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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1899
Page
1
The piece discusses Governor McLaurin’s controversial pardon stance, urging faith with voters after pledges about Dinkins murderers. It notes Warren and Hinds counties pushing for pardons or contesting primary rules, with warnings of political fallout and calls for accountability. It also mentions local figures and upcoming elections forming a tense political climate.
An advertisement touts Tutt's Liver Pills as a universal cure for sick headache dyspepsia sour stomach malaria and other ailments. The copy hails the pills as the fly wheel of life and expresses gratitude for an accident.
In a personal missive from Rev J H Gambrell now pastor at Tyler Texas he urges the voters of Mississippi to back John M Allen for United States Senator. Gambrell praises Allen as honest, law loving and uncorruptible, recalls his Congress success and warns against Gov McLaurin. The letter is published with Gambrell’s consent to aid Allen’s candidacy.
Greenwood Enterprise endorses Monroe McClurg of Greenwood as next Mississippi Attorney General. The profile notes his clean record, Democratic service, university ties, legislative roles, farm background, Presbyterian faith, family, and broad popularity across Carroll Leflore and the Delta, asserting he would honor the constitution and serve well.
Our center counter features bargains that were in our way and must go out first. When bolts and hosiery are reduced they go on the counter for quick sale. We also offer goods bought specially for bargain sales at actual value or below. We are always willing to share with customers. Here are some good things.
About 125 pairs of Men’s Shoes in sizes 7 and 8 remain. Plow shoes, gaiters, laced ball shoes good for Sunday and daily wear. Prices range from 95 cents to 81.45, regular values 81.25 to 82.50. Sale lasts while stock lasts. come early to get the cream.
At the SS Crotchet Quilts shop a 12 by 4 width item weighs three pounds when full and presents handsome patterns. While supplies last they are priced at 95.
A local shop promotes a bulk towel sale with a prominent display of a large brown honeycomb towel priced at 10 cents. Shoppers are invited to inspect the item on offer and compare it with other bargain linens.
Bargain counter offers 32 pairs of Women's Fine Shoes in small sizes selling now at 1.45 or 1.69 with original prices from 82 to 1.00. Heels vary and toe shapes differ. After today sizes include 3 pairs size Ay 2 0. 10 pairs size 2. 4 pairs size 8 4. Each pair valued at 95 cents for school use.
A fragmented notice displays travel fare offers and return dates for groups including GRAND LODGE ELKE in St Louis Missouri Epworth League German Baptist Brethren Richmond Presbyterian Church International Convention TV M C A in Rapids Michigan and National Educational Association with dates in May June July and September plus mentions of local agents and excursion tickets from Ames to September 9 and return by October 13.
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