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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1896
Page
2
A compilation item lists W A Roane as a candidate for Congress in Mississippi's Second District and notes Democratic actions. It mentions a July National Democratic Convention in Chicago, Mississippi school fund distribution, and local incidents in Carthage and Union county. Also cited are rail and bank news, weather forecasts, and obituaries.
The article reports on university outreach with visitors from across the state, praises the Law School under Gov Shands, and notes low enrollments. It mentions Blue Pond near Oxford, Alabama, a legend of a bottomless pond, and Yale poet laureate sponsor Cook offering a prize for an unpublished poem. It also cites weather prognostications by Rev. Irl Hicks and credited forecasts.
The Republican Convention nominated Maj. Wm. McKinley of Ohio for president on the first ballot with 662 votes to 238 for Morton Reed Quay and Allison. Garret Hobart of New Jersey was chosen vice president on the first ballot with 534 votes. The platform favors a high tariff on foreign goods and the gold standard, with six Western states reportedly bolting over gold.
A Ripley letter defends candidacy against Roane, rebutting stock law and county voting claims, noting past district attorney service and urging voters to consider local political history. It cites Tippah Benton and Lafayette counties, stock-law disputes, and party loyalty while contrasting Roane’s positions. The writer also criticizes millionaire influence and municipal credit amid national prosperity concerns.
Fragmentary line from a historical text notes that vagrants were not present in the nation until a key change or discovery altered social status. The passage hints at a turning point affecting mobility and public policy, without providing full context.
A Swiss view praises Americas vast scale and wealth while noting extremes and flaws. The article quotes the Atlanta Constitution describing the United States as a land of immense capacity, rapid progress, stark contrasts, and bold avarice, followed by an 1890s ad for Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy and nasal injector.
An old advertisement touts a salve claimed to cure cuts bruises sores ulcers fevers and various eruptions with a money back guarantee. Priced at 25 cents per box and attributed to R R Hilton.
Chilton's Reliable Diar rhoea cure a sure shot for Diarrhoea Dysentery and summer complaints. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy valuable for croup and whooping cough. It gives prompt relief and is safe and pleasant. Sold for several years and never failed to give perfect satisfaction. G W Richards Duquesne Pa sole by all druggists.
The Tula Nor me Institute and Business College closed on August 2 with the temperance play Ten Night in a Bar-room. Friday featured student addresses and memories of the institution's history. The sessions ended with a drama Wrecked in Port and plans for a larger college building.
A regional notice promotes Electric Bitters as a versatile spring tonic and antidote to malarial poisoning, noting relief from headache indigestion and constipation. It includes testimonials from D Wilson & Son Kimble Ky and mentions Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey and Tiny Tonic Tablets as highly beneficial, with several local dealers listed in Mississippi and Tennessee towns.
The Water Valley Herald argues larger cities have societies to prosecute humane law violations while their town lacks any body. The piece claims the law is an obstacle and nobody's business, praising a reform to create enforceable action and make the law a real benefit.
Reports from Mr. Hire Cook of Orr Wood in LaFayette County describe a Tuesday hailstorm that devastated corn and cotton fields over roughly six miles. Estimated plantation damage reaches 2500 dollars with neighboring farms facing similar losses.
Rev J Gunderman of Dimondale Mich reports his wife suffered pneumonia after the La Grippe with long coughing fits. A friend recommended Dr King’s New Discovery and the results were rapid and satisfactory. Trial bottles offered at R R Whilton. Regular size 50 cents and 81. Karl’s Clover Root Tea also sold by T D Isom & Co.
Mr James Perdue of Monroe Michigan recounts severe rheumatism with back pain. He credits Chamberlains Pain Balm for prompt relief and states he would not be alive to write these lines without it. The testimonial notes the product is sold by all druggists.
An old advertisement claims Shilohs Cure will immediately relieve croup, whooping cough and bronchitis. It touts a selection of 50 records on the Racket Store Graphophone offered at 3 cents each or two for 5 cents.
A local service notice urges residents to visit The Eagle Office for city style job work at reasonable prices. The invitation stresses convenient location and affordable rates for job completion.
The text notes cruelty to animals laws are often ignored and suggests the statute is a dead letter with various possible reasons for nonviolation.
A limited number of free scholarships are offered for 1896 97. The Normal School reports a prosperous condition with 482 pupils enrolled last year and 18 graduates. Write A A Dean for terms.
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