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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1896
Page
2
The column mocks political figures and events such as Bryan and Sewall, Vanderbilt money, free traders as anarchists, and Paderewski cancellations. It reports crop concerns with cotton near failure and rising prices, a Rectal fever note, and a Terre Haute farmer procession supporting Bryan and Sewall. Stevens resigns from Carroll County legislature.
The Fifth district judge seat to succeed C H Campbell opens with a likely young appointee, Stevens, as the term ends November 15. the successor may wait for the November election. A Zanesville girl’s death after a storm is noted with cause linked to nervous prostration and fear of another tornado. The piece then reflects on newspaper relations with critics, debt, and mortgages through extended moralizing prose.
New York reporter hosts Mrs. Lease discussing fashions and politics. Populists nominate Joseph H. Gage in Texas Fifth and George Frank in Mississippi Fifteenth. Washington rumors hint Hoke Switch may retire soon while schools face boiler tech troubles. Local ads promote Shiloh’s medicines and Grove’s tonics with prices and sellers listed.
Chancellor H C Conn rules on whether a poll tax can seize exempt property in Hinds County. He analyzes constitutional provisions limiting liens to taxable property, finds the levy on Ambrose Beale’s bedstead unconstitutional, and rejects the collector’s right to seize exempt items for poll tax.
Remedy and tonic claims abound for headaches constipation piles and stomach woes. Brand names include Electric Bitters Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil Kail’s Clover Root Tea Dr King’s New Discovery and Castoria with testimonials from a Druggist in Beaversville Ill about life saving use. Free trials offered at local stores.
A small ceremony featured a procession to the chapel followed by an opening prayer and an address of welcome. Parishioners gathered for the service, marking the start of the event with ceremonial entry and a warm greeting.
Ruth Ash writes in August Ladies' Home Journal that social success comes from valuing small courtesies and polite behavior. She notes you are a woman by birth but become a lady through tact, good manners, and pleasant character.
An old advertisement snippet touts Bucklen arnica salve as best for cuts bruises sores and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee and 25 cent price. It also references Shilohs Cure refunds, Porter’s antiseptic healing oil praise notes from A C Nance and a testimonial from Mrs E B Worden for Karl's Clover Root Tea while listing T D Isom Co as seller.
Housekeepers using Jack Frost Baking Powder save money per pound and reduce lard needed for biscuits and cakes. Oxford Mercantile Co. serves as wholesale and retail agents.
For sale by T. D. Isom & Co a pamphlet titled Four National Foes and a sample of Karl's Clover Root Tea from 8S. C. Wella & Co Le Roy New York. Free.
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