May F A Dean and Others Seek Congressional Seats
The notice lists May F A Dean of LaFayette County and Hea Fons c WYBE of Sarde Mine as candidates for Congress, subject to Democratic party action, with other political notes and local developments across Mississippi. It mentions the death of Dr Walter Hillman, appointment of a public printer, education funding, railroad projects, prison escape, court house ceremony, medical license grants, deer and game laws, Grange canvassing, and various regional happenings.
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May
Fons c_ WYBE
Sarde
Congress
Bauvocratic Party
Mass Meeting in Usford on Cotton Mill Aid Prospect
Citizens of Usford Mose met on March in 1594 to discuss funding a cotton mill at Oxford. Benn Price was named chair and C A McAharen secretary. The group authorized sending a resolution to Geo Power and the LCRB to seek liberal stock subscriptions and land for the mill, with plans to publish. The gathering adjourned after adopting the resolution.
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Degroes
Alabama
Birmingham
Africa
Afties
America
Usford
Mose
Benn Price
C A McAharen
Oxford
Geo Power
Lcrb Kk Company
Haring
Price
Memphis
Sane
Bem
Press Power and Public Will in Democratic Nominations
A Syndicated editorial argues newspapers drive nominations and public action. It urges voters to replace lawmakers if their acts disappoint and to show confidence by deed, calling for revolution at the ballot box and adherence to democratic principles. It stresses the people as masters, not servants.
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Marty Sentinels
Las
Sybotia Journal
Acta
Unitual Congress
Presbytery Visit Delights Uollege In March Gathering
Inmates welcomed Presbytery on March 4 with sixty at the chapel. Dr Crisman Rev J Baker and Mr Rootes spoke and were guests. Miss Addie Lee to return. health of college is good. A tribute of respect honors Bernas Leg with committee to arrange notices and publicization.
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Uollege
Bamber
Vr. Rootes
University
Dr. Crisman
Rev
J Baker
Local School Adds Students as Spring Term Opens
The Weekly School notes welcome new pupils from Oxford Water Water Frede rick Paria and Pine Valley among others. Closing exercises for the third term opened Thursday with recitations and student addresses. Friday featured science class talks and a moving home tone opening.
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Misa Mary Gardner
Oxford
Mesers F Spraiding
E D Langles
Merks
Mies
BS Baléiwiv
Mra Harrison
Cnes
Tennessee's Bottomless Lake and the mystery of Reelfoot
Western Tennessee's Reelfoot Lake is famed for its rumored subterranean source from the Mississippi River. The lake shows no visible outlet or inlet, yet evidence argues against a simple river connection. Its center remains uncharted by any explorer line, and local lore links its origin to an earthquake that altered the land overnight.
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Redfoot Lake
Tennessee
United States
Sippi
Ereelfoot Lake
Landmark Supreme Court Argument on Bowles Case
The Llanos Central Railroad v Bowles was argued in the Supreme Court over the signing of the bill of exceptions. The 1892 suit by Mrs Bowles seeks $20,000 from the railroad after the death of yardmaster Jack Bowles at Water Valley. Attorneys for the railroad and Mrs Bowles presented yesterday with a decision expected Monday.
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Llanos Central Railroad
B. Bowles
Supreme Court
Jack Boles
Hainois Central Railroad
Water Valley
Bo Bowles
Mclean
Eugene Johnson
T Blount
Walter Valley
Mayes & Harris
Chapman
Calioon & Green
Bowles
Debate on Intemperance Sparks Saturday Club Night
A report from April 7 recounts a lively social debate titled So intemperance more destructive to society than war. Students and visitors, including Maccabb and Frank Fietchall from Paris, Willie Anderson of Dutch Bend, and Alma Bagland, shared arguments and social chat time with Prof Beasley guiding the session.
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Eacie
Dteasley
Messrs. Maccabb
Frank Fietehall
Paris
Alec
Niasee Winnlie Rodgere
Alma Bagland
Willie Anderson
Dutch Bend
Prof
Beasley
Lue
Ubiekasaw
Aolice
Mississippi Girl Miss Maud Jefferies Rising Star on Stage
A Mississippi girl Miss Maud Jefferies of Wilson Barrett's company earned praise from the New Orleans press during a recent engagement. Born and raised in Tauka county she pursued acting after Memphis education. Her rise began in Daly's company and she became leading lady of Barrett's troupe.
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Maud Jefferies
Wilson Barret
Bee Orleans
Tauka County
Memphis
Augustin Daly
Wilson Barrett
Colembus Dispatech
Receipt for Horniness I Promises Quick Joy All Day
A playful verse urges small acts of kindness to strangers and friends. A missing garment for a man, a kind word, and an encouraging word to lift spirits. The lighthearted sentiment lasts twenty four hours and suits both young and old with cheerful, carefree promise.
A 1587 Almanac Prophecy on Napoleon II and Global Ruins
The Philadelphia Press cites a printed August 1587 prophecy from a former hermit predicting Napoleon II’s rise, wars in Europe, a French commune, and U S presidential deaths, then foresees a century ending with New York submerged, Cuba split, and the United States fractured into republics. It also mentions European upheaval and the destruction of Berlin and Philadelphia on maps.
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Allegemeine Zeitung
Napoleon II
Paria
Pepa Pias
Germany
United States
Wheel
Manhattan
New York City
Hudson
East River
Bay
Cuba
Havana
Florida
Californis
Ireland
England
San Francisco
Salt Lake City
New Orleans
St. Louis
Washington
Boston
Europe
Italy
Bertin
Phladelphia Press
What is a Wwsaper
It is a concise survey of the civilized world offering a poem, history, dictionary, guide and more. A broad ledger of life and death, joy and sorrow, priced for a few cents in a compact format.
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Titsw
Mules Endure Hard Labor and Abuse in Arkansas Farm
A distressed account from National Stockman describes a mule kept to work endlessly, abused with whips and tight harness, yet forced to pull heavy loads. The animal’s suffering mirrors broader farm labor tensions and fear of government action. Additionally a brief Arkansas dispatch notes wildlife booms from high water driving deer, bears, and cattle into danger, while a British soldier’s encounter with a child at Quebec reveals lingering postwar tensions.
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National Stockman
Little Rock
Arkansas
DiKieRs APMCA Suite for Skin Ailments
An advertisement for a skin treatment line claiming relief from burns sores ulcers fever sores and chapped hands. It promotes sale by a local seller with pricing and contact details not clearly readable in the fragment.
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DiKieRs
APMCA
Saleby
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