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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1915
Page
3
A quoted passage from the Atlantic laments how modern literature dulls vocabulary. It contrasts current usage with Wordsworth and Shelley noting great words are rarely used, shrinking the language's reach and depth of expression.
Reported as the second albino snake ever found and the first live specimen watched by scientists. Professor Storer of the vertebrate zoology department studies its colorless body and pinkish hue, while farmers near Berkeley, California, gifted the specimen to the museum.
An advertisement extolls Cuticura Soap and Ointment for clearing pimples and blackheads, reducing redness and itching, and removing dandruff. It also discusses nerve cell energy, chromatin granules, and potential exhaustion leading to death under strong stimuli.
Two Tennessee residents recount quick relief from stomach and digestion issues using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. Miss Cora Fisher of Memphis reports gallstone relief and lasting improvement. Mrs W J Ward of Sparta endorses enduring relief from constipation and indigestion. The remedy claims permanent results for stomach liver and intestinal ailments with no dietary limits.
A fragmented column jokes about misheard proverbs and penny pinching with quirky asides. It references a pearly mis-spent leisure, Hanford's Balsam for calks, and odd ad lines. The tone mimics a busy, humorous reader page with brief, unrelated notices.
The article explains how reconstructed rubies, made from fused ruby dust, failed in price against cheaper synthetic rubies. It describes frauds selling synthetic rubies as reconstructed natural stones and passing artificial white sapphires as diamonds. It notes diamond dust costs and the high value frauds seek by misrepresentation, with blue sapphires seen as inferior substitutes.
A frightened officer notes Washington now has a policewoman while a Gotham observer wishes for thoughtful measures to keep mice off, reflecting mixed public reaction to changing policing roles and urban pest concerns.
Revenue agent J. C. Johnston leads back tax assessments against all cotton buyers and merchants in Hinds County for cotton on hand February 1, covering six years. The case hinges on whether farm products in producers’ hands are taxed at sale or exempt until sale.
A brief anecdote from the Huffalo Express shows a child asking Mrs Lazarot to draw pictures and her gentle reply that she cannot draw, noting her label as a designer woman.
W W T Williams former sheriff of Calhoun county pleaded guilty to three counts of embezzlement tied to a 15 000 to 20 000 shortage. Gov Brewer had suspended Williams and appointed Scott Hardin as acting sheriff. If Williams receives a penitentiary sentence Hardin would assume full office duties until an election can be held.
State factory inspector David McDowell says charges for violating the 1914 statute barring firms from forcing women to work more than ten hours a day will be filed in several counties against a telephone and telegraph company. Affidavits have been filed in some areas and county attorneys have been alerted to pursue prosecutions. The inspector notes many towns violate the limit while cities comply.
From Sarepta Mississippi reports indicate most of the business district burned including Sarepta Mercantile Leachmans Zinns and Poynters stores all totals losses with no clear origin and little insurance. Amory School Burned Totals Loss About 25000 with two policies carrying 10000. Aberdeen Dynamite Blast Damages Home No injuries bloodhounds used to confirm alibi. Kenna Elected Principal At Kilmichael Agricultural High School succeeding W W Taylor.
Ashland report says Frank Treadwell first Benton county sheriff, appointed in 1870 by Gov. Alcorn, died at his Early Grove home aged seventy two. Also noted is the death of 66-year-old banker Thomas J. Poltevent in Shelby after a stroke in September 191.
Grenada women have launched a movement to purchase property south of the public school for a new playground. Funds will be raised by public subscription and a tag day event.
Senatoria Professor C A Cobb state agent of demonstration work will spend three days in Tate county to promote boys corn clubs. He will speak at six places. The interior description notes a brick stove used for heating cooking and as a couch and bed. every house in town and country has a lamp lit before which Russians cross themselves on entering.
Nat Goodwin recounts his misadventure with Hoyt during the debut of Nathan Hale. Hoyt plus wife were to attend, but she did not come. Charlie bought two tickets, invited a friend who refused, claiming dislike for Nat on or off stage. Hoyt urged attendance despite the fatal ending.
Mrs Will T Lawbon of Cartersville reports suffering severe head and back misery for days. After using Cardus she says three bottles brought vast improvement and life saving health, with her husband endorsing the treatment.
A quip filled piece notes that a husband questions his wife’s actions with a playful phrase about a dumdum biscuit. The text adds a joke about lawyers and hints at social intrigue around a wealthy heiress’s image, with a light, ironic tone.
A public figure proclaims service to the people while a farmer challenges the claim, saying taxpayer taxes feel like a tipping evil as they confront the politician about salary and duties. The exchange highlights tensions between elected officials and constituents over accountability and fiscal policy.
Simple inexpensive remedy claims to halt dandruff and scalp itching and keep hair thick. Advises rubbing resin into the scalp at night and rinsing with progressively cooler water ending with cold. Mentions Resinol ointment and resinol soap sold by druggists. The rest is a child dialogue about cake from a grandma.
Luxembourg, once allowing German passage by promising repayment of losses, now endures bitter suffering like Belgium. The nation has appealed to the Belgian relief committee as the European conflict continues, reflecting the harsh realities of war.
A quirky dialogue references Gessler and a hat salute, then pivots to warnings about marriage and double lives. The passage blends antiquated phrase play with a mock cautionary tone, stitching trivia and moral cheek with a dash of whimsy.
A writer contrasts moratorium talk with personal debt pressure as a passerby asks a child what a futurist is and a man on his uppers laments feeling cheated by the world.
A Birmingham News tale recounts Hezekiah famed for a prodigious memory. The devil seeks a plan, offering choice of any food. Hezekiah asks for chicken and, after twenty years apart, reveals his preferred fried preparation.
A man admits he found his book purchase not very interesting but says he would feel better if the debt collector who visits could entertain as well as the seller. The exchange blends humor with a small social observation about value and service.
A terse aphorism contrasts wealth with illness noting that money buys remedies like dyspepsia tablets while a poor man would not spend on such relief. The line emphasizes economic disparity in healthcare access.
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