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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1898
Page
2
The article reports on election activity for Congress with mention of Walter Werks and Shatter, notes Spanish actions and Philippine affairs, and describes effects of the war in Cuba and Spain. It covers Yellow Fever's spread among U S troops, military leadership comments, and local political shifts including a Democratic primary and national security concerns.
The article recounts a hostile exchange between Senator Sullivan and editor Connolly over misrepresentations in the Commercial Appeal. A Memphis hotel encounter led to arrests and a police watch, with a warrant sworn by Mayor Hallen. It also notes a diarrhoea remedy trial at a Rhode Island hotel and a wool and beeswax market notice.
Sealed bids will be received at this office until 12 o clock August 1 305 for public office ledgers and statuary records in Lafayette County. The contract is awarded to B P Guay Clerk Board of Supervisors.
An 19th century medical advertisement claims Smith's Sure Kidney Cure cures nearly all kidney ailments with 98 percent success observed. It promises refunds if not effective and markets alongside Chitton's Reliable Diarrhea Cure. Testimonies from C. Hemenway and local sellers promote inflammation relief and chest soreness cure.
Reports from the war era indicate Spain seeking peace while Puerto Rico braces for rapid troop movements. Generals Wiles Wilson and Sehwan are organizing forces with plans to redeploy as yellow fever constraints limit campaigns. Officials push for medical care and nutrition for Shuster’s army as negotiations with Spain continue.
Notice states blanks in the Chancery Clerk's office apply to Confederate veterans and dependents. Law cancels pensions for those who drew the fund without war injuries and bars widows married since January 1. All affected must reapply. others are barred from drawing benefits. BP. Gaar.
Advertises Chamber Fin s Eve and Skin Ointment as a cure for itching and a morting incident to these diseases. Claims it permanently cures many bad cases and is effective for itching piles and sore eyes. Sold per box by RK RL Chilien & Co Oxford F M Pettis Abbeville.
Sealed bids are filed at this office up to 12 o clock on August 1st 1898 for building a bridge across Pusseuss creek at Caswell. Bids must conform to plans and specifications on file in this office. B P Gagy Clerk.
A California resident from El Rio cites long term use of Chamberlainsough Remedy with cond results. The product is sold by BR Chil tong Co in Oxford and F. M. Pettis in Abbeville, suggesting broad availability.
The quartermaster and navy departments estimate transportation charges for six months of war with Spain at £4. The cost of keeping ships in peacetime, including coal and gear, runs about $15,000 per year. Ammunition and high power steel guns add greatly to the indemnity bill, with a battleship's ammo cost around $50,000 and a 35,000 apiece for seacoast guns.
The obituary recalls John C. Richmond of the county, who died after illness in Mississippi following a fever contracted in Tennessee. It praises his hard work, honesty, and kindness, noting his wife and sister’s care and his belief in a better life.
Cure claims for Coke neuralgia foothache sour stomach and summer complaint in five minutes offered at 25 cents. BR R Chilton and C R Crowell promote fresh meat sales. Brick cottage on Second South Street and adjoining building lot offered for sale with inquiry at the office.
Joan Gilmer Speed advocates modern road keeping in Ladies Home Journal. She argues drains and open ditches prevent water damage, with pipes or blind drains to carry runoff away. The method reduces costs and improves road surfaces by shaping the road to shed water.
A group of LaFayette County residents petitions Governor A J McLaurin for a full and free pardon for Gilbert I Griffin, jailed in Greenfield after a Mississippi Circuit Court bigamy conviction. They argue mental capacity, belief the first marriage was invalid, and that Griffin now supports a wife and child, requesting clemency.
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