05 May 1897
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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1897
Page
1
The Leader invites Lincoln and Lawrence county farmers to publish names of those who raise enough corn meat molasses and other provisions at home and keep cotton as a surplus crop. Readers are asked to mail completed forms for June or July issues.
A local call invites Lincoln and Lawrence county farmers to submit names for a recognition list that rewards the top three contributors to home consumption articles over the years. The effort, open to all residents, aims to identify “wise and ones” and engage county neighbors. The piece also mentions recent social news including Theodore Havemeyer and a wedding in Washington.
Dr Hartman explains contagion spreads through mucous membranes only when catarrh is present. Healthy membranes resist germs, so preserving mucous health via treating catarrh is key. Ads promote Perana as the best catarrh remedy, with free literature offered by The Perana Drug Manufacturing, Va Columbus Ohio.
Tutt's Pills claimed to cure all liver ailments and related stomach issues. A testimonial from R. P. Smith of Chilesburg Virginia praises the remedy, saying he could not do without it.
Letter from the capital recounts Jackson’s legislative atmosphere, a pushing push for a new Capitol, bond and tax debates, and remarks on bills, bands, relief efforts, and local civic events as governors and senators grapple with funding, site disputes, and public works.
The Brookhaven Board of Supervisors met in the Chancery Clerk's office, May 1 1897, with members Parsons Bryant Brister Montgomery Linton, Sheriff McNair and Clerk May present. They approved accounts, set road work and overseer appointments, announced a shift to contracting road work, and planned June reports while noting stock law petitions were rejected for lack of authority.
Wellman reports fine weather with few farmers active and sickness easing. Mrs. Depriest declined after a brief asylum stay while Rev. Averson quieted the crowd during a sermon. James Tyler visited and aided Dr. Longino on a descendant’s surgery as governor’s message and Grant memorial services attract interest. House backs Memphis site and Weathers plan for a new capitol by 101 to 24 and 76 to 45 respectively.
The ad highlights spring and summer shirts with colored bosoms and two collar styles priced from 30 cents to 1 560. It promotes perfect fitting shoes for women with prices from 1 50 to 3 50 and claims greater style fit and comfort than before.
Dour little Susie and Johnny will want covering for their little feet during the summer. We have a splendid line of children's Hand-turned Low-quarters. Prices 10 cents per pair higher than last year, but being turned soles, they are twice as comfortable.
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