Local Notes from Oxford on Visits and Illnesses
Oxford updates report H P Acker leaving for Lincoln after visiting sister Mrs W B McWain. Miss Lillie Borders returns from Mississippi trips. Mr and Mrs W C Turnipseed go home with Laura Rowe as guest for two weeks. Mrs L B Mayfield and son return from city visit. Charley and Fannie Hackney from Lincoln spend Sunday here. Dr McClintock of Hicks ill. community hopes for quick recovery. Mosquito problem noted. residents urged to clean up to deter pests. Mrs W A Yeatman visiting Silver Run friends. Mrs A F Bullard and daughter Alice leave for Birmingham to stay with Ward family. R A Hingson in Choccolocco area with Maynes Hing ton Cox firm. J N Swift family of Fishhead glad to return Oxford.
The Busy Grocers Offer New Premiums to Customers
The Busy Grocers announce ongoing promotions including a dozen hat racks as premiums with ten cent purchases, a free coupon with each cash buy, and rebate checks. Customers can return fifteen dollars in cash checks to receive fifty cents in trade. They continue to stock a pure, fresh line of groceries and invite patronage.
August social and residence moves in small city
During the remainder of August Haynes Hinson and Cox will relocate to the Church and Fourth street corner residence previously occupied by C Dickinson. Mrs Cooper at Rustic Heights is improving, Mr Cooper visits for the day, social events are planned for the week, Prof Griggs visits Oxford friends, Judge Yeatman’s cow was killed near the railroad, Self Culture Club calls a meeting, and J A D Henderson wed Alice Couch in South Oxford on Sunday August 12 with friends offering congratulations.
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Church and
Fourth Street
C. Dickinson
Self Culture Club
Will I. Cooper
South
Oxford
J. C. Wright
J. A. D. Henderson
Alice Coueh
Long-Lived People in a Statistical Study
A sample of 533 eminent men and women was analyzed to test brain workers longevity. The study found an average lifespan of about 68 years.
Paris Pedestrian Wins Damages Over Mud Splashing Car
A Paris woman awarded damages after suing the owner of a motor car which splashed wet clothes with mud. The judge held pedestrians have a right to protection from mud on city streets.
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Paris
Tale of the Eye
A discussion on eye color and its perceived meanings. Gray and blue eyes are linked to intellect, steadiness, and tenderness, while brown and greenish eyes signal jealousy or deceit. Widespread lore attributes eye shade to temperament and national origins, with notable mentions of Shakespeare Byron Coleridge and general color contrasts.
Prickly Ash Bitters Offered As Liver Kidney Remedy
Help wanted ad styled health note warns of energy loss and kidney trouble and promotes Prickly Ash Bitters as a four fold remedy. It claims to stimulate the liver restore stomach health strengthen kidneys and cleanse bowels with a red 3 on the front label and price one dollar per bottle from druggists.
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Bright
Past Present and Future Paint Principles
The passage outlines evaluating paint by three time horizons: past paint worn evenly and ready for repainting, present paint requiring minimal labor and maximizing coverage and appearance, and future paint lasting without cracking or peeling for many years. It emphasizes choosing paint based on durability and efficiency.
Red Seal White Lead For Sale By First Class Dealers
Red Seal Pure White Lead made by the Old Dutch Process offered for sale through first class dealers.
Eye color and character in New York Times study
The New York Times discusses eye colors such as orange, blue, brown, and green, linking them to temperaments, affection, and intellect. It notes black eyes signify lasting passion, pure russet brown denotes gentleness, and green shades hint at wisdom and courage, while yellow and orange tinted eyes imply originality or deceit.
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Shakespeare
Lord Byron
Coleridge
Byron
Europe
New York Times
To Remove a Grease Spot In A New Way
A reader describes removing a grease spot by layering blotting paper on an ironing board, applying benzine saturated sponging, then covering with more blotting paper and pressing with a warm iron. Warns benzine is flammable and to avoid heat or flame.
Present for a Baby’s Basket Gift Idea
A dainty baby gift idea uses one inch pink or blue ribbon sewn in four loops with a rosette at the top. A crocheted silk ring about a quarter in size sits on each loop, attached with various sized safety pins. Easy to make and inexpensive, it’s a welcome present.
Moire Outpaces Taffeta for Spring Silk Coat Styles
The article notes moire is newer than taffeta for the spring silk coat and fatile, which accompanies moire, serves the same purpose. Coats range from tiny postage stamp jackets to eton and sack coats, with varying lengths and skirt combinations.
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Eton
Long Litigation Over Lorraine Forest Rights Decided
In 1613 Lorraine villages sued the department of forests to preserve access to cutting wood in a forest. After nearly 300 years of litigation the supreme court at Leipsic ruled against the department and ordered it to pay all costs.
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Lorraine
Department of Forests
Supreme Court
Leipsic
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