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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1884
Page
1
Historic New Orleans ad notes deep discounts on Black Cashmeres, Velvets, Silks, and dress goods. It lists prices for numerous fabrics, laces, linens, and white goods, plus notions and millinery. The catalog highlights a wide assortment from 14497 Dryades Street and promotes special inducements and exclusive lines.
A Herald reporter canvassed saloonkeepers on July 4th and heard clear pledges to close by July 3. Albert Mennendall of the Downing House pled to quit selling alcohol after 3 July, while others like McKay, Ladynsee, Mead, Bartol, Scribner, and McGlasbon indicated they would close or convert to temperance operations pending a legal test case. Several emphasized compliance with the law, with some planning to leave the state if the law stands.
A call for universal public schooling as essential to government support and social progress. The argument condemns underfunded common schools, notes high college endowment versus schooling, and urges a better system to educate the masses. The piece cites public needs and citizen rights from the oscéusko Star.
A correspondent shares a home remedy for a bleeding condition using common mullein steeped strong with coffee sugar. The advised method involves drinking the mixture freely for three to six months, with the plant dried in shade and stored in a clean bag.
The piece reports a bill signed by the President on June 5 authorizing a $25,000 appropriation for a Labor Bureau. It outlines appointments to be made by the President and the Secretary, with experts handling most work. It mentions proposals about wage, hour, and child labor matters and lists labor leaders discussed as potential appointees, including Powderly and Jarrett, amid political speculation. It also notes various wedding year typologies and a county wool fleece report from Mr. RB Petty of Noxubee county with a notable prize.
A gold spike from Mr. SD Bens is to be driven on the Canton Aberdeen Nashville line, recalling a prior spike event with the Northern Pacific completion. The Aberdeen Legislature discusses a potential $200,000 deficit and bond issuance of up to $500,000 with 5 percent interest to cover state government obligations, payable to the State Treasurer.
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