Prolific Yet Patchy Dispatch From an Old Mississippi News Page
A garbled column reports on cotton yields of about four bales per acre, a famed elocutionist ill in London, legal trials and water works bids in McComb, a federal court term at Jackson, Mardi Gras plans in New Orleans, and varied local incidents. It notes yellow fever discussions, a steamboat shooting near New Orleans, and a Memphis quarantine conference favoring a national health bureau, with delegates drafting measures for Washington.
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Memphis
Bureau of Health
Treasury Department
Washington
Thanksgiving Reflections On Prosperity And Community
The article expresses gratitude despite losses, noting revived business, abundant crops, and broad educational gains. It salutes local officials pastors and the community, urges charitable acts toward the needy, and encourages sharing meals and aid with neighbors.
Personal notes from Oxford area residents and visitors
A roundup of local social news with names of residents and visitors. Rev T. Winter, Ben Markette, M P Bishop, Col James Stone, Lawrence Chandler, Annie Crawford Jones, Myrtle Graham, Charley Mitchell, Sev Boggs, Mrs G K Smith and Minnie, F M Pettis, Fannie Stoat, Jerol Mayersville, Paul Kaney, Chancellor Fulton, Ex-Gov Shands, Rev Heddleston, Dr E M Staudefer, Miss S Mellehee Isom, and Ex-Rev Shands attending quarant ine conventions in Memphis and New York outings. notes on moves, visits, and community roles.
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Col
James Stone
Batesville
Lawrence Chandler
Greenwood
Annie Crawford Jones
Georgia
Tennessee
Myrtle Graham
Abbeville
Oxford
Charley Mitchell
Memphis
Boggs
College Hill
M. A. Collier
G. K. Smith
Minnie
Indianola
F. M. Pettis
Aford
S. Mellehee Isom
New York City
Sinew agency boosts Chamberlains sale in Reefton
E J Scantlebury reports large sales of Chamberlains Cough Remedy over two years surpassing five year totals of other makes. He cites many positive results and his own household use. The note lists Dr K K Chilton and Co in Oxford and F M Pettis in Abbeville as suppliers.
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Castoria
Samuel Pitched
Hyannis
Massachusetts
Centaur Company
Chas. H. Fletcher
Ee Ae
E. J. Scantlebury
K. K. Chilton & Co
Oxford
Miss
F. M. Pettis
Abbeville
Pain Balm Rated Superior to Plaster for Aches
A flannel dipped in Chamberlain's Pain Balm and bound to the Paris area is claimed superior to plaster for chest side or back pain. The ad promises prompt relief and calls Pain Balm a certain cure for rheumatism. Sold by Dr K K Chilton Co in Oxford and Pettis in Abbeville Mississippi.
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Chamberlain
Paris
Kk. K
Yellow Jack distant. Abbeville notes town progress
SOUTH OXFORD CORRESPONDENCE reports relieved tension over Yellow Jack not arriving. Local schools reopened with vigor. Obituaries note Nancy Tubbs died at 79 in LaFayet's county. Minnie Mize aged 15 died, described as dutiful and cheerful. Local visits include Eldred Miller and Alf Stephens. Abbeville Normal School hosted an ethics talk by Rev. Hargis with student essays and music. Abbeville reports no yellow fever cases and thriving commerce as cotton wagons fill streets.
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E. Goodwin
Oxford
Abbeville Normal School
W. L. Hargis
Birdie Wilson
Matie M. Garrison
Mise Garrett
Baltimore Musical and Educational Home School Fo
A brief note from the Baltimore area introduces the Musical and Educational Home School, outlining its aims and community role. The item highlights local cultural programming and educational activities hosted by the organization.
Music School Ad Promotes piano Organ Vocal Culture
Barthold Meyer principal offers piano organ vocal culture stringed instruments languages English elocution and art. Music taught after the Berlin and Liepzig Conservatory system with after school instruction. Boarding pupils limited and home comforts. Catalogues on application. Opels Sept. Sob, Ys.
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Berlin
Liepsic
Opels
Thanksgiving Oysters and Celery Orders Invited
Local note urges readers to place orders for celery and oysters in time for Thanksgiving.
Carriage and Buggy Work Offered by JosEPH STOATE
JosEPH STOATE announces a carriage shop expansion adding a Blacksmith shop with first class tools on North Street. He offers all kinds of carriage and buggy work at reasonable charges, dated August 16, Isos.
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North Street
Joseph Stoate
Isos
Croup Prevention and Kidney Cure Advertisements
Hoarseness signals looming croup and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy can stop an attack if given early. Mothers keep it at hand for croupy children. considered reliable and pleasant to take. Also SMith's Sure Kidney Cure touted for chest soreness and cough relief, sold by Dr. R. K. Chilton & Co. and S. O. Hemenway in St. Louis.
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Chamberlain
RK. R
Smith
Hemenway
South Mid Street
St. Louis
BR. KR. Chilton & Co
Local Oil Market Listing Amid Auction Offerings
Bogard and Logan handle Apex oil on the market with the finest oil quality. The notice advertises a Jersey milch cow and young calves for sale at a low cast price. Apply to R Prick for details.
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Bogard & Logan
Jersey
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