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Newspaper

Oxford Eagle

Location

Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1896

Page

2

Democratic Ticket Feet Persids YT Bevan

Political ticket item featuring William J. Bevan as a Nebraska candidate for the Democratic slate with unspecified district or role. No further context or dates provided.

Reconstruction era party shifts and congressional actions

Fragmented text references presidential era politics in the Senate and House. Mentions the Democratic Party, a likely congressional district, and a contested act or appointment. The readable content points to party realignments and legislative actions during a historical period.

Local notes from Mississippi politics and society

The article covers political shifts in Mississippi including Hen F Erle seeking Congress, A F Fox named to succeed Congressman Money, and remarks on tax and finance. It mentions water transport yields, farmers, and quotes from Bryan and Clarion Ledger. It notes bond issuance in Monroe county and references local newspapers Aberdeen Examiner and the Clarion Ledger.

Hen A. F. Fox United States Mississippi Congressman Money Bryan Clarion Ledger

No clear headline available from provided text

Fragmentary OCR notes discuss the term free and unlimited coinage of silver at a 16 to 1 ratio and a casual explanation about current money. The readable portion mentions a mechanic asking about coinage and taking money to somewhere, but lacks complete context or identifiable events.

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Free silver advocates press for minting rights in bullion

Debates over coinage rights feature calls for allowing silver bullion to be coined as dollars at the 16 to 1 silver to gold ratio. Proponents argue the government already holds silver stock and favor parity with gold, while opponents warn against subsidizing silver mining interests and destabilizing the standard.

Mississippi and Texas News Bits Mixed In Brief

A misspelled congressman letter from Senator Tefler is cited alongside local note of a season’s earliest break and a fatal accident near Water Valley. Regional reports warn of drought impacts in Texas and Louisiana while Muldoon cotton fields suffer from showers. Advertisements tout Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil and Shilohs Cure with local sellers listed.

Texas Louisiana Muldoon Tex

Shiloh’s Catarrh Remedy Praised By Captain Sweeney

Captain Sweeney of San Diego confirms Shilohs Catarrh Remedy as the first medicine to help him with his ailment. The note mentions pricing in cents and credit to T. D. Isow & Co.

Sweeney U. S San Diego Cal Shiloh T. D. Lsow & Co

Democratic Club elects officers and endorses Bryan Sewall ticket

A Democratic meeting at Court House Friday night elected J F Brown temporary chairman and endorsed the Bryan and Sewall ticket with W V Sullivan as president. J Stowers was named first vice president, J F Weick second, and XH Bryant and E Bonus as secretaries. The group adopted platform language from the National Democratic Convention and praised Texas and Marshall ties.

Mrass Court Horse J. F. Brown Breeo Bryon and Sewall Democratic LaFayette County KR EL Temple Hon W. V. Sullivan Acclanntiene J. Stowers J. F. Weick Bryant Ant Ee Thavidsen Chieste Bryan Sewall

Water Works Vote For It Monday

A local Democratic club endorses candidates for president and vice president and urges members to support Consolidated district ticket. Speakers including J. Stearns, J. Kimeons, J. Welch, E. Temple and others addressed the gathering, with a decision postponed to the second Monday in August.

Koume Hoo J. Steaers J. Ff. Kimeoes J. K. Welch E. J. Temple

Local Health Remedies and Newspaper Subscriptions Advertised

Irving resident Fred Miller reports relief from kidney and bladder issues after using Electric Bitters. Mrs. J. B. Martin from Huntsville touts Shiloh's Cure for croup and whooping cough. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy sold by T. D. Isom & Co. The St. Louis Republic pledges broad political coverage and advertising rates, offering daily, Sunday, and Twice-a-Week subscriptions at varied prices.

Fred Miller Irving Lil Chilton & Co's Shiloh St. Luis Republic Comins Republic

Medicinal Patent Cure for Skin Ailments and Piles

An advertisement proclaims “The Best Save in the world for Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Eruptions, Fever Sores, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions.” It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded, with price 25 cents per box from EE Chilion & Co.

EE. Chilion & Co

Porters ANSISEPTIC HEALING praised in letter to editor

A dated letter from March 17 1596 in Paris Medicine praises Porter's ANSISEPTIC HEALING for treating poison oak when others failed. The writer A C Nance asks for a monument to Dr Porter, stating he has done more for suffering humanity than any living man.

Paris St. Loui Porter A.C. Nance

Professor Maddox Visits Texas For Female College Effort

Rev A Maddox president of the Own Female College Oxford Miss is in our city in the interest of that institution the south and has a large party accompanying him.

