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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1897
Page
2
A miscellany of items from Oxford and Mississippi includes Tariff shifts on white pine, Reed predicts swift tariff talks, Young confirmed as librarian, Texas cotton on Houston floor, and dry Southern crops in Holly Springs. Also notes on Eric Gambrell joining the U S Army, Brooklyn officials halting Fitzsimmons-Sullivan clash, Bishop Galloway to Brazil, and seminar on Mississippi Press badge design.
A discussion on road access by law, passenger rights, and travel choices cites Judge Powell. The piece then quotes Nikola Tesla on living cycles and a humorous anecdote about a man who loses papers, pays taxes, is fined, and eventually subscribes to a newspaper.
The piece recounts a playful encounter with a debt collector who accepts the editor's credit and laments the paper's sparing treatment of a dollar debt. It also quotes a reporter's grandchild sick with bowel trouble and praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy via local merchant sale.
An old advertisement promotes Bucklen’s Arica Salve as the best remedy for cuts bruises ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It claims a cure for piles with a money back guarantee and perfect satisfaction. Price is 25 cents per box, sold by R. R. Chilton & Co.
Edward and Park er of Plains Georgia praise Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism back and muscular pains. R R Chilton & Co. distribute the balm and cough remedy with many readers convinced by others' reports and trials. For sale by R R Chilton & Co.
Cham berlain s Eye and Skin Ointment relieves intense itching and smarting from skin diseases and has cured many bad cases. Also effective for itching piles chapped hands chilblains frost bites and sore eyes. 25 cents per box. For sale by RK RB Chilten & Co
An interview with Texas Democrat Joe Bailey argues for readopting the Chicago platform of 1906 in full. Bailey says Bryan’s renomination is likely and that Bryan remains aligned with Chicago platform principles and the party’s Jeffersonian roots.
The ad proclaims Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets ease constipation naturally without violence. It claims large men suffer dyspeptic feuds, urges that pills aid nature gently, and warns against substitutes while inviting 21 cents for a 1008 page medical adviser.
A. H. Potter and BE Atkins & Co. of Indianapolis praise Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as essential for summer use. They report it cured all three children completely and compare its necessity to flour. The ad notes it is for sale by R. R. Chilton & Co. and promotes modern tonsorial services by Jack Kennington.
An advertisement claims Chilton’s Steamboat cures by toning the bowels liver stomach and diuresis. It touts medical approval as a superior tonic and urges purchase from R. R. Chilton & Co with global availability and reliability.
A New England manufacturer notes mills cheaper in the South due to water, coal, wages, and transport savings. The piece argues Southern natural advantages exist but cotton manufacturing remains active in the East, urging local use of resources. includes ads for Electric Bitters and remedies.
The St. Louis Republic touts twelve benefits for readers including global news access via cable service and AP membership, European and Western U.S. correspondents, daily world market data, a Sunday color cover, a free four page comic weekly, women’s pages, a popular Dress Pattern Department, and affordable yearly subscriptions. The paper markets a daily and Sunday edition, with rates for six months and three months, and a Twice-a-Week option at one dollar per year.
A Water Valley remnant voices alarm at boyhood smoking, urging parents to restrain their children from cigarettes. The piece warns of lasting harm to future American manhood and urges strong parental guidance to preserve Southern homes and values.
Free sample offer from H. E. Bucklen & Co. for Dr. King New Life Pills promises relief for constipation headaches malaria and liver troubles. Pills are vegetable and non-deadly with tone to stomach and bowels. regular box 25 cents. Sold by R. R. Chilton & Co. Also a note on an exchange claiming six women can talk simultaneously while two men cannot.
Advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds as reliable and guaranteed with money back. Trial bottles are offered free at R R Chilton & Co and regular sizes priced 50 cents and 1.00.
Dr. Codys Condition Powders are tonic and blood purifier for horses in bad condition. Not food but medicine to restore prime condition, sold at 25 cents per package by R. R. Chilton & Co.
An 19th century ad extols Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for instant stomach relief and cures in severe dysentery and diarrhoea. It claims prevention of bilious colic and praises safety, pleasant taste, and reliability. Sold by R J Chilton & Co with PRICKLY Ash Bitters as a companion tonic for liver and kidneys.
The Eagle rep and guests P F Matthews B P Gray and Col J W T Falkner traveled to New Albany for Union County Barbecue and Confederate Reunion. Events included a 25 entry tournament, Gun Club, veterans parade, a dinner by the river, and a Sherman beat New Albany 21 to 7 in the afternoon ball game before 8 000 to 10 000 attendees.
W M Repine editor praises Dr King's New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds claiming it is the true remedy after trying many others. He urges readers to trial the remedy with R R Chilton & Co offering a free trial bottle.
A meeting of the Tent Holders of the Oxford Camp Ground elected F Webster as chairman. They set the camp meeting to begin the first Saturday before the first Sunday in August with tent movers arriving July 31. A cleanup meeting is planned July 27 and a committee of Slough Stephens and Crouch will arrange a public stable and lunch stand.
Notice to creditors of the estate of Mrs. M S Landermilk milk probated in Lafayette County Chancery Court Mississippi. Executor W F a authorized to receive claims within twelve months from July 1 1897 or be forever barred.
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