Unwise course in Mississippi Prohibition politics
The Leader outlines rates for public notices and denounces the idea of testing candidates solely by Prohibition stance. It argues for electing men of general ability, not one issue zealots, and cites John Sharp Williams and local Prohibitionists like Irving Miller as benchmarks. Vicksburg reports organizing a Wayward Damian Chute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sharp Williams
Mississippi
Friends of the Cause
The
Carthagenian
Irving Miller
Dramshop
Prohibition
Announcement of Greaves reelection bid and local notices
The Fayette Chronicle reports Hon. J. B. Greaves seeks reelection as District Attorney of the 7th Judicial District Mississippi subject to Democratic district action. It includes party notices, local editorials, and civic items from Amite and Wilkinson counties, noting poll tax delinquents and calls to support public schools. The piece references Grover Cleveland, S. D. McNair, the Cuban reciprocity treaty, and county primary voting rules.
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POU
J. B. Greaves
Mississipi
Grover Cleveland
D. McNair
Amite
Wilkinson Counties
Fayette
Shelton
Chronicle
Pat
Fayette Chronicle
Hattiesburg Evening Post
Mississippi
Hillman Brough
Magnolia
Yalobusha County
Corinth Herald
E. S. Candler
H. D. Money
Elizabeth Jones
McNutt
Hattie Monk Coke
Nor 1Field
Cumberland Telephone Co
Pisnansy
Jackson
Gulfport
Louise Fauquer
J. Marshall Weir
McComb
Bay St. Louis
Eugene Ashley
Jacob Sharp
Lowndes County
Collins
Sam Jones
Lexington
Wilkinson County
Wm. Williams
John M. Stone Cotton Mills
Starkville
Unfounded Criticism Sparks Editorial Spat In Mississippi
The Yazoo Sentinel defends Governor A. H. Longino against alleged malice and asserts his real gubernatorial role during the past three years. Mississippi and Louisiana press groups plan meetings in New Orleans but shift dates to May to avoid a conflict with the National Medical Association. A special Southern Pacific train will carry members on an extended itinerary from New Orleans to salt mines, rice belt, and Texas sites, with minor personal costs for sleepers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Yazoo Sentinel
Longino
the Sentinel
Longiho
A. H. Longino
Mississippi
Mississippi and
Louisiana Press Associations
New Orleans
National Medical Association
Louisiana
Crowley
San Antonio
Beaumont
Texas
Southern Pacific R. R
Southern Pacific
Pascagoula Democrat-Star
Praiseworthy Sentiment in Jackson Paper Editor James Hill
A new Mississippi State Register, a negro political paper, debuts in Jackson with James Hill as editor. The salutation urges peace and harmony between races in the South, opposing incendiary speech and urging fair treatment, justice, and legitimate compensation for black citizens within the body politic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Mississippi State Register
James Hill
South
Meeting With Favor On Longino Candidacy
Greenwood Enterprise reports General favor for Longino across sections with praise for his administration and strong support from the people. Despite some exceptions, he appears a formidable competitor likely to win the delta and South Mississippi by large margins and run neck and neck in the north. The governor faces heat but looks set for the U S Senate seat.
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Longino
Delta
South
Mississippi
Eussed
United States
Greenwood Enterprise
Toder
Chancery Court
County of
Lincoln
John H. Hodgeman
Rebecca J. ‘Hodgeman
Dayil Haughton
Colonial & United States Mortgage Company, Limited
Hull
England
Brookhaven
S. E
N. W
Byrd
Union Church Road
Hlll
North East
South West
Thalf
Homstead
Geo. H. Batchelor
N.ef
Lemaster
Dr. O
Quin
McComb
Main Street
State Guard
Jackson
G. A. McLean
Winona
Montgomery
Carroll
Greenwood
Fred. C. Calkins
Atlanta
Frank Johnston
L. L. Lampton
Magnolia
Luce Cotton Compress Co
New York City
Victoria Raynor
A. W. Evans
el Olive Bank
P. K. Whitney
Utica Herald
Wesson Mills
Wesson
Huff
Epworth League Institute
Miss Beesley
Hawkins
H. Flowers
Auburn
Whitfield
Miss Lee
Norfield
Marshal Booth
Quigley
Special Offer Withdrawn Yet Free Magazine Edition For New Subscribers
The Leader ends its special one dollar offer while continuing to provide new subscribers a free copy of its Magazine Edition. The ad promotes remedies for grippe cough with honey and turpentine claims and urges timely use with four drops, noting substitutes are not allowed.
Farmers End House to House Canvass Plan in County
A Mississippi county proposes dropping house to house canvassing to save farmers time and money. Leaders cite $1000 loss and favor a lay by season. Lee county farmers mock up a plan making candidates hoe fields to repay campaign pledges. If adopted statewide, can reduce campaign strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonatobia
Lee County
Mississippi Department of the
Memphis News
Consumption and Scott's Emulsion Advice
A vintage health note urges treating consumption as a weed to be fought early. It promotes Scott's Emulsion as the best lung fertilizer, plus fresh air rest and hearty eating. The message warns against delaying treatment and emphasizes early, steady effort for improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
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Rice
Rachel
Elysian
Aue
Christ
Athe
Eprent Cloister
Henry Wadsworth Lonitellow
Roosevelt
Washington
Senate
Congress
Mississippi Press Association
Price Drug Co
Scott & Bowne
Pearl St
N.Y
soc_and Sr
H. Sasser
ICE House Market
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Buckingham
Drs
Omar
Kine PS
W.H. Penn
Sxo Second Staeers
A. Ooouule
Commercial College
Kieepers
Soule & Sore
KODOL
E. C. Dewitt & CO
Ccicaco
Price Druc Co.'s
Womer
BE. Grafton Drug CO
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Louis Cohn
F. Becker
L. H. Baggett
Ah. To. Reavers
Iyman
Chas. Henck
H. Easter J. Cassedy
M.D. Metrat
JW. McGrath
Is Cohn
FL. Becker
George Bowsky
Dave Cohn
Yazoo City
Maj. Vardanan
Aberdeen
Mar x Vardaman
W. F. McDonald
Canton
J. E. Leland
Smithy County
Jack Barns
Upeloam
Cumberland Telephony and Telegraph Company
Eee
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Brookhaven,’ Miss
C.e.grafton- Drug CO
Brookhaven, MiSs
James F. Ballard
St. Louis
Rice Oug CO
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