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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1896
Page
2
Various Mississippi items report crop damage from drought, reduced cotton mill hours, and rising real estate assessments. Notes include deaths in Miss Luca, political divisions in St Louis Populists, poll tax enjoinment, and a lightning tragedy in Brevard tied to an elderly senator’s family.
The piece cites Hon E W Carmack as a candidate in Tennessee and extols Mississippi's economy noting diversified crops and industries Sawmills turning pines into lumber and furniture factories expanding value It critiques state debt comparing Mississippi favorably to Arkansas North Carolina and others while praising honest administration and tax levels in Mississippi.
Mississippi auditors office issues detailed pension distribution instructions for 1896. Emphasizes updating lists of 1895 pensioners, identifying deaths removals and addresses, handling totally blind or disabled veterans, and restricting direct contact with pensioners to the chancery clerk. Warns widows of deceased husbands need new applications and to inform pensioners to use official channels.
The Mississippi analysis extols vast timber reserves in pine and cypress forests, undeveloped hard woods, and extensive seacoast fisheries. It notes railways expanding into forests, river and coast shipments, and immense growth potential for migration and investment, highlighting the state’s agricultural base and lack of large cities.
The event spans July to August with daily activities led by directorates, a grand military parade on August 1 through the streets of Jackson. Diamonds will be distributed as prizes, and attendees from July 30 to August 3 will witness horse shows and related entertainments.
The text outlines a platform urging free coinage of gold and silver at 16 to 1, declaring silver the monetary standard and demanding full legal tender status. It condemns the 1833 act demercuring silver and notes concerns about coffee poisoning and indulgence, with a closing remark from the N. O. Times Democrat.
The meeting opened under W. V. Sullivan with chairmen A qecre begrees. officers were appointed, including W. Williams and J. P. Rogers as peace officers. An item for Sick Headache remedy and a medical note from Dr Porter are mentioned, with sales by T. D. Isom & Co. and a public praise letter for Dr Porter’s contributions.
Bucklen's Amica Salys advertised as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers calt racum fever sores tester chapped hands and chilbising refanded offered by Chiltea & Co at 35 cents per bottle.
S.C Wells and Co Le Roy N.Y. promote Karls Clever Beet Tea as a celebrated staple for sale by T. D. Isom and Co. The notice highlights a trusted national fee on supplies and urges customers to acquire the popular beet tea product.
A woman overcome by a severe illness was told there was little hope. Two bottles of Dr. King's New Discovery saved her life, according to Mr. Thos. Eggers of 139 Florinda Street, San Francisco.
A report notes warnings around coffee drinking leading to lawsuits, marking the habit as a public health concern. The piece contrasts current warnings with past attitudes when coffee was broadly forbidden and viewed as a danger to health.
An old advertisement notes a bottle of Shiloh's Vitalizer promising to cure a liver complaint and a Salama style remedy offered for sale by T. D. for Isom & Co.
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