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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1896
Page
2
Oxford Eagle lists Democratic campaign items for the 1896 election including presidential candidates Bryan and Sewall and congressional electors, with regional district selections and names such as Jas. K.vardaman, James C. Longstreat, D. F. Housbom, E. D. Mink, Percy Somerville, Walter Trotter, and J. R. Stockdale, among others.
A chaotic political screed rails at wealth concentration, attacks Democrats, and urges support for Bryan Sewall and silver coinage. It cites national figures, fisheries of finance, and calls for voters to rally to Bryan, Sewall, and American control of finances. The piece mentions Water Valley, Paris cables, and several local officials while discussing electoral strategy and party splits.
The Eagle Oxford lists estimates for job work and advertising options inviting readers to call or write for details.
A Mississippi Confederate veterans group warns camps about John L Bram posing as a former Confederate officer and speaker for the Jefferson Davis monument. Bram travels the South, asking for speaking engagements and funds, leaving unpaid drafts and a questionable past. Authorities in Arkansas and elsewhere pursue him. Texas is warned to beware. Louis J.T. Wise signs the alert as commander.
The article notes the old saying urging subscriptions as timely amid a period crowded with national and state affairs and many incidents. It reflects on the necessity of staying informed during stirring times.
The Republic, a leading Democratic newspaper, offers three months of daily and Sunday papers for 1.50 with mail subscription for 52 years. The Twice a Week Republic is available two times weekly for 1 a year. The notice also mentions local events including a doctor’s illness, a blacksmith selling his shop, a local death, and a cough remedy advertisement.
CORRESPONDENCE reports a busy farming season and nearing completion of improvements on Ewen's Mill. Mrs Pink Woodard visits from Memphis and returns home. A large crowd welcomed new teacher Prof H E Groves at P N on Monday morning and the community plans a Friday meeting to organize a literary and debating society for school work.
A brief report from a five mile south of Oxford notes Fudge school's closing exercises. Pupils and teachers used opportunities well with songs recitations and a harmony of effort. Mr Wiley Coolsby directed the program with praise from pupils patrons and mothers for education. Music by Misses Luther.
The report records Rev. Mr. Mahon preaching at the tabernacle on Sunday and Squire Parm visiting Monday evening. It mentions Mr. Jim Tom Patton discussing a residence near the school and Mr A Sneed buying property with plans to move. The Sneeds are active in trades and plan a store, signaling new commerce for the area.
Electric Bitters praised as a spring tonic and tonic for liver sluggishness and malarial poisons with claims of easing headache indigestion and dizziness. Shilohs Catarrh Remedy advertised with nasal injector free priced at 50 cents. products sold by local firm T. and Chilton & Co.
Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Qu claims to cure bare wire cuts with a money back guarantee if it fails. Availability noted at druggists for 5 cents.
Housekeepers using Joe Frost Baking Powder report savings in price per pound and fat needed for biscuits and cakes. Oxford Mercantile Co. wholesale and retail agents. Ask your physician about Smolb's Care for Consumption. For sale by T. D. Isom & Co.
The piece markets a silver Rabbit's Foot campaign badge featuring Bryan with a motto promoting free silver. It promises two badges in exchange for a silver quarter and asks dealers to inquire for prices. Dexter, Iowa agents PrGn & REYNOLDS handle orders.
The University of Mississippi began its forty-fifth session on September 10, 1896, in Oxford. Citizens attended in the University chapel for devotional services and addresses by notable speakers including Judge RA Hill and Prof. Deupree, while enrollment and female attendance surpassed prior years.
Letter from Rev J Gunderman of Dimondale Michigan reports marvelous recovery of his wife from a sickness. He notes the remedy was purchased at Rives Junction and bottles were sold by R K. Chilton’s. The text mentions a regular size bottle price of four cents and nine something.
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