Lincoln County offers homes to strangers in the South
Lincoln county, Miss is presented as a fertile, well watered region with timber wealth and diverse crops. It emphasizes healthy climate, strong water power, numerous mills, and a white population trend. The piece highlights jute and grape potential, dairy and stock-raising, Brookhaven, and local institutions like Whitworth Female College.
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Lincoln County
Menzies
Pioneer
FP. Parsons
Montgomery Station
Lincoln
Japan
Tow
Tinton
Setso
Opera Ton
Carolinas
Georgia
Issa
Brooklaven Whitworth Female College
United States
Gulf of Mexico
Wero
Yeats
Brookhaven Mississippi profile highlights growth and health
Brookhaven sits on the Hlinda Central Railroad 129 miles north of New Orleans and 786 miles south of Chicago, with a one square mile corporate area and brick streets. It shows a robust economy with 25 general mercantile houses and multiple trades, a thriving sawmill sector, rising residences, and a stable tax rate. The city, at 1560 population in 1880, boasts strong schools, churches, and social organizations, plus notable figures and a healthful climate, making it a welcoming crossroads for tradesmen and families alike.
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Lincoln County
Lawrence
Copiah
Pike
Amite
Franklin
Contributing
Honndaries and
Reot
Mississippi
Louisiana
Wesson
Pearl River
Hundary and
Stelp
Jefferson
Yaxco
Lincoln
Brookhaven Aveaus
Port Gibson
Lake Maurep
Asuite
Pontehartrain Lake
Pontebartrain
Holmesville
Pike County
Monticello
Lawrence County
Brookhaven
Hlinda Central
New Orleans
Jackson
Chicago
Illinois Central
Gulf of Mexico
Holly Springs
Miss
Bogue Chitco
Railroad Avenue
Amd Tin Lewse
C. S. Galloway
M. KE
South
B. Chrisman
Tenth Judicial District
J.P. Sessions
Mississippi Railroad Commission
Gulf
Illinois Central Railroad
Natchez
Effects of the Quake in South Western Region
A fragmented report describes a deadly earthquake in the southwestern area. Witnesses recount a man struck by a fall from a rake and multiple victims found with signs of fright and terror. The incident left several people dead or missing, with authorities noting the enormity of the tremor and its impact on the local population.
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Angroenegia
Sheiratair
Renilla
Beth Mir
Selene
Amy Kendall
Tyr Maries
Pesca
Knights of Labor Crisis Affects New York and Brooklyn
A turmoil within the Knights of Labor grows as factions in New York and Brooklyn clash over leadership. Powderly and allies face pressure from members and civil authorities while threats of suspension loom amid a brewing disorganization and charter moves affecting the Brooklyn district.
PITH AND POINT in crooked early issue snippets
A collage of doodled quips from various papers including a Brooklyn Eagle fragment on a ring around the moon as a sign, a Connecticut man’s death in a stove sale, a Living Church note on slippers, and assorted witticisms. Sentences hint at social satire, wife jokes, and medical cautions with scattered attributions to multiple papers.
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Whiteyroende
Ray bEll
Brooklyn Eagle
Connecticut
Boston Post
Ty Methors
Ettrick Shepherd
Blige
Worms
Rochester
Philadelphia
Scriblerous
Manele
Bud
Burdette
New Sea Serpent Seen on African Coast Described
Count Joachim Pfeil describes an aquatic creature sighted along Ulanga coast. He reports a large birdlike animal with metallic black plumage and yellow wing feathers. The neck is long with a pointed beak and sharp teeth, mostly submerged while swimming, and when alarmed it dives or flies away. The creature was captured and yields an oily scent.
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Joachim Pfeil
Germany
Ulanga
Mall Gagelle
Personal Superiority and Self-Praise Across Race and Sex
An editorial excerpt discusses true superiority, warning that self praise harms status. It cites Solomon’s wisdom that “let another man praise thee” avoids arrogance, noting that claiming superiority over others weakens one’s case whether based on race, sex, or other traits.
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Ty Solomon
Lwrsey
Solomon
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Powell
Cheap Cash
Weet Side
Raiload Avenue
Brookhaven, Miss
Famil Groceries
A. Lewenthal, Dr
Tinn
Lincols
Oerice
A. C. McNair
Attorney At Law, Hrooertiaven, Mississipf
Wil
G. S. McMillan
Brook Slaven
W. R. Spencer
Brooruwaven
Mississippl
Prac
T. J. Trompson
Sexton Krookhaven
Mise, Macehsket
Lima
Thompson & Sexton
Attorneys At Law
Oither
Bolwell
Tresiag
Petty Pr
D. W. “Bennett
Lrookrhaven
Gye Tanghtry
Singueta Dragaie
E. J. Bowen
Meississippi -Danghtry & Smylie's Drag
J. O. Frilick
Prookrmaven, Mississinel
Cherokes Street
J. B. Daughtry
Nrookmaven
New York
Hartfort
Roweonmble Inn
Biveerpoon.ands
London and Globe
Ny In
J. Warren
Owl
Tim
Sam Lightfoot
Mandel Met
Lincoln County, Miss
EEERS
Waltworth
Ollege
C. F
Masons
Knights of Store
Knights and Ladies of Honor
Masonic Fraternity
Etitar Deseriti
Jarsell
Mass
Wark
Bennett
Europe
Banger
Los Angeles
Cal
Soutte Kensington Aquarium
Lenin
Knights OF Labor Crisis
Melvune
Thos Barry
Paton
Wall Bo Ie
Brooklyn
Meurire
Metilier
Mares
Peterly
Istret Assembly 4
Frye
Aul
Thais Weeek
Astordense
Nas Naimo
Navaino
Jai
Vancouver Coal Company
London
Kughin
Michael Lees
Love No
Holsting
Nis
Sehvel
Abe
Cuttins
Cornwall
Yorkshire
Wales
Nova Scotia
Ata
Ingcoftie
Metlynn
Cardinal Gibbons
Joby Graham
Loughlin
Pope
Propaganda
Davis
Wolseley
Jefferson Davis
General Wolseley
General Lee
Vieneral
Mos Hilde
Orior
Ee New Sea Serpent
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