Mississippi crop outlook notes frost damage and cattle trade
Weekly crop bulletin reports light frosts in the north injuring corn and early vegetables while southern areas show ongoing planting. Cattle buyers sweep the state, urging farmers to hold cattle until next spring as prices rise. Oxford sustains a major fire at the Hickey House and nearby structures with extensive losses.
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Leith
Tom
Colt
Jackson
Moyphis Commercial Appeal
Tayers
Oulata
Indian Territory
Wight
Inka Videfru
J. 1. Tablard
Bas
Peculiar Chicago Habit Of Entering Buildings
A Chicago Chronicle warns of a city habit where pedestrians use the left swinging door to exit and dash out, ignoring the right hand rule for entering. Observers report steady missteps in the business district as both doors are equally wide and people blame others for collisions.
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Yazoo District
Clarksdale
Chleag
Thatia
Instaner
Chicago Chronicle
Velie
Won Fame Lost Health In Painter Munknesy’s Strain
The famed painter Munknesy suffered incurable mental illness blamed on his great Homo picture. He broke down under the work and neglected all else to finish the painting, his wife told a friend.
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Wales
London Chronicle
Kuangal
Munknesy
Homo
Deacon Potty Leads Charity Meeting in Quiet Township
The Deacon Potty of a local church rallies a district schoolhouse gathering to discuss relief for suffering Cubans. A lively debate follows as the deacon dozes at the stove, Betsy snaps him awake, and he inadvertently doubles the liberal subscription for relief funds.
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Deacon Potty
Tie
Detroit
Descont
Betsy
Matrimonial Guesses in June Among Rides and Roses
In New York the month of June, dubbed the month of roses, is described as a peak season for marriages. The piece notes June’s prominence in matrimonial prospects amid social gatherings and matchmaking chatter.
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New York
Tribute to George Gennge in Mississippi Senate Tribute
A memorial in the Mississippi Senate last week honored late Senator J Z Gennge of No tran Paejuyed More universal epiccss Im libs Mate farce of the grea epresenta fortune of the greeanerelopian five senators of a very phase of political factions how composing that body spoke in wulwey of Senator George. Walthall gave a detailed tribute praising his leadership, public service, and devotion to the people, noting his deep knowledge of Mississippi and his steadfast principles in law and politics.
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Senate
J. Z. Gennge
Notran
Wulwey
George
Walthall
Mississippi
Congressinal
Albert G. Crown
Beaty
Hough
Hem
Menroe County
Poe
Carryll
Marcy
Jenerson Davis
Carrot Enuney
Wtoval
Suppare
Tvu
Deo
Preaver
Supreme Court
High Court of
Merots
Tate
Union
Confederate States Army
J. Z
Supreme Court of
Supreme Bench
Lake Wis
Dassiary
Dibirk
Mort
Fin
Lin
Nik
Weare
Mon
Howe
Mexico
Iim
Muxico
Patie Convent
Weil
Fur
Ile
Minnissippi
Rand
Akol
Alan
Apare
Washin
Amd
Strom
Lamar
One Bully Less in Town Reform via Vigilante Plan
A Chicago Times Herald account recalls a neighbor staging a vigilante effort to curb a local bully. A father organized a dozen boys into a quarter financed band to “lay for the bully” using only fists, paying each defender a quarter per victory. The bully was repeatedly defeated until reform and a peaceable truce followed.
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Boas
Tie
Chicago Times Herald
Ginger Bag Remedy Promoted For Breathing And Headaches
A ginger bag is touted as a preventive against bronchitis and a speedy remedy for headaches. The article gives a simple pattern to wear around the neck, with instructions on filling and quilting the bag to prevent ginger from settling. It also includes notes on proper women’s clothing fit and warnings against tight clothing and corsets.
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Inez Reddington
Ledger
Blood Poisoning and Remedies in a Nurse's Tale
An old newspaper fragment recounts a nurse’s struggle with blood poisoning, detailing medical attempts, a pivotal use of Dr Ayers Sarsaparilla, and observations of recovery after treatment. It ties in with era ads and anecdotes on cures and remedies from the period.
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Clancell Y Lovigsteret
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Boston Transcript
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Louise—Coodavan
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Richmond
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Piso
Jennie Piichard
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