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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1900
Page
2
A garbled editorial voice argues Congress should curb trusts while noting party loyalties in Pennsylvania and Texas. It critiques Bryan, Hanna, and McKinley era imperialism, laments trust power, praises independence, and behind the jumbled prose frames a 1900s campaign clash over tariffs, war aims, and farm prices.
The article argues rice farming should expand in LaFayette County using low-lying bottoms. It notes the climate suits rice, describes brambles and wet areas as prime ground, and urges farmers to experiment as rice yields can be high with little post-sowing cultivation.
Citizens discuss campaigns and party trust while community news lists visits by Aline Koteron and Annie Smith. Reports mention public health, local homelife improvements, and a note on the 16 year old cotton picking record with dramatic figures. Also references to August Flower medicine and local vendors.
A.U. Kenel sells McGee's Backache and Kidney Cure claiming it cures backache kidney disease and bladder troubles. The copy promises value for money and emphasizes the treatment as the best known for these ailments.
A St Louis Chronicle piece attacks a plan by University of Chicago students to work for education by wearing servant livery, calling it a "black eye" on the university. The column criticizes President Harper and contrasts philanthropy with a system where students pay tuition through labor, arguing it undermines true learning and democracy.
Fragmented ledger entries show balances and transfers for General, School, Bond and Water accounts in Oxford Mississippi. Items include October balances, tax collections, state distributions, bond payments, and expenses with scattered figures and notes.
Reports from Pr a M noting Dr Giwhmo of Gleanvide visiting Piera and Lote Stewart's Memorial Party. Rev Duncan of Tyra addresses the school on balteation. Othe Wablip of Pree Springs visits relatives. Piers school plans teachers exams Friday and Saturday. Crane and others head to Limb Lake. Grace Kenner ill. school house readied. ads for medical treatments and S100 sale by AL EE Kendel.
Abbeville residents share visits and reminiscences with Holly Springs Texas and Delta friends. Mr Tobect latchy and Mine Kate McAuley return from Texas as do others after weeklong stays. Local social noting club activities and home visits Trotter Carrigan and Juliet Balfour attend gatherings in Abbeville and Oxford Phurity.
The Democratic nominee for Congress from the 2nd District, Hon Thomas Spight, will address citizens at multiple dates across districts including Ashland, Mountain, Hernando, Sardis, Beeville, Charleston, New Albany, Molly Springs, and more. Speaking starts at 10 20 AM with notices posted by county Democratic Committee officials A J Meinryar Chairman and C Myus Secretary.
An article-style fragment notes a cheap Bible sale from the American Bible Society and urges readers to have a Bible in every home. It also includes a drug advertisement for Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy and lists several mail matter notices and political opinions about Hanna and Roosevelt affecting Bryan and Stevenson.
The draft commissions changes to Section 206 keep the Pell Tax in counties where collected, fund a state common school from the general treasury, and limit four months’ support with possible longer local levies. It also provides a new apportionment plan for senators and representatives after the 1900 census, detailing county requirements and minimum seat allocations across divisions.
The notice publishes the official list of textbooks adopted Oct 1 1900 for five years in LaPayette County public schools with prices and publishers. Sealed bids for construction of a new bridge on Dalla road will be received by 1 o'clock on Tue. 100. The bridge project includes details on location and guarantees.
The piece cites a Bavarian recluse who allegedly predicted global wars like Australia versus Russia and the Franco Prussian conflict, US presidential assassinations, a 1900s seismic disaster, and a future US collapse into six republics with capitals in San Francisco, Denver, St. Louis, New Orleans, Washington, and Boston.
The piece extols the diligent woman who works, praising her bravery, cleanliness, and helpful role behind counters and desks. It honors her as a positive force in homes and communities, despite labor devoted to dishwashing, factory tasks, or printing. It also quotes opinions on political figures and a cough remedy advertisement.
A historical ad shows McGee's 25¢ Chill Cure offered as tasteless purgative with money back guarantee and sale through A. H. Kendel. Separate note advertises residence for sale on Coll Hill Street via J. D. Gunter. Also includes a quip about advertising and ownership of land.
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