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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1903
Page
2
A rambling critique shows trusts controlling daily life from items to labor and lighting. It contrasts freedom with corporate power and rails at trust influence while praising political figures like J. Hiram McGehee and urging support from Mississippi voters.
A Clarion-Ledger editorial argues there is no real gulf between statutory and constitutional prohibition supporters. Both aim to end legalized liquor traffic, and Mississippi could pursue both approaches in one session, keeping options open if amendments pass or fail.
The piece argues that a constitutional amendment could be enforced without waiting for a new legislature and notes it as a liquor law issue. It cites Dr. Fitzhugh and predicts a Democratic primary sweep for prohibitionists who unite now.
The Leader promotes a Brookhaven edition at ten cents a copy with mail handling—advocates wide circulation to Lincoln county residents and beyond. It features 60 to 75 photos of homes, stores, schools, churches, and industries plus articles on county life and investment opportunities. Rev. A F Watkins funds superannuated preachers and plans a statewide visit while work begins on the White Liberty railroad connecting McComb City to Amite county.
Ad claims Scott's Emulsion nourishes and restores strength and color for those with pale blood. It emphasizes cod liver oil content and declares young women recover through regular use. The copy includes warnings about labeling and bottle wording.
The piece notes anti prohibition literature flooding Mississippi ahead of a February Jackson prohibition convention. It cites circulars from New York arguing against statutory and constitutional prohibitions and hints at counter circulars from prohibition leaders. It also mentions liquor interests pushing bills to limit sales to appease reformers and references Bishop Charles B. Galloway's return to Jackson after eight months abroad.
Quitman seeks a new depot. Yazoo City reports defiant crime and growing social activity in Ellisville and Laurel. Gloster, Oktibbeha, and Vicksburg show local projects, fires, and raunchy debates. Memorials to Burns and Bishop Brialloway move through Jackson. mob action and rail tales pepper the regional scene.
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