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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1900
Page
2
A ragged, satirical column laments political maneuvers and press attacks while critiquing party loyalty. It notes President potential, President Bryan, and implied trade and trust issues. The piece mocks fear of monopolies and envisions a vast future world fair setting in St Louis.
Local residents discuss Congress plan to move Confederate dead from Washington DC to Richmond or Arlington National Cemetery. Citizens in several states pledge funds. the Oxford community reports $14 donated by the U D P Chapter to support the sacred cause. Also notes include a wedding, a circus, and market policy changes affecting Sunday sales and public events.
A community column notes a protracted revival at the ME Church led by Rev. J B Culpepper with evangelists Martin and Burke Culpepper, large crowds and many conversions. It also promotes Mr BE Temple for city marshal and honors his public service. A strange daily shower occurs at Mr E Hit’s residence in warm weather, with scientific speculation. The University of Texas grid team schedules a match with Mississippi at University Park next Wednesday.
An ad lists Bibles and Testaments for sale at half price, urging ministers and families to obtain a Bible for every home. It emphasizes affordable editions, shining a light on parishioner families and the church outreach to spread scripture widely.
Statement shows the condition of the Bank of Oxford in Oxford Massachusetts as of September 29 in the year 1900. Certified by Myers of Oxford, attesting the document is a true and exact statement.
The article lists election officers appointed for a November election across multiple townships including Bear, North Bax, College Hill, Burgess, Orrwood, Taylors, Komphres, SEAT Ports, DeLay, LaPayette Springs, A Volley, and others. It names judges, deputy clerks, and various polling station assignments, plus notes on a local musical event and medical remedies advertised.
Mr Herschel Gass and Des Warrence report using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoeoa Remedy with wife, noting its quick cure for even severe cases. The advertisement claims high opinion and praise from users, offers the remedy for sale by Dr R B Chilton & Co in Abbeville.
Fragmented report notes De Hume’s two week absence while Woensippi plays University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa last Friday the scoreboard favored Alabama. Also mentions Halloween party at the Chapter House and various local notices amid scattered names and times.
Fragmented text mentions a bridge,Sand price notes, and a Sunday event with names like Pratt Saipes and Lrrrie nuren The Best Preerription for Valaria. Possible medicine reference, fever and chill. No clear actions or entities. text is severely garbled.
An unclear ad promotes Metlee's 25e Chill Cure as a purgalive with a money back guarantee. It urges purchases from a druggist labeled McGea's 25¢ Chill and cites A. EL. Reodel in the taeteleesn Fos sale by.
An old advertisement touts Groves Tasteless Tonic as a universal remedy for throat infections and feverish symptoms. It claims to cure illness, reduce inflammation, and prevent pneumonia, offering refunds if customers are not satisfied. The ad references Dr R R Chilton Co and multiple sellers.
Two policyholders commend the Equitable for prompt settlements after their husbands died in September 1900. Mrs. Zac. Moore reports a $2,000 policy paid on October 9, 1900, plus a $32,000 check issued October 5, 1900. Mrs. Mattie B. Bogard notes a $2,000 policy paid in full after death September 29, 1900, with a check dated October 15, 1900.
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