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Newspaper

Brookhaven Leader

Location

Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1905

Page

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Sunday Dress Standards Shift in Church Attire

A New Orleans health bulletin explains yellow fever prevention, noting mosquitos spread disease after biting patients early in illness. It urges household action to remove standing water and protect people from daytime bites, citing Dr J W Bennett’s support for the theory and a light critique of fashionable dress norms.

Board of Health New Orleans Willi Osquitos Quitman Kohnke

Cocaine Habit Draws Comment in Mississippi State Press

Mississippi editors urge stricter misdemeanor enforcement to curb crime. They warn cocaine sales flourish in towns with drugstores, often unchallenged by police. Greenwood druggist allegedly fined $300 and six months. other cases scarce. Also reports yellow fever in New Orleans area with 154 confirmed cases and 32 deaths, prompting ongoing quarantine and daily health briefings.

Mississippi Greenwood Pate Vardaman Orleans State Board _ of Health New Ork Barracks Street St. Ann Jackson Barracks United States Maus State’ Board of Health City Board of Health State Board of Health State Board Mississippi Board of Health New Orleans Daly Hunter

Death of Mrs G Wilson in grief of family circle

Relatives and friends mourn the passing of Mrs G Wilson a beloved mother and wife. The text notes her loving spirit and widespread affection within her Grimly habitation community. Survived by husband five sons Sam Ben Max Louis and Jake and three daughters Richie Beulah May.

Mia Wilson Meaxrs Sam Ben Max Louis Jake Richie Beulah May 5Yan

Special Circuit Term Opens In July In Momlville

A special term of the Circuit Court convenes Monday in Momlville with Judge Scott presiding. The docket includes cases involving alleged assaults in the eastern part of the county and a complaint against several individuals listed in the readables. Local officials urge orderly proceedings amid the limited terms.

Momlville Siat Scott Pepro Crimson Asantton Bektees Sabah

McGrath Store Closing Out Sales at McGrath’s

McGrath’s store runs continuous closing out sales with emphasis on rapid results and bargain offerings across all departments. Shoppers are invited to inspect show windows highlighting drives in shoes clothing dry goods and center counter bargains in the dry goods department.

Men’s two piece suits sale with various styles

Summer garments offered including pants coats and 20 vests with loose sack coats and wide leg trousers. Double and single breasted coats with sizes 33 to 37 and prices from 5 to 9.95. Old prices listed, stock described as worsted, oxford, and crash fabrics.

Fat Men Listen Line of Dark Grey Crash Suits

Classified sale note advertising 85.55 men’s dark grey crash suits with skeleton lining and regular price seven dollars fifty cents, sizes 26 to 42. Also a sale on broken lots including a line of men’s two piece suits for thirty seven fifty, described as a good assortment.

Men’s summer underwear and garments sale preview

An old promotional fragment lists Men's white fancy mesh underwear with satin fronts at 89 cents, pink versions marked as 69e with dark colors, and a $6.50 white cross bar risle item described as very fine goods. Shirts feature neat seams and drawers with double seats.

Men's Lightweight Coats and Vests at Reduced Prices

Advertisement lists thin summer coats in mohair seersucker and linen. Prices show 35c for 50c, 1.39 for 1.75, 1.50 for 2.50, 1.95 for 3.00. Includes combos of coats and vests, urging quick purchase during July heat.

Mid Summer Bargains on Men's Pants at Big Department Store

The Big Department Store promotes Mid Summer Bargains on men’s pants with a range of price pairs from 95 cents to 3.44 dollars per item. The sale emphasizes good merchandise, seasonable goods, and guaranteed satisfaction at one price, with a quick, consistent shopping experience.

Keep Kool By Wearing Linen Suits Deal

Bargain sale notes linen suits for men with prices ranging from 95 cents to 4 dollars. Items described as tan linen with white and pearl buttons, bought in bulk for low cost to permit sale at bargain prices. Regularly selling for up to five dollars, now featured at 2.95 on bargain day.

In Ill Health Woman Passes After Long Illness

The obituary notes three weeks of confinement to a room as she endured mortality with patient endurance and tender care from the beloved family. Her domestic life is praised as loyal and lovely with children rising to bless her and a husband who praises her. Her influence is described as refulgent, enriching future generations. The funeral was held yesterday at 5 o clock in the afternoon.

Monticello News Briefs Highlight Town Growth and Obituaries

Mrs W W Newsom and infant Bessie Butler of Terry visit Monticello as graveside efforts fund weed cleanup at Masonic cemetery progress shows 25000 in new buildings and improvements across town. Baptist church meetings planned with J B Thig Rev Pen I Anding and others. health issues affect attendance. Dr Batter Winns remains in town with medical services noted.

W.W. Newsom Bessie Butler Terry Monticello Mississippi The Baptist Church J.B. Thig Pen Magnotis Anding Summit Ballinger Texas Batter Winns

Program of Educational Rally and Picnic Unite 1905

Committee lists improve music entertainment dinner and logistics for a community rally and picnic on Thursday August 10 1905 with named organizers and participants. The text includes names such as Miss Etlie Boyt J J Mar fie B Boyt and Col Daniel Lamont as secretary of war and similar roles with scattered OCR errors.

Union Oo Music Miss Etlie Boyt Senseng Sain Pele Meee Miller J. Brad Tyson Dim Williams Kere Z. Martes Claud Col Daniel & Lamont Aayanil

Ladies Auxiliary to Host Reception and Opera Night

C H Moorman and B S Huggins, state secretaries, visited last week. The Ladies Auxiliary met Thursday and planned a reception for Friday night plus an entertainment at the Opera House Friday August 11. Junior members should inform the secretary about the boys camp August 7-15, with about $2 per boy and no extra expenses. The trip requires at least 15 boys. The secretary has been offered positions in Tuscaloosa and Russell during the week. Directors meet Sunday at 4 pm. outcome will be published Wednesday. The fall and winter outlook is bright. let every Christian heart aid the effort.

Picayune Okolona Chrch Roe Ie Opera House Pontiness Tuscaloosa Ala Russell

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