Congress and Territorial Ambitions Frame War Era Debate
The article reviews congressional activity during wartime, noting calls to annex Hawaiian islands and acquire the Philippines for coaling stations and commerce. It highlights support for Cuban independence advocates and mentions a donor gift to the U S government, with President McKinley acknowledging patriotic aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
McKinley
Congress
Hawaiian Islands
Spain
United States
Philippine Islands
Reed
Battles and Plunder in The Fourth of July Action
An account describes a Spanish fleet under Admiral Cervera engaging American forces on July fourth, with American ships damaged and crews evacuated. Commodore Watson pursued Cervera’s ship while American casualties and missing personnel were reported. A testimonial for Chamberlain’s remedies follows, noting relief of illness and travel weariness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sehies
Commad
Cervera
Coemaeter
Dss
Sastiegn
Ertrender
Watson
Camere
Institute Teachers Meeting Directed by Hester Oversees talks
Notice references Serr Ornce and Dicfort with a call for a one week meeting at the Institute for teachers. Prof BR H Hester to act as director and editors from Loe efe to discuss here. Summer schools open until Monday following the Institute’s close. R. G. Hiaanowee, Sapt. of Public Education endorses a medicine claim for Kenney Core and a kidney cure advertised by Hemenway of St Louis. sale through BR B Chilton & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serr Ornce
Dicfort
Feerpes
BR. H. Hester
Roestitute
Loe
Efe
Crepes
Bertahev
Gr. i. Hiaanowee
Sapt. of Public Education
Smith
Hemenway
Oe Street
T. Louis
BR. Ft. Chilton
Smiths Sure Kidney Cure advertisement promises cures
An old medical ad touts Smiths Sure Kidney Cure for kidney and bladder issues and women’s diseases with a 98 percent cure claim. It offers a money back guarantee and seeks trustworthy agents in Mississippi, paying monthly 65.00 plus expenses with references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Docinos Company
Depot K
Chicago
ointment touted to cure itching and skin issues
An advertised remedy claims to quickly relieve itching and skin conditions with a chamber-Gin eye and skin ointment. It is said to cure chronic sores and certain infections, and is recommended for piles, chapped hands, insect bites, and eye problems. Sold by BR Chilton & Co in Oxford and F. M. Petra in Abbeville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. Chilton & Co
Oxford
F. M. Petra
Abbeville
Coal and wool buyers advertise in local listings
Buskaloe's serves as the place to buy coal while W C Neill and Son offer the highest market price for wool beeswax and hides in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buskaloe’s
W.C. Neill & Son
Beart Ty Kod Yoo Base Aegon Bag 2
Fragmentary OCR yields a garbled item likely a small local notice or classifieds snippet. Readable pieces mention a bag or item with unclear branding and a person or place name not fully legible. No distinct event date or organization is identifiable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
casTonia
Oxford Town Ordinances Press for Street Work and Tax Measures
The document records Oxford town ordinances including street work duties for residents, penalties for noncompliance, and the marshal as tax collector. It also notes license taxes for trades and professions, with specified rates for animals shows, auctioneers, barber shops, cane racks, and cigarette dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxfod
Oxfond
Oxford
License taxes listed for Oxford town privileges
The ordinance enumerates license taxes for trades and activities including cotton goods, merchants, photographers, taverns, show performances, theaters, and warehouses. It sets fee scales by item, local enforcement by the mayor and board, and penalties for nonpayment of privilege taxes with jail until paid. Licenses issued annually by the marshal and tax collector begin with consecutive numbers ending August 31 each year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onfort
Tixfoot
Cole
Isaae
Sam Town
Parate Real
Elinme
Axel Bevers
Cottwee
T. Guiter
Earl
Brages
Wikenield
Efel
Pn Earch
Moore
Eadh Rom
Oxford
Isforl
Orford
Alstermen
Onxford
Komen
Cen
Oxord
Umnois Central Railroad Co
Oxford Town Ordinances Address Offenses and Fines
The text outlines Oxford town ordinances listing offenses from assault and drunkenness to obstructing sidewalks and keeping disorderly houses. It sets penalties including fines from two to several pounds and jail terms, and includes provisions for church exits and depot hotel porters.
Oxford Street Hygiene and Water Ordinances Summary
The ordinance bans street waste and imposes fines up to 2 dollars for offenses. It prohibits street washers, hydrants for non owners, and requires street removal. It fixes quarterly water tax due dates and allows disconnection for nonpayment. It bans riding cycles on sidewalks with a 2 dollar fine and jail, and blocks railroad trespass at depots with penalties for offenders.
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Bergsnp Board of Aldermen
Infor
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Denver
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Ceneral Radroad Co
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Extan
Castoria
Mencia
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Wasaer
Dacks
Harkins & Matthews
Pros
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City Lumber Yard
T. J. Harkins
Oxford, Miss
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