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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1921-01-13
COUNTY AGENT NOTES

BY this time every farmer in
the county should have his plans
made for his 1921 crop, and l hope
that he entirely forgot our old
enemy, Cotton, and substituted in
his place plenty of soy beans and
too much corn. There is no use in
man neglecting to grow what he is
sure to need for something that he
can't use and that loses money for
him.
On Friday February 4th, there
will be a meeting held in every
community in the county in the in
terest Of a safer system of farm
ing, and cotton acreage reduction.
| hope that every farmer in the
county will attend these meetings
and give his support to the cause.
| am preparing circulars to send
each community giving q program
OF the things to be discussed. The
meetings will be advertised
through the schools and each
farmer is urged to attend the
meeting nearest him,
The business men Of the county
are joining in this move and it IS
almost sure that credit will be
based on the system of farming
suggested in this campaign. Get
together and make up our minds
that you will put into practice q
system of farming that will yield
a living for your family, your live
stock and that will build nm y0ur
land. You cannot prosper as long
as you plant cotton with which to
buy your corn and meat.
have ordered seven co-opera-
tive car loads of corn during the
last week. There is something
wrong with Rankin County's sys-
tenn of farming. Suppose Rankin
County farmers had this corn to
sell to their neighbors. Couldn't
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1921-01-13
G. S. WARE,
r. 2. Pelahatchie, Miss.

The people Of Brandon and vi
cinity are asked to contribute any
sewiceable garments to the relief
of the destitute Of Poland. Out of
town contributors please leave
contributions at w. G. Barnes
store not later than Wednesday
January 10. Those in town noti-
fy Mrs. H. Taylor, Value, Miss,
or Mrs. S. L. McLaurin or Miss
Annie Robinson, Brandon and
they will call and get your contri-
buttons.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1921-01-13
NOTICE TO CREDITORS,

Letters TeStamentary having
been granted on the 9Th day Of
January 1921, by the Chancery
Court of Rankin County, Mississ-
ippi, to the undersigned upon the
estate of G.. A. Cox, Deceased, no
tice is hereby given to all presons
having claims against said estate
to present the same to the clerk of
said Court for probate and regis
tratlon according to law within
six months from this date, or they
well be forever barred.
This the 18th day of January 1921.
L. O. GAYDEN and w. C. COX,
Executors.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1921-01-13
PELAHATCHIE

DR.. Brown noted specialist of
Jackson was here on professional
business Sunday.
Quite "a number of new families
have moved to Pelahatchie lately,
and we extend welcome to all.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Rives Of
Rivestown were in town Tuesday.
VIM. Bennett Bell has been out
of school several days on account
of cutting his foot quite severely
last Wednesday.
After a pleasant visit to her pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. C. S. Sanders,
Mrs. Varnadore and sweet little
daughter Martha have returned to
their home at Jackson.
Mr.. Robt Pennington who had
the misfortune of getting his foot
badly mashed sometime ago is
able to be at work again.
Mr.. and Mrs. jeff Barnes accom-
panied by one Of their children at
tended the funeral, at Terry , of
their cousin, B. Ward, who died
of influenza in France during the
war.
Miss Minnie Kendall is spend
ing q while with jackson relatives.
Mr.. Geo. Patrick and family Of
Polkville have cast their lot with
us now and we give them every as
surance Of a hearty welcome to
our town.
Zelma Myers is up again after
several days illness.
Messrs Chandler, Golf and Goree
attended lodge meeting at Jack
son Sunday.
DR.. Kincaid has moved his den
/ tai Office from his residence, and
now occupies the nice suite Of Of
fices upstairs over the Hardware
Store.
Mrs. Lyn Nolan had as her
guest Sunday Miss Lucille Watts
of Meridian.
Mrs. :. M. Ross was hostess on
Friday Of last week to Mesdames
d. B. Ward, A. Battle, Lou Ross
and Misses Mary and Myrtle Ross
/ and to her mother and sister Mrs.
Mary and Miss Daisy Williams.
| AS usual she served one Of her
splendid dinners for which she il
lfaplous, and al spent pleasant
day with this popular, hospitable
matron.
GammiIi Lumber Co, has sold
their seW mill interests here "a
Pee River Cos and II Is under
stoostood thak this company viii
move The mill 70 Jackson - soon
- They have ussd the timber "a
! cesssble u the min here.
ar ie sls
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1921-01-13

church. We are trying to find
peace and rest everywhere else
except in the teachings of Jesus
Christ. Let us try that now. If
the world would adopt the teach
lngs of Jesus Christ we would
have no more troubles. In other
words if the golden rule was prac-
ticed. Well if we want to try and
90 what we can to make a real
Community Spirit, let us get to-
gether and talk over the things
that interest us. We will all be
better off for it.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1921-01-13

