Cholera Morbi Struck 1568 Patient Recounts Long Battle
H. W. Ireland of Louisville recounts a severe cholera morbi episode in summer 1568. Two physicians worked from early morning to evening without relief, told him he might die, and slept after a second dose before he awoke at five the next morning to continue treatment.
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Secord
H. W. Ireland
Louisville
Asian Picnic for Tula Mul fens Held at Tula
Citizens of Tula and Mul fens hare unite for an a picnic at Tula on July the eh. Everyone invited especially Mad Indidates. bring backie.
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Tula
Mulfens Hare
Mad
Backie
Mississippi Governor Brewer Attacks Judiciary in Harsh Editorial
A Mississippi editorial condemns Governor Brewer for coercing the judicial and legislative branches, corrupt tactics, and attacks on Bilbo and Russell. The piece portrays Brewer as a divisive figure undermining law, with calls to reject his persecution and preserve high state ideals.
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Manly Wen
Mississippi
Brewer
Bilbo
Russell
Europe
Dr King's New Life Pills Promise Easy Bowels
An old advertisement claims two pills with water ease bowel movement overnight and leave users feeling fine all day. It pitches Dr King’s New Life Pills as pleasant and effective and available everywhere.
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Dr. King
Proper Nan for the Legislature
A public appeal urges candidates to declare their stance on Bilbo and Russell, exposing supposed backers who oppose their policies. The author attacks a secret caucus, calls for candidates to speak out, and warns that hidden loyalties foul the legislature, urging honesty and accountability.
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Bilbo
Russell
Ple
Rousell
Senator Russell
Free Springer
Percy
Alexander
Vardaman
Snd
House
Senate
Message From a Candidate Denouncing Opponents
A political candidate writes from Oxford amid attacks by enemies. He asserts an honorable life, defends integrity, and warns friends that rivals plot to ruin him. He appeals for fair play and loyalty while noting ongoing campaigns and future absences.
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Séne
Lee M. Russecu
Lafayette County
Oxford
Chamberlain's Liniment Benefits A New York Reader
A reader from Elba New York reports relief from rheumatic pains stiffness and knee soreness after using Chamberlain's Liniment Last winter the writer notes strong satisfaction with the product and recommends its use for similar ailments.
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Elba
N.Y
Penitentiary Appraisers Submit Biennial Report Outline
J W Stewart and T E Henry, appointed appraisers, submitted a general outline and statistical report on Mississippi state farms and related property. They note strong farming, humane convicts, and harmony with superintendents, recommending new sheds, expanded storage, and a cold storage plant at Parchman as improvements. All three appraisers are seeking reelection.
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Mississippi Penitentiary Commissioners
Jackson
Miss
Messrs
J. W. Stewart
T. E. Henry
Penitentiary
Stewart
Henry
O'Keefe
Aevonage
Sandy Coast
Parchman
Board of Trustees
Ees
Pine Tar Honey Cough Remedy Boosts Breath Ease
A vintage ad touts Pine Tar Honey cough remedy made from pine balsam and syrupy honey claiming broad relief. It markets as healing and urges quick use for a dangerous cough, promising many users benefited.
Be A Builder Not A Destroyer From Chandlerville Times
A civic editorial urges readers to be builders for community progress and avoid destroyer behavior. It cites opposing rich owners, road pamphleteers, and mail order shoppers who drain local commerce, stressing that taxes and property values rise with thoughtful public improvements.
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Legion
Crouch
Pecedia
Chandlerville
Dean's Pills Promoted For Kidney Support
An old testimonial lists E. G. Walker of Oxford saying typhoid and fatigue left him weak until Dean's Pills restored strength. The note claims rapid improvement within a day, urging readers to try the Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo NY product.
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Dean
Walker
Depot St
Oxford
Mir
Walker Foster
Farmers urged to check fertilizer guarantees and pricing
Mississippi farmers urged by H. E. Blakeslee Commissioner to verify cotton seed meal guarantees and nitrogen content before purchase. The note warns that non cotton seed meal mixtures mislabelled as cotton seed meal can mislead buyers and costly mistakes. A State Department bulletin explains the matter and is available on request.
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Mississippi
State Department
State Department of Agriculture
Jackson
H. E. Blakeslee
Practical Driving Dangers and Poor Advice for Drivers
A dubious set of old driving hints describes reckless tactics to irritate pedestrians and beat trains, including honking near walkers, abusing engines, striking leaks, mud baths for bystanders, and unsafe passing. It mocks cautious behavior and prizes harmful, unsafe stunts over safe driving.
Political Blunt Talk on Card Primary Doubts
A reader’s quip argues a large share doubt a second primary, mocking voters who overestimate reform, healing, evangelism, or newspaper control. The speaker targets candidates and the editor, using satire about cards and ballots.
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P. E. Matthews
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AH Knox
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T. H. Somerville
J. M. Saunders
F. L. Togole Hldavs Enos K Foust
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Walter Davis
ED M Matthews
Dock
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Oscar Allen
Will Rushing
J. S. Farr
AC McElreath H P Stephens
A. Parks
R. W. Windham
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J. W. Shearer
R. F. Saunders
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J. L. Clifton
J. O. Brown
Charlie Owens
SM Parham
Justice of Peace
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Boone
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T. W. Avent
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Elaine
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