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Newspaper
Oxford Falcon
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1885
Page
2
The New Mississippian notes a Democratic display with 618 delegates in attendance and a cohesive ticket including Supervisor T. W. Dooley and constable J.B. Roach. It praises the convention, critiques prohibitionists, and comments on drought and market nerves shaping public opinion. Local West Point influences and editorials frame the piece.
The piece surveys reaction to Gov. Lowry’s nomination across several papers. It mocks posts of “crow” and notes mixed receptions, praising Yazoo Herald and Corinth Herald for graceful stance while condemning others. It highlights electric lights on plantations as a pest-control aid and mentions Grenada Gazette's launch, its handsome look yet space-advertising blemish.
In a tense episode, Chalmers urges others to back a deadly plot against Lowry. Capt Pat Darden, once Democratic gubernatorial hopeful, is named as a target and drawn into the ominous plan. Darden may disavow Chalmers or face the perilous attempt.
A West Point new era poet receives cautious praise for a brief piece that extols a victorious military unit while noting its faults. Separately, Thomas Marshall Miller, Democratic nominee for Attorney General, is greeted with a triumphal reception in Vicksburg as he condemns county delegation practices and pledges clean hands over patronage.
A quarantine was imposed yesterday at a port of entry in Mexico after yellow fever cases were detected. Officials inspected all trains from northern California to prevent spread, causing delays and heightening public concern.
A Philadelphia Post note claims Ma Barbiere resigned as chief clerk under Gen Davis, amid claims of loyal leaders and ex confederates. The Mississippi convention defies patronage by ignoring sectional quotas, nominating Stone and Miller from river counties for state offices while questioning total support and merit.
James R Chalmers urges opposition voters to back Pat Darden for Governor, arguing Darden harms the Democratic machine's railroad influence and would enforce the law faithfully. He warns that some leaders declare Darden not a Democrat for differing from party elites and pleads canvassing against Lowry supporters.
A physician advertises Electric Bitters as a remedy for low spirits loss of appetite debility and bilious diseases. The pitch claims rapid improvement renewed strength and relief from pain enhancing life. Sold at fifty cents a bottle by Dr. J T Chandler.
A curious note describes how a revised Bible inspired a man named Shuttle to attend church. He mocks the text and jokes that the line Thou shalt not steal would read as Thou shalt not compromise for twenty five cents on the doll, highlighting skepticism toward changes in scripture.
The item lists current gentleman’s fashions centering on black and brown palettes with a nod to a near trend. It mentions a shop or brand J.8 Poast's as a reference point for available styles. The language is terse and reads like an old catalog brief.
Mr T W Atkins of Girard writes praising your Rieatric Bitters as the purest and most effective medicine for kidney and liver complaints blood purification and bowel relief. He claims it will save families money and be widely recommended.
The article argues that both Negroes and whites are not more superstitious, noting that fear and belief in natural compatibilities appear in educated county residents. It asserts that fear and the idea of inevitable mental equips are common features across communities.
A fragmentary ad urges relief from spring and fall illnesses attributed to weather swings. It touts Parker's Tonic as a tonic for digestion, liver and blood, claiming it prevents fevers and serious attacks for both sexes and all ages.
A testimonial from LaGrange, Georgia, details recovery from a neck tumor after using Swift's Specific. The letter praises the remedy as the only permanent relief and notes improved health and weight. Also mentions a university prospectus for Oxford with tuition details and a secretary’s contact.
A fragment advertising Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption claims it cures throat and lung ailments. It mentions free trial bottles at Dr J T Chatner's Drug Store and touts remarkable success with testimonials.
Mr E S Sringer of Mechanicsburg writes he suffered lung fever and abscesses, was reduced to a walking skeleton. He got a free trial bottle of a consumption remedy and after using three bottles recovered health, appetite and strength. visit J T Chandler's store for a free trial bottle and W Brown's for more.
Mixed OCR notes show a 1885 court action in LaPayette County with property attachment and foreclosure phrases, a horse description and reward, medical patent remedies, and retail ads for tonics and patent medicines. Names include J. T. Whandler and W. C. Oxford, with locations cited in Oxford Miss and an address in Lowis City.
A long article discusses a company started a year ago with one dollar and its demand for reward, claiming unparalleled action and reader engagement. It also mentions cures and tonics, hints at medical claims, and promotes a hair product from Matera’s Well with softening scalp effects and perfume, amid unrelated misprints and fragmented text.
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