15 Aug 1889
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1889
Page
1
Names Kor Aaditer WW Stene from Washington and T M Mille of Warren appear in legislative ballot context alongside Webster J E Stowees. The fragment suggests official or political designation within a state legislature. No dates or locations are provided.
The article lists state and district party officials with names and counties, plus assorted local notes. It mentions Bolivar county saloons, pension figures for Mississippi, a Free Mason claim, Meridian clock bell details, and oblique reports on regional leaders and events.
The people of LaFayette county nominate a loyal slate with Senator Dean as a true representative, Webster and Stowers as competent Democrats. M Jaews as sheriff, J R Ramey as treasurer, McCharen as superintendent, and John A Montgomery as assessor urged for election.
The Board in ses sion all last week oversaw schools and taxes and earned broad approval for fairness. Re nom inations by the Democrats include Tem ple Sneed and West while Beat One backs T T Knight to replace J R Ramey. President Martin Webster leads a board praised for general satisfaction.
The Memphis Appeal urges calm after Eviter Hall was killed by editor Weisenger in Mississippi. It condemns sensational column battles and calls for journalists to settle disputes without bloodshed, noting the Arkansas Press Association stance against personal quarrels in print.
Col W W Gates, visiting with his son J C Gates in the country, recalls a long career in Tennessee journalism. He described his start at Paris in 183 first week of January and his retirement as the coldest editor in Tennessee, noting many former colleagues long gone.
An editor urges planters to favor cotton fabric for baled cotton coverings. The argument cites savings from reduced tare, insurance credits, and lower bagging costs, noting Southern Manufacturing Association support and Birmingham convention endorsement for cotton as bale covering.
The bulletin notes crops fair with variable rainfall. Temperatures reached 90s or higher aiding cotton growth while more sun than average helped. Some regions report rain shortages and worm activity, notably caterpillars in southern and central areas and boll worms in Nornbee county. Large corn crop assured with fodder and hay being saved.
Chancellor Mayes spoke at Representative Hall on Mississippi State history and the University of Mississippi’s endowment journey. The address praised the university’s role in educating leading Mississippians while defending student morals and disputing reports of dissipation.
In Rome, the Vatican guards a Hebrew Bible of immense value said to weigh over 323 pounds. In 1512 Pope Julius II refused to sell it to Venetian Jewish buyers. the offered price around 125,000 and gold values then far exceeded today’s worth.
A Kansas exchange raises bids, claiming a sixteen foot reach for water. The note contrasts this with lower offers from rivals, cited by Star as insufficient.
A note from Richmond State describes Mississippi as a warm climate with friendly residents, highlighting the state's inviting atmosphere and hospitable culture.
The Birmingham Age Herald stresses vigilance against yellow fever mis. Asserts Florida stayed free through winter and spring but warns the disease could return anywhere. Calls for ongoing sanitation and pressure on local authorities to keep Birmingham clean and prevent an outbreak.
The passage argues dreams reflect life in a dreamer and ongoing brain activity. It states dream content comes from unguided mental action and depends on active brain regions. It compares dreams to reveries and non-gifted imaginings of an insane person, noting no superhuman element.
A man in Washington disputes a group's disrespectful talk about President Harrison claiming relation to him. The exchange includes another man insisting the relative has no office and the responder saying the relative is not connected to the President.
A tiny one pound baby girl seven teen days old is reported in Indiana towns. The child is described as healthy and lively and capable of being bid under a pint cap when the cap is opened. The note requesting ipecac for a four year old girl was found in a drug store. Reverend Sam Jones plans to stir sinners in Columbus this September, remarking that a dose of his preaching might not suffice in some towns.
The Democrat Star lists 435 saw mills 19 shingle mills 135 planing mills 12 logging railroads 35 dry kiln plants 30 mills with hand saws and 39 wholesale lumber dealers in Mississippi, reflecting a broad timber and lumber commerce.
Report notes a gentleman in Baton Rouge attempted to shoot a chicken. The bullet struck a pillar beneath a house and then wounded his four children slightly. The source cites Oktibbeha Citizen style commentary on hog and home nourishment versus market prices.
Sam Jones reportedly received a 600 a year offer plus a cleared fine to preach in Minneapolis but retorted that he earns 25 000 a year now. The exchange highlights a clash over compensation expectations.
The trial of John L Sullivan the pugilist is now in progress at Purvis Marion County before a special term of the Circuit Court Judge S Terrill presiding.
In a street corner exchange, neighbors debate why the elderly instructor is viewed as the best music teacher. Ned quips that he “chiaes more than anybody else,” while Ted questions the claim of lasting superiority.
The determined stand taken by the farmers on the bagging question has resulted in a decrease of jute orders from 1 to 1S per cent.
J F Jackson notes an August reunion for survivors of the Twelfth Mississippi Regiment in Jackson. Major J Barford Bell chairs. Cols Taylor and Thomas assist, with Will O Chapman secretary. Invitations extend to Brig. Gen. Featherston, Brig. Gen. Harris, and all colored men who served, urging prompt company reports to compile a regimental roster.
The Clerk of the Court notices times and places to register qualified electors who are not registered or have changed voting precincts. Sessions listed include dates and locations such as Free Spinner Pray College Bill, Char Creek, Menke, Orrwood, Taylor, Paris, Lafayette, and others with dates in August.
The University announces a reformed plan of study with numerous electives in A B and B S programs. New professorships are created or filled in Ancient Languages Physics English and related fields. Tuition remains free except for a law student fee. catalogues are available.
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