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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1921
Page
6
An ad touts Her bine as a mild purgative that purifies the system without stomach distress, priced at 60 cents and sold by A. H. Kendel. The notice also notes light quips about ego and a line about Teddy Jr teaching boxing with a jab at the old block.
A sharp quip notes that some men are so full of brains there is no room left for practical judgment. It uses a humorous observation on intellect versus common sense.
Apply Ballard's Snow Liniment to joints that ache. It relieves bone ache muscle ache and neuralgic pain. Three sizes 30c 60c and 1.20 per bottle. Sold by A H Kendel Oxford Miss.
A compact feature urges readers to maintain speed in racing or risk being overwhelmed. It highlights discipline, timing, and focus as keys to success, with practical tips for staying ahead under pressure.
People annoyed by gossip are typically those who hear it and then react to it. The saying highlights how listening to rumors fuels irritation rather than calm response.
A proverb-like remark notes that the sensation of ears ringing signals wisdom seeds failing to sprout, implying caution about overconfidence or premature judgment from learned men.
Alfred Griffin Field known as Al G Field, premier of Field's Minstrels, died in Columbus Ohio at age 72. Born in Leesburg Virginia, he led a touring company that performed across the United States for over 25 years and was noted for clean, non vulgar performances.
The Girl's Reserve at Oxford High met with full attendance and elected officers for year Miss Dorothy Oldham president Miss Augusta Kincannon vice president Miss Marion Leavell treasurer and Miss Louise Blassingham secretary Chapel talk was given by Rev Mitchell OHS baseball beat Water Valley High 6 to 5 April 1 with Virgil Metts Ruby Lamar Brown Falkner Lefty Johnson and umpires David Carter and Harry Bryan in the win OHS set to play Charleston High April 7 and 8 at University ball park all are urged to attend
Children with worms grow pale sickly and peevish. A dose or two of White's Cream Vermifuge will clear them out and restore rosy cheeks and cheerful spirits. Price 35c. Sold by A H Kendel. Adv.
Mrs A F Calloway cites Romans 13 8 urging love over debt and warns against self centered faith. Details of Sunday school delegates, hospital support, missionary society meeting, and Baptist circle gatherings in Oxford with pastors Motely and others.
Agricultural College announces recent Mississippi A and M extension publications available by number including bulletins on McNeil Branch and North Mississippi Station reports, corn and cotton tests, grazing charts, and the Delta Cotton and Grazing series. Also notes a patent medicine ad and a miscellaneous slogan.
A reader notes that if one dislikes cleaning an old straw hat they can justify buying a new one with a ready excuse. The remark ends with a permission citation.
An advertisement promotes Liquid Borozone as a universal flesh wound healer with claims of rapid healing for sores burns and scalds. It markets three price points 30c 60c and 1.20 and lists A H Kendel in Oxford Mississippi as the seller.
Mrs J C White returns to Canton after two weeks with her parents. Numerous visitors travel between Canton, Durant, Eldorado, Water Valley, Toccopola, Algoma, Batesville, Atlanta, Norfolk, Aberdeen, Greenwood, Memphis, and other locations. The Homemakers Class of the Methodist Sunday School hosted an Easter program for 47 guests on College Hill with a handkerchief shower for teacher Mrs A F Callaway.
Fifteen year old Hal Lawhorn sustains severe arm injuries after falling under a moving truck while trying to catch it with other students near the hospital. He was rushed to the hospital for immediate care.
Mother Earth dons green as farmers greet spring and households tend gardens and chicks. The school closed Friday with a splendid program of speeches acting and music. Mesdames Evans Pegues and A H Pegues visited their sister Ella Pegues. Miss Irene Walker returns home after teaching. Mr Monroe Geeslin visits uncle C W Geeslin. Mrs Dick Walker and children visited Oxford relatives. Pastor Mr Rogers preached earnest sermons. Preaching will occur first and third Saturday nights and Sundays. Sunday School grows and performs well.
Creditors must probate and register claims against the estate of Charles W. Ghist in Lafayette County chancery court. Letters of administration were granted April 4 1921. Failure to probate within six months from that date will bar the claim. Oxford Mississippi April 6 1921. Jerry Up shaw administrator. T. H. Somerville solicitor.
A 1910s column praises the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union and urges a broad campaign to restore Sabbath observance. It lauds women’s influence while humorously proposing bans on many habits and fashion items, calling for moral purification and empowerment.
Southern Methodism aims to fund Christian education by tithing. Over 12 000 members signed stewardship cards and 17 000 congregations were urged to tithe during March stewardship month. Projections claim 33 million dollars yearly if all income were tithed, using comparisons to the 1910 Alabama waitress wages. A first gift above 100 dollars preceded formal fund campaigns, with expectations the total will surpass two million in Alabama tithes.
Extension specialist R. B. Wilson organized county home demonstration agents for Mississippi Honey Week set April 10 to 16. He promotes bee keeping and honey production with data from Farmers Bulletin 653 and aims to educate farm communities through Mrs. Florence A. Eldred and Miss Esther Rogers co operation.
For sale a residence on University Avenue Oxford Mississippi third house from the railroad bridge on the north side known as the Whiteway property. Will sell cheap for cash or terms. Address Mrs. O S Poindexter 2070 Linden Ave Memphis Tennessee.
A quotation highlights that any man can develop the saving habit if he has something to save. The message emphasizes attainable financial discipline and personal responsibility.
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