Midway at Pan-American Exposition thrill ride review
The Oxford Eagle describes a late evening at the Pan-American Exposition with the Midway attractions including mirrors a darkness and a vivid ice worthy ride. A reader recalls a knife edge tour through an infernal cave and a moon voyage show with dwarfs, angels and a moving Bethlehem scene, ending with a reflective local note on life in Mississippi.
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Waa
Dewu
Tue Jol
Skereton
Walerno
Bethlehems
Knceling
Jerusalem
Heaven
Missionary Ridge
Midway
the Daughters of the Confederacy
Mississippi
South
Tassengera
Buffalo
Birda
Lona
Smiths Save Kidney Cure Advertises Brights Disease Remedy
Bright's Disease is advertised as a universal threat, targeting all social classes. The copy claims Smith's Save Kidney Cure guarantees cure or money back, priced locally at 50 cents, sold by A. H. Kendel.
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Bright
Smith
A. H. Kendel
Local Notes From LaGrange Area And Nearby
Prominent locals and visitors are listed including Mrs Nannie Galle of LaGrange Ga with health notes. Posts mention E G Haas post office in Williams, Alex Webb in the Delta, G F Dickey plantation, M Banks prospecting in Indian Territory, Rev B A Harbin and Rev A W Langley visits, A E Graham and mother at Oxford camp meeting, and Miss Mattie Pord visiting Holly Springs. Advertisements note Dip Guaranteed Medicine and sale by Chilton Co druggists.
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Norai Cora
L. New S
A. E. Graham
Oxford
Mise Mattie Pord
Holly Springs
Ben Stubbs
Ox ford Aldermen levy livestock and telephone tax ordinance
The Mayors of Oxford approve a privilege tax on telephone exchanges and set rates by size of exchange. The ordinance also requires livestock confinement within town limits and prescribes penalties for free roaming, with enforcement by town officers and appointed keepers. The measures take effect August 1, 1907.
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Mayoesad Board of Aldermen
Ford
Mise
T.cn
Annam
Eaen Telephone Exchange
Eae
Telemo
Sventees Duilars
E. E
Ozford
Oxford
Reo
Bpig Fertzer
Orford
Alec
Perecs
Amy
Thetows
Local notes on town life and repairs in Weatherford
Town sayings report a busy week with a wind of repairs and commerce. Residents discuss a bridge request at Wyatt’s Ferry and road work while merchants report improved business. A. McAlister travels to Oxford and John Saghh recovers abilities. Claude Richardson visits home as locals anticipate better conditions.
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McAlister
Ouford
John Saqr
Bager
George E
Wyatt's Ferry
Board of Supervisors
Claude Richardson
Community notes and local notices from Midway region
Greeted by rain yet light for farming. G G Wilson left for Helena Ark to join a check concern. Wishing him success. Attendees at camp meeting report a pleasant trip. Miss Madie Anderson ill from heat. Midway meeting postponed to the 4th Sabbath. Local doctors advertise liniments and remedies with prices listed.
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Tweeday
Raim
G. G. Wilson
Helena
Ark
Ila
Nina
Jennie Heades
Mate Woodward
Sellie Anderson
Nick Barry
John Hendoo
Sanday
Madie Anderson
Local notes from Yellow Leaf neighborhood visit and gatherings
Abbreviated neighborhood items mention Abigail permission for notes, visitors from Tenn and Tocopola, Mrs Ashley and Mrs RK Taylor, George Kestler from Tula visiting Yoma Webb, and remarks on crops. References to a public pirate pear and a revival meeting at Yellow Leaves, plus local chatter about a limited 188 froe and stomach ailment.
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Yellow Leaf
Abigail
Mattie Lampkin
Tenn
Littl Lorena
Ashley
Mr. Steart
Ucaecle
George Kestler
Tula
Yoma Webb
Darkies
A. F. Holcombe
Winfield
Ala
Mrs. Webb
Captain Fowler predicts brutal winter and soaring prices
Capt Joe Fowler tells a Paducah Democrat reporter that a severe drought resembles 1854 and he foresees six weeks of winter. He predicts flour at 10 per barrel meat at 150 per barrel bacon 5 cents per pound beef 5 cents per pound and canned goods doubling in price.
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Joe Fowler
Paducah
Democrat
Anether
Nering
Southern States urged for attention in party ticket
Wa. J. Bryan urges focus on the South and West for presidential candidates. He stresses merit over locality and notes that residence near Macon and Mixon should not weaken a candidate, even if a former Confederate. The note references political struggle and the need to choose strong standard bearers.
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J. Bryan
Macon
Mixon
Pigto- Tacy
Goa
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