Notice of the Intention of the
Mayor and Board of Aldermen
of Brandon, Rankin County.
Mississippi, to Receive Propo-
sails from the Banks for the
Privilege of keeping the Town
Funds or any part thereof, as
Town Depository, for the Year
1921.
Notice is herby given that un-
der the provisions of Chapter
1874, of the Laws of 1912, and a.
mendments thereto, the Board of
Aldermen of the Town of Bran
don, Rankin County, Mississippi,
WILL on the 1st Tuesday in Febru-
airy, 1921, receive such proposals
as the banks in Rankin County. or
either Of them, may make for the
privilege of keeping the Town
funds, or any part thereof, and
the security proposed as Town de-
pository, for the year 1921, begin
ming on the first Tuesday in Feb
ruary 1921 and continuing for
one year thereafter, and until new
arrangements shall be made.
This the 9TH day of January
1901 a M crrrrxY no
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1921-01-13
STOCKHOLDERS NOTICES,

Annual meeting stockholders
OF Rankin County Bank will be
held in the Rankin County Bank
building, January 18th 1921, at a
+. M. for the election of directors
for the ensuing year and such
other business as may come be-
fore the meeting.
ROY L. FOX, Cashier.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1921-01-13

Notice is hereby given that on
and after January /, 1921, until
further notice, l will charge fifty
cents per person as fare to and
from the Brandon depotf from
and to the town. Please give in
your order thirty minutes before
train time.
Yours for better service,
JOHN B. DARNALL.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1921-01-13
Before the
School Bell
Rings

See to it that your children's eyes
are examined.
Don't handicap them in their stud.
les. Play safe.
Glasses may Or may not be neces.
sary. We can tell you.
It's better to know than to guess,
DIR. c. II. v. SEUTTER
Century Building.
Jackson. Miss.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1921-01-13
STRAYED

One horse mule, about $50
pounds, about Is years old, shod
all around. Last seen going west
from Pelahatchie. Was raised at
Flora. Will pay suitable reward
Tor any information leading to
recovery.
]. E. LANCASTER,
Pelahatchie, Miss.
3wks.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1921-01-13
LAND POSTED

Notice is herby given that all
lands belonging to us aae posted,
and all tresspassing, hunting,
fishing, etc is strictly forbidden
under penalty of law.
S. A. MEANS,
J. G. MEANS,
8 Wks Pickett, Miss.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1921-01-13
R. GINA THENY &Co
JACKSON, MISS.
JEWELLERS & WATCH MAKERS
EXPERT REP AIRING

we make q specially Of
all repair work, employ
! Ing none except expert
workmen who take 8
pride In doing the right.
kind Of repairing. Send
US your watch, clock, or
any jewelry needing re-
pairs and we will do II
properly and promptly.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1921-01-13
FOR SALE

Two very fine saddle, horses
weight 1000 pounds each. Also
splendid Columbus carriage and
harness and 1900 pound horse for
same.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1921-01-13
BOX, 316,
Jackson, Miss

CABBAGE PLANTS FOR SALE
Charleston, Wakefield, cabbage
plants now ready. l can fill your
order large or small at 20 cents
per 100 or 25 cents per 100 pre-
paid.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-01
HaIf-Soling Shoes

When the solcs of pair Of shoes
have worn through or begin to wear
thin they should be repaired imme-
diately. Any ono can learn to do this
at home, says the United States De
partmcnt Of Agriculture. In preparing
the shoe to be half SolCd few simple
tools are needed. The important ones
are: Shoe last, hammer, box of clinch
nails, Il sharp knife and n burnishcr.
These may be purchased at any hard
ware store. The size of the nails to be
used wall be determined by the thick
ness of tho sole leather. The nails
should be long enough to clinch the
inner sole. Sole leather may be pur-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-01

