Oxford Glimpses and Local Social Notes Adrift
Oxford items record visits and departures of residents, including Lil Acker heading to Lincoln to visit family, Mrs Lillie Borders returning from Mississippi, and the Turmseed party moving to Palmit Rock. Updates mention illness of Dr McClintock, rising mosquito nuisance, and social calls by Mrs Yeatman, Mrs Bullard, and Alice Bullard.
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Oxford
Aug
Po Acker
Sulphur Springs
Texas
Mra. W. FP
McCain
Lincoln
The Yellow Stamp Is Dead and the Busy Grocers Offer Premiums
The Busy Grocers advertise ongoing savings with a dozen hat racks to giveaway and a coupon with every 10 cent purchase. They issue rebate checks and trade value for cash, promising fresh groceries and reliable service.
Local Notes and Social Happenings in Oxford
August social events fill the week as residents plan gatherings for younger circles. Mrs Cooper resides at Rustic Heights and Mr Cooper visits daily. Prof Griggs visits Oxford friends while W A Yeatman suffers a serious cow accident near the railroad. A cultural meeting is called at Mrs Will Cooper’s residence. A wedding takes place in South Oxford as J A Henderson marries Altice Coneh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. ©. Cooper
Rustic Heights
Cooper
Self Culture
Lab
Will H. Cooper
South
Oxford
J.C. Wright
A.D. Henderson
Altice Coneh
Long-Lived People and Brain Workers
A historical note claims brain workers are long-lived. Statistics based on 533 eminent individuals show lifespan averaging about 68 years, implying mental labor correlates with longevity.
Woman Wins Suit Over Mud Splash From Motor Car In Paris
In Paris a woman sued the owner of a motor car after mud splashed her clothes. The judge awarded damages noting pedestrians have a right to protection from mud.
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Paris
Changeable eye color and character linked by New York Times
The New York Times discusses how eye color reflects personality and intellect. It covers blue, gray, green, hazel, brown, and black eyes, noting traits from loyalty and tenderness to deceit and jealousy, with various color mixes and tint shifts.
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Fae
Lord Byron
Coleridge
Shakespeare
Byron
Europe
New York Times
Prickly Ash Bitters Promoted For Kidney And Liver Health
An 19th century health ad urges prompt treatment for fatigue poor appetite and kidney issues. It touts Prickly Ash Bitters as a four fold remedy boosting liver and stomach function strengthening kidneys and cleansing bowels. Sold by druggists at $1 per bottle with a distinctive front label mark.
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Baight
Abel Bays
Past Present and Future Paint
Past Present and Future Paint explains three ideal aims for paint quality with the Old Dutch Process and Pure Linseed Oil as best. It urges readers to request a free book detailing paints, testing purity, and long lasting protection for many years.
New Method to Remove a Grease Spot
A simple home remedy uses blotting paper layered on a framing board. Sponge the fabric with benzine, add two more blotting layers, then press with a moderately hot iron away from flames.
Dainty Baby Basket Gift from Ribbon and Rings
Create a simple baby gift by looping inch wide pink or blue ribbon into four long loops with a rosette at the top. Attach crocheted silk rings the size of a quarter to each loop and pin with safety pins of various sizes for an inexpensive, welcome present.
Fragmentary Dress Catalog Notes Through the Ages
A garbled excerpt describes fashion items including hats, belts, flap jackets, corsets, skirts, and coats in varying lengths and styles. The text hints at a recurring yearly catalog or reminder of attire like postage stamps and jackets, but many phrases are unclear.
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Eton
Lorraine villages win forest case after centuries of suit
In 1613 villages in Lorraine sued the forest department to defend their right to cut wood in a forest. After nearly 300 years a Leipzig supreme court verdict nullifies the department and orders payment of all costs.
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Lorraine
Department of Forests
Supreme Court
Leipsic
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A. J. Adair
THE
Thad. M. Gwin & Co
Lillie Borders
Tbigbee Valley
Mississippi
Mra. W. C. Turvipseed
Palpit Rock
Mies Laura Rowe
McEllery
Mra
L. B. Mayfield
Charley Hackney
Miss Fannie Hackney
City
W. P. Tumphries
Hicks
Dr. McClintock
A. F. Bullard
Alice
Birmingham
W. C. Ward
R. A. Hingson
Choeeglocey
Haynes, Hington & Cox
J. N. Swift
Fishhead
Sut Humphries & CO
Haynes, Hingson & Cox
Church and
Fourth Street
C. Dickinson
Wm. Griggs
Drewton
Oxford Friends
Ayer
J.C. Ayer Co
Maes
Tale OF the
EYE
National Lead Company
Freeman Ave
7Th St
Cincinnati
B.L. Patmans
W. 15Th Street
University OF Alabama
John W. Abercrofsibie
Ped
G. H. Jones
University
Ala
Alabama
Anniston Banking & Loan Company
M. B. Wellbden
F. C. Leyden
Smith
Ness
City National
Anniston, Ala
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