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Newspaper

Oxford Eagle

Location

Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1895

Page

2

Oxford Eagle Publisher and Editor Details

The snippet names Mex £ Ener as proprietor and publisher and D. Wrrork Hourars as editor of the Oxford Eagle.

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Announcement of Attorney and State Senator Candidates

Local notices list W A Khoase as attorney candidate and JWT Palener for state senate. Voter guidance appears in brief notices with names and positions to be filled. The shorthand reflects a dense, early 20th century newspaper announcement style.

Fok Istrest Attoraey W. A. Khoase JWT Palener

The First Primary and Second Primary Article

The piece discusses the first and second Democratic primaries in Lafayette County. It urges peaceful, fair campaigning, emphasizes voter duties, and endorses specific candidates while noting candidate activity and local sentiments. It calls on citizens to support the party's picks for county offices and urges restraint to maintain harmony.

Union Female College Gains New 3Story Wing in Oxford

The people of Oxford and Union Female College celebrate a new three story addition funded by a thousand dollars from friends after the General Assembly affirmed the college's charter. Prominent faculty including Prof S Maddox and Prof A C Teger join a strong lineup of instructors as the fall term opens.

Union Female College Oxford General Assembly Meridian Posbrterian| \Uburek Ranec Ebsil Curt Caton Chale College Alwads S. Maddad Lee Pecm Pek C.F Eliassaf Ceiver Nipital Antihuesin Maddox Amaleuesitet Oaaleriand University Mise Ternis Annege Lokis Exeli Bantios College of Nashville Teers Ter Jeanie Standifer Jader A. Hilam M. A. Moni- Hetys Annie Weir Whiraga School Arlisti Tech EJ. McRisseek New York Ht. J. Overbeck Cineinnati College of Music Mary Hh. Moriet Loran Pemale College Department of Elocution Mics Ixem University of Mixisippi Philadelapssts Mostes Scheols Jenaie Hult Mamie Breck Mississippi Tennessee Nentucky Alabama Arkansas Tesas Union Fetus College

Endorsement Letter for P. E. Matthews as Railroad Commissioner

A Lafayette County Bar group urges support for Capt. P. E. Matthews with twelve years of service. The letter, signed by several local figures including R. A. Hn, ex-Judge U.S. Court, proclaims Matthews a Democrat fully aligned with party principles and best suited to the railroad commissioner role.

Lafayette County P. E. Matthews W. T. FaLaner W. V. Sulli B. T. Kivecoven L. Styzer

Chautauqua in Mississippi Promises Educational Summer Program

The Chautauqua movement in Mississippi moves forward under Dr Ron Jones of the University. A July 11 opening features speakers and music to unite veterans and the public with lectures, religious services, concerts, and patriotic observances across the state.

Ron Jones Evereigen Gaile Beanchuen Gresnizer Eaguiman Gr. W . Bivek

Vast mixture of early 20th century takes on fashion and Exposition news

The article surveys The Demorest fashion issue from New York with sketches and advice, notes Illinois officials planning Atlanta Exposition exhibits, and reports on local curiosities in Columbia South Carolina and Jackson Mississippi. It mentions Mrs. Abbott and Illinois preparations, urging support for home-made goods and local industries.

Fortunes in Advertising and Patent Medicines

An old New York Press snippet discusses vast fortunes built on patent medicines and aggressive advertising. It cites a Brooklyn family growing rich from a medicine invented by a former drugstore porter, with sensational claims about profits from ad campaigns and the risks of cutting advertising costs.

Brooklyn Teotiwaah New Vert Press

Don’ts for Hot Weather Life from Early Advice

A quirky late 19th or early 20th century column warns readers about heat. It urges avoiding sun exposure, carrying an umbrella, drinking excessive beverages, and overexertion. It notes perspiration as a sign of heat and mocks peep coal while advising not to monitor a thermometer constantly.

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Mississippi Ladies Lead At Exposition Effort

The Delta Flag notes Mississippi women organizing to promote state industries at the Atlanta Exposition. A North American Review article praises Southern raw materials and cheaper labor, urging the South to seize manufacturing opportunities. The State Baptist Convention meets in Hazlehurst with attendees from several states. A surveying party for the Mobile Jackson Kansas City Railroad reaches Hattiesburg en route to final measurements. A. H. Bays of Webster County runs for lieutenant governor. Mast Pesfect Made.

Mississippi Delta The North American Review Mail South North West State Baptist Convention Hazlehurst Ith H. Hateh Atlanta Harver Prof Sampler Louisville M. K. Thornton Texas R. H. Graves D. D Mobile, Jackson & Kansas City Railroad Hattiesburg Mobile Jackson

Matthews Denies Rail Commission Challenge in Race

P E Matthews rebuts opponents claiming he is out of the railroad commissioner race. He notes leading vote counts across counties and pledges to stay in the contest. Also listed are Presbyterian Foreign Missions missionaries set to sail from San Francisco for China and Japan, including Worth, Little, Talbot, Dubose, Patton, Torrence, Dowd, and Buchanan.

P. E. Matthews Executive Committee of Foreign Missions The Presbyterian Church In United States San Francisco China Geo. C. Worth Worth Wilmington N.C Lacy Little Little's Mill S. C Elizabeth Talbot Versailles Pauline Dubose Talladega Ala Japan Florence D. Patton Mexico Mary B. Torrence Charlotte Annie Dowd Aberdeen

Nomination order and state officer positions

The article lists the order in which state officers will be nominated and notes which offices are elective. It cites the Annotated Code chapter 113 and mentions Land Commissioner Clerk of the Supreme Court and Revenue Agent as not previously elective. It reports states voting in November for governor and officers and items about local judicial races and local news including drownings tax rolls and salary figures.

New Albany Gastie Union County Wilix J. Abbott Illinois Commission Athos Picedment Park Lilinois Masachusetts Abbott Chicago Avanta Tines Atlanta Supreme Court Picayune Jacksen Bayreur Iowa Kentucky Maryland Massachusetts Mississippi New Jersey New York Ohio Pennsylvania Virginia United States Thomas & CO Rialto Building

Helped by Royal Cermetuer, Wife Recovers Fast

About 18 months prior the wife grew steadily worse unable to retain food. After taking Royal Cermetuer in water before and after meals and occasional purgatives she recovered within a week. The witness claims to have used 4 or 6 bottles and calls the product effective.

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