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Newspaper

Oxford Eagle

Location

Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1898

Page

4

Antisepsis Favored to Fight Yellow Fever, Doctor Says

Dr. Seachea of New Orleans urges antisepsis as a germ destroyer and promotes education by demonstration over coercive quarantine. He cites Holt’s Maritime Sanitation and past outbreaks to argue isolation alone fails, urging local health boards to be ready for quick action and to replace harsh quarantine with practical care.

Dr. Seachea New Orleans Holt Mississippi State Board of Health Mississippi McHenry Leamniana State Board of Health Atlenta New Crusade Epwoxp Sorcaos Lowianana State Board of Health Ecutire Herald New York Herald

Remedy for Crouped Children From Oxford Mississippi Ad

A medical note states a reliable home remedy prevents croup attacks and soothes hoarseness. It claims mothers with croupy children keep the remedy ready and find it easy to take and dependable. Sold by Dr KRRK Chilton & Co in Oxford Mississippi and F M Pettia in Abbeville Mississippi.

Servale Krrk Chilton & Co Oxford F. M. Pettia Abbeville Misa

Formls by KR RB Chilton Co in Spain Missouri

KR RB Chilton & Co announces forms issued in Spain Missouri for local business and civic needs. The notice lists services offered and directs readers to contact details for procurement and filing.

Spain Chilton & Co

Mississippi Thanksgiving Proclamation Issued by Governor

Governor Aussem J. McLaurin proclaims Thursday November 24, 1595 as a day of thanksgiving and prayer for Mississippi. He urges all residents to observe the occasion by offering thanks to Heaven for mercies and sustenance. Proclamation dated November 5 at the Capitol in Jackson.

McLaurin Aussem J. McLaurin State of Mississippi Jackson

Horse Health Tonic Sold By Chilton & Co

Advertises a blood purifier tonic for horses not food but medicine to keep them prime. Priced at 25 cents per package and sold by K K Chilton & Co.

K Kk Chilton & Co

Early frost brings mixed effects on crops and health

The city records a record early frost for October with unusually cold days. The cold is aiding cane sugar maturation, rice harvests, and may curb cotton yields, while signaling a possibly severe winter and broader public health concerns amid state health board disputes and past quarantine issues.

the Weather Service Weather Service Gulf States Fatere Picayune

Dissolution Notice of Harkins and Matthews

By mutual consent the firm dissolves and the business continues under P E Matthews. J B Harkins sold his entire interest to P E Matthews on September 3 1898. J B Hamerss signs the notice with P E Matthews.

Harkins & Matthews P.E. Matthews J. B. Harkins J.B. Hamerss P. E. Matthews

Chamberlain's medicines praise from Reefton agent

Nov 23 1596 report from Reefton New Zealand shows ecstasy over Chamberlains medicines especially the Cough Remedy. The agent notes record sales over two years and cites many customers praising its efficacy. The letter mentions safe storage out of reach of children and lists distributors in Oxford Abbeville and Mississip.

Reefton N.Z Chamberlain E. J. Scaxst Lester K. R. Chilton & Co Oxford F. M. Petit

Planters Sceian Tea Cures Dyspepsia and Indigestion

Planters Sceian Tea claimed to cure dyspepsia constipation and indigestion and regulate the liver. Sold for 25 cents by PB Ek Chiltea and Co.

PB. Ek. Chiltea & Co

Education and Arts Branch Opens New Home Comforts Sept

An advertisement describes specialties in singing, elocution, languages, stringed instruments and art. The Berlin conservatory system runs branches with limited boarding pupil spaces. A Home Comforts opens on September 4th.

Berlin Ae Conservatory

Board of Supervisors Meet in La Fayette County

The Board of Supervisors of La Fayette County met in regular session on September 5 1804 with members S W Smith president Beat A J E Bagsey Beat 2 S M Parham Beets J B Bundren and J C Treloar present Beets 1 and 4 absent. Proceedings show committee assignment 24 hour guard order and financial items including repairs for the jail and coal costs plus expenses for two days and 15 miles by J B Bagley.

Board of Supervisors LaFayette County SW. Smith JE. Bagsey SM. Parham J.B. Bundren J. C. Treloar Beard L A. Purvis E. H. Kimmons J. A. Montgomery J. B. Bagley

Carriage and Buggy Work Offered at Blacksmith Shop

An advertisement from August 16 1894 offers carriage and buggy repairs at a Blacksmith shop with a first class tool set. Jossin Stoars signs the note.

Blacksmith Shop Jossin Stoars

Examinations Scheduled for Teachers in 1898

Examinations will be held for white teachers on November 11 and 12 and for Negro teachers on November 15 and 19, 1898. G. E. Hiesrowrr, County i.

Oxford Dry Geodia Company Incorporation Charter Text

The document presents a charter for the Oxford Dry Geoedia Company with names of founders and associates, domicile at Oxford LaPayette, and initial capital details. It outlines stock value, board election, director powers, by laws, meeting notices, and applicable Mississippi law.

The Oxford Dry Geoedia Company Ft. Nosser A. Hint Groses R. Hin Tomas Leow McObos Wineces A. Howr- Ton Josara BE. Proves Ginoaan W. Berratoe Wituis Lewis Wi. H. Tieeer Feane P. McKees Mace A. Montuomrry Mua May Atseer F Davipsos Cabinabiene Ethan Hai

The Best Plaster Promises Quick Pain Relief

A thannel dam plaster with Chamberlain's Pain Balm bound to affected parts offers superior relief for chest or side pains and lame backs. It claims to cure rheumatism and promises prompt comfort. Sold by Dr. K. R. Chilton Co in Oxford Mississippi and F. M. Pettis in Abbeville, Mississippi.

Chamberlain KR. R. Chilton

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Everd Hatton Fontainebieu Enmes Rouge Desthe Jackson Chilton’s National Quarantine New Zealand Baltimore LaPayette Ave Charlies St Baltimore, MD Barthold Meyer the Board OF Supervisors G. E. Hiesrowrr County Mie Martha Stanley Denton, Ky Zimble’s Market Freudsnbeeg Old Stand Kimble Castoria Samuel Pitcher Hyannis Massachusetts Mothers of America Centaur Company Liede Jacks P. E. Matthews, Pro City Lumber Yard T. J. Harkins Miss W T. Wallace Youondertaker John B. Finley & Co Memphis Tenn Talogue
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