chased in ono piece to be cut UP aa
needed or in the form of half soles.
Remove the old sole with a slantins
cut across the instep so that the inside
edge of the new sole will be shorter.
Place the leather to be used in warm
water for few minutes until it be-
comes pliable and will fit snugly against
tho shoe. Cut 1t roughly into shape.
With knife pare bcvel On the edge
that fits against the instep. The bevel
should be on the flesh side of the
leather. Place the flesh side Of the
leather against the shoe and insert
tack in the center Of the toe to hold
the leather in place 50 that it may be
tackled.
With the shoc on the last, begin to
tack from the inste1 toward the toe,
tacking first on one edge and then on
the other. Place taCks about one fourth
inch apart and approximately one
fourth inch from the outer edge Of the
sole of the shoe. This may vary some
what in different shoes. but the tacks
should be placed so that they will
clinch on the edge Of the inner sole.
With knife trim even with old welt.
Hold the knife in the hand with the
blade projecting beyond the index finger
so that it will cut the sole but not the
vamp. Smooth the edge of the new
leather against the old leather with an
iron burniSLer.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-01
"Should a Woman TeUo"
BY HAZEL DEYO BACHELOR
outright. o 1891. bv Public Lcd1cr COMPANY

wearincss, for later I woke to see Mar
tha's face bending over inc.
had refused lunch earlier in the day.
and now she carried tray of tea and
toast for me.
7 struggled up and smiled wanly,
md she placed the tray on n small table
by my side. Then with a broad grin
she handed me long box.
"Thcy came about an hour ago,
ma'am, but ! hated to wake YOU, you
were sleeping that sound
slipped the strings from the box and
lifted the lid.
Roses smiled out at me, red roses.
and the fragrance was soul healing. I
lifted them out and held them to my hot
face while Martha hurried out for a
vase.
When was alone 7 opened the tiny
envelope. and took out tho card that
was within.
"These are like my love for you.
sweetheart. I hope you nrc feeling bet
ter. Dane"
oh. he did love me, he did! Per-
haps he loved me enough to forgive. me
anything if told him the truth.
But my heart whispered mo. Dane
loved me, but with his own kind OF
love and not with the understanding I
wanted.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-01
Things You'll Loue to Make
Handkerchief Case

Handkerchiefs make very useful
Christmas gift. and II inclosed IN n
beautiful HANDKERCHIEF CASE,
how much more handsome the gift
Cut two squares Of cardboard each one one.
half inch larger on each side than each
handkerchief. Lay them next to each
other Ga and b. with one-quarter inch
space between them. Cut an oblong or
silk or cretonne that will extend one
half inch beyond the squares of card
board on each side. Slightly pad Nith
cotton one side of each cardboard square.
Lay the padded sides on the wrong
side of the orctonne. Cut tho corners
Of tho cretonne and fold it over the
boards. Glue down tho flaps. Cover the
inside with plain silk or cotton. Cover
- sGuarc Of board the same size as one
handkerchief. Use the plain material.
Glue a piece OF narrow ribbon to the
middle Of each side on the underside,
cine this square to the right.hand side
az the folder. A small sachet bag
fastened to the left side of this HAND
KERCHIEF CASE adds to its charm.
FLORA
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-01

But this shock was nothing COM
pared to what followed.
The room was furnished in an almost
skctchy manner. True, there was q
great Tudor fireplace in which fat logs
burned low; and there was n priceless
tapestry on the walls above the fire.
place. Rut the furniture was very or
dinary Flemish oakland Virginia had
always thought of Onk as being in tor
rihly bad taste--and the table which
occupied the middle of the room was
not nearly so expensive ns Virginia 3
own living room table at home On the
sills Of The French windows were mod
est brown wooden boxes, in which jon
Quils bloomed, and upon the walls were
half dozen prints-rather pOky sub
iecta. Virginia thought-and no sign
of the richness and luxury which the
Vincent nalf million might command.
But Virginia enjoyed her afternoon
thoroughly. and while she was surprised
at the modest collation. that was served,
she was delighted with Muricl's friends.
who seemed 50 kind. so interested and go
tremendously friendly.
Virginia walked home thoughtfully.
She had intended to take n taxi home,
ms she had coming to Muricl Ninccnt'Si
but she elected to walk, and somehow
her heart felt wonderfully light and
gay.
"I think I've learned a real lesson
about luxury today" she told herself,
as she opened the door Of her own
friendly little home.
To1norow-Put and Take
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-01

