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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1903
Page
2
A column of political endorsements and commentary from Mississippi papers urges voters to back sober, reliable candidates. It praises J B Greaves and criticizes corruption, urging enforcement of laws and careful selection of public servants amid varied state issues and editorials.
The Leader debunks a Mississippi state import ban myth, explains interstate commerce limits, and notes that prohibition targets beverage alcohol not medicinal use. It profiles Hon. J. I. McGehee for Railroad Commissioner, praises his public service, and endorses him as the best choice. The issue also praises local editors, lists endorsements of Lonigno, Noel, Greaves, and updates on school and public projects.
A June 14 1903 Mississippi document from the State Prohibition Executive Committee asks legislative candidates if they will support a constitutional amendment to ban liquor sales, seeking a public vote and future votes on enactment. Also printed is a circular from J C Hardy president of the A M College noting free Farmers Institutes, county appeals, subject petitions, and a late summer convention with rail fare provided.
A Western farmer once marked a dollar and spent it locally. It circulated for years, returning four times for poultry and other goods, but after sending it to Sears Roebuck the dollar vanished. The piece urges spending locally to keep taxes and community growth funded, flagging the moral from the Scott County Register.
The Mississippi Press Association plans its next meeting in McComb and invites the Louisiana Press Association, whom they met in New Orleans last month, to join. After a two day session, both groups will travel to the St. Louis Exposition as guests of the Southern Female College St. Louis department, promising a historic occasion for the two associations.
Grave's University School relocates from the Seavey Building to the Zwirn residence opposite Mr. Montville's. Prof Graves issues certificates admitting to the University of Mississippi. Prof J L Logan resigns after three years at McComb City Institute. Prof Hoover of Gillsburg College succeeds him. Rogue Chitto News debuts as a metropolitan style journal edited by H C Tempel.
Chancellor Longstreet delivers a lengthy tribute to Governor A H Longino praising his rise from humble beginnings, public service, and qualifications for the U S Senate. The Grenada Sentinel reprints the remarks highlighting Longino’s leadership, fiscal reforms, and state progress. An item notes a Lincoln County Farmers Club meeting discussing crop prospects and a future meeting on diversified farming.
In a wry local exchange two papers, Starkville Journal and Aberdeen Examiner, joke about money and marriage. They note their subscription books show many readers may not be “hugging” their wives, prompting self deprecating humor and small town wit.
H P Burbage, a Greenville law student, suffered years of persistent cough and feared consumption. After trying Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, he reports a rapid change and permanent cure after two bottles of the 25 cent size. Sold by C E Grafton Drug Co.
A basket picnic is planned at Loyd's Hall in beat 5 on Saturday June 27. All county candidates and residents are invited to attend and share views. A brief community gathering allows attendees to hear candidates and express opinions.
An old health ad asserts coated stomachs and liver disorder can be cured. It promises tongue cleaning, relief from dyspepsia, and easy use. Claims by a druggist or pharmacist tone per patent medicine era.
Elocution contest for Beat 5 schools will be held at Beaver Creek School six miles west of Brookhaven on Friday July 10. An all day picnic is announced for candidates to present their claims. Lincoln County Association meeting is also planned.
Short-Hand Chronicle surveys Mississippi life with a Laurel bank note, Hazlehurst McComb ball game score, Jones county fair in Lumberton, chess tourney in Vicksburg. Reports smallpox in Jefferson county and local deaths Mrs. Missie May and Geo W Mikell.
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