Prompt and varied 1803 policy notes on tariffs and politics
TheJanuary 19 1803 issue notes a 100 million bond float for a beef combine and discusses tariff revision reciprocity with Cuba. It covers ship subsidies, a mutual insurance for whisky leaders, a Wilkerson County grand jury white capping indictments, and Uncle Sam’s 16 inch gun. It also questions Dr Parkhurst’s ideal paper, Root on race, Wirt Adams as revenue agent, Manada frontier strength, the Kaiser poker, Meridian Star’s technical school plan, Hanna will and Beveridge speech limits.
Wall Street Panic Averted By Vast Financial Rescue
Vanderbildt Harriman and Rockefeller reportedly freed Wall Street from panic this week by releasing 19 million dollars. The piece notes Secretary Snow defends the Dingley tariff but cannot ease burdens and comments on Southern Republicans favoring Alger bounties over pensions. It also mentions a New York ship carrying remains of nine sailors from the Massachusetts and mocks Utah legislators amid broader political opinion.
Human Parasites and the Call for Community Vigilance
The essay describes human parasites as flourishing in society. It condemns those who prey on others and government, noting both wealthy and working classes can harbor them. It urges eternal vigilance and cooperative effort to diminish their presence and protect communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Chickens That Come Home to Roost in Moral Reflections
A column uses the proverb to argue that good or bad conduct returns to individuals through life. It cites a university graduate ruined by drink, a gambler turned to crime, and says blessings or curses travel to descendants. Editors profit from praising candidates, yet the ethic favors peace and kindness over slander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our State University
Ananias
Lid
Resolutions of Respect for W D Shue Oxford Superintendent
The Oxford Board of Trustees records the death of W D Shue, longtime superintendent, noting his leadership raised school efficiency to new heights. They praise his Christian character, teaching, scholarship, and tireless work, extend sympathy to his wife, and request minutes, copies to his widow, and local papers publish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.D. Shue
Oxford
Shue
Board of Trustees, LLC
A- McCaren
E. BE. Temple
W. T. Wallace
R. E. Duncan
P. W. Rowland
Bren P. Gray Declines Candidacy for Chancery Clerk
In a formal statement addressed to LaFayette citizens Bren P. Gray explains he will not seek re election as Chancery clerk. He cites late realizing rivals already declared, public sentiment against third and fourth terms, and his desire not to impose on supporters. He praises supporters and pledges continued appreciation for their confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaFayette
Chancery
Bren P. Gray
Be Sorry for Others and Let Them Weep
Mrs. Chirkup warns that pitying yourself harms you and others. She recalls a woman who cried for her own funeral but had no tears at her burial. The speaker urges helping others and allowing them to grieve in their own time.
Cure a Cold in One Way Promoted药
Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets advertised as a single cure for a cold. Druggists refund the purchase if it fails. E. W. Grove’s trademark appears on each box. Price listed as 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
Abbeville Social Notes Plus Local Moves
Abbeville reports include Walker Boothe’s return to Jonesboro Ark after visiting his sister Mrs W C Bowen Miss Birdie Wilson heads home to Fairfield Ky A E Graham and wife travel to Biloxi for Masons Grand Lodge meeting and Mardi Gras Ballard Bowen visits relatives Juliet Balfour travels to Greenwood Dunzan and Delta regions Lula Strickland returns to Oxford Lula Strickland after two weeks with ill sister Mrs Callie Howe spoke on temperance at the Methodist Church Mr Davidson of Charlotte N Y visited Sid Goode family Ella Arnold of Memphis is in town Banks remains ill Ross Murchison returns from Indian Territory Willie Sloan again on the sick list X
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker Boothe
W. C. Bowen
Jonesboro
Ark
Birdie Wilson
Falrgu Ky
A. E. Graham
Biloxi
Grand Lodge of Masons
Crescent City
Ballard Bowen
Wanesboro
Juliet Balfour
Greenwood
Dunzan
Cancer Cured by Snow Liniment Testimonial
W W Prickett of Smithfield Illinois reports years of facial cancer relief after applying Ballard's Snow Liniment felt on a sore leg by accident. He says the cancer shed and the face healed with no scar and urges strong recommendation. Sold by Oxford Pharmacy at 5c 50c and 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Prickett
Smithfield
Ills
Ballard
Oxford
Electro Bitters Hatched Wellness In A New England Household
F. J. Green of Lancaster New Hampshire credits Electro Bitters with curing years of chronic indigestion and nervous debility and notes his wife has stayed in excellent health for years. She calls them splendid for female troubles and a grand tonic for weak women. Only 50c with satisfaction guaranteed by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Green
Lancaster
N. H
Laxative Bromo Quinine cures cold and hawk ads
An advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets for cold relief priced 25 cents with a guarantee to cure. It lists R R Chilton & Co as sellers and mentions a 5 to 60 year old audience for a child friendly Home Whole Section in St Louis Post Dispatch. It also references Ballard’s Horehound syrup and Chamberlain’s Pain Balm as remedies with local pharmacy sales notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Post Dispatch
Uwhele
the Post-Dispatch
Local leaders travel for Southern meetings and visits
Hon. H. M. Quinn left Saturday for the southern part of the state to attend the Grand Masonic Lodge meeting in Biloxi. Dave McDonald spent Saturday and Sunday at his Holly Springs home. Prof. A. L. Bondurant visited affiliated schools in the southern part of the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Quinn
Grand Masonic Lodge
Biloxi
Dave McDonald
Holly Springs
A. L. Bondurant
A Correspondent Praises Herbine For Indigestion Relief
A correspondent writes that his experience with Herbine cured indigestion loss of appetite sour taste headache and depression after meals. He says the preparation is unique and affordable and claims a few doses removed his complaint. He notes it costs 50c a bottle at the Oxford Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teun
Oxford
Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Trial offer
Melbourne Florida resident H Haggins writes that after being told by doctors he had consumption and given up, a free trial bottle of Dr King’s New Discovery brought startling results and set him on the road to recovery. The remedy is guaranteed for throat and lung diseases, with trial bottles free and full bottles priced at 50 cents and one dollar.
