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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1896
Page
2
Mississippi items report Yazoo county railroad charters and new church buildings as well as companions in DeSoto county. Obituaries note Mississippian J. H. Askew and his Confederate service. Liberia migration funds promise land, with pension lists and political planning in Jackson. Local editorials discuss Water Valley region boundary intrigue and public health theories amid national matters.
The letter warns of out of state printing houses sending complimentary specimens and accepting county orders for job work to be done elsewhere without paying taxes. It laments loss to home presses and describes deceptive tactics used to secure contracts.
Atlant a Constitution reports mixed expert views on a near earth comet. Pro fessor Perrine of Lick Observatory notes a 1 500 mile per hour approach while others predict a collision or a grand meteor shower around March 4. Some scientists dispute risk, citing past passes through a tail in 1581. Simon Hartman of West Virginia credits Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Kennedy with quick relief for colic attacks.
The Grange invites farmers and families to join and discuss broad topics from farming changes to education, temperance, taxation, immigration, and rural life. It promotes parliamentary practice, societal norms, and organizational growth with a call to form or reorganize Granges.
A warning about cold dangers urges prompt treatment with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The piece notes many illnesses begin as colds and cautions neglect leads to severe outcomes. It promotes 25 and 50 cent bottles for sale.
On and after this date JT will ccli Barbank and earry Olio's at 3 cents a bushel Genuine New York State Rose Beauty of Hebron and Peerless at 14 bushel Bliss Extra Early Red Triumphs at 1.50 a bushel Landreth's garden seed on the cremation plan Onion Sells cheaper than ever before Laxative Browo Quinine tablets guaranteed to cure or money refunded 25 cents For sale by PR Chilton & ca Local catalog mentions seed rates and brand names.
Circuit Court will convene at this place next Monday with one of the longest dockets in years. The list includes numerous grand and petit jurors such as A. D. Patton, W. Iwary, S. T. Tamkersley, James Morrison, J. P. Green, B. M. Pettis, J. C. Lane, J. H. Crocker, and many others. Also advertised are pamphlet offers on four nations' fees and Earl's Clover Root Tea, Shiloh's Cure cures throat and lung diseases, and various patent remedies and photographs.
The speaker, Jennie N. Standifer, recalls past camp meetings, plantation life, and racial tension. She describes white and Black attendees, the Gordon estate, Ben the driver, Miss Belle, and Miss Belle’s reaction to Gordon. She laments current losses of those strong times and notes family food, dress, and local shop details.
The Splinter column reports a busy week with visitors from Toccopola Dallas and Water Valley, and notes a new postmaster contest at Splinter. It mentions Dr C W Grimes death after twenty years of practice, church and school milestones, a planned bridge on Taylor and Batesville road, and a future telephone link to Water Valley. Also covered are municipal results, immigration interest, livestock routes to Fort Worth, and small ads for remedies and local goods.
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