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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1896
Page
2
The report notes expenses charged to the county treasury by the board of supervisors and describes a quirky paper chase entertainment with riders and a high tea. It also reports Tomas Epison’s anatomy demonstration using naked eye technique to view lungs heart and arteries under cathode light with chemical screens.
The article extols staying informed about upcoming national and world events over the next nine months. It promotes The Twice Week Republic of St. Louis as a leading metropolitan paper with politics, world news, and features. Subscriptions are offered at a low annual rate.
A celebrated Pucsicu physician promotes a sulfur zinc and foxglove mix as a cure for scarlet fever and smallpox, claiming relief within twelve hours with dosing by age. The piece notes broader health claims, adds testimonials, and advertises local remedies and lectures.
A mass meeting of Democratic voters in Lafayette County Mississippi is set for the courthouse in Oxford on April 27 1896 to choose delegates to the State Convention in Jackson April 29 1886. Call by Democratic Executive Committee signed by W V Sullivan and XN H Bevant. Also notice of cabbage prize and patent medicine ads appear.
A Mississippi public essay urges Eastern capital and skilled workers to unite with Southern industry. It argues Mississippians hold broad, lawful protections, stresses manufacturing growth at Ellisville and other towns, and calls a nationwide campaign to dispel Yankee misconceptions. The piece envisions a regional industrial revival and renewed national unity.
A Mississippi appeal urges counties to fund a state exhibit for a Chicago backed Southern States exposition planned for August. The aim is to attract immigration and investment, urging boards of supervisors to contribute a modest sum. The message stresses Mississippi must join other Southern states in showcasing resources and homeseeker appeal. The notice is signed by W. W. Srosxe, Commissioner, urging collective action.
Rev T A Wigginton conducts chapel exercises this week. Fields of activity include a Phiigma Society medal contest for freshmen on April 17 at 5 PM, Memorial Day plans for Confederate dead, and a large Spring Field Day showcasing all around athletics. Delegates to the Winona M C A convention were chosen, and social events include lectures by Bob and Alf Taylor titled Dixie and Yankee Doodle. Local vendors promote box papers and Buffaloes parlors offer ice cream.
On the 18th instant at 11 a m Judge H F Simrall of the State Grange will deliver an address at the Court House. All are invited to attend.
G. W. Burraioe notes ice cream parlors offer a range of flavors including Lee Cold Drinks Peach Cream Chocolate Cream Ice Cream Soda Sarsa parila Mead Lemon Cream Strawberry Cream Pineapple Cream Vanilla Cream Champagne Mist Seltzer Lemonade Egg Lemonade Plain Crushed Fruit Sherbets and more. Parlors operate from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. to serve customers.
Oxford Mercantile Co advertises Jack Frost as a bread-raiser promising reworked biscuits and half-price baking powders. The notice touts 25 cents a pound for the product and invites readers to hear the Graphophone at the Racket Store featuring John McCullough.
Dissolution notice identifies G A White, L NS Word and E J Ragland as board members of election, eroding authority and action by state stoners of election.
Unknown heirs and husband of Mrs. Hattie Pippin are ordered to show cause why the estate in section 35 and township 6 should not be sold. Post office is Mondayt, and the notice targets interested parties to respond in this legal proceeding.
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