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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1896
Page
3
Local readers report unclear timetable notes from Oxford Earle listing "THR DALPER" and "LCR BR Schedule" with references to Taylore and Waterrk Tor. The fragmentary text suggests a transportation or event schedule but lacks coherent details or dates.
Locals in Brief recounts the March circuit docket as the heaviest in years while noting new postmaster John H. Stiaw at Oxford. It mentions telegraph and telephone work on North Street, spring merchandise arrivals, mule and boer shipments, a forthcoming poetry piece, recital attendance, church program, garden essentials, and travel notices. It also covers the tax assessor relocating to Oxford, the telephone central office at Baird & Butler, and a planned line to Memphis via Bolly Springs.
Local notices list residents with travels and health updates. E Davidson spent Teesiay in Memphis. E M McLeod returned from Grenada. Daf Morten visited city. A T Owens recovering from grip. Lillian Durrant visiting Miss Court. Prof Maddox back from Arkansas. R A Hill confined with grip. Kohilmire of Atlanta stayed with Lovi Brown. J E Thompson returned from Ludington and West Point. Eugene Sims visited Water Valley sister McEwen. J E Neilson to New York for spring goods. J W Bowser to New York for spring stock. Jon Montgomery home after six months. Proceeds from a talk at U F C benefit college furnishings.
All new goods at the Racket Store are bought under the hammer by their New York agent for spot cash as Floyd’s Candies move gale at GW.
An advertisement says Karis Clover Root Tea purports to cleanse the blood and improve complexion and lists T. D. lsom & Co. as the seller.
The piece advertises Valentines and cards at the Racket Store and Oxford Mercantile Co. It promotes Jack Frost baking powder and Chilton’s Steamboat Pills. A Methodist Church program at the Public School Building lists musical acts and participants.
The article reviews social events in the eastern county area. It praises Mr Gray as deputy chancery clerk and mentions his marriage plans to a LaFayette daughter. Browning Club meetings feature new members, poetry readings, and a paper by Mrs Sultan praising Abraham Lincoln. Entertainment by the Ladies' Aid is announced for Feb 14. The Racket Store highlights fresh stock and low prices. Gw Burpatoe becomes Floyd's Candies agent.
The notice lists round thread cotton plaids and heavy brown domestic fabrics with pricing, best calicoes, lit white blankets, bed comforts large size, ladies wool capes and other wraps at cost. Includes wool jeans, Humboldt jeans, men’s heavy under shorts, heavy hose, ladies fast black hose, and men’s fine linen or semiset items with assorted prices.
The ad notes immediate relief for Croap Whooping Cough and Bronchitis with products from T. D Isom & Co A LaGrippe cure is Chilton's Pills.
Trade ad lists clearances on dress goods at cost and winter suits and clothing at first cost. It promotes children's, ladies, and men's footwear with prices such as 2c and 2c valued items, men’s brogans, heavy polka shoes, and Sunday shoes priced around 1 and 1.25.
An early 20th century remedy titled Joh's Cure is advertised as a treatment for la grippe and consumption. The notice presents claims of health benefits and invites readers to obtain the preparation for personal use.
A historical notice lists marriage licenses issued for February with names such as L. Merser and Mise Ida Hale, O. L. Gray and Miss M. E. Busby, and W. A. Clark and Susie Hodge. The piece also urges attendance at a Montgomery talk at the college and cites testimonial remarks about Dr. Bell's Pine and a long cough case from Ree J. B. Russi of Illinois with dates and various names from 1895.
Fragmentary notice notes a tale of a sick “Whee Lady” and a child’s cries for Camorra, then references Hiss, Casoria, and Castors Landreth's Garden Seed EK. EB Caron & Co. invites readers to visit the East Window of the Racket Store to view bargains for five cents.
All machinery offered at half price with additional marked Remnant Counter and low cost fabrics. Window shades, lace trimmings, fur rugs, carpets, and various garments listed with aggressive discounting. No charges at these sale prices.
The photographer explains how to place a subject for ideal lighting. The guide covers key angles, shadows, and camera positions to highlight facial features and achieve flattering tones.
Fragmentary note from Brenner Supply Co asks customers for continued patronage and promises no price changes. It thanks friends for past support and invites further business.
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