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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1899
Page
2
A brief public notice lists Constable CHAS. B. BARRIGE and P. OLIVER along with supervisor and other officials in the community roster. The fragment confirms positions but provides no further action or dates.
Fragmentary records list members Corsey, Dean, Falkner, Andersen, Carter, Roberts, Sneed, Braer, Bishop, Chilirese, Lawshell McElror, Avent, MeCsin as part of the LaFayette County Democratic executive slate. The misspelled names suggest a damaged OCR of a local party roster.
From Oxford, March 16 candidates for State offices will meet in Winona for speeches and debates. Notables Groy McLaurin Longine Allen Powell Critz Jones Metoni McClurg and others will attend. The Keart Court spring term begins March 13 and locals are urged to invite the dignitaries for an opening discussion. The piece notes Kipling’s The White Man's Burden as widely reprinted and praised for its empathetic view of the Philippines.
The article discusses proposed tax policy changes, including allocating poll tax revenue to education and restricting free school access for children of delinquents. It notes opposition by both black and white communities, highlights women's activism in New Orleans, and cites broader state and national context on education and public funds.
A historical note urges Lafayette County to invest in broom corn farming and a broom factory. It cites past experiments showing broom corn thrives locally, with maize and sorghum used for feed. Proposes small capitalists lease land, build modest machinery, and use railroad access to supply nearby markets while employing idle winter labor.
An advertised patent medicine by KR, Chiltwo & Co claims to cure colic neuralgia toothache sour stomach and summer com munists in five minutes for 25 cents. The bold claim appears in a brief product listing.
20 tons of hay and stove wood available at the University for cash. Prospective buyers may apply to E. F. Rivess at Procter for details and terms.
The Eagle endorses Hon J W T Falkner for re election to the State Senate. A graduate and trustee of the State University, he has resided here fifteen years and served four years in the Senate, delivering conscientious service and earning broad support from friends. The paper urges his fitness and integrity for the public trust. A brief medical notice about Dr M A Simmons Liver Medicine follows.
George W Waitt of South Gardiner Maine says he suffered a severe cold chills and grip and found no relief until Chamberlains Cough? and Cold Remedy which he used a 50 cent bottle of and felt the chills vanish and all symptoms disappear He commends the manufacturers of this medicine for honest relief Sold by Dr K Chilton Oxford F M Pettis Abbe itie.
Dr Cady's Condition Powders are a tonic and blood purifier for horses in poor condition. Marketed as both food and medicine to restore health, each package costs 25 cents and is sold by K. K Chilton & Co.
Chas M Thurmond of Hipley announces candidacy for District Attorney in the Third Judicial district. For fifteen years he has been known as energetic, conscientious, public spirited and a capable jurist and speaker with popularity in his county.
A Mississippi editor argues for four cent cotton as a trigger for economic revival, urging cautious buying and farming prudence. The piece rails at high costs while noting cheaper goods and stronger demand, then shifts to local dental and medicine ads promising affordable services and improvements under four cent cotton economics.
Exchanges statewide urge delinquent subscriptions and pay dues as cotton prices stay low amid quarantine, bad weather, and hard times. Mississippians face debt from supplies while merchants strain to meet liabilities. editors appeal patrons to acknowledge faithful public service before it is too late.
Special agreement offers Cotton Planters Journal from Memphis free for one year with Eagle subscription at 1 year. Journal is 56 pages with departments on Cotton Field Live Stock Trucking Poultry Fruits Flowers Grains and Household. Delinquent subscribers can reinstate by paying delinquency and 1 for Eagle for one year in advance. Sample copies mailed free.
Hon W A Roane announces his bid for re election as District Attorney for the Third Judicial District. He has lived in Oxford fifteen years and served eight years in office with effective, satisfactory results. Roane is described as a strong zealous advocate, eloquent orator, and trusted jurist by his friends.
Planters Sceian Tea claims to cure dyspepsia constipation and indigestion regulate the liver. Sold by L Chilton & Co at 25 cents. This advertisement presents a health remedy with a fixed price and a distributor.
For LaGripp Thomas Whithel and Co advertise Cham berlain's Saienty goods for late as 2 prom and complete pals to result in mia. Sold by ER Clinton Co. Oxture F M Pettis Abbeville.
An advertisement claims a "sure kidney cure" that supposedly fixes any inflammation and soothes soreness. It markets the remedy through R. R. Chilton & Co with an address in St. Louis Missouri.
A reader shares county observations and updates on residents. N J Grace plans to move to Oxford for work. Prof Spencer of Burgess visited family. Mabel Robertson travels to Hot Springs Ark for high school. Kingdom school shows improved attendance. Lonnie King leaves for Water Valley for a new job. a Sunday school began at the C P church.
To the voters of the Third Judicial District Cons M Tavemono declares his intention to run for District Attorney after fifteen years of practice He is a lifelong Democrat seeking party support and pledges equal treatment and dedicated service if elected.
Local notice from Abbeville Mississippi dated February 20 requests support for J Willis Davis as Supervisor from Beat 3. The writer invites voters to back him and promises hearty support. An unrelated testimonial claims Simmons Squaw Wine or Tablets cure bearing down sensations internal heat and female weaknesses.
Advertises a medicine called Serenidary Cure claiming 90 percent cure rate for all forms of illness. Offers a money back guarantee if directions followed and the cure is not affected. Sold by R. BR Chilton & Co.
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