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Newspaper

Oxford Eagle

Location

Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1889

Page

1

Congressional Proceedings Summary From Senate and House Actions

Senate debated an armored monitor construction amendment in the Naval Appropriation bill and adjourned. House and Senate actions covered electoral vote counting, Smalls Elliott contested election, South Dakota statehood, and various bills including pensions and tariffs. Notable items include confirmations, international dispatches, and local incidents across ports, cities, and states.

Senate Navy Department John R. Thomas Illnois Secretary of the Navy Howes Smalls Elliott House Mr. Chandler Peter Toomas Minnela Wecaee Toomaa Hale United States Evarts Ebich Smalls-Elliott House of Representatives Washington County Tex Elliott Rulahen Tez Coke Messrs Forney Randall Canson South Dakota Springer

Crowded Depot Welcomes 10th Tenth Vestibule Train Arrival in Mexic o

The first vestibule train from New Orleans reached the City of Mexico in seventy three hours amid a large crowd at the depot. Officials in the Lehigh Valley case before the Interstate Commerce Commission concluded testimony. A Senate bill on an iron bridge project and other items were reported. The Paris budget debate and Madrid banquet incidents also feature in this snapshot of events.

New Orleans Mexico Inter- State Commerce Commission Coxe Brothers Lehigh Valley Railroad Wilbur John Taylor Trafi Lehigh Valley Road Senate Fortress Monroe Elizabeth City House le Temps Paris Chamber of Depon 11Th le Republic Francais Republican Club of Madrid Ilth Vienna Ameer Afghanistan Russia Komaroff Bokhara France Zanzibar Fleurier Canton of Neufchatel Italy

Turbulent storms, crimes, and political moves across states

A violent rain storm between Dark's Mill and Pulaski Tennessee floods streams and wrecks fences and outhouses. Other items note Chicago revenue officers seizing an illicit still and whisky apparatus, Greence M PallMas leading sleeping car service on western railroads, and Tennessee Supreme Court limits on Bates Evans dispute. Kentucky and Tate bond case proceeds with large deficits. Four children die in Mississippi fire. A Texas fatal duel aftermath. Prohibition Union Labor fusion urged. Massachusetts doctors oppose faith healers with new bill. Few certs of Congressmen elect filed. Arkansas election questions pressed by Rep Breckinridge.

Greence M. PallMas Tae Supreme Court of Tennessee Commonwealth of Kentucky James W. Tate Tate Commonwealth Wellington Faulkner Station Miss Delaware Bend Texas Charlie West Harris West A. M. Streeten House Senate Massachusetts Carista

Trial Cruise of the Yorktown Proves Her a Fine Gunboat

The Yorktown completed a trial cruise down the Delaware and at sea, proving speed and steadiness. Captain Steele praised her handling and engines, noting 157 RPMs with higher power than contract requirements. Commodore Fitzhugh reported favorable results to the Navy Secretary, and the gunboat is to be prepared for command.

Terktown Mer PuLapairata United States Yorktown Delaware Bay Fughugh Ron Steele Bay Ocean Oudler Fitzhugh Geme- Malore Baltimore Philadelphia Newark Secretary of the Navy

Modjeska Denies Leading Lady Claim In Booth Row

The San Francisco report covers Mme Modjeska disputing a Chicago contract dispute over a $5 000 thirty weeks engagement to star with Booth. She says Barrett altered terms to make her a leading lady she would not accept, insisting negotiations with Nixon and Zimmermann remain valid. Her husband confirms the contract was for 245 000 and not 5 500. The Philadelphia managers’ obligations and the dispute’s effect on plans are under close watch.

Modjeska Booth San Francisco Chicago Mr. Barrett Nixon Zimmermann Barrett Mr. Booths the Dispatch Mme. Modjeska Philadelphia

Destructive Chippewa Falls Fire Destroys Block and Firms

Fire swept through a brick block in Chippewa Falls Wisconsin last night destroying Gleckman and Heller store stock and several nearby businesses. Losses include Gleckman $5000 stock Uninsured, Heller $24000 stock with limited coverage, Moses store $1000 insured 721000, Rusk and Boland law office 6000, Times printing office 3000 with 1000 insurance, Mascule lodge third floor $1500, and Western Union Telegraph office. Local offices H H Todd Hoffman Waterworks also suffered small losses. Cause undetermined.

Chippewa Falls Wis Corriewa A. Moses Rusk & Bolanil Times G. A. K. Post Alga H. H.todd A. Hoffman The Waterworks Company Western Union Telegraph Company

Home and Farm Practical Advice on Animals and Crops

Practical tips on animal exposure effects on yield and on baking powder use for biscuits. Mulching strawberry vines, cranberry roll recipe, and managing moisture for plant growth. Apple meringue method, and cautions on manure piles. Winter feeding for Pallets and young birds with balanced rations and green matter.

Plante

Corn feeding and horse conformation guidance from Scottish Farming World

Advice from Scottish Farming World urges winter corn feeding for beef cattle to improve value, with emphasis on enough corn to maintain flesh and market readiness after September 15. It details factors boosting horse sale value, including blood purity, conformation, leg structure, muscle, and proper training for profitable breeding and performance.

Ohio River

Lime as a Soil Improver

F B White notes lime can benefit heavy clays and sandy soils for crops like corn, wheat, oats, and cabbage. He cautions lime dries plants, should be used sparingly, and that soil type and season affect results. The cost vs. crop prices may limit adoption locally.

New Yorker

Cooking Corn For Fowls Aids Laying And Cuts Costs

A recognized authority from the American Poultry Yard argues that cooking corn before feeding fowls boosts egg production and reduces costs. Boiled, roasted, or parched corn fed to hens on grass can double feed efficiency, with cooked grains supplying half the solid matter of dry grain and keeping hens in good lay.

Rocky Mountains American Poultry Yard

Farmers Should Seek Wise Counsel In Partnerships

An editorial urges farmers to choose partners carefully, avoid ornamental or dogmatic advisors, and consult with sensible wives to succeed in their pursuits. It emphasizes prudent, collaborative decision making and cautions against risky associations.

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