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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1896
Page
2
The Oxford Eagle header shows the 1596 February 29 date with the paper’s name, pricing, and publisher details. It lists Samuel A. Tirewisnn as proprietor and publisher and notes entry at the Oxford post office as second class mail matter.
A historical list enumerates members of the Democratic State Executive Committee by district. Names include H. L. Mubirow Oktibbehs W V Sullivan Lafayette KR Harricet Cons homa S M Roane Cy J S Eaton ralcoma 3 1 Price Pike J J Lyell Copa First DMstrict John Pear Tishomingo John A Bizir Lee RK 0 Beraekis Nuor Mtriet Stomahd Kinzie WV Malline Marsal M C M Thorman sb Dictriet Walter Tebers Bolivar LC Dekeey Seen rene A Ninom Barkey Fourth betnd T W axntee CT MitcheN Poo tote A A George Carrel Fifth Distriet W T Woande Lauderdale H Williams Yaron W A Hayden Atala Sixth Dietret MT Wilkiwen Amite J J Preby Adams E J Powers Hancock Seventh In Reber Cowell Maden MV Wilaumeca Kaveds H Caweds Linon
A garbled item lists various meetings and proposals from a state convention in Winem on April Died and a Jackson stock breeders gathering on the 11th of Imst. It mentions a House bill setting legal interest rates, a Senate committee on a Columbia county creation, and Congress enacting a prize fighting ban. It quotes state education figures and ends with a Williamsburg Watchman editorial remark on editor thanks.
The proposal by Senator McDonald would have the State Board of Education hire a qualified person to compile text books for common schools. Copyrights would be held by the state, and books printed and distributed at actual compiling, printing, and distributing costs. The system mirrors California and is praised as economical and superior, per the Clarion Ledger.
In a World War era forecast, fashion analysts note spring dresses will have sloping shoulders and smaller sleeves. Kansas City street vendors also sold a holiday toy shaped like a monkey climbing a string as a playful novelty.
The piece notes a winter trend of using coal dust or charcoal around houseplants to boost color, claiming benefits for most plants and no harm to ants. It mentions daily watering with coffee grounds and says certain flowering plants respond strongly to charcoal soil cover.
An advert lists tonics and cough remedies including Cham Cham berlain’s Cough Remedy praised by a parent for a child with cold and cough. Also notes sales details from EK KR Cmiros & Co and W B McEwex in Oxford and mentions Pemels groups.
5.C. Wells & Co. Le Roy presents a pamphlet on Four National Foes amid Kari's Clever Beetles. T. Isom & Co. stage a suite. Mr. J. Handy of Delaware delivers a lecture at Teblic School Reading on The Road to Victory. Framed by local ads for supper, candy boxes, and Platinum Pictures photographs.
The Baltimore Manufacturers Record urges Southern towns to unlock idle capital and unite in fostering manufacturing plants. It notes Atlanta’s success as a model and claims many towns could raise substantial local funds to start industries if public spirit and enterprise improved.
Daily proof lists thousands cured of consumption asthma coughs colds and croup by Shiloh's Cure. Sold by T. D. Isom & Co.
The concert by the Ladies on February 3 in Oxford showcased prominent performers Irene Meek Lara Chiller Morton and Overbeck with support from the University Glee Club. Proceeds benefited the Evangelical church while other local churches contributed talent, highlighting unity across denominations. The program included solos by Mrs Meek and a duet with Webb, violin pieces, and a tableau St Valentine’s Day. The event praised for refining taste and elevating public appreciation of music.
A vintage advertisement touts Catarh Cure and Cetarh Remedy priced at 3 cents with no free injector. It promotes Velvet skim and Chilion's Rose Cream plus Steamboat Pills for liver issues, sold by T. D Isom & Co in Iron Wish.
Town notes ongoing improvements and plans. Dr Nam mers of Inder contemplates late year projects while Mr Parker faces disruption as market activities push ahead. A notable visitor caused excitement with rumors of a madman seen in the area. townsfolk react to the heat and disturbances.
The fragmentary text bundles health cures, church notices, and rail travel adverts. It mentions Shiloh’s Care for Corruption and Shiloh’s Vitalizer, references Fort Worth Texas, Memphi s Tenn, and Epworth League moves, plus public school building notes and a February 29 sale date.
A Stockton California correspondent shares a remedy claimed to prevent or cure smallpox and scarlet fever. The formula uses zinc sulfate with sugar and water, dosed in specific amounts, said to clear symptoms within about 12 hours, with adjustments for children.
K D Wiley reports severe rheumatism confined him to hobbling with canes until using Chamberlains Pain Balm. He claims the liniment gave greater relief than all prior medicines and treatments, enabling him to discard his canes. Available at Oxford Mississippi from W L McEwer and F M Parris for 3 cents per bottle.
The Greenville Democrat urges issuing five to thirty year bonds at five to ten percent to avoid tax hikes and bank distrust while funding a new capital building and liberal school policy. It notes tax receipts and upcoming large payments, warns of potential state bankruptcy, and promotes the public campaign to support the plan amid local business notices.
Tax collector and sheriff announces a sale at the courthouse in Oxford Mississippi for lands in Lafayette County for taxes due in 166 and costs. The sale will be to the highest bidder for cash during legal hours at public outcry.
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