Unusually Bullish View of Cotton Market in 1908
Brookhaven Cotton Exchange notes a tame late November market gave way to bullish sentiment as government figures near publication. Traders expect higher prices, with the crop near ten million bales and a record November movement, while visible supply remains strong and forecasts vary among firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookhaven Cotton Exchange
Coton
Atwood, Violet & Co
D. J. Sully & Co
The
Times-Democrat
Buston
Niel Bros
Gorst
Advantages to the Trade in Brookhaven Offer Inviting Bargains
Brookhaven merchants present a welcoming, comfortable shopping environment with warm stores, heaters, chairs, and drinking water. Travelers are greeted by smiling clerks and cample amenities like stack sheds and camping houses. The piece extols Brookhaven’s best shops offering wide merchandise on reasonable terms year round.
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Brookhaven
Sack at Christmas Head Ee Claus Has Opened His Quarters
Christmas season headlines note Saint Nick opening his quarters for visitors with emphasis on ladies and festive cheer. The playful snippet evokes a lighthearted holiday scene and traditional yuletide imagery.
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Claus
Makes Healthy Kidneys Dr Kemley Medical Notice
A historical notice announces kidney health guidance by Dr Fr A Kemley. The text mentions medical advice and a local column style, referencing readers in a period newspaper format. Names and locations are garbled but imply a health instruction feature for the community.
Bargain Days in Brookhaven Amid Busy Holiday Sales
The Brookhaven scene shows stores pushing low prices to attract shoppers as dry weather subsides. Bargain culture prevails daily with new sales staff and brisk movement, especially with Christmas demand rising. Dealers claim customers are treated right, and bargains appear every day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookhaven
Butler vs Proby case before chancery court to settle school fund loss
The Butler versus Proby dispute over 046 two thousand dollars, claimed to belong to the school fund, is being tried in chancery court after a lengthy path through the courts. Prominent county figures are watching closely as counsel awaits the chancellor’s decision after a full review of testimony and law points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. P. Batley
L. G. Proby
Chancery Court
Franklin
Advocate
Threatened Black Man Powell Hears Death Threat Note
Dennis Powell a black resident two miles southwest of Brookhaven reports a typewritten notice telling him to leave or die. The warning with a coffin sketch was found on his gate after shots were fired near his home, suspected to be white cap activity by two local men.
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Dennis Powell
Brookhaven
Down Place
Powell
Chancery
R. W. McNair
Warning on boll weevil outbreak risks in Texas imports
Mississippi entomologist Prof Merrick urges embargo on hay bales sacks cottonseed and hulls from infected Texas districts to stop boll weevil spread. He warns against planting rust proof vats and any products from Texas and calls for strict eye precautions to protect the state from the menace.
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Merrick
A. & M. College
Texas
Mississippi
Merrick Faves
Bay
Biimo Jon Agin
Distri
Crystal Springs
Factional Fight Injures Men Near Brookhaven
A violent confrontation west of Brookhaven left Sylvester Johnson wounded by a pistol shot to the chest and another man, Paxon, badly cut by a younger Johnson. The fight occurred in a rural area about 8 to 10 miles from Brookhaven as friends nearby react to the incident.
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Sylvester Johnson
Ebenever Ciee
Brookhaven
Paxon
Johnson
Shingle Yard Promises Prompt Service in Town
Fragmentary notice announces a shingle yard in town run by J Homer Adams. It claims all orders for shingles will be driven to attention for further dispatch. The text is garbled with unclear names and actions making precise details uncertain.
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Tbave
J. Homer-Adame
Cba
Pany
Youre
Adams
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Dodson's
Magnolia Brand
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Louis Cohn & Bros.’ Cloak Department
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Norfolk
Surrey
Milburn
Marvel
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Fox
Smith
Mading On
Bt Lonia
Gentin
Toed
Rae
Omer
Butler VS. Proby
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Obi. Fyne Clothing
Young America
Gente
Wright’s
Glastonbury
Neve
Nobby
JNO. McGrath & Sons
Miss
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Ray
Herbert Watkins
Alma Purvis
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A. E F. Watkins
G. W. Mills
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