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Newspaper

Brookhaven Leader

Location

Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1884

Page

2

Brookhaven Prstilece farming literature offer readers

Kae Brookhaven Zeader notes a farming readers audience and announces a partnership with American Farmer to provide a one year pre-claim subscription to Tore Stabar. The American Farmer is a 16 page Fort Wayne paper costing $1 per year. Lincoln county residents are urged to apply at the office for copies.

Tim Leapen American Farmer Tore Stabar Wileanes Fort Wayne Ind Lincoln County

Smallpox in anger control at Wes wen editorial note

Editorial and items discuss public health, liquor laws, and political clashes. Mentions no new smallpox cases, legislative witness presence, and a prohibition bill for Gopink county coming before the Senate. Updates on Copiah investigations, Frank James prosecutions, and local society notices amid a wave of partisan commentary.

Weswen Jerverson Davis Prentiss Gopink County Senate J. M. Martin Brookhaven Govan Frank James Missouri Hantaville Ala U.S Mussel Shosl Wuherever Hazlehurst Boar Wheeler E. A. Weathersby Hermean Literary Society Lue Chapel State University Crawford Jackson DeSoto Oxford Tod Baker Claron

The Leaner and the Lincoln County Press Editorial

A passionate weekly editorial vows to remain Democratic yet independent, condemns partisan excess, and defends truthful reporting. It thanks patrons, notes growing circulation in Lincoln and surrounding counties, and recounts a Jackson legislative scene with Captain Pat Darden addressing Grange concerns. The piece cites railroads, free passes, and state policy debates while praising journalistic courage.

Liatoo Sulcexs Lincoln Counlies Lawrence, Pike Franklin Copial Hinds Mai Usis Pat Darden State Grange Hall of Representatives House Senate Jackson E. A. Rowan Copiah Grange Grange Hall Caseyville

Report on Penitentiary Oversight and County Finance Debate

The board reports on a visit to the State Penitentiary, interviewing Superintendent Dunn and convicts about treatment, clothing, rations, and discipline, finding overall humane treatment with room for improved quarters. It defends the lessees, notes health care when prisoners fall ill, and confirms witnesses' statements. The piece also discusses liquor-license funds versus school support, endorsing constitutional amendments to direct liquor revenues to state and local needs, plus a note on long-lived families in Jefferson and Franklin counties and upcoming legislative adjournment in March.

Licata Circuit Court Board of Supervisors Ue State Penitentiary Dewie Juln Dunn Tis M. W. Nevins J. W. Maxwell W. Willliama D.A. McLaurin Hornoway Maskins Clintaman G. S. McMillan A. F. Johnson Tun Lear Messrs Lunilton Hoskins HL & IL Lusses Messrs. C Wesley Martin Elf Frm Erving Magee Meuse Vergereville Grenada County Tian Rawleton Ved Trun Pam Joe Rawlston Hirth Des Bob Sayler Maya J.D. Crawford J. D

Death of Hon Berj King in Beauregard February 13 1584

Hon Berj King dies at home in Beauregard after a period of ill health and pneumonia. A tribute and sketch of his life will be prepared for publication. The community extends sympathy to the bereaved family. Coprahan.

Berj King Beauregard Coprahan

PUT DARDEN AS A FARMER

A neighbor’s club forwards a public notice endorsing Capt. Darden as a farmer. The July Crop Report from the Neighbor’s Club Inspecting Committee notes Bermuda Ridge thrift and abundance of crops, farm implements, and livestock, with detailed counts of crops, hives, an orchard, and toward the county’s agricultural strength.

Darden Ma. Kurrow Capt Bermuda Ridge Gore Rmeery

Debate on sugar price and farmer’s independence in Mississippi circular

The fragment describes criticism of Capt Darden and praise for independent farming, recounting debt and wartime economies in the cotton trade. It notes a push toward self sustaining farms, with urging to new departures and home prosperity. A Phoenix Grange meeting on February 9 endorses Neighbors Cheb action and requests publication in newspapers in the Shire.

Ealwor Comeniens Darden Suil Eve Jefferson County Stonetaky Dwarsix Graxce, Tarepinor, Co Miss Fels, & Aed Phoenix Grange Iss Cheb Patrona of Hushaudey Boris Juaxsox Sve

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