Brookhaven Reader Ry Mobbs Weekly Publication
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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1891
Page
2
Brookhaven Reader reports on Ry T Mobbs weekly publication schedule. Details on issues, distribution, and editorial notes are noted for local readers.
Editorial notes compile a scattershot 19th century column with electoral results and political commentary. Key items include Judge Pfeffer of the Alliance defeating Ingalle by 37 votes, M. N. McKree appointed Wayne County Sheriff by Gov. Stone, and discussions on poll taxes, women suffrage, prohibition, and Confederate-era figures. Also mentions publishers Putnam, a state history, and various newspaper references.
The Brookhaven Leader rebukes editorials from the Oxford Globe and Leaver charging Senator George with perfidy over constitutional prohibition. It recalls committee votes, suffrage reform clashes, and claims George shifted from pro prohibition to opposition, urging ballot reform and condemning gerrymandering while defending his U.S. Senate record.
A Kosciusko Star item notes that many prominent men flirt with the Alliance, showing politeness yet evading clear stances on key issues. The piece mocks evasive answers and urges decisive alignment, comparing public posture to hiding robes and retreat.
Proceedings of the Yanco county Alliance condemn the Mississippian as a partisan political newspaper and urge it be published as the State Alliance official organ. The missive notes nonpartisanship for education and cites broader Mississippi press actions amid religious and political context.
Paul Zwirn sells his mercantile store to his brother Hyman Zwirn and departs to start a wholesale commission business in New Orleans. He thanks patrons and invites settling of accounts, while Hyman continues the general merchandise with assurances of continued service.
The State Alliance Lecturer toured Jasper, Jones, Pearl River, Hancock, Copiah, Lincoln and Pike counties from January 6 to 17. He reports flourishing alliances, improving finances, and rising population in South Mississippi, with farmers achieving high yields using fertilization. He praises local schools, thrift, politeness, and intelligent citizens, and thanks the people and Alliance members for their generous reception in Chickasaw Messenger.
A prominent Mississippian, aging and shrewd, writes in private letter praising the liquor war led by Prohibitionists. He claims political sobriety has risen far, and no party can endure another decade without adopting prohibition principles, citing ongoing efforts by the W CT U and faithful ministry to ensure success.
In this excerpt the Times Democrat argues that frequent barroom gatherings fuel violence and murders. It condemns saloons as social and political hubs on holidays, recalling old New Orleans practice and urging a plan to curb barroom meetings that fuel homicides and unruly behavior.
The registrar announces election registration details for Lincoln County Mississippi. Voters must register within ten days before the March election. hours are 9 to 4 with a noon break. The notice specifies precincts and a court house visit schedule at Brookhaven and warns of penalties for late registration.
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