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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1896
Page
2
The Oxford Eagle announces W. A. Roane as a candidate for Congress from the Second Congressional District, subject to Democratic Party action. The notice appears in the July 2, 1896 issue, entered at the Oxford Post Office as mail matter.
Jackson Tennessee will soon have electric cars. The dry weather harms crops in Texas and a boll worm appears near Panthiog Mississippi. Charlton treated in Warren county by Vastuers lymph. Farr re elected Water Valley principal. Benson Owen of Durant Mississippi died suddenly. The Patrons Union plans a Lake Mississippi reunion starting July 31. Governor McLaurin may call an August extra session due to Louisiana epidemic. Vicksburg imposes a thirty day quarantine. Legislature revenue taxes loom as vexations. Alexander Metcalf author of McGuffey readers dies in Cincinnati at age sixty. Dr Johnson’s economy quote appears. E A Carlton shot dead near Sardis by Dr Edwin Wright. Nason and Glance Ivers wed in Water Valley June 17. Seochow China marriage of Annie Walter and J B Fearn. Carroll buys Commercial Herald interests. becomes manager. National Guard elections ordered. Lorenzo Dow McKinney funeral on eightieth birthday. Pearl River customs chief notes May lumber export record. Onions shipped from New Albany. LaFayette soil suited for onions. Julia Ward Howe’s utterance advised to graduates. Books as windows. a home with books is incomplete. No man has right to raise his child.
Ex T. P. Brown of Toledo argues against wealthier parents withholding books from children noting reading fuels knowledge and curbs passion. He warns the gold standard stance jeopardizes Ohio and all western states, urging silver movement support at the St. Louis convention.
A Times Herald piece urges town unity to boost growth and prosperity. It argues that supporting every capable citizen and rival businesses can raise overall commerce and prevent decay, warning that jealousy and indifference hinder progress.
Bids for 100000 of five percent state bonds opened on the 23rd with over a hundred bids received. Two thirds of the bonds were awarded to a Chicago capitalist. Each bond carries a 500 denomination and interest is payable semi annually.
Young man is urged to carry his mother's picture and consult it when tempted to sin or enter places of vice. The familiar face is described as a powerful, silent sermon that consoles, warns, and calls him to resist evil and strive for eternal realities.
The University of Mississippi Alumni Association did not elect Dabney Marshall to a new vice presidency this year. The minutes from last year show his prior election, and the secretary read that record, correcting widespread but erroneous reports.
“My baby had croup and was saved by Shiloh's Cure,” writes Mrs J B Martin of Huntsville Alabama. For sale by T L Ldom & Co.
Judge H C Siles rules the Trammill bill constitutional in a Madison county case challenging a bidding restriction for county stationery. E T Ustick sues The President and Clerk of the Madison County Board of Supervisors. St. Louis firm bid rejected. Ustick v. Board response dissolves injunction, no appeal determined. Local notices list campaign events and Democratic candidate gatherings in multiple towns.
Beaversville Alabama druggist Mr G Caillouette says Th King s New Discovery saved a man from la grippe after all doctors failed He reports that after three doses the patient recovered and was up and about He offers free trial bottles at Chilton Co s store He claims the remedy is worth its weight in gold
A remedy claims permanent cure for all headaches and habitual sick headaches. It argues constipation is relieved by toning the bowels and urges a trial. Available for fifty cents at KR. K. Chilton & Co's Drug Store.
A list of campaign appearances by multiple congressional hopefuls across Mississippi towns from July to August. Cities include Oxford Tallahatchie County Webb Cascilia Teasdale Harrison Ripley Keownville Blue Springs Holly Springs Olive Branch Horn Lake Hernando Eudora Lake Cormorant Cockrum Sacks Senatobia Strayhorn New Albany Arkabalta Independence Looxohoma Canaan with scheduled 11 a m or 8 p m times on specific dates.
In Demorvskt’s Magazine for July, Prem argues iced beverages harm digestion. He compares iced water to ice cream, noting fast swallowing cools head and chest while slow melting warms the stomach. Ice drinks suppress internal fires, causing pain and discomfort. moderation and sipping are advised.
A mixed set of 1890s era medical claims and remedies including Dr Bell Pine Tar Honey, Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil, Chilton's Diarrhea cure, Shiloh's Vitalizer and Belladonna Plaster. Local vendors Gann Burnett agents in Grantsburg Illinois and Mississippian sellers advertise cures and testimonials for coughs ulcers and skin eruptions with prices and contact notes.
The tent holders of the Oxford Camp Ground are urged to assemble on the Second Saturday and 11th day of July 1896 for important business. W. W. Foust serves as chairman and a full attendance is requested in Paducah and surrounding areas.
Emigrants funded in the Argentine Republic during April totaling 3483 with 2190 from Italy and 290 from Spain. Notes reference Mark Hanna and McKinley, and a Georgia Fourth of July mix of eloquence and watermelons. Local items include a storm bell in Albany and a New York East River Bridge cost estimate of 215000000. Commercial remedies and cures are advertised with testimonials from Sidney and San Diego sources.
Chancellor Fulton assisted by Dr Johnson delivered a lecture at the physical laboratory on X rays. The talk used clear explanations and experiments and included photographs of a lady's hand bones. Attendees could view skeletons after the talk. The St Louis Republic announces political coverage and subscription rates for the Republic newspaper.
Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Out promises to cure old sores on beasts with a 25 cent price and money back if it fails. Earls Clover Root Tea touts blood cleansing for complexion. Shiloh’s Cure guarantees refund if Throat and Lung diseases fail to cure. Mrs. E. G. Gregory cites Chamberlain’s Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as fastest for bowel trouble. Doctors’ remedies and a physician’s praise appear alongside claims and retailer Isom & Co.
Food items include coffee green or roasted tea green or black sugar granulated Armour's bacon hams lard breakfast bacon soap starch blueing tobacco snuff and cigars. The finest flour on the market cotton seed meal hulls and bran.
A brief classified style note urges readers to use THE EAGLE office for in city style job work at reasonable prices.
The article notes the scholastic year starts September 1, 1896, lasting ten months. It highlights high costs elsewhere but low prices at the Normal, with a strengthened faculty to match the school’s fine reputation. H. A. Dean is urged to provide a handsome catalogue.
State issues writ to J K Drewery and others including Annie Leton, M Atten, Kate Singleton, and Rufus K Drewery. Defendants ordered to appear at the Lafayette Court on the second Monday in July to defend suit in G H Evans et al. Dated June 8, 1596. Clerk BLP. Gray.
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