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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1895
Page
2
The document lists Lafay County Democrats including the treasurer AELES NYEE and nominee J B for county offices. It notes appointments and eligibility under party rules and references the Board of Supervisors and Rev. Dr. J N S Waddell in connection with ongoing proceedings.
The Mississippi Press discusses adopting a primary election plan to allow voters to name candidates for state offices. It argues that voters are tired of machine control and supports a general primary day in every county to choose Democratic nominees for state offices.
A Delta Advance clipping extols Hoa J Long street and his qualities while a separate note from Guinon Figsa, a Clearfield lumber contractor, recounts a pine log find with a steel blade embedded inside. The article hints at broader Southward influx concerns.
A reprinted note from the American Agriculturalist warns that cotton prices around five cents per pound threaten southern farmers and laborers. It argues reduced cultivation will shrink southern grain and meat production, hurt northern and western markets, depress wages, and spark broad economic distress and potential social upheaval.
A Mississippi correspondent argues for state adoption of school books to reduce costs. He claims current practices waste funds through middlemen and private dealers, proposing bulk state contracting to cut prices and improve teacher pay, with emphasis on equitable access for all schools.
A misspelled plea urges women of Mississippi to unite in forming relief societies to provide clothing and aid. The notice asks Annie Jones of Abereen to coordinate and for all communications to be addressed to her for prompt attention as they organize charitable efforts.
A reader praises a citizen for his service and urges Mr. Smith to run for Tax Supervisor. The note frames the position as honorable and proposes repayment for past public service.
An Inter Ocean report describes Nancy Garrison, a 44 year old woman from Holly Springs, famed for her extraordinary long hair and claimed visions. It recounts her memories of the war, her ancestry, and the claims of her connection to Confederate general E W Upshaw, alongside notes on a museum expo exhibit featuring a large white holly building and intricate electrical displays.
Lights will show on the battleship and buildings as the intramural railway is seen with cars moving. The whale back steamer arrives and departs while Lake Michigan appears in the distance. Electric and mechanical effects create a daytime scene with the White City and a miniature city decorated with statues and ornaments.
In a notable Keress case at Wellington Anderson Gray allegedly hypnotized a party and induced WeDonald to commit murder while under hypnotic influence. McDonald, claimed to be hypnotically influenced by Gray, was tried and acquitted by the jury.
OCR shows incomplete text about a care at home event or incident at Bocane or Seney Oufenied, with unclear subjects and location. No clear date or names emerge to identify parties involved.
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