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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1903
Page
2
The newspaper issue contains editorials and short political notes referencing W. A. Roane and J. W. T. Falkner for offices, Roosevelt’s policies, debates over disfranchisement, and the looming U.S. Senate race between A. H. Lorgino and H. D. Money. It also notes Irish immigration trends and school attendance feats in England.
A rousing editorial urges readers to resist spring fever and laziness, warning it leads to stagnation and poor work. It champions determination and hard work, urging the public to push through difficulties, stay energetic, and set a strong example for others.
A persuasive piece arguing that certainty of payment motivates workers across industries from manufacturers to teachers and editors. It stresses spot cash payment after work, reduces credit risk, and urges readers to ensure prompt pay before criticizing their local paper or business partners.
The editorial commends Senator Money of Mississippi for a full Congressional Record speech on the race question delivered March 18. It notes initial criticism based on a short report but finds the full text marks the work as intimate, detailed, bold, sincere, and persuasive. The piece elevