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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1905
Page
2
Ambiguous ad style text promises a savings account in singular form. It asserts 4 percent interest and urges readers to write for more information. The fragment mentions securing future money and reducing worry, framed as a promotional message from an unspecified entity.
Federal court began in Franklin County with Judge H G Niles presiding. Grand jurors were sworn and charged as cases involving white slavery and peonage were discussed. The judge warned against juror intimidation, urged duty, and stressed vigilance to protect citizens and Mississippi’s reputation. Clarion-Ledger, May 1.
Editorials from Biloxi Review and Clarksdale Challenge argue for a woman named to the state text book commission and for broader female representation on school boards. Governor Vardaman’s views are noted as potentially aligned. Also mentions Franklin county court term postponement for farmers planting season and the Patrons' Union annual Lake gathering July 19-21 with a prepared program.
The piece reviews Mississippi Senate succession after Senator Money and McLaurin terms. It notes the 1908 regular session will elect Money’s 1911 term successor, with McLaurin’s successor due in 1912. Gov. Vardaman’s ambition is highlighted amid vacancy talk and political maneuvering within the era.
Brooklyn's Herbert Satterlee received Jefferson's advice on success in the theater before the actor fell ill at Palm Beach. Jefferson says true success is rare and not tied to wealth or fame. He argues mastery of art without virtue, truth, or friendship negates success, and notes sociability as a positive trait. He emphasizes that money does not equal success.
Insurance statistics by the state comptroller show white and negro fraternal orders in force totaling 55.6 million with 38 701 policies issued in the year and 14 700 canceled or lapsing. Death claims paid 634 574.72 and losses 666 936.95. In Adams county a Mrs A P Merrill operates 1500 racing homing pigeons, shipping weekly to New Orleans.
The assembly urged promotion of superior training for physicians to raise medical efficiency in the state. Dramas included a talk on the Eye Ear Nose and Throat and a surgery address by Dr J I Newman of New Orleans. Dr H E Connor reported a successful procedure for hemorrhage by ligation of the left subclavian artery. State Superintendent Whitfield sent a letter urging county superintendents to attend a concurrent meeting with the Teachers Association on May 5.
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