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Newspaper
Oxford Falcon
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1885
Page
4
A discussion of engraved calling cards for women and men, noting sizes and details for married and single ladies, clergymen, and couples. It covers formats for addresses, how English and American usage differ, and humorous asides on travel and social etiquette from various periodical snippets.
The article recounts the origin of Martello towers built along the English coast to repel a feared French invasion at the end of the last century. It notes their stone construction, round design, and the influence of the Duke of Wellington in selecting a common fort plan, with Beechne and Bantry Bay referenced as parts of the era’s anxieties.
An advertisement fragment touts Carter's Iron Pills for those with pale colorless faces feeling weak and discouraged. It promises improvements to blood, nerves, and complexion and urges readers to obtain the product from the paper.
The University of Mississippi at Oxford announces the next session opens September 24 1885 Tuition free to all but law students Open to both sexes The location is healthy in a community noted for churches schools morality and culture 70 miles southeast of Memphis on the Illinois Central Railroad 12 instructors with departments of Law Art Literature and Science Apply to Chancellor General A P Stewart H M Sullivan Secretary Board Trustee.
The New York Telegram questions the Bible revision effort noting most lines remain, but geograph y terms shift from hell to sheol. It argues the change undermines reverence and could ease swearing, citing phrases like go to hell as objectionable. Also mentions a fraudulent Austrian mineral spring scam uncovered by a skeptical visitor reported in Picayune.
A fragment from Chicago Hera hints Monday as the warmest day of the year. The text mixes garbled chatter about a “bot wave” and a domestic quarrel ending with a blaze, but the readable claim centers on unusual warmth for the season.
Fragmentary report describes a hotel scene where a nurse or attendant speaks to a mother and child. A girl asks for the same order and the mother confirms, revealing domestic tension and a simple household interaction.
R Geo W Willing of Manistee Michigan testifies his wife was helpless for five years until two bottles of Electric Bitters enabled her to turn and do her own work. The ads claim benefits and offer bottles for sale at Dr T Chandler's.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve promises best results for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter hands ulcers corns and all skin eruptions. It pledges to cure piles or no pay required and guarantees satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by J T Chan.
LaFayette Springs sits 174 miles east of Oxford offering healthful air and tranquil lodging. Visitors can enjoy cool rooms, airy sleeping quarters, and outdoor walks while seeking a brief escape from city turmoil. Rates range from 1.75 to 3.00 per week for rooms with lights, 20.00 per month for beard service, with contact at Bney & Thirleeld, LaFayette Springs, Mississippi.
Prof J W Shuberth offers instruction in violin organ piano flute and voice. Trains male voices and repairs organs pianos and other instruments.
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