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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1904
Page
3
Circuit Clerk Oliver urges all prepare registration before court meets, with books remaining open through October and the early part of November.
A fragment from Summit Sentinel parodies medical advertising and quotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure testimonials from Price Drug Co. It mixes satirical notes with a list of medical remedies and a violent crime brief about a negro shot in Simpson County. Also mentions Bishop Galloway sailing for Japan and Mother's Friend as a pregnancy aid.
An 1902 advertisement haul extols Herbine for constipation and laments health harms from neglect. It cites Dr Price Co and other merchants selling Foley’s Honey and Tar, Ballard’s Snow Liniment, and One Minute Cough Cure while noting immigrant labor for regional industries. It mentions a police case at Nashua and the assassination of Thomas Lanier near Port Gibson.
Rheumatism catarrh and eczema are caused by lumped impurities in the blood not expelled by kidneys and liver. Johnston's Tonic capsules restore natural conditions and cure these diseases.
McComb society notes announce the Odd Fellows held its first grand ball of the season last night. Local ads promote Poley’s Honey and Tar for coughs and colds, claiming safety and reliability. Price Drag Co highlights cattle sales, and Hon. J. J. Henry is noted as re-elected warden of the State Pen. Ringling Circus to perform in McComb on November 16.
Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills offer relief for periodic pains backache and nervous headaches. Take at first signs of an attack to prevent weakness from exhaustion. Safe with no morphine opium chloral cocaine or other dangerous drugs and promise no disagreeable after effects.
The column critiques a stage production with Olivia’s waiting woman and Sir Andrew along with Adelaide Thurston in Polly Primrose, praising performances and audience enthusiasm. It notes plans for future plays like Hamlet and Macbeth, discusses county fish protection measures, and includes brief notices and ads for de-witt’s products, a livery stable opening, and a teachers' association program request.
Our Topisaw School thrives under supervision of Miss Maggie Redding of Whitworth College though Ruth gained papila. Everyone in the Topisaw area is invited to attend the 2nd Sunday gathering. Miss Laura Wooley returns home from Brookhaven to rest from studies. A party was held at Mrs. Finch’s home last Saturday night with Hal Jone'en and Eva Reeves. Tom laments growing older but wishes youth again. Mr. T. E. Summers leaves the community for Brookhaven.
The Edgar column reports gentle rain delaying molasses making yet improving syrup and notes cotton picking ending with Parker's election. Real estate activity remains brisk with land in demand and unimproved stamps at $5 to $6 per acre. Social items include Eva Reeves Hal Halloween party, Fannie Dixon and Florence Gunnel visiting, and the death of Ora Russell with condolences from Mr and Mrs W M Russell.
Sun Bros World Progressive Railroad Show announces its first big season visit to Brookhaven on Tuesday November 15. The company promotes a family friendly performance with fifty celebrated artists, two and a half hours of entertainment, and shows at 2 PM and 8 PM daily, stressing business and moral standards and avoiding sensational acts.
Dr. R T Hart of Pike county displayed 120 varieties of farm products grown on his own farm, a revelation to locals. The collection may join the Cotton and Corn Carnival in Jackson. D L McIntosh presented a sample sugar cane stalk over feet long with 23 joints, claiming an acre could yield 400 gallons of molasses. W A Smith of Cobbs visited, supporting his education efforts while keeping Theo at home.
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