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 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1891
Page
2
An unclear ad offers ten dollars in gold to the subscriber bringing in the largest tier of eye sleet or treminm. The text promises specials after a sale and mentions distribution in January districts. Competitors are invited with claims of contest loyalty. questions about wages and eligibility appear amid garbled phrasing.
A compact recap from a Mississippi period piece notes a heated MeMMboter conven tion with Jilse Magee’s precarious stance at his home, mentions weather’s impact on campaigns against the Lovie lottery, and records local figures such as Cal vin Mord’s capture, marriage unions in May tineville and Mexia, and a shooting involving Frank Burkitt in Okolona. The text surveys education leaders, alliances, and social vitals against a backdrop of political strife and community life.
Report says delegates from Linclie and Pearklin counties failed to resolve a deadlock at the Retolia convention held last Saturday. Two deputies and three tallats were chosen to pause the dispute, with the body agreeing the candidate from each side should advance to the November election unless an independent challenger emerges. The chair advised the plan would continue this week as the most feasible path forward.
A list of names appears for county appointments in the district delegation. The roster includes multiple individuals across several counties with varied initials and possible typos, suggesting an interim or provisional selection process.
A letter from Messrs Peters, Pah Doug, Wesson, and others in New York discusses cotton bolls sent for analysis. The bolls impressed observers, sparking a price rise despite Liverpool weakness. The exchange notes higher prices and urges more demonstrations. The note also mentions the Sub-Treasury controversy and local reaction in Mississippi papers.
A fragmented report details a convention with delegates including J L Hater, Tod, and Ward, describing early speeches and committee actions. The scene includes references to political factions, resolutions on free speech and land ownership, and a post-meeting adjournment amid editorials and local correspondence.
A long letter from Rev. Wortaxe of Copiah County outlines claims that anonymous circulars aimed to defeat Keithley by aligning Scott and Miller Catchings supporters. It details primary dynamics, local political pressure, and a correction inserted by Mr Mathis authorizing publication of a clarifying letter.
A long review of Mississippi weather and crop progress notes cold spells, late frosts, and drought effects. It details cotton vigor, fruit shedding, and promising oats and hay, with mentions of bollworm and caterpillar threats, and a political excerpt about Pennsylvania Democrats and pensions.
A brief notice extols a Madison resort as a charming place for summer dining and recreation with fine fishing boating and hotels. It offers a free illustrated descriptive book upon request, with a postal address provided for Columine AG New Orleans or similar destination.
The Farmers Alliance mourns Dr. Agilesite who died June 2. He was a valued and influential member, a devoted husband and father, and a strong community and Christian advocate. Members wear mourning for thirty days and copies of the resolutions go to his family and the alliance minutes for publication.
A fragmentary local notice recalls a fire two days earlier at Mer S. Cox’s residence near town where kitchen stove caused the blaze while Mrs. Cox worked. The house burned with nearly all contents lost, leaving the family with no clothing. A neglected item about a book on scales appears. An advertisement urges Shilor's Vitalizer for dyspepsia and liver complaints with a guarantee. Sold by Meade & Martin.
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.