This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1890
Page
2
Fragments indicate a local issue involving Beeviheyen authorities and a mall matter. Text is incomplete but suggests civic action or consideration by officials. Further details are unreadable in the surviving OCR.
A compilation of political commentary from Mississippi newspapers discusses Grover Cleveland as a future president, party strength in state and national elections, notable deaths and editor changes, local reform movements in Vicksburg, and census implications for white and black counties. It references judges, editors, and figures such as James L. Clemens, Geo. C. McKee, and Rube Smith, with various election tallies and party shifts.
The Memphis Appeal-Avalanche and other papers forecast the 1892 national race pitting Cleveland against Blaine. They argue Cleveland is honest and steady while Blaine is the Republican candidate. commentators predict strong New York opposition to Cleveland and a likely victory for Cleveland.
The first Farmers Alliance of Texas formed in Parker County on July 28, 1879. It has expanded rapidly to cover the United States from coast to coast with over 4,000,000 members. Its principles mirror Biblical teaching and call for farmer unity against monopolizing control.
The piece argues for the new constitution while criticizing past failures and the liquor issue. It warns about race-based voting shifts and praises prohibitionist gains, noting the abolition of the leasing system as a key improvement and urging loyal support from citizens.
Judge Chrisman tells Memphis Commercial reporter that the new Mississippi Constitution is strong and fair aside from Section 5 on franchise. He notes four year terms for officers and confirms next county elections in 1894 for four years, with the 1895 general election. no current officers eligible for reelection. He doubts any Governor will emerge from the late convention and mentions unpopularity of the franchise clause and State Superintendent Hall. Also includes endorsement of State Business College head W H Fry and remarks on Armour tariff impact and Kosciusko Star's improved publication by P B Johnson and Noah.
The Seventh District Farmers Alliance of Mississippi met in Jackson on a Thursday to organize officers and adopt a platform. Delegates from nine counties, eight represented, endorsed relief principles and urged a treasury bill. Col Hooker was asked to introduce a related bill. The next meeting was set for Hazlehurst on the second Wednesday.
Governor Stone Das issues a Thanksgiving Proclamation urging ob servance of the day as a religious occasion. The message calls for suspension of unnecessary work, urging residents to attend worship and give thanks for blessings while remembering the poor and afflicted.
A tale from New Delta recalls a cotton partnership in the country and a parrot bought for entertainment aboard a boat. The parrot’s chatter triggers a racist exchange as the partner assesses the bird’s value. The piece shifts to politics noting ongoing Senate election talk and South Mississippi candidates, with Gen. E. C. Walthall highlighted as a respected figure.
An advertisement for New York Racket Store in Brookhaven Mississippi touts low prices on dry goods millinery hosiery hats and accessories. It boasts deep discounts and forced sale offers plus sample items like corsets lace and shirts with prices and specials.
A Wanderers choral class meeting at Mrs Barnley’s home last Tuesday profited and plans to meet next week at Mrs Crutell’s. Director McKernant leads improving sessions amid forecasts of notable performances next month. The item highlights local events and a small business promotion embedded in the notice.
A Mississippi newspaper notes a barber’s quip about the Convention, saying he went up once and heard the clerk calling for Winchester rifles while a patron asks if he returned. It mentions Bob Wilson calling Vince from Adams during roll call and ends with a quip about obtaining influence with a postal note.
An old style notice extols a national amusement, claiming the circus as the premier entertainment and promising cures for skin eruptions and various ailments. It advertises sales at Week haver Kore and lists brokers T. Monde & Co and Moaste & Martin selling remedies with a free insider gift.
Reported by the Tireeenteri teri the event notes a charity ceremony in which Herth and Thawnry are recognized for community service. Details remain unclear due to OCR gaps.
Fragmentary OCR text suggests a local notation involving missing person references, dates, and place names. The readable segments hint at public notices or legal implications, with scattered names and dates indicating a municipal or community matter under review.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.