B. G. Humphreys
New York
Humphreys
John Sharp Williams
Congressional Executive Committee
A. G. Pearce
Roosevelt
Snow-Pisin Remedy Sold By Price Drug Co
Blurred ad claims Terstablon's eaxteh provides immediate relief for rheums. The only remedy said to give fast relief. Available in a 250 unit bottle for $10 at Price Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Caldwell
Agt
M. K
Checotab
Ind
Price Drug Store
Eia
T P
Jaren Bolaby
W. GL. Riley
Cuba
N.Y
Ay Price Drug Co
Violent Avian of Diarrhans Cared by Chamberlains Remedy
A citizen of Button Alabama recounts a violent diarrheal attack and relief after using Chamberlins Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. A testimonial notes a 25 cent bottle bought after three doses provided complete relief. Also mentions Allard's Snow Liniment and products sold by local drug firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
John J. Patton
Button
Ala
Chamberliin
E. Gratton Rug Co
Quick Belief and Foley Medicines Appear in Local Ads
An assortment of obsolete medicine pitches from Price Drug Co promote Foley's Honey and Tar for asthma, Foley's Kidney Cure for kidney and bladder issues, and Paley's Benen as cure claims. Local notes mention Mississippians due in St Louis and the death of Jim Haley of Copiah County while Dr John L. Johnson preached at Hillman College in Wesson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Price Drug Co
Jim Haley
Copiah County
Marion Lee
Dunreathe
Ind
Paley
Foley's
Sons of Medicine
John L. Johnson
Hillman Collen
Wesson
Fragmentary note on traditional remedies and health beliefs
Readable fragments describe condensed curatives from plants roots barks blossoms and fruits claimed to restore health. Mentions remedies for sores constipation kidney issues and general malaise with vague references to preparation and symptoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Abe
Liet
Aimee
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Oscar Slay
R. J. Boone
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A. J. Hoyt
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Eed Hoskins
Charles Chrisman
Harry Mills
A. Milas
Res R. AW. Patser
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WM. Abshagen
Cold Springs
Lee Corbin
Ja. Sweet
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Nolan Smith
Meridian
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L. C. Applewhite
Ben Jordan
Retta Cameron
Magee
Franklin Co
Ed McClendon
Will Lea
Tom Walker
Nesbit
W. F. Parsons
Shaefeat Oakigtt
Ballard
J. A. Anderson
West
5Th St
Salt Lake City
Utah
Bennie Dunn
Good Water
J. M- Girault
Monticello
Girault
Johnson Station
C. M. Huber
Mr. An Ustus
Athings
Mr. Huber
Presbyterian Church
Dadge
J. B. Chrisman
Canton
Charles Christonn
Bright
Wilcors
Price Drag Co
Mra. Cope
Gondi
William E- Sheehan
National Democratic Committee
Ane Will Mitange
Ccarymign
Wat
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Manneta
Petver
Lantorros
Lew
Consum
Sugge
We B. ‘Gillis
Shamit
D. 2. Porter, Jr
Wyatt
Arizona
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Lowry
Confraterate
Ao Ae W. Aontromery
Hibebuaiy
Aduaes Para
University of Mississippi
Oxford
Franklin Hall
Li. B. Mosely
Gerald
Friar’s Point
Amelia Lewis
Bank of
Rane
C.H. Grattan
Hetty Levy Lowentritt
Kobjman
Buckingham
Pike County
Vicksburg Herald
Wm. Kirtnie
Littlepork
Gifford
Gatlin
Brookleaves
A. J. Martin
Bogue
Chitta
Uatlin
Miss Tynes
W. J. Fynes
Goepelin
Geo. Ewing
Smiths Grove
Poley
Chrovian
Ie Florinet
Dopila
Fn Me Eee Araithe
Reburtid
Hi Beri
Roree Monday
St. Louis
Woley
Johnston
DR. Kermott
Gietan
Norrie
Calomel
Roy Peels
Echetiual
PY Noch
OLD Buck’s
W. P
Hubert Masonic Temple
Interstate Trust and Banking Company
ORL
Weite
Miss
Stafpfler
Cail
Organs and Pranos
T. H. Perkins Furniture CO
Jackson, Miss
Beneras
ACADE
Ly M.A. Aed
Wad
Ad Puaceaarpieens Sorvicers
B. ‘Murrae
Millsa $ College
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