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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1886
Page
2
An item from the Brookhaven Leader notes an entry at Trinkbavwen Metin 9 involving a end-class snail mater. The record references Ssrvce Leabe Tuilding at 22 Cherokee St on Thursday July 7.
Prohibitionists urged to organize countywide. Reports note Wesson Rifles militia, Crystal Springs trustee appointment, and preferences in Copiah and adjoining counties. Bearegard and others show dry ticket wins. polling day observed with bells tolling in Wesnon Beauregard Hazlehurst and Crystal Springs.
The article argues prohibition has reshaped social life, reducing saloon activity and altering public morals. It notes fewer criminals and court business in prohibition areas, with a rising, aggressive movement that could challenge major parties. It warns youth to recognize prohibition as a lasting force.
Prohibitionists celebrate in Lincoln and Copiah where last week’s votes delivered strong majorities for the dry ticket. The article lauds Simpson and Copia for guiding “God, and Tome, and Native Land” ideals, denounces whisky interests, and urges Lincoln’s support to follow Copiah’s lead, praising local option law and the loyal effort of Copiah’s voters.
Reported building boom in Tiazlehurst and Meridian plans for a Coton de pee Liberty as a colored debating group. Notes on 1886 state expenditure, county races, drownings near Aber Deen, Prohibitionist conventions, editor harassment, license hikes in Yuroo County, and local election dates in Warren and Pike counties. Also covers a fatality near Willspoint, property losses in Vicksburg, Prohibitionist majorities in Lauderdale and Clarke, commemoration addresses in Amite and Yazoo Counties, a folding bed invention, gubernatorial appointments, inquiries in Jackson, a marriage incident in Beata, a Copiah county death, Biloxi meeting draw, and notable deaths and trustee activities at Vicksburg A&M College.
A fragment from a 19th century sermon confronts church members who defend drinking and amusements. The speaker denounces pretensions and calls out moralists, Catholics, Presbyterians, and Episcopalians for hypocrisy while urging steely fidelity to God’s work and prohibition. The piece blends sermon rhetoric with local notices and ads in a period newspaper page.
A twelve year old boy formerly unable to walk due to scrofula and rheumatism shows marked improvement after a long treatment. Despite early trials with remedies failing, a recent complex course culminates in significant progress, with continued use advised and a strong emphasis on follow up care and a detailed case history.
A damaged OCR note from Webb City Arkansas mentions blood and suffering, with unclear names and places. It references a person named Dewi and a partner, and hints at a medical or hospital context with limited readable details. The fragmentary text leaves the exact event or action unspecified.
Fragmented OCR text describes a tonic and alterative medicine touted as healthful. Mentions subscription style claims and various names, but details are obscured by garbled letters and misread words. Likely a historical ad clipping emphasizing restorative properties and practitioner endorsements.
A garbled early ad offers free information about various ailments and remedies. It mentions ulcers, kidney complaints, and other conditions with scattered names and nonspecific treatments. The text references vendors and promotional pitches, but the details are fragmentary and difficult to parse.
The United States District Court for the district announces a public sale by auction on Friday the 9th of July at the Federal Building in Jackson Mississippi. The property to be sold is described as situated in Fineman county Mississippi with the sale to proceed to the highest bidder. A detailed description and terms will be provided at the time of sale.
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