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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1916
Page
4
Oxford Eagle issue from Oxford Mississippi dated April 6 1916. Official city and Lafayette County publication. Includes masthead details, pricing and postage statements, and publication notes. No readable news content detected beyond typographic metadata.
The Eagle announces a Fair Edition on April 20 to inform every farmer in the county about the upcoming County Fair in early October. The paper seeks farm input and coordinated efforts to showcase exhibits and improve preparations, urging readers to contribute articles and advance ideas for farmer participation.
A colonial style call invites children to read next week’s Eagle issue promising a surprise and joyful meat issue for readers under twelve. It notes Meridian Dispatch gains and praises press staff while wittily commenting on politics, neighbors, and domestic life.
A long editorial exchange centers on The Eagle and the Independent. The piece defends editorial stance, rejects claims of bias in the board contract award, and defends circulation figures while urging civic pride and better roads. It ends by contrasting two town classes and calling for unity and improvement.
A critique on street litter and neglected yards highlighting hazards from glass and garbage. Advocates for clean streets, orderly yards, and well maintained properties to improve appearance and safety.
An earnest reader text extols King’s New Discovery and Tar Syrup to treat colds and catarrh in children. The note emphasizes non harsh remedies and mentions doctors and lawyers as hoped-on figures in heaven.
A fragment notes an elderly man, Till Bax, with only a few drops of red blood remaining, implying a medical or fatal condition. No additional context or details are provided in the readable text.
An Oxford style testimonial claims Dean's Kidney Pill cured a reader's dull kidney ache and loins weakness after using three to four boxes. The ad urges readers to buy at local dealers, with FosterMilburn Co. Buffalo, N Y listed as the proprietors.
Notice of sale under a deed of trust executed by Byseer and Lacy Holmes in favor of Goodwin Brown & Co as trustees. The property in the northwest quarter of section 4, township 9 range 2 west, Lafayette County, Mississippi, will be sold to the highest bidder for cash in front of the courthouse door on a specified date. The trustee HEARD signs this notice.
Legal notice listing multiple parcels in sections 4 7 and 6 including SE and NW quarters, quarter-quarters, and various acreages, described by bearings and boundaries, authorized by CW Ball for confirmation of sale. Includes appearance date May 8 1916 and chancellor seal, names William Wocowass and Webster Ridge, with local social notes on Flossie Mize and community singing.
The text discusses eating enjoyment and notes loss of appetite signals a stomach needs cleaning and stimulation to restore healthy action. It suggests appetite is tied to stomach health and implies steps to regain normal eating.
Advertisement promotes Tonic Digestive as guaranteed relief sold for one dollar by Kendel's Drug Store. The copy ties advertising to patriotism and urges merchants to advertise to attract customers, hinting at a broader wartime morale theme.
City Board met Monday and transacted the usual routine business including salaries and bills. The Board of Supervisors are in session this week handling Lafayette county affairs. Mrs. Baker, after wintering with her daughter, Mr. Creswell, will return to her Delta home Saturday.
Jackson J Mitchell of Holmes County a former state representative and Mississippi Farmers Union president says the state house bill 72 does not originate from the Mississippi Farmers Union. He notes the bill mirrors a senate measure regulating future delivery contracts including cotton and aligns with Smith Lever aided reforms. He cautions the union supports regulation to ensure actual delivery of high grade cotton under government rules.
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