A. 5. Maddox The Own Female College Oxford Our City

Vote For Water Works Monday

Fragmented regional clipping mentions water works vote scheduled for Monday and includes assorted unrelated items such as agricultural costs, travel notes, and miscellaneous advertisements.

Quote for it Monday and a cholera remedy praise

Last year a grandchild recovered from a severe bowel trouble after Chamberisini CC Olie Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Mrs E Tr Gregory of Fredericktown Missouri calls it the best medicine for bowel complaints and dysentery. It is sold by all druggists.

Chamberisin E.tr. Gregory Fredericktown Fursale

Exterminating Wigglers in Water With Oil

The article explains that mosquito larvae called wigglers form in stagnant water such as barrels and ponds. It suggests pouring oil on the surface to suffocate and kill the larvae within moments, noting marshy areas make this hard but peach trees can be treated by oiling containers. Regular oiling every week or two can keep ponds free of larvae all season.

For Sale by T. D. Ieom & Cr

A brief sale notice lists ownership by T. D. Ieom and Co and references Karl's Clover Hoot Teaches and py Mrs B Worden. The readable text suggests a miscellaneous sale item with unclear details and no explicit date or location.

Karl Mrs & B. Worden T. D. Ieom & Cr

Gulfport Sketch of a Southern Trip by a Citizen

A resident recounts travel by train from New Orleans to Gulfport and notes the L and N service between New Orleans and Mobile, with five trains daily. He describes the Mississippi coastline from Wareland to Biloxi, the shoreline noon arrival, and the refreshing sea breeze despite heat. He predicts deeper water potential for the area.

Mars Galfport New Ricens Mobile Galeport New Orleans Warelsad Biloxi Mississippi Sound Culfport Pes Christian

Towns Haves Good Water Why Not Oxford

The writer envisions the town becoming a shipping port for lumber cotton and mesh once water quality is secured. The letter praises future prospects and notes local residents show kindness during a three day stay. It ends with an advertisement for Silk's Delicous Plaster sold by Isom & Co.

Galfpert Dredzing Aml

Dr King's New Discovery Endorsed by Local Alderman and Minister

James L. Francis of Chicago and Rev. John Burges of Keokuk praise Dr King's New Discovery as an ideal remedy for coughs colds and long-standing complaints. The ad invites readers to try the cough remedy with a free trial at Chilton & Co Drug Store.

James L. Francis Chiceago Dr. King R. Kk. Chilton & Co

Warren Female Institute to Open in Oxford Mississippi

The document announces the Warren Female Institute to open September 6 in Oxford on the former C A Lancaster property. It aims to educate girls and boys with plans modeled on the University High School of Virginia and support from University of Virginia and University of Mississippi faculties. It lists qualified instructors including graduates from reputable institutions and mentions J B Moss as a trusted teacher.

C. A. Lancaster Oxford Warren Female Institute University High School of Virginia University of Mississippi University of Virginiks B. T. Moss University of Va Permcipan J. B. Moss University of Virginia Imninatpei A. Lascastes

Abbeville Correspondence Shows Local News and Socials

Abbeville notes visitors and social events including Miss Julia Balfour in Marshall and Mrs. Henory Balfour visiting her father. Mentions of church meetings, conversions, Epworth League activities, and efforts to attract housing reflect town life and religious emphasis.

Mrs Henory Balfour Camo

Youthful Dance at Mr Ed Hope’s Friday Night

The young people enjoyed a dance at Mr Ed Hope’s Friday night. Mrs Turnage of Burgess visited her daughter Mrs Horace Bunch. Mr Sid Johnson is convalescent after a long illness. Tyre folks attended the picnic Friday the 24th with speeches by Heddleston Chayney and Beane and a dinner. Mrs Frank Pettis of Abbeville visited College Hill, her former home.

Ed. Hope L. D. Anderson Castalian Springs Sid Johnson Tyre Heddleston,Chayney Beane Frank Pettis Abbeville College Hill Alou

Weather Slows Crops Hope for Rain and Town News

Reports from the community note extreme heat harming crops and a general sickness across the country. Mrs. L W Rikard is very ill with congestion. E A Dean Jr and Wiss Stella Johnson wed on the Ist inst at Setsting with Esquire Childress officiating. Mrs Wallace Adams had a congestive chill but improved with Dr Montgomery. Mr RH Smith joyed when his wife bore him a ten pound boy. Jay 30 ites.

L. W. Rikard E. A. Dean Jr Wiss Stella Johnson Esquire Childress Setsting Porter Free Springs Ehurch Wallace Adams Hack Bee Dr. Montgomery RH. Smith Jay

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