04 Mar 1903
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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1903
Page
1
The Leader subscription drive is extended to March 15 due to bad roads and heavy rain. Old subscribers in arrears must pay in full to qualify, new subscribers pay a year in advance for $1, or $1.25 for The Leader and Home and Farm. A free illustrated Magazine Edition is included for new subscribers.
The portrait shows C. W. Maxwell, a Lincoln county farmer from an old respected family, with extensive land knowledge and strong business experience. He is courteous and adaptable, trusted by large institutions, promising prudent tax administration if elected county assessor.
Short antiquated query asks where to obtain reliable eatables for surefire freshness and nutrition. The piece hints at universal certainty and daily concern, offering no concrete locations or brands but stressing enduring guidance on quality sustenance.
A chaotic OCR fragment lists multiple food flavorings baking extracts cereals teas meats and dairy brands including Dr Price Royal Baking Powder Swift Prana Huns Breakfast Bacon Perfection Flour Royal Blend Kennedy Libbys Moreilith Rest Munmuttine Armpnr Lard and Clover Creamery Butter Quaker Brand Holledints with unclear punctuation and misread names.
Mr A M Summers, a leading Lincoln county farmer, sold his last two cotton crops in town over Friday and Saturday. He disposed of 84 bales from 1901 and 1902 at prices from 9 to 10 14 cents per pound, saying he would not hold cotton beyond 10 cents. Summers predicted prices would rise and a good profit is likely for cotton growers next fall.
Mr W W Prickett of Smithfield Illinois writes of cancer on his face lasting years. He rubbed Hallard's Snow Liniment on the cancer after using it for a leg sore and saw near instant relief. The cancer came out and his face healed with no scar. He gives strong recommendation. Sold by Price Drug Co with 25c 50c and 81.00 sizes.
Thieves entered McGrath's store last Thursday night through a rear side window near the post office and stole ten shotguns, rifled cash registers of 60, and carried off minor items. At least two suspects believed involved. no arrests yet. Also local notices recount misfortunes, health ads, and community updates including nearby residents, church events, and a Sunday school organization at Fair River, with school birthday celebrations and remarks on local governance.
John McGrath and Sons marks 25 years in Brookhaven with a planned spring gala. The firm notes growth from 1878 start with $11,000 first year sales to today’s $361,824.50 last year, crediting Right Goods and One Price to all for success. Two buyers seek latest styles from New York Chicago and St Louis as new goods arrive daily.
A promotional note outlines fashionable pants from R. and W. with prices 3.00 to 3.50, touts knee pants, and a 25c to 1.00 price range on various novelties. It promises brightening outfits with new coats and vests, plus lawn and dimity fabrics at 10c value and a DenTree Riine wrist fabric highlight.
An advertisement promotes a rent to own scheme by Crescent Home Co Ltd New Orleans offering ownership with no interest. It lists W J Nexon in Monticello Street as contact, plus state agents and a note on mutual concern. Also includes sales pitches for DeWitt's Little Early Risers and Oysters at a Methodist church supper.
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