Brookhaven Trader Odds and Ends From a Mississippi Port
A mixed OCR page from Brookhaven Port Office items reports political chatter from Augusta and Washington City about Blaine and possible presidential candidacy, church salary efforts in Magnolia, and Prohibition-advice remarks. It notes lynching near Osaka, emigration concerns in Sharkey county, and local press figures with humor about Spurgeon. It ends with social notices of a large family gathering featuring turkeys and seafood.
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Washington City
Blaine
Maine
Augusta
Europe
Irelands
A Call for a Constitutional Convention in the State
The editorial urges a Constitutional Convention to replace the existing charter. It supports a public vote for delegates, cites eight proposed reforms including voter qualification limits, a two term Governor ban, abolition of the Lieutenant Governor and convict leasing, prohibition of liquor sales by law, a Board of Pardons replacing gubernatorial power, curbing public credit to private entities, and taxing corporate property equally with individuals. It asserts the cost is trivial compared to the gains and calls for party support.
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Soch
Senate
Sodt
House
Tlithorto Tue Leapen
Democratic Party
Tota
A Little Scheme all Our Own Delinquent List
The Leaver will publish wood cut portraits of persistently unpaid subscribers. Each likeness will reveal delinquents without naming them publicly, starting with the most overdue, proceeding in order until all are shown, separate from any Rogues Gallery. The Hazyrvhurst note hints at a prayer meeting.
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Nis
Amma
Lien Law Debate Cites Common Law Mortgage Rules
J F McCool summarizes how repeal of the Lien Law affects mortgages on crops and future acquisitions. He explains that under common law a mortgage on crops to be grown attaches when growth begins, with equitable liens for crops yet to exist. The piece also notes general Bowen on laborers and a separate Letter from Towderly praising temperance advocacy.
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Kosvivsko Star
J. F. McCool
the Star
Morguyor
Equity
Marriage of Secretary Lamar in Macon Georgia
Secretary of the Interior TL Q C Lamar and Mrs. Henrietta Deane Holt wed at the bride’s Macon home on Wednesday the 5th at 10 o clock. Lamar, 62, a respected cabinet figure, and Holt, once a maiden of youth, reunite after prior separations, both now widowed and forming a mature alliance.
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TL. Q. C. Lamar
Interor Department of the United States
Cleveland
Henrietta Deane Holt
Macon
Lamar
Carat Comsexctal Cortese Advocated By Capital Commercial College
Capital Commercial College recommends Carat Comsexctal Cortese as a path to a business career. Led by Prof. L. A. Wyatt with broad experience, the school offers a full course year round. Entrants may join any time in Anniston Alabama, aiming to rival Birmingham.
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L. A. Wyatt
M. S. Gatlin
Terry
Frank Harris
Capital Commercial College
Messrs
Williams & Black
Bolton
Port Gibson
Henry Wasserr
Famerly
New Orleans
Miss Dixor
Fayette
Abe Thomas
Fletcher Fitzgerald
W. I. Fitzgerald
Grenada
Ivis
Vicksburg
Cashrogs
Vicksburg Rifles
Washington, D.C
C. J. Searles
South
W. D. Crane
Robert Bonner
The
New York Ledger
Pierre Lorillard
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Col. Crane
New York
Macon
Farmers Meeting at Lards Mill Form Institute
Farmers at Lards Mill held a meeting January 8 and perfected organization. Beaver Creek Institute resolutions and by laws adopted, to be known as Lards Mill Farmers Institute. David Lard elected temporary chairman and Pomp Red secretary. Next meeting Saturday 15th at 11 to finalize permanent organization. All friendly farmers invited.
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Lard’s Mill
Beaver Creek Institute
Lard’s Mill Farmers Institute
David Lard
Pomp Red
Pomr Rep
Ee Excitement la Texan
Ex-Governor Endorses Glasses in Riverside Notice
A cryptic 19th century style note from an ex Governor of Texas praising a new palantir like eyewear. The letter, dated March 3, mentions satisfaction with a magnifying glass and eye comfort, signed by a former Texas governor and forwarded through T. T. Meade & Co. Brookhaven. Powell's advertises fresh southern garden seeds.
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Ae Hato Bisar ED
Texas
Fenny
T. T. Meade & Co
Brookhaven
State Gleanings from the Mississippi Papers
Mississippi notes report water works hoped for in Natches and a growing ice factory scene in Yorw City and Bay St. Louis. Vicksburg reports snow, Adams County cotton down 50 percent, and Jackson’s cotton trade ahead. Local deaths and business moves appear, with rail, jail, and church developments noted across multiple towns including Columbus, Grenada, and Wesson.
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Lamar and
Bride
Oxford
Yorw City
Bay St. Louis
Koterpuse
Jackson
Vicksburg
What True Merit Will Do and Hosehoo German Syrup claims
An ad touts Hosehoo German Syrup as the safest fastest cure for coughs and severe throat ailments. It promises to remove the root cause rather than merely suppress symptoms, claims to prevent doctor visits, and urges households to keep a bottle for family use. Sold by general dealers at 75 cents for a large bottle.
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Workman Towderly
Templar
Brooklyn
Sacred Cause of Temperance
Hosehoo
Trentles
Miracle Cure Promoted by Knoxville Doctor
A letter from J. Atkins of Tennessee extols Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption. The writer claims cures for coughs and lung ailments and notes trial bottles are available at T. T. Meade & Co. Drug Store with a large bottle priced at one dollar.
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Paris
Tex
J. E. Cor
Dr. King
T. T, Meade & Co
Knoxville
J.J. Atkins
Tenn
T. T. Meade & Co
Cousin of Ex Gov Stephens Succumbs to Cancer
A long obituary notes the illness and death of a cousin of ex Gov A H Stephens. It recalls a battle with cancer, references medical treatments, and honors the deceased's many friends who mourned the loss amid a community context. The piece cites Athens Banner editorial input and reflects era medical views.
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Ati
Watelan Wi
Hemt
Nasta
Blood Balm poisons and borofusions ad in 19th c notice
An old advertisement claims Blood Balm products cure poisons and sores, offering a free 22 page illustrated book. It touts remedies for lead poisoning and strengthens claims of recovery, urging readers to contact Blood Balm Co in Atlanta, Georgia, for information and a mailed brochure.
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Atlant
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