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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1903
Page
2
A collage of speculative notes shows Irish leaders wary of a land bill while US and UK losses mount. Predictions touch Roosevelt’s Monroe pledge, party strategy, and a rising antispit mood. Kansas caucus shocks with Teschetta victory amid race discussions and negro voting tensions in the North.
A reflective piece contrasts bargain fever with social roles, noting women and men pursue tight-fisted purchases from dry goods to real estate. It argues bargains appeal to workers and owners alike, urging readers to inspect personal gardens for pruning to mirror prudent spending.
The piece argues education for African Americans should focus on domestic service and trades rather than literary training. It claims training to perform housework and related tasks would curb vice and pauperism, arguing legislation should require all nonmanual laborers to attend such programs. It notes white support for a system that would transform the freed race through practical schooling.
Indebted to Mr. H Wohlleben for the roster of the Thompson Calvary, a Confederate company. Muster after the Belmont, Missouri fight opposite Columbus, Kentucky, lists officers A J Dowles, J T Chandler, J B McEwen, F H Rueff, J W Elmore, J H Ferrell, J R Cook, N J Lawhorn, and noncommissioned officers and privates including James K Barry, M Dillingham, J W Forrest, J N Wilson, Wm Wilson, and many others.
In Abbeville News style, a conversational piece blends reflections on aging, honesty in communication, and the value of pursuing clear goals. An elderly couple counsels straightforward writing and steady effort, while a drummer and a citizen discuss emigration, home roots, and the odds of success abroad. The column includes local notices of residents visiting, returning from travels, and a few ill or recovering individuals.
An editorial praises the honesty of Gentry Bros. Famous Shows United in their promotional posters. It notes many tent shows exaggerate acts, but Gentry Bros. advertises accurately, with detailed, truthful depictions. The piece mentions the show date in Oxford is April 5th.
Promoters led by Judge B T Kimbrough Colonel J W Falkner Professor T H Somerville and S H Plant F P M Stowers and others have subscribed over 210 000 for a new Oxford oil mill. They visited Holly Springs to inspect a plant and expect work to start soon. The project aims to boost Oxford and county prosperity, raise property values and stimulate trade while uniting citizens to ensure success.
The Violet Tea was hosted Thursday afternoon at Dr. R. M. Leavell’s residence for ladies of the Baptist Missionary Society and area congregations. An interesting program was presented by local church ladies and refreshments were served.
Local listing advertises six cans each of Potted Ham for 50e and 25e, Veal Soup for 50c, Ham Soup for 50e, with all other canned and potted goods at similar prices. Phone 86 to confirm prices at Dandery.
Instantly relief is claimed from Paracamph for burning and stinging feet with a cooling effect and a healthful result. Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets are promoted to restore function after stomach disorders and liver congestion, with sales listed through R. R. Chilton & Co. in Oxford.
Mrs. 5. H. Sanders of Oxford visits her mother Mrs. Sallie Williams. Ed Williams visited Oxford this week. Serman Bonds and wife of Jackson Tenn are visiting relatives here this week. Mrs. W. J. Harrison visits her sister Mrs. Jenkins at Lamar. Rev J Hill to preach at the Baptist Church Wednesday night. Crow Quill. The best physic Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets easy to take pleasant in effect for sale by nk. KR. Chilton & Co.
The notice commands Ben Haggette to appear in the La Fayette County Chancery Court on the fourth Monday in May 1903 to defend Irene ix Baggettes suit. The document is signed by Clerk B. P. Gray and attorney J. E. Holmes. It also contains miscellaneous local ads for medicines and a newspaper subscription offer.
Local residents enjoy pleasant weather for gardening and farm work. Dr Barry and family visited Oxford for several days. John McCharen returns from Ardmore Oklahoma after months away. Mrs W B Hyde has been ill for several days. D H Crowson and family visited relatives near Thaxton. Mrs J A Conner ill for weeks. Rev J O Hill moved to Water Valley for their new home. Dr FE P Sneed of Esperanza attended town events. Prof E K Foust led singing class. Prof D G Carpenter visited town during school rounds.
A respected Enterprise citizen suffered ten years with chronic diarrhoea and found no relief from doctors or patent medicines until he began Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. After a few months he was entirely cured and many locals affirm the claim. Sold by R. R. Chilton & Co.
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