Democratic Executive Committee Calls County Convention
Viranat to the call of the Chairman the Democratic Executive Committee met this day. A permanent Secretary was chosen. a delegate convention is set for August 24 at Brookhaven Court House to select delegates to the Congressional Convention in Jackson. Precinct meetings on August 21 determine representation in the County Convention.
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Viranant
Democratic Executive Committee
Causedy
J. W. Kyzar
Jane Smith
Simmers
Jas. M. Barns
J. W. Parnell
A. M. Summers
K.V. Lewis
M. Molloway
J. W. Magee
Ming
RW. McNaie
J. MU. Byrd
Democratic Party
Scot
Brookhaven
Rogue Chitto
Fair River
Lords Mill
Vaughan
Caney Villeeee
Ees
Te Mouton
Little Bu’ Adama Cog
East Mill
Nittee
Prohibition Debate and Local Option in Copish County
The piece argues for dry reform in Copish County citing whisky losses and court savings since 1883, notes Prohibition supporters claim trade shifts, and recounts historical calls to vote the dry ticket on August 10. It criticizes anti Prohibition rhetoric while recalling old legislative acts and penitentiary officials.
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Warren County
Vicksburg
Copiah
Lincoln County
Brookhaven
Copish
Lawrence
Prohibition
Penitentiary
Hamilton
Gulf & Ship Island
Hoskins
Lincoln
County School Board Powers and District Requirements
The County Superintendent requests board members to canvass districts to gather information on district and school locations. The 38th to 41st sections set terms, annual meetings, district creation, racial separation, minimum district sizes, and cross county line line schools with shared teacher salaries and joint contracts.
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Coumty
Shpertisora
Sto
Sre
Alall
Montgomery Notes Prohibition Rally Big Day Aug 5
Local notes cover crop conditions a hard season for farmers and the death of J. J. Davin. Prohibition gains support with talks in Montgomery and of a big August 5 picnic and rally. Henry N. Copp promotes his Settler's Guide and a Morning Telegram Daily starts in Mobile by Mississippi writers. Catchings faces Judge Simrall in a 3rd district race.
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Henry N. Copp
Washington
Sparks
Copp
Id Mobile
W. B. Soraby
Hinds
John Brennan
Sardis
W. A. Battaile
Vicksburg
Morning Telegram
Prohibition Meeting Sparks Mixed Reactions at Hopewell
A Prohibition talk at Hopewell colored Baptist church drew a small crowd with V B and Jeems trading barbs while Beason argued for prohibition. The meeting ended without consensus as attendees claimed misstatements and distrust of the speakers. The next day a grand rally near Fair River featured Dr. Rowan Hon R H Thompson and Col B F Jones in a broad discussion with a large audience and a on site dinner.
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Hom
V.B
Mat
V. B
Teems
St Hopewell Colored Beptiet Church
Benson
W.B. Wade
Lawyers
Bis Center Post
Beason
Jeems
Brother Beason
Goml
Watts
V. 5
B. F. Jones
Vo Bo
Joems
Fair River
Old Alo
Dr. Rowan
R. H. Thompson
Col
B. F.jones
Fair River Precinct
Prohibition Effects Voiced by Hazlehurst Merchants
In Hazlehurst Copiah County merchants report after a year under Prohibition business generally improved or steady. They note sharper pay habits among town laborers and claim whisky revenue fell short of costs of prosecutions, with a county loss cited at 3 986 60. Powell's ad follows.
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Hazlehurst
Copiah County
Miisars & Bao
F. Krorz
H. Borgiy & Son
Jd. A. Covinatox
L. F. Emosoxa
J. W. Fuoate
M. Faren & Co
Mares & Burrran
J. W. Coon
L. L. Burrran
J.C. Waite
Jonx B. Mares
Hinds
C. G. Andrews
A Quinine Misuse Reforms With Bitters Endorsed
An appeal to curb excess quinine use as a malarial antidote notes reform spreads among public and professionals. Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters is praised as a safe botanical remedy that helps fever and stomach issues, with testimonials claiming it prevents relapses when used consistently.
End to Bone Scraping Promised by Electric Bitters
Edward Shepherd of Harrisburg Illinois reports recovery from a severe leg condition after using Electric Bitters and Hacklen's Arnica Salve. The ad touts prices and local agents Schwarrenberg Bros and T J Mende, urging readers to try Vermifuge, Arnica Salve, and other remedies.
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Edward Shepherd
Harrisburg
Hacklen
T. J. Mende
Benton Hair Grower Claims to Restore Lost Hair
Benton Hair Growth Co advertises Benton's Hair Grower as effective for dandruff thinning hair and baldness. It claims high success rates, notes no mineral oils, and markets single double and triple strength formulas priced at 1.00, with Cleveland and Brooklyn dealers listed.
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Newton's Ware
waiOrt
Benton Hair Growth CO
Maysi
Cleveland
Brookaven
T. T. Meade , Co
Douglass Letter Urges Strong Liquor Regulation
Frederick Douglass endorses stringent temperance laws to curb alcohol sales and trafficking. He writes to Alcor and Lincoln county officials praising temperance, linking sobriety to peaceful, law abiding citizenship and urging decisive action for the South. A product plug concludes the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Douglass
Amercan
Alcor
Lincoln
Frep Dovatass
Readford's Tents Sold on Cure for Consumption Claim
Wholesale paper dealer Tr A Readford of Chattanooga touts King’s New Discovery for consumption claiming a severe cold settled lungs were cured after a few bottles. He says many lives saved and offers trial bottles free at T Meade & Co. store. Also advertises household items and groceries with low prices and a tease about a January sale.
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A. Readford
Chattashooga
Heinys
Storry
T. Meades& Con
Ding
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