Brookhaven Leader Notice of Executive Committee Members
The Brookhaven Leader lists the executive committee names and districts for the state party, including officers and regional members such as Lance Porter of Cin, Jurkat A.B. Carter of Augusta, and J. L. Power of Jackson. The notice appears as a formal printing in the post office building, detailing district affiliations and the secretary treasurer.
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Brave
Lance
Porter
Cin
Jurkat
A.B. Carter
Augusta
Ricks
Yazoo City
Roane
Girenn K. Trust
C. B. Stanley
W. Carr
Craw
Skoonp
J. B. Booth
Sardin
Ay Jackson
Tete Dasa
J. M. Lindell
Dr. Green
Henry Hrabston
Bovina
Fouant
Jno
M. Moore
Oakland
White
West Point
Frere
W. HW Hardy
Meridian
F. Noel
A Fine American Number 7 Sewing Machine Offer
A promotional notice describes a chance to win a new American No. 7 sewing machine valued at fifty dollars. To qualify, entrants must provide the names of at least ten annual subscribers by January 1, and each prize recipient must have twenty dollars in subscriptions. The organizer offers twenty five percent of collected funds to the buyer of the winning ticket and notes a settlement date of January 1, 1986.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dona Fide
Kace
B. T. Hobbs
Editorial Notes and Political Tangles Across Mississippi
This snippet notes Wesson to get a steam laundry and mentions the Annual Methodist Conference in Meridian on December 16, the Prohibition push in Atlanta, and Rev Sam Jones touring Mississippi. It reports liquor interests seeking an injunction against Atlanta elections, a critique from Kosciusko Star on political corruption, and a government appointment shift at Jackson. It also covers cross river rail changes at Vicksburg, Prohibition gains in Atlanta, and local politics in Hazlehurst with mayoral and alderman elections. There are brief items on a one legged tramp, the Enterprise Courier lease, Alfonso of Spain, and the Queen Regent’s status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Jones
Jackson
Atlanta
Vice-President Hendricks dies at Indianapolis home
The eminent statesman and Indiana native Vice-President Hendricks died at his residence on Wednesday, November 25, after returning from Chicago days earlier. He had long served as governor, U S senator, and twice elected vice-president. He passed quietly as family and servants attended him, with Mrs. Hendricks deeply affected. his funeral was held in Indianapolis with full national honors.
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Indianapolis
Chicago
Ife
Andi
Mr. Hendricks
Wim
Prohibition Victory Declared in Fulton County Georgia
In Atlanta on November 20 Fulton County voters adopted prohibition by about 228 in a 9000 vote poll. The city hall and streets were filled with supporters as thousands marched and an armory guard slept on duty amid reports of varying precinct tallies. Final results hinged on South Atlanta, with a net county win for dry forces of 228 as prosecutors announce enforcement measures and four blind tiger cases in Panola County yield fines and jail terms.
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Atlanta
Fulton County
Artanta
Gate City
Go'vlock A. m
Jane
Prohibition
North
South
State Librarian Candidate Is Widely Praised In Mississippi
Mrs Lucy A Kidd widow of Dr Kidd of Yazoo City is a Whitworth Female College connection and a leading candidate for State Librarian at Jackson. A New Orleans Picayune note praises her culture and charm and suggests she would bring high qualities to the position.
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Lucy A. Kidd
Whitworth
Brookhaven
Jackson
Sallie Morgan
Kidd
Yazoo City
Mississippi
Mrs. Kidd
Capitol
New Orleans Picayune
South Mississippi
Newspaper influence drives county election outcomes in Mississippi and beyond
Ripley Sentinel notes a Brookhaven figure lamenting Prohibition era upheaval after elections while contrasting with harsher truths elsewhere. The piece argues newspapers forge public sentiment and can determine political success across Warren, Panola, Yalobusha and Benton counties through vigorous editorials and advocacy for Democratic governance.
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Warren County
Vicksburg
Panola County
Star and Reporter
Old Panda
Yalobusha
Greenback Republicaniam
Central and Times
Yallobusha
Tal
Yalubusha
Benton County
Ashland Register
Ripley Sentinel
W C T U Meeting Promotes Prohibition Victory Spirit
In Brookhaven letters, sisters urge patience and prayer in the Lord. The W C T U plans a meeting at Mrs Pickenson's home and calls for more young ladies to join the Flower Mission and subscribe to Sword and Shield. Prohibition sentiment grows, with a Atlanta victory noted and hopes for a unanimous win.
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Atlanta
Flower Mission
W. Cg.t. U
Forever and a day love and a farewell tale
A lyrical tale of devotion testing time and distance, with a couple vowing eternal love until death. After years apart a woman endures social scorn, marries for survival, and dies with the pledge renewed: tell him I loved him until death, forever and a day. Plus a London slums note and a rail timetable snippet.
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Brookhaven
Aneag Iver
Death
Leian Ragspann
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B. T. Mobbs
Offee Center
Cherok
Tate Executive Committee
Congress
Wesson
Jim
Kosciusko Star
Lowry
Wirt Adams, Jr
Wirt. Adams
Qaven and Crescent
Mississippi River
Aiania
Avianta Constitution
Hell
Hazlehorst
W. B. Deaton
Isidore Leed
W.L. Michell
E. Oatis
Frank Klutz
A. Mangold
F. C. McGee
Enterprise Courier
Walton Morrison
Alfonso
Spain
Merceden
Percy
Don Carlos
Eay
Hendrickes
Grand Promoition Victory Atlanta
Jo Panola County
State Librarian
Vance & Massingill
Copiahan
Mitchell
Signal
Azlehurst
Oll Copiahan
Jopee Curiman
Sunflower
Newspapers In Politics
Matthews
Son
Broouxhaven
W.C.T. U
Clinton
Ervin
Outcast
London
Brown
HB. J. Strange
Stark Lake
Florida
Minnis Central R. A
Aloeper
Pana
Decatur
Bloomington
Mendota
Freeport
Dubuque
Manchester
Waterloo
Ft. Dodge
Sioux City
New Orleans
Hammond
Miss
Tenn
Exyte
Lenibit
Mississi Coleman
Puss
Rovat
Baxtxo Powdex CO
Wall St. NY
Brookhaven Bakery
Front Street
M R. Leary
Rick Bottom
Wexsux
Leary & Lee
McGrath's
Tiiak
Haven
Dee She
KK Wiis
Sam’l P. Bloom
Wesson, Miss
BIRE
Toys
Liao
Ob of
Pearl
State Streets
GaRoEl
Frayern
Roy
Hiony
Shing CO
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