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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1900
Page
2
The article surveys multiple political views on the coming election, praising Bryan and Stevenson support while warning of trusts and tariffs. It notes Southern leanings toward Democrats, labor and price concerns, and McKinley’s campaign symbolism, including a plea about a national tariff and constitutional debates. It also recalls McKinley’s past flag policy and Samoa actions.
Report from Ton, WA shows Capt Spigit leading over McDeal in La Payette County with partial returns suggesting a Spigit win. The piece also discusses women’s rights, labor, and social reform, criticizing alcohol and crime while urging civic letters and local news updates from Oxford and surrounding communities.
A local sale advertises half gallon glass pitchers for 25 cents and various tableware including cups and saucers, tumblers, and knives and forks priced at 2.50 per set. Other items listed include butter dish and strip stands with discount tones throughout the notice.
Anxious sellers invite customers to unload an immense and well assorted stock of groceries. Call before spending money. Features include canned and dried fruits, shelf goods, patent flour, meal, lard, hams, bacon, molasses, tobacco, snails, and reduced prices. Special on feed stuffs like cotton seed meal, corn, oats, timothy, and ship stuff.
Citizens of Oxtend attended the unveiling of J. T. Patton’s monument at Liberty Hill cemetery with Woodmen of the World lodge members from Osford Tala and Toecopola. Henry A. Moore led ceremonies. Prof. W. B. Gilmer gave the oration. Miss Helen Sneed read a poem. Capt. W. A. Roane spoke on benefits of secret orders.
A wartime letter describes returning to a mother's home and sacred memory halls amid scenes of an old apple tree and nursery. The piece urges readers to recall mothers’ roles and ties. It notes diarrheal disease troubled armies in Civil War and Spanish American War, naming vendors Hilton & Co. and F. M. Petia Abbeville.
August letters report Quiet days as farmers finish harvest peaches watermelons and vegetables. Miss Jessie Harris and Miss Virginia Miller visited Oxford. Mary Conrad visited relatives there. Protracted meetings at Baptist church Midway and at Free Springs. Dr K K Wilbourne burial attended by a large crowd. Miss Mary Fulmer dies suddenly from congestion in Free Springs. Local residents plan for summer school and book agent W K Gilbert moves toward Slaughter Louisiana.
An article urges women to persevere with courage and tireless energy, noting wage gaps should fade as society grows wiser. It extols fighters who plan campaigns and stay brave, then promotes McGee's Baby Elixir as a safe, nonpoisonous remedy for babies available from A. H. Kendel.
Robt J. Knight announces a general blacksmith and repair shop opening near P. E. Matthews' Stable. The proprietor guarantees customer satisfaction and invites patrons to visit the new shop one door east of the stable.
An old advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a universal cure for ulcers sores eczema rheumatism and many illnesses. It claims permanent cures with a large dollar bottle and a free trial offer from Blood Balm Co Atlanta Ga.
The piece discusses campaign strategy and leadership, praising Mr. Beyan's past work and predicting victory with a united, more aggressive party. It references historical voting figures, party support, and editorial lines from the Pittsburgh Post.
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