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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1885
Page
2
The piece lists registration guidance for voters and polling locations on upcoming dates, names several candidates and public figures, and argues for Honest candidates like Applewhite. It includes remarks on independence and party loyalty, urging turnout and conformity of registration rules.
The Mississippi Ledger attacks the Penitentiary Lessee system arguing it brutalizes convicts and harms state humanity. It proposes abolishing private leasing, keeping ten-year prisoners in walls and short-term convicts on county road gangs under a road commissioner, claiming cost savings and local labor benefits.
The Lincoln county Prohibition Convention endorses a local option stance on liquor and urges a solid vote against any candidate opposing county wide liquor elections. The Assessor race is highlighted as crucial, stressing competence and nonpartisanship for land reassessment without political influence.
Mississippi editorials urge Hon. W. J. Watlington of Yazoo county as clerk of the next House of Representatives. They praise his prior service, accuracy in enrolling acts, and long familiarity with duties, arguing no other man is as competent.
An early 20th century advert targets men and women earning under $40 weekly, promoting agents for Madame Dean Spinal Support Corsets and related garments with no experience required and potential earnings of $150 monthly. It also markets a back support plaster and Worm protection claims, ending with a drag store promo for cigars.
The column discusses the WCTU campaign in Clinton and Brooklaven, noting Prohibition momentum and petitions. It highlights local activism, temperance sentiment, and the state organ Sword and Shield of Clinton, plus health ads for Hostetter’s Bitters Kennedy’s Favorite Remedy and Shiloh’s products.
The text records BR. KR. APPLEWHITE certifying as a candidate for county representative in the upcoming November election. The statement pledges to uphold the duties to the extent of ability and to represent the majority’s desires, acknowledging accountability and duties of public office.
SMITH announces candidacy for Justice of the Peace District No 1 and urges voters to support him in the November election. He promises to uphold public service and maintain order, appealing to Lincoln County residents to back his bid.
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