Oxford Eagle Tiny items and political notes
The issue notes events from 1899 to 1908 era concerns including gold reserves near 165 million dollars, President Dole in Washington, and the Carmack Patterson contest. It mentions Anchor Line’s heavy 1900s assignment, Tennessee senatorial races, telephones at 21 years old, and a Yukon near-freeze incident. It also covers Emile Zola’s court case, a Cannon reading on gold, Mississippi levee concerns, and a scolding on the do nothing congress. It closes with state legislature charges against W K McLaurin and a note on Miss Herbert’s death.
Mississippi Senators and Port Smith Tornado Featured
A discussion of Mississippi senators and political opinions follows a brief note on press freedom and education. The issue reports a devastating tornado in Port Smith with 47 killed and 70 injured, plus local reactions and economic contrasts between regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Smith
Gulf Coast
LaFayette
Ft. Smith
Promises and Pledges in a Campaign Critique
A critical column questions political consistency from President McKinley and Secretary Gage, arguing promises fade after elections. It warns that moving to a gold standard and retiring greenbacks would raise taxes and debt, benefiting bankers while burdening borrowers and the public. The piece also targets bank ethics and media ownership surrounding the Philadelphia bank crisis.
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McKinley
Gage
Congress
Mr. Gage
Hanna
Bucklen's Arnica Save Salve for skin eruptions and piles
Bucklen's Arnica Save claims to treat ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and to cure piles with a money back guarantee. Priced at 25 cents per box and sold by BR. R. Chilton & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. R. Chilton & Co
Croup Remedy Sold By Oxford and Abbeville Stores
Mrs J W Alexander wife of the Waynesboro Times editor reports repeated success with a cough remedy used for croup calling it a household necessity. The 35 cent bottles are advertised for sale by K R Chilton & Co Oxford and F M Pettis Abbeville.
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J W. Alexander
Waynesboro
Miss
K. RK. Chilton & Co
Oxford
F. M. Pettis
Abbeville
W. K. Smith's College Ad in Lexington Kentucky
Advertisement from W. K. Smith's College in Lexington Kentucky calling attention to funds invested for education and offering $1 000 annually. Readers are asked to address letters to W R Smith Lexington Ky for contact and reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Smith’s College
Lexington, Ky
W R. Smith
Lexington
Public Weigher Announces Oxford Warehouse Rent
W. T. Tucxer announces rental of the Oxford Cotton Warehouse for the season from D. V. Carter, who purchased it from the Oxford Warehouse Company. He will be there to weigh cotton and serve friends as in the past, thanking patrons and soliciting continued support.
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Oxford Cotton Warehouse
D. V. Carter
Oxford Warehouse Company
Chamberlain Cough Remedy Praised in Local Note
A fragmentary newspaper line recalls Co W O Hardman, Tyler County sheriff, nearly ill with a cold. A reader credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with relief for coughs and colds, noting its value and recommending it.
Sound Money Leader Echels Praises Honest Money
Sound Money figure Ex Comptroller Echels speaks on honest money after four-year span of claims. He critiques fiscal reliability and urges restraint in public spending while emphasizing financial integrity and accountability.
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Echels
Murky OCR Notes on Kidney Functions and Internal Organs
Fragmented text mentions kidneys and organs, claiming to strengthen blood, regulate the liver, and tone the stomach. The passage is garbled and lacks clear events, dates, or identifiable names.
Dr Cody s Condition Pow ders for Horses
Nostalgic ad promotes Dr Codies Condition Powders for horses as a nonfood medicine to restore prime condition. Also offers seven issues of the Globe-Democrat newspaper free upon requesting by postal card, praising the paper as strictly Republican and reliable.newsWording reflects historical ad language and postal-card offer.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
ST. Louis
Sterling Journal
Globe-Democrat
West
Southwest
Miss Lannie Abshire Learns to Read in Eastern Kentucky
In a mountain community Miss Lannie Abshire, age 72, with no prior reading skill, began in a primary log-schoolhouse near her home. After two terms she read with confidence, then attended an advanced Fox Creek school for five months, earning praise as a diligent and tractable student.
