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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1900
Page
2
A fragmenting column reports local names K Daves of Minnesota dying at home in St Paul The Catholic editorials mock political figures including Mark Hanna and McKinley while discussing tariffs trusts and military budgets The piece mentions Griggs resignation Maine Manly Hanna and a new cotton seed hull mill in Atlanta Georgia with a nationwide plant plan.
A 1621 Thanksgiving origin vignette notes early harvest celebrations and the shift to a national holiday. The piece praises peace and economic plenty in the Union and urges readers to share comfort with the poor, asserting it is more blessed to give than receive. It calls for generosity to relieve destitution and foster communal happiness this season.
Unanimous student officers elected for the class of 77 with names for president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, historian, poet, editor, and sports captains. Local citizens convened to appoint delegates for a Memphis Oxford and West Point railroad meeting. Fielder Webster chaired, J Holmes secretary. A robbery or assault case at McKune House left Laura Pegues critically wounded. Arthur Davidson in custody. Epworth League hosted literary debate on Queen Vasht and Ahuserens fate. Miss Cameron of Women's College recited, with thanks to guest societies.
The Abbeville community welcomed Dr. Johnson from the University for a science lecture in the A N S chapel. The talk, aimed at the physics class and open to all, explained the X ray with clarity, captivating both young and old and highlighting the value of nearby academic visitors.
The Notice touts Prof Hicks forecasts in his 100 Almanac with warnings of great storms and cold waves. It claims Galveston, Texas, was struck on the day named by Hicks, and promotes ordering the almanac from Word and Works Publishing for 25 cents or one dollar with subscription.
Miss Olivia Fernandes visits with her mother Mrs Mollie Fernandes in Memphis. Mr Paul Buford travels to the Mississippi bottom on business. Miss Virgie Mosby reports good school prospects for the year. Miss Mathe Frierson has been ill but shows signs of improvement.
Farmers hasten cotton picking and corn gathering for Thanksgiving. Over 200 bales of cotton have been gathered by Mr. Calvin Wells' group this season with others still fielding crops elsewhere. Heavy rain Saturday night made roads nearly impassable.
Mr McBeth headed to Texas last Friday leaving warm friends behind. Cuthbert Spencer of Oxford visited town last week. J B Roach of Oxford was in town Sunday. Some neighbors claim to be killing boys this week. Walter Landreth plans to tour as a tobacco drummer. Suge scarcity noted and a heavy rain last Saturday followed by a cold busy day Sunday. Possum hunting described as popular local sport. Clyde Wallace returned from Batesville. School to organize a debating club Saturday night MARTIN.
Mrs Jill Graham returns from Memphis with daughter Mrs Hill. Mrs Brooks Mellowan spends Thursday in Holly Springs. A N S hears a lecture on The Fourth State of Matter by Dr Johnson of the University. Belle Langley visits Oxford with friends Jamlet Yarbrough and Lela. Mrs Sue Blaylock returns to Arkansas after visiting her ill mother Mrs Crosley. Wade Balfour back among friends. Banks and Stabbe enjoy a drive to the Hill. Sermons at the Methodist Church promised today. Mt Pleasant school opens this week with Warren Wilkins. Girove’s Tasteless Chill Tonics advertised as iron and quinine. Old papers for sale at 25c per hundred.
A crowd of boys rigged an explosion to amplify fire reports using cast iron wagon wheel taps. The blast fatally injured 15 year old Doak Matthews, who died at his home after public funeral rites. The incident shocked Graham Texas and prompted a large funeral procession.
Notices discuss proposals for sewer bonds of 20000 dollars in Oxford Mississippi with dates in December 1900 and interest at 4 percent. Separate items announce bond issues for electric light systems and other municipal financing with dates in 1900 and 1901. Includes candidate Charles Stratton announcing a congressional contest and various household medical tips and political commentary of the era.
The piece urges boys to adopt true manhood built on character and virtue beyond size or freedom. It then promotes Boschee's German Syrup as a proven remedy for coughs colds and lung troubles with two million bottles sold annually and availability through A. H. Kendel along with the Greeny Prize Almanac.
A Grahamaville, Sullivan County, blacksmith says his five year old son’s croup improved after using Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. He notes it dissolves mucus and is safe for children. It is sold by Dr. K. R. Chilton & Co and F. M. Pettis in Abbeville.
A brief promotional note describes The New York World Thrice Weekly edition and THE EAGLE pairing offer. It lists subscription pricing and circulation reach, highlighting prompt impartial news as the paper’s value to English readers. It also promotes Chilton's Rabies Diarrhoea Cure as a medical remedy mention.
A Charleston convention moment altered the 1860 Democratic split. Ex-Governor Johnson’s speech, interrupted by a wine sip, weakened the minority cause and helped Cobb and Jackson secure the majority report. The national party split, Lincoln’s election, and civil war followed. An ad touts Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy with a money-back guarantee.
The text warns that heart diseases are stealthy and dangerous and urges using Compound Oxygen as a remedy. It claims the treatment roots back over twenty five years with thousands of patients treated and over one thousand physicians recommending it.
The article extols Compound Oxygen as a twenty five year proven remedy praised by patients and physicians. It claims home use rarely interferes with work and warns against imitators selling spurious preparations under the same name. A free book offer and note on trusted medical testimony are included.
Testimonials from well known men and women claim Compound Oxygen as a great revitalizing remedy. It costs nothing to investigate. Call and convince yourself or send for a free look. Home or office treatment offered for chronic or acute diseases.
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