Oxford News from May 20 highlights local events
Dr Fermor Staples returns from Birmingham with Mrs Staples and Margaret to Heflin as guests of Mr and Mrs D Staples. Mrs Daisy Toland visits Munford. Robert P Jones redec up Warnock residence for J R Turner and family. Recital by Miss Willie Privett’s pupils impresses at Noble Institute. Arcus Humphries building on Main street nearing completion. Stork brings a baby to Mr and Mrs Frank Luttrell. Katharine Steel chapter D A R meets May 22. Gordon monument unveiling in Atlanta and reunion at Richmond planned. Musique at Oxford college tonight by Miss Stella Roberts. Mr and Mrs A H Allen visit DeArmanville. Minstrels were by Oxford men not church ladies aid. Mrs S K Borders and Mrs Sallie Carey ill. Knights of Pythias convention in Mobile. Chicken thefts alarm Ben Turner. Transport Thomas carries Prof J L Davis’s body to San Francisco. Burdock Blood Bitters touted as purifier and restorer.
Clean Machinery and Body Health Warning
The article argues that clean machinery is matched by a clean body system and constipation harms performance. It recommends a nightly and before meals dose using a senna-based compound with Rochelle Salts Aro-Sagrada bicarbonate and glycerine, prepared by a druggist.
Rich art patron Henry Whelan Jr. dies in Philadelphia
Henry Whelan Jr., president of the academy of arts and a noted Philadelphia financier, died of pneumonia. He served as treasurer of the Rittenhouse Club, director of the Philadelphia Orchestra, and treasurer of the Episcopal Divinity School.
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Philadelphia
Henry Whelan Jr
Academy Off Arts
Rittenhouse Club
Philadelphia Orchestra
Episcopal Divinity School
Women of Japan go bareheaded and men’s wives
The Houston Post notes that Japanese women wearing bare heads are linked to a tradition where men affectionately admire their wives, suggesting cultural attitudes influence domestic life.
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Japan
Houston Post
Husband's Costly Lunch. Cabbage and Lace Theft
A Woodbury man rehearses a midnight meal and discovers his wife mislaid four yards of lace worth twenty dollars on the pantry shelf. The joke ends with her finding the missing face in starch. The piece also recounts a French joke about the Marquis de Favieres bribing a lender and Barnard’s witty reply.
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Woodbury
George
Marquis de Favieres
Barnard
Monsieur
Louis
Lippincott’s Magazine
The Truth About Men’s Clothing Ad Campaign
A promotional pitch urges buyers to inspect inside coats to judge quality and tailoring. It touts careful handwork unmatched by ready to wear, with suits offered 35 to 40 dollars and a black unfinished worsted at 20 dollars. Alpaca and silk linings are claimed for premium garments.
Stronger line of menswear in Anniston and Oxford sales
Advertises suiting line with serges unfinished worsteds grays self striped and plaids at reduced prices. Highlights 50 double breasted blue serge suits at 15 dollars claimed to be unmatched at 20 dollars. Urges customers to see them.
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Anniston
Oxford
Oxford Lake Park Rejuvenated With New Attractions
Nature and funding improve the Oxford Lake Park resort each year and visitors find it more enjoyable this spring. Despite unseasonable weather, lake patronage remains excellent as rowing grows brisk, moss is gone, and the water is pleasant. A bowling alley merry go round new bathing suits boats and a miniature railway run by J A Hulsey add options. Coupon tickets cost 20c with a 15c coupon usable for all pleasures.
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J. A. Hulsey
Charm and wit at Boreleigh home exchange
A dialogue between Mr Boreleigh and Miss Critie reveals social manners and teasing remarks about retirement. The humor centers on Miss Critie's gentle, retiring disposition and Boreleigh's flattery during a late morning encounter at 11:45.
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Boreleigh
Miss Critie
Mr. Boreleigh
Puck
This Date in History Highlights Major 16th to 20th Century Events
Key moments listed include Christopher Columbus death in 1506, battles in Avein in 1635, UK figures born such as David Dudley Field in 1781 and John Stuart Mill in 1806, and events from 1834 to 1902 including France retaining Algiers, Montebello defeat, North Carolina secession, Grant Colfax GOP ticket, and Jose Marti’s death.
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Avein
David Dudley Field
John Stuart Mill
Grant
Colfax
Henry Stuart Foote
Jefferson Davis
Jose Marti
Tomas Estrada Palma
Republic of Cuba
Coal Burns Telephone Model Ice Co Item
Coal remains a burn hazard linked to the mh2 tf model. Officials note potential fire risk and urge caution around the telephone powered device. Further testing and safety checks are recommended.
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Model Ice Co
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