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Lannie Abshire
Kentucky
Fox Creek
Dr New Discovery cures long illness says local merchant
Local Chilbowie merchant Mr RK B Greeve reports lasting relief after trying Dr New Discovery for coughs and colds. He claims two bottles cured his ailments after nights of discomfort and failed treatments. The Commercial Appeal editor notes Hanna’s election result and urges unity against bribery in politics.
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RK. B. Greeve
Chilbowie
R. BR. Chilton & Co’s
Pat
Hanna
United States
Hannan
Expensive Dinner Highlighted by Gold Service and High Cost
A New York host entertained Mr and Mrs A J Drexel in Philadelphia with a lavish meal costing 3500. Guests represented wealth totaling 100 million with jewelry over 1 million. Food included hot house strawberries and Hamburg grapes as critics note stark inequality and food shortages for the poor in Cuba and elsewhere.
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Alexander van Rensselar
New York
Philadelphia
A.J. Drexel
Manhattan Island
Weyler
Old Prepie Medicine Adverts for Chilton & Co
An 19th century advertisement promotes Old Prepie, a medicine for elderly people needing bowel and kidney regulation. It claims tonic and alterative effects, mild stomach action, and digestion aid. Price one dollar per bottle from Chilton and Company, with a note to visit Underhill before Friday night January 28.
Estray Notice near Oxford for a bay horse
Belvie Tolbert took up a bay horse nine to ten years old near Oxford six to seven miles west. The animal is nine hands tall with a half cropped mane and a left shoulder collar mark. Appraised value is 000. Owners must call to recover and pay damages or face legal action. W. T. Tomer. Jan. Std. 1493.
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Belvie Tolbert
Oxford
W. T. Tomer
Mr Underhill Readings in City Next Week
The notes promote Mr Under hill as a first appearance in our city as reader and impersonator. He is described as original and highly recommended for an engaging recital and acting performance not to be missed.
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Underhill
Our City
They Think They Can Beat The Editor Running A Newspaper
An exchange notes varied opinions on who can best the editor who runs a newspaper, contrasting belief in defeating the lawyer, doctor, minister, and the editor himself. The passage presents a playful framing of confidence across professions.
Print shop boasts everything cheap to lure customers
A progressive firm proclaims all goods cheap in their establishment. A young man tries to buy a license to preach and mocks licensing questions. Students look forward to Friday the 25th for a celebrated reader or impersonator, Charles F. appearance, highly recommended.
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Mima
Dan Solomon Hisses
Charles F. Appearance
Lottery contest notes missing data and figures
Fragmentary entry references a $5,000 prize for correct answers and multiple guesses. Mentions dates around September 1997 and a prior amount of 407.30. Lacks clear participants or full context.
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L. Ia. Io
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Thursdas
Mex Evita A. Trowrses, Propretor and Putisher
O Tford Losat
Dole
Washington
Carmack Patterson
Committee On Elections
House For Action
Anchor Line Steamboat Company
Tennessee
Taylor
Turley
McMillan
Boston
Chicago
Joaquin Miller
Yucon Country
New Orleans
Ben Butterworth
Thomasville
Ile
Bright
M. Emile Zola
Capt. Dreyfus
Cannon
Mississippi
Cuba
New York Journal
W.J. Bryan
Yellow Journal
Senate
Hoar
T. P. Association
W. K. McLaurin
Ninth Judicial District
Egislature
Asl
Herbert
Miss Welle
Lane
Jo Blackburn
Washington City
Col
J. L. Power
Jackson Evening News
Webster
Clay
Lamar
George
Walthall
Money
D. H. Archibald
St Louis Republic
St. Louis Republic
Richard Croker
Wm. J. Bryan
New England
Old Mexico
Republic
Selby RR. Chilton & Co
Wm. Singerly Son Palen
Ihs
Singerly
Mr. Echels
Bucklen
W. T. Tucxer
W. O. Hardman
Tyler Co. W. Va
Sound Money
Cody
BK. ER Chilton & Co
Chilton’s
Letters
Coor
B. P. Gray
G. D. Able
Cashier Water Water Valley
J. H. Cook
la Fayette County
H. Enexoss
J.B Rosca
B. P. Guay
Sa corTic
Bax
Ae i Peers
Custerta
Betties Ely
Bas Erary Wregger
Lewis &Schee
Pigeeers
Harkins & Matthews
Pros
THE
City Lumber Yard
T. J. Harkins
E. H. Jones
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