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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1910
Page
2
Fragmentary issue notes Oxford events and a Mississippi political scandal. It discusses an investigation into secret ballots, calls for accountability, and includes reminiscences of local figures, university anecdotes, and a dramatic breakfast with Longstreet era references.
The article recalls Jedfre Longstreet and Judge Longstreet as respected yet humane educators whose influence shaped Mississippi's civil and military history. It notes successors like Rev. F. A. P. Barnace and Dr. L. C. Island, then shifts to local news on weather, visits, and community events with multiple names and small notices.
A terse sentence fragment notes Bert Fatewer applying to J W T Fatewer Sz regarding housekeeping or obeying rules. Readel’s drug case is referenced with unclear connections and vague actions.
Annual reunion and veterans gathering announced for Mo Suewn on April 28. Special railroad rates expected and attendance anticipated to be high. Messy notes list prices and contact from E C Doorny R F D No 3 Oxford with unclear lines.
The piece notes good planting weather as farmers work the fields, mentions a visit to a farm, a Saturday night party at Mr. Frank Abord's, and neighbors Will Bennett, Mrs. James Slashtee, and Mrs. J. Tayloe visiting local residents. It also advertises various patent remedies and tonics with claimed health benefits.
Report details weather, fishing trips, visits, church events, and personal notices. Mentions Miss Addie Cathey of Senatobia visiting relatives, Mr. J. M. Spence attending Presbytery in Charleston, Riverside lecture by Rev. R. L. Nicks, and social gatherings in Marshall County. Also advertises eczema remedy and spring minstrel schedules with local teacher assignments and school notices.
A brief millinery notice touts new hats priced at 4.98 dollars. The advertisement touts beautiful models as top value for the season, claiming hats that would normally cost double this low price.
A notice states Ilaley and Sparks have bought J. N. Gipsin's grocery business and invite friends to visit the new store offering a full first class selection and quick delivery. Phone 285.
Sealed notices mix with a sale pitch for a Crenice building lot near y2are part of the Wilkins homestead. Mentions price 51.250 terms easy or trade for equal value if located properly. Also includes unrelated ads for medicines and political notices.
Advert claims for a patent remedy named Evan’s Rodney kilt and Aikiney Pili Heres Ashird proof. Endorsed by P B Parr of Oxford and Mrs M L Dix of Clarksville cite dramatic relief from prolonged digestive and urinary symptoms. Includes testimonial style notes and directions to seek the product.
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