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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1895
Page
2
The notice outlines charging for announcing candidates for office with cash accompanying names. It notes a statewide push for primaries, mentions historical figures and prices, and references local infrastructure projects with a new bridge, railroad, and a steamship exhibition concept. It also comments on newspaper role in reflecting town character and business vitality.
Editor K Vardeman of Greenwood and Esterpine outlines the Mississippi governor race. He notes Vardeman’s honesty and capability, praises supporters, and cautions on campaign dynamics while reflecting on poverty and recent disasters. The piece invites Vardeman to share views through his paper.
The article discusses political candidacy timing and newspaper announcements for state offices, urging early declarations to avoid voter bias. It contrasts Southern ideals, women’s roles, and legislative stances on appointing women to office, highlighting Georgia and Mississippi debates and praise for Mississippi’s women-led civic participation.
Miss Keeney has returned from Beiver Tennessee. Several Arkansas residents Cora Beem and Mabel Palmer refined last week. Fannie Kelly of Saskiille will return this week. Visionaries Vineryander Sasfielt Kyvattic Grogan from arkedsie Lets Brown from Coffeecil Miss Banetes Noah recently entered 0Fth. More expected this week. Examination week at CFU ends second quarter and first two months. Gals show splendid reports, parents pleased, despite delays in shipments. The college festival promises stronger musical effort and civic support. The student body urges donations and school improvement.
A fragmented historical note discusses widespread hardship and public calls for government action to ease contraction and depression. It references suffering of workers and an abused horse, urging authorities to intervene in animal cruelty and support the needy. It also includes an odd quotation about daylight length from the Farmer.
The Canton physician identified as Dr. Price and several aspirants for state office are noted in a brief item from the Oxford Eagle. The report mentions a death of the town's oldest doctor, Sgt Motte Meee Meridwa, among scattered names and phrases.
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