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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1903
Page
2
A weekly issue notes a poetic reflection on a friendly gesture. The piece by Bruny describes the emotional warmth of a hand on the shoulder and the mixed joys and sorrows of life, celebrating that human contact can lift spirits even amid trouble.
The Leader lists rates for district legislative county and beat office announcements with payment required for every order. The Picayune notes urging poll tax payment by February 1 to qualify to vote in August. Tax receipts dating before Feb 1 are discouraged, and delinquents risk ineligibility. Eligibility hinges on paying 1901 and prior year taxes by February 1.
The Leader offers new and old subscribers who pay one year in advance a rate of $1 for The Leader, with conditions about arrears. Home and Farm bundled at $1.25. Offer valid January and February only, ends March 1. New subscribers before the illustrated edition ships receive a free copy worth one dollar.
News from Jackson and Jefferson county details a new whisky petition stirring action among leaders and citizens. Major Millsaps backs prohibition advocacy while editors face libel rulings, and a whitecap arrest in Jefferson signals tense era tensions and mass support against labor agents.
Jas A Scarborough of Bogue Chitto Mississippi writes that he is a Democrat seeking the Representative seat, touting experience from the School of Experience and University of Necessity, pledging a clean campaign, support for state wide prohibition, and readiness for voters to judge his qualifications. He warns against mudslinging and declares willingness to accept the voters as sovereign.
A telegraphic dispatch recalls J A White once of Edna who killed a man in Cordell Oklahoma and is praised for his public service. He later left for journalism after serving as Justice of the Peace and prosecuting attorney. The Wesson Enterprise reports E H Thompson’s residence fire destroying his home and contents with two bales of cotton burned. a prior daughter died from clothing burns.
The ad describes chronic fatigue and wasting as the ruts of life for weak people. It promotes Scott's Emulsion as a tonic that builds new flesh and blood, strengthens nerves, and restores appetite for ongoing sickness.
Dr Van Watts and Prof T P Scottays praise Smollen’s Chili Con Carne as the finest stiff on eat and the most excellent dish. County officials claim CMU Con carne is hypnotizing and chevin. Jesse Mason calls it Watermelon King praise while McGrath’s ayss yinotlin’s ueis are noted as well. The advertisement extols health benefits and cures for colds headaches blues with strong claims of invigoration.
Gulfport hosts three hotels changing ownership while notable deaths, political moves, and local developments fill an active news cycle. Key figures include Hon J J Ellis of Copiah seeking county treasurer, and J B Quegles of Natchez, the state’s oldest citizen, passing away. A new Industrial Mall for Alcorn College, a pickling factory plan, and a Biloxi Baptist association meeting set the regional tone amid obits and civic notes.
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