Some novel sorts Of jewclry are be-
ing worn, both Mt daytime gatherings,
like the races, and in the evening, at
the theatre in Paris. Suspended about
many ncCks is the tassel made of pearl
chains. with n head Of closely set stones
or of black onyx which hangs from a
black cord. Some women wear two
tasScls. hung at uneven lengths. Pearl
bracelets, too. either flexible or rigid.
nrc very much seen just now. Large
amethyst, or aQuamarine. are set with
tiny ring Of diamonds from which
they hang about the neck on cord Of
black "Queue dc rat. .''-Voguc.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-01

HawfLOrrc Emery decides 10
mdrIg Dane Merrill ,cithout telling
him that she has once been IN lore
rifh man rhO rdS un,corthV ot
her. she discorerS thdt Dane is rCrv
narror IN his ideas about trOmcn,
and that he is looking to her TO
cTcrt an influence Orer julio, his
little butterfy sister. Julie has fallen
IN tore tcith man much older than
herself, and later Hd,cthornc dts
corcrs that jules lOrer and Crdu-
ford Blake, the man from the past,
arc ouc and the same. Dane ar
cuscs Hdwthorne Of rdunting her
independent ideas before Julie and
torLids her to 90 dny,chcre toithout
him in the future. Hd,cthorne's vn-
,rillirqncSS to accept this UltimatUns
causcs quarrel beticcem them, and
thoughts of the past tchcn She Grst
met CrGnford aud discovered HIN to
be a professional gambler drift
hrouqh Ler mind.
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holstered furniture in her own hest
room, and wondered idly what Muriel
Vincent would think IL Virginia re-
turned the hospitality that was now
extended to her. Perhaps Muriel would
pity her. Perhaps she might even laugh
mt virginia's valiant attempts to make
the little homs look like ready
money"
I Virginia sighed again and gave hor'
self a final survey in The mirror. Her
jaunty little fcathered toque certainly
Hooked beautiful. crowning Virginia :
9uilver golden hair; and the duvetync
lsuit, with its deep collar and cuffs of
gray squirrel, was undpniahly smart
There wasn't bit of the prig in Nir-
kinia, but she was rather satisfied that
she looked fashionable, even IL her
black beaded bag was o little bit
rumpled and frayed.
Murjel lived in the fashionable stone
leigh Courts, which had been built by
her rich father in law. and as Virginia
walked scdatcly into the large reception
hall, q reception hall bcamCd and vain
.scoted like some storiod Cloistcr, she
Registered n mental prophecy that a
butler, perhaps in knee breechcs and
with white silk legs, would take her
card.
& Quite to the contrary. A maid In
a modest black uniform smiled in
friendly fashion and indicated a bright
little niche where Virginia might pow
der her nose. From a room beyond came
the modulated hum Of women voices.
and presently Virginia stepped through
the French doors and found herself in
a long, narrow room.
"Why. my dear, I'm SO pleased that
you came Muriel was the same Old
agreeable Muriel. but Virginia was n
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-01
The Woman s Exchange
Christmas Toys for Children

To the Edltor o. WorGr8 Page:
Dear Nadam--Can YOU tell ME Of
some organization near the shopping
district which will be soliciting toys for
the poor children OF Philadelphia this
Christmas Would prefer that they 80
70 a cripple or invalid. b 2. B.
The Chldren'z Aid Society. 4l9 South
Fifteenth street Is going to gIve out
toys TO children IN the country, and
keep some for !ts own playrooms here
in tho city this year nt Christmas, and
VIII he delighted 20 have anything that
you viii give. II you ask that the things
bo sent to some nome where there are
crippled or sick children. l am sure that
they viii be glad TO send them wherever
you say.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-01

"I haven't done anything said
Janet's husband, land yot You go OF
or tantrum. What's the ldea!'
And he hadn't. He had not beaten
or abused her in any way. lie did not
drink nor pay attention TO other women.
lie did not stay out nightS-dld nor
even come home late to dinner. lie
never went out alone, nor with Janet
either. come to think of it-but that Is
another matter. And he did not even
find fault. OF course every one would
say that he had no cause to; but men
do anyway. sometimes.
No, Jim is quite satisfied with Janet.
She stays at home and does her work
and always has n corking good meal for
him in the evening. And she is very
omical-mnkes her own clothes and
even lovely shirts for Jim at less than
half of what it would cost to buy them.
That is how Jim manages to save 50
much out of his salary. Then Janet Is
Interested in his work and is always
ready to hear him talk and help him
think about It. She has been mighty
good little wife and | guess jim
knows it.
But now. all of n sudden. Janet goes
off on a tantrum and Jim can't UNDER
stand it-becausc he hasn't done n
thing
4 No, Jim. you haven't. 1t is not what
you have done that is bothering Janet
but what YOU have not done. The fact
that she is not subjected to abuse is
not sufficient to make n woman happy,
jim. Even a husband who is obviously
contented and satisfied with one is not
enough. 1t takes little brightness, n
little color. n little spice once in n
while to mix properly with housework
and economy and doing the same thing
every day.
When you were courting Janet, you
took her to the theatre at least once a
week and YOU brought her candy and
flowers. You did this for while
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-01
CHAPTER NXXN
aftermath

