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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1905
Page
2
The Leader is the official newspaper of the County Cotton Association with editor and proprietor T. Hobbs. It costs $2.00 and serves as the association’s voice, publishing notices, events, and industry news from the county.
Reports from the Yazoo Mississippi region indicate the Delta cotton crop is down 30 to 40 percent from last year with little top crop and early frost would hurt most plantations. Some fields still maturing may suffer less, but overall the Delta expects a significant yield shortfall.
The state wide exam questions case reports repeated leaks and D C bus fare to teachers with secrets kept in the State Superintendent office. In courthouse news, the Lincoln County Cotton Association meets to plan Oct 18 with Harvie Jordan delivering an address and calls for district cotton grower associations and three cent per bale support to aid association work.
A Gardebled gardens benefit for the city cemetery fund raised about 80 dollars with prizes awarded to ladies Ast C Guerra Bertha Prats Leontine Bontemps and gentlemen Henry Cuneo Eddie Fayard George Maller Jr. The event funded by Mrs G C Gardebled, decorations, and lighting. Also noted: Sea Coast ich J P Walworth Natchez postmaster died of yellow fever aged 48 on the 24th last. He had served as Pearl River District collector in 1895 under McKinley, with noted changes in methods and an exchange in 1901 with Judge H. Torie.
Amite City residents in a mass meeting memorialize Congress and President Roosevelt urging legislation to bar C O D whisky shipments into prohibition areas. A petition will be circulated across Tangipanoa parish to rally support for the measure.
A vintage ad text toutsScott's Emulsion as both preventive and cure for colds. It claims taking it when cold is common prevents illness and when contracted reduces inflammation heals throat and lung membranes and drives the cold out. The language emphasizes avoiding a second harder cold and urges early treatment.
President Walter Clark at Mississippi Cotton Association headquarters urges farmers to hold cotton above ten cents, warning against selling at low prices. He cites adverse seasonal conditions, poor fruitage, and expected small yield, predicting higher prices if farmers refrain from selling and noting banks and merchants would advance on cotton.
An excerpt from The Athens Banner critiques terminology about yellow fever while debating how terms like yellow fever mosquito or center are perceived. The readable fragment mentions Stegomyia and Focl and notes reader pressed from the discussion, with garbled lines implying commentary on health, science, and newspaper labeling.
The friends of Mrs Faosie J Ricks regret she plans to give up Yazoo City citizenship and reside in Washington City where she has spent two winters. A public-spirited benefactor, she funded summer normals at the State University for years and aided many girls, rebuilding after the 1904 fire and supporting city enterprises. If she leaves, Yazoo loses a major property owner and donor memorialized by the library furnishings she financed.
Peter Wields, perhaps the oldest negro in Mississippi, seeks a health certificate at Jackson city clerk’s office this morning. Born Christmas Eve 1892, he lives in Brandon and visits Jackson often. His appearance and manners draw attention as he obtains his certificate and heads toward Rankin.
Ten days ago six homes of Black residents were burned while occupants were at church. Last week the West Jackson firehouse burned with firefighters asleep inside. Will Coates and Costes faced repeated blazes. Coates, a prominent citizen, had his home burned again in two weeks. The community links lodge members and whites to the violence amid political chatter.
The document outlines the charter of Brookhaven Insurance Agency, detailing its incorporation, capital stock between two thousand and six thousand dollars, and stockholder rights. It names officers, domicile in Brookhaven, and provisions for formation, meetings, and authorized capital actions.
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