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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1886
Page
2
A garbled editorial roundup mentions Mee and Wells organizing a WoC, Gov. Lowry naming Warren Cowan as judge, a new building at Cooper's Wells, a fires at Atwood Gin Factory, and local option liquor cuts in South Carolina. It notes deaths, Penitentiary debates, a Edison telegraph train trial, mill orders, and a Natchez WCTU lunch room with modest prices. Several mis-spellings obscure details.
A Mississippi era message from a Tennessee agricultural convention urges Southern farmers to unite against low cotton prices. It calls for reduced cotton and diversified crops, delivery penalties for futures deals, and legislative action to shield planters from speculative forces. The note also links Penitentiary scandal questions to political figures and reports on the Local Option Bill and a prominent minister’s death.
Patchwork clipping reports a school curriculum proposal including reading writing arithmetic and geography, plus philosophy and hygiene. It also cites three one legged Senators and a satirical remark on Benson and Luther. Local items mention accidents, pneumonia, a fatal mill fire, and community notices from Sentinel and Leader papers.
The Martel printer announces Leanuront's Magazine with articles on prohibition era topics. Notable pieces include Sinneonnet and The Two Berbers, plus humorous sketches by Jennie Inne and reports on temperance progress. The frontispiece shows Early Spring and a colorful plate. Board of Super
The Board of Supervisors met at Jur sesmond on Moody March, with all members present. Accounts and allowances were recorded for county officials and courthouse rent, with various payments to sheriffs, jurors, and contractors.
From Brinkly Webb City Walnut Ridge and other towns comes word that men afflicted with general debility report self benefit after using Iron Beowar’s Lean Hitters. The ad notes seeds from Ry Crug & Co Memphis Tennessee for sale nationwide, praising their garden seeds.
An aged resident of Rome recalls his long kidney and eczema troubles and credits Electric Bitters with relief after failing other remedies. He endorses the treatment for kidney complaints and poor gait, while mentioning a Pneumonia scare and a claimed cure via Smith’s Bile Beans. Also notes Taylor’s Cherokee Remedy for colds and croup in babies.
An 19th century ad blends Bucklen Arnica Salve praised as best for sores ulcers and skin eruptions with claims of guaranteed satisfaction or money back. It lists price 25 cents and availability through T Moule & Co Brooklaven Mississippi. The page also markets perfumes and assorted plow supplies, noting cash prices at Kohlman stores and Daughtryd Smylie offerings.
A flood of testimonials from prominent physicians and patients touts a patent medicine claimed to cure rheumatism and neck and back pain. Letters from Dr. Cramfordylla in Georgia and others praise dramatic relief, with cases of arthritis, swollen joints, and improved mobility after using the remedy.
New laws amend Brookhaven Mississippi charter fixing city limits to one square mile and reestablishing area bounds. An act also amends 184 acts to address outstanding school warrants in Lawrence County with chancery clerk authority and county treasurer funding from surplus school funds. Approved February 27 1886 and February 24 1886 respectively.
Train schedules show arrivals at Jackson Brookhaven and New Orleans with various stops and connections. Notices warn residents of Mississippi Lagstenee County about taxes and chancery court actions, naming Watts as clerk and detailing a complainant’s solicitor.
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