WHEN a girl loses her first i!Iu-
w sions Of love she goes through n
time Of poicnant suffering. | suffered
for tbC most part alone. and what made
il harder TO bear was the fact that
CRAWFORD besiegcd mo with letters. lie
begged me to sec him. to give him
,chGncc to explain, but ! held out
against him. True to my promise to
the strange woman. did not sec hlm'
and aftcrward, when It was all over
and had met Janet, and things began
TO brighten up for me, was glau 'haI
had been strong.
Janet obtained a position for me- AT
the magazine where she was associate
editor, and I was given the muiilhccht
salary OF SD week. Gradually, as
tinlr DDssed, Crawford Blake became
more md moro snNdowy memory OF
tho rost. but I never told Janet any
thi11 about him. Six weeks after that
terrible night IN the restaurant re-
olized that I had never loved him, ana
I'm, even if he had really loved me and
things had gone on and I had married
him. | should have been miserable.
When I met Dane I knew what real
love was. but by that time l had been
adv yanccd on the magazine TO position
nndcr Janet, | was making $40 q
wcck realized what II meant 10 b."
indcrordcnt. to do as ] liked, and my
ovcrwhrlming love for Dane blinded me
70 thc fact that he was one OF the men
who did not approve of Independent
women.
Jonpt warned me. she told me many
times ,bat | loved TOO hlindly, too fool
ishIy. brt | was eager to spend myself.
All / wanted i'll the world was Danes
love. and 80 fearful was | Of losing 1t
thot 7 resolved not to tell him the truth
nbOut the past, about Crawford and the
results Of my ignorance.
Is IL any wonder that am half
c9aacd with fear
Ia IT any wonder that am afraid
for Julio, knowing Crnnford's foscina-
ton and his power over women!
And now there Is cloud between
Dane and me. have dl6plcaSed him.
II anything happens 10 his little sister,
| shall he blamed. | lie here on the
couch and dread the time when he will
come home, because I realize that his
Homecoming will mean a renewing OF
, hostilitips. We had not settled anything
about Julie when we quarrelcd last
NIGHT, and his Kindness to me this
morning was only n result Of my fool
ish crying and the fact that was half
sick.
| must have fallen asleep from sheer
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-01
Read Your Character
Back Slopcd Heads
BIZ Digby Phillips

DICK SlOpen fleanS
This type Of head is not common
one, yet it is not 50 uncommon that
you do not often sec it.
And it, indicates a type Of character
Of which the same may be said, rather
peculiar type of character.
BY the back -slopcd head. Of course,
is meant that head which is highest nt
the forehead, or over the temples. and
which slopes downward from there:
You know the ordinary or average head
is highest above the ears or somewhat
back Of them.
The back sopcd head, being high in
front, indicates a good development OF
the purely mental functions of the
brain, the power of observation. of
memory and Of reason. High over the
temples and ears it also denotes
bencvolence and vencration. Sometimes
the downward slope, starting from over
the temples instead Of the cars, indi-
Gates that the characteristic Of vcnera.
ton is not so pronounced as that OF
benevolcnCe.
But always such heads are associated
with less than the usual degree of firm
ness of decision and of self-cstccm.
You'll make no mistake If you read
such heads in this manner. With chance
aCquaintanCcs. or people whom you dc
not know very well. you may find that
these character indications do not al
ways balance with the expressions anC
actions of your subject. People are not
always what they seem. But il or
closer and longer acquaintance You fine
that they still do not square with thu
character indications. go over yOul
reading again carefully. and you'll fint
that somewhere is physical trait that
you have overlooked or failed to give it,
proper value. and that the mistake is
yours. not that Of the science of char
acter reading.