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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1898
Page
2
Readable items describe political resignations and petitions to the president, troop movements in Porto Rico and Mississippi, local crime and pardons, debates over school papers, church history society charter, and calls for clemency for a man who killed to defend a sister. Names include William Williams, Chas Scott, and Velton Dock.
Dr Cady s Condition Pow lers are a tonic and medicine to restore a horse in bad condition. Marketed as breed purifier and verminage, these pills are not food but medical aid to bring a horse to prime condition. Pine 25 cents per package. For sale by BK. Chilton & Co.
The article discusses anticipated cotton yields for 1898, noting general belief in a larger crop than last season. It cites weather factors since September 1, price impacts, and potential effects on cotton goods demand, trade, and southern profitability if the crop remains large. It references market activity in dry goods and pegs prices as a key influence.
A committee from the Farmers Institute announces an August and September program at the Court House in xiard Anguat List. Farmers countywide are invited to attend and participate in discussions led by Mississippi Experiment Station Director W L Hutchinson. Topics include home living gardens dairy crops forage livestock pasture and soil fertility with a range of agricultural speakers present. Also promoted is Chilton's Durable Diarrhea Cure for summer illnesses.
Mr Join Mathias of Pulaski Kentucky says after a week with flax and failure of his physician a recommendation led him to Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He reports one bottle cured him. Sold by E R Caikan Co Oxford F M Pettis Abbeville Druggists.
Harkins and Matthews announce a daily ice wagon service starting now. Customers may call No.6 to place orders for prompt delivery and pickup during the day.
A.M. Mitchell, a prominent Lafayette County farmer, reports a rare corn variety raised on his land. Seed from a 2500 year old plant was purchased in Wisconsin, with grains and seeds found perfectly preserved in a tomb-like vessel. The corn kernels, pale green turning brown, yield a sweet meal and fodder with stalks reaching 6 feet, while the fruit seeds taste distinctive.
Arthur Varner died from injuries after a gunshot wound sustained while at his mother's residence four miles west of Taylor’s D eet on August 13 1995. Doctors could not save his arm. he died shortly after. Funeral services were held at Yecona graveyard August 11 conducted by Rev E L Wesson. Varner, born May 16 1581, was the son of W L and Emily Varner and one of seven children. He was beloved by neighbors as a steady and respectful guardian of the family. The community mourns and prays for the family as crops prosper despite the tragedy.
An or example medical patent remedy advertisement claims Planters Cuban Otl cures cuts burns bruises rehumanism and sores for 25 cents. Sold by RK BK Chil ton Co. Claims personal experience with Smith's Sure Kidney Cure. Quoted from PURYEAR Jonesboro Ark. For sale and guaranteed by EL E Chilton & Co.
The Rev W B Costley of Stockbridge Ga reports recovery from cholera using Iimbran’s Celic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after obtaining it from R Clinton & Co Osford, with other druggists Pettis Abbeville selling it. The advertisement also lists Henenvay South 288 Street for sale and mentions a cure for chest soreness and coughs.
By virtue of two executions issued May 13906 and May 13906 by E E Temple and J B Berney a sale by the Lafayette County Circuit Court is set for September 5 1595 at the south court house door Oxford during legal hours. The sale will be for cash to the highest bidder and includes parcels described as the property connected with Mrs Sue Jones and Mrs Kate Harkina. Sheriff H Einwows certifies the notice.
Toccopola College begins its fifteenth session on September 15, 1898, lasting ten months. Board ranges from 87.50 to 5.00 dollars per month, tuition from 1.50 to 4.00 dollars per month depending on progression. Enrollment last session reached 206. the town offers three churches and a Sunday School. for details contact Principal J. W. Furr in Toccopela, Mississippi.
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