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H. Haggins
Melbourne
Fla
Dr. King
Petition for Pardoning Mose Porter in Mississippi
Mose Porter petitions Governor A H Longino for clemency arguing wrongful murder conviction from the March term 1901 in La Fayette County Circuit Court. He contends insanity at the time and seeks pardon from the life sentence at the penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Longino
Mississippi
Mose Porter
LaFayette County
Porter
Unclaimed Letters at Oxford Post Office Week Ending Feb 14 1903
List of unclaimed mail matter left in the Oxford Mississippi Post Office for the week ending February 14 1903. Names include Barton Ianfield Miésilla Olsens Miss Rachel Carrel J W Cooper Rev G W Harman Maude Harrison R H flenne Miss Fanny A C Johnston Mrs Sallie H Anderson Mrs U Pugh B T. Also ads for health tonics and medicines from Oxford Pharmacy and R R Chilton & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Miss
Pugh
B. T
Prizree
P. M
Preventive measures praised for pneumonia defense
The article extols prevention through Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best defense against pneumonia. It claims the remedy counteracts colds and influenza that can lead to pneumonia and asserts widespread proven success in many thousands of cases. Sale advertised by R. R. Chilton & Co.
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Chamberlain
R. R. Chilton & Co
Oxford Ordinance Prohibits Hopper Closets in Town Buildings
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen of Oxford Mississippi enacts a rule banning hopper closets connected to the sewerage system or any building until full compliance with established rules. Worn closets must be condemned by the town inspector and inspected at care intervals before the ordinance takes effect from passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Miss
J. W. T. Falkner
R. L. Stephens
Non-Resident Notices From Mississippi Courts
Notice announces defendants J. 3. Walker D D Livermann and Sam Owens must appear in Lafayette County chancery and Shen courts in 1903 1908 to defend suits by G W Durley Ada Lee Channie Owens with dates in February April May 1903 1908 and attorneys Kimbrough Holmes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
D. D. Livermann
Chancery Court
LaFayette County
Ada Lee
B. P. Gray
Kimbrough & Kimbrough
Sam Owens
Memphis
Tenn
LaFayette
Channie Owens
BB. P. Gray
J. E. Holmes
Complt
Administrator Sale of Land and Estate Assets
By decree of the Chanery Court of Lafayette County Mississippi dated November 25 1902 administrator W D Porter will sell March 1903 at Oxford Court House to the highest cash bidder the north half of Section 12 Town 16 Range 4 in Washington County Mississippi or Bryant interest in land plus one typewriter one desk one shotgun and notes listed in Schedule B and other estate property in insolvency proceeding. Sale within lawful hours. Witness signature January 29 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chanery Court
Lafayette County
Mississippi
Court House
Oxford
Washington County
N. H. Bryant
W. D. Porter
Public bids sought for town clock maintenance
The undersigned will receive sealed bids up to noon on Monday March 2 1908 for tending the Town Clock for the year ending March 1 1904. Bid bonds double the bid with two or more good sureties. The board may reject any or all bids. B P Gray Clerk Oxford Miss Feb 7 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. P. Gray
Oxford
Miss
Oxford Seeks 90 Day Extension for Sewer Connections
Notice from the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of Oxford Mississippi extends the time by 90 days from February 3 1903 to complete sewer connections and states the sewerage ordinance will be enforced thereafter. Mayor R. Adams signs the notice with Clerk R L Stephens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Miss
Adams
R L. Stephens
Oxford, Miss
Runaway Almost Fatal But Bucklen Salve Heals Leg Ulcer
A runaway incident nearly cost J. B. Orner of Frarfttin Grove Illinois his life when a leg ulcer persisted for four years. Bucklen's Arnica Salve quickly cured the sore and is praised for burns, bruises, skin eruptions and piles. The ad claims the product is available at 252 drugstores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Orner
Frarfttin Grove
Bucklen
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Congress
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Root
Stark Revenue
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Ofee
Manada
Kaiser
THE
Meridian Star
Capitol
Hanna
South
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Rockefeller
Wall Street
Suow
Chicago Journal
Ajex
New York
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Porto Rico
Massachusetts
Utah
Republican Party
Party of the People
Party of Liberty
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Standard Oil Co
Washington
Abbeville
Eures
R. R Chilton& Co
R. Kh. Chilton & Co
University Notes
Waek
Allard
J. 3. Walker
Oe of
A. D
G. W. Durley
Kimerough & Kimbrough
Ise
Abe
H. Friedman
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Ldwin Pianos
Wooeomoe
Gchooogse
Tobche
SCCA
Goodthod
H. Baldwin & CO
Memphis, Tenn
Main and
Jefferson Streets
Grove
Opticians
Davidson & Wardlaw
American Wall Paper Co
Sterling
Atlanta, Ga
Rculars
F & BS
DAB
M. Woolley CO
Ollice
North Pryor St
Galveston
Texaa
Cardus
Peres
Eatio Nog Mediate
Cimbbasan Gas
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