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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1898
Page
2
A late 19th century item lists varied notes from Mississippi and New Orleans. Topics include the Mississippi flood outlook, a Grand Lodge meeting at Water Valle, legislative moves on school age, executions set by the Mississippi Supreme Court, proposed judiciary reform, and a critical view of modern finance and gold standard through a dramatic work. Also mentions Teddy Turley ovation in Memphis and political commentary.
The item references abolitionist sentiment praised by Senator Jones and Stewart, Cuba war mentions and Latimer trial details, a pension claim for Mary F. Dobbs linked to Revolutionary War general Daniel Gano, and James C. Longstreet’s appointment as chancery district chancellor. It also mindfully notes royal fantasies, ancient rulers, and a testimonial for Chamberlain's Pain Balm from F C Helbig of Lynchburg Virginia.
Illinois inheritance tax law challenged as unconstitutional. Ex President Harrison argues against tax on transfers claiming it curbs thrift and ambition. State counsel defends right to regulate property under taxing power and fourteenth amendment. Also notes on postal rate reform push and commercial remedies from Eletric Bitters and other patent medicines.
An advertisement proclaims a salve as the best remedy for bruises ulcers fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money back and offers boxes at 25 tents each through R R Chilton & Co.
Two Americans crossing the Atlantic share a cabin singalong when a Confederate veteran recognizes a Union scout in the darkness. Their exchanged memories reveal a moment of mutual trust and relief by a hymn, guiding them home. Also promotes Dr King’s New Discovery and medical endorsements from doctors.
University operations paused Tuesday and part of Wednesday in memory of Spratley Jones. Shands attended quarantine officers meeting in Mobile. Will Ricks visited Canton Mississippi. McIntyre and Spight, former students from Ripley, visited campus. A G Roane spent Sunday in Grenada. Stevens and Guynes named to represent Hermean Society in the senior commencement debate. Phi Sigma Society elected A G Love president and McCleskey vice president.
A lively transcript shows calls and conversations about war with Spain, business promos for Steam Boat Pills and a Washer, and customers in a city office. Threads mention the Eagle newspaper, prices, and store expansion as patrons inquire about products and services.
The Weekly Commercial Apes offers 5000 in cash for subscribers who guess the Memphis cotton bale total from Sept 1 1597 to any date in 1898. Early guess rewards vary by month. first three prizes total 9000. Historic receipts show 407260 bales in 96 and 542244 in 97. March 31 deadline.
An ad touts a combined subscription deal offering The Eacle and The Weekly for one year, urging readers to send an order with remittance to receive both papers for a single price. The note mentions cotton crop guesses and encourages immediate subscription.
Mississippi announces the 1597 95 session opening Sept 16 with courses in Literature Science Philosophy Elocution Pedagogy Enlarged corps of instructors and facilities a student body including men and women Tuition free except Law School Water system healthful location Low expenses Send for Catalogue and Special Announcement for 1397 93 R B Furos Chancellor University P O Miss
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