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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1900
Page
2
The page discusses U S politics with focus on Mississippi districts, names figures like McRae and MacArthur, and critiques the Republican gains and Democratic errors. It reflects national views, calling for party reevaluation and predicting shifts tied to the 1912 era politics.
The article notes the state conference naming committees and a long list of county projects and contracts. It lists road maintenance, bridge repairs, and public works across districts, including wages, materials, and oversight. It cites specific figures for expenditures and staffing, with meetings and dates referenced for approval and reporting.
The article lists residents such as Mr EP McEloasy and Mr WS Barre with references to court matters and local affairs. It mentions Osford court actions and assigns roles to Clarey White Est Hewlett and Mr Hew, noting appointments and upcoming weeks.
Abbeville report notes Maw Ale Howler of Strariorz and Mrs Mabel Sac of Mooretead visiting after several weeks. The item references ANS Me J GW Balfour and a bargain offer with mentions of pagers and customers in the area.
The program announces a December lecture by Mr Spedes at the Opera House on Friday evening December 1 with ticketed seating and reservations. It highlights selections from his works Farm Legends and Farm Bal is, praising humor and sentiment while promising diversely styled readings. A separate event offers entertainment and poetry with 8S Sriviiegn selections and a Serious season ticket option.
Fractured OCR reveals scattered names and places including Oxford area links. Mentions Otho Waidrip of Pera and Water Valley with casual notes on visits and moves. Also references Zuatreach Lowise and Jack Booch in wandering, unclear sequence of events and times.
The ordinance authorizes a loan of seven hundred eighty thousand dollars by the Town of Oxford to fund the construction and public works. Interest at 6 percent payable semiannually, with principal due December 1 each year. Excerpts note bond terms, surrender of interest, and clerk certification. The notice also quotes local merchants promoting general goods and vehicle stock.
A mass meeting is called at the Court levee to discuss investment in a commerce college. Weather delays and travel costs to Memphis or other points are noted. Prosectors state the college will offer scholarships and expect inquiries about becoming students.
A fragmented text discusses public finance and congressional pay, questioning government funding for projects and comparing to cotton and steel programs. It also contains an advertisement promising a cure for colds and severe ailments, listing price as 75 cents and an appeal to render. The passage references population figures and apportionment concepts from the 1900 census.
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