Brookhaven's Prosperity Amid Cotton Boom and Labor Strife
The Leader notes Lincoln county's strong farming outlook driven by high cotton prices and increased land clearing. Labor shortages due to white cap activity threaten gains, as many negros are drawn to the Delta. Despite this, merchants sell more farm implements and fertilizers, with returning white labor offsetting losses. Caution urged: avoid extravagance and prioritize crops homeward. Financial insurance changes loom per Times-Democrat report, while a new Mississippi railroad map from the Illinois commission outlines current and planned lines.
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Lincoln County
Brookhaven
Delta
Louisiana
Arkansas
Franklin
Franklin County
Amite County
Lincoln
Louisana
Mississippi
Clarion Ledger
Forty Years Ago in Jackson Recalled by Veteran
A veteran recounts Civil War memories linked to the Bowman house fire in Jackson on June 27 1863. General Johnston and staff witnessed Maj Smylie’s daring escape aided by a blanket held by soldiers and citizens, amid Confederate and Federal troop movements and wartime actions across State Street.
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Quarre
the Sun
Jackson
Bowman House
Pettus
Joseph K. Johnston
Bowman
State Street
Mayes House
Dr. Slaughter
Angelo
Dr. Knapp
Mr. Mosal
General Johnston
Theltory
Adjt
Gem
Maj
Moson
de Camp
John M. Smylie
12Th
Louisiana
Fenner
J. B. Cadwalader
Maj. Smylie
Jerry Garon
12Th Louisiana Regiment
W. Q. Lowd
Daniel M. Wilkinson
J. L. Power
Mas. Smylie
Buford
Fearn
Mr. Verger
Yerger
Opernn
Jonhston
Pemberton
Vicksburg
Johnston
Breckenridge
Lauman
Grant
Grand Gulf
Bruinsburg
Port Gibson
Incoming Mississippi Legislature News Coverage Preview
The Evening News plans to provide immediate coverage of the January 5 session in Jackson with reporters at the legislative halls. Subscribers during the three month session can enjoy a 5% rate, $1.25 for the entire term, or 50 cents per month, while the weekly will cost 35 cents or $1.00 annually. The paper will publish full legislative proceedings and market quotations, as the capital’s only paper carrying Associated Press content.
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City of
Jackson
Evening News
Associated Press
Jackson, Miss
Illinois Central and Panama steamship notices issued
An uneven OCR fragment lists rail and ship services with times and destinations. Mentions Illinois Central R R and New Orleans sailings to Panama, Central and South America, West Indies, and related promotions.
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R. Valla
Tox
New Orleans
Asic
Oustann
Navenu
Keane
Panama
Central
South Perk
West Indies
Iifinols
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Leader
B.T. Hobbs
Times-Democrat
House
Misdisippi Railroad Commission
Chicago
John A. Webb
Commis
Agit Eth Eo
Sarah Dickey
Mt. Vernon Seminary
Clinton
Miss Dickey
Dayton
Ohio
Laurel
Methodiat Church
Gacah
The
Newton Light Infantry
Doolittle
Newton Record
Jonestown
Mougdville
Ala
Aberdeen
Rawla Spriv
Uae
Price Drug Co
Greenwood
Greenwood Enterprise
Ballard
Roosevelt
W-B. Martin
Minnie Cox
Indianola
Ayer
J. Early Finley
Fronton
Aires
Sue
Kione
Wright
Rei
Selin
Gratton
Illinois Central
R. R
Wavial Tours
Mexico
Califor
Viaite Liluois Central
New My
Ama
Aboreauey
Caltorna Visao Filtaois Ceara
Tri
Puluuaka
Ilinois Central
California
Los A
Iero
Seat ‘Orleans
Orleans
Pat Loat
Athena
Galiprt
Mis
Gulfport
Miss
Mexican Gulf Coast
Lllnois Central
Memphis
Lota
Neeping Carre Gulfport
Neeping Carre Gulfport. ‘Bend
Rona
AL Hannon
A Boorr
A.G.P.A
Tom McNair
Orficeux
Lagsen BurtorNa
Grove
Heuck’s Opera House
W. P. Patton
East Village
Lizer
New South
Brookhaven Progressive Cotton Oil Company
C. L. Ripley
W. H. Frizell, Jr
Brookhaven, Miss
Storm Building
Wealdance
T. Y. Nelson
I. L. Parsons
Millsaps
R. E. Higdon
J. N. Yawn
R. D. Lanier
Atrorysy Ar Law
Sere Eee
Brennan
Hannah
Real Estate & Investment Agts
A. M. McMillan
Arroughsy
AY Law
East Union Lumber & Mfg. Co
T. H. Perkins Furniture Company
Brookhavens— Foundry & Machine Shop
JOS, Connelly & Son
Merchants’ Grocer Co
Heeleyeis
Nearaviberts
Inots Central BB
Yrou
NEW Orlean
ST. Louis
Louisville
Cincinnati
Louis'i
Buffalo
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Boston
New York
Fhlindetpus
Arash
Dubuque
West
W.H. Hartwell
J. BE. Sasser
W.H. Penn
J. C. Boaduer
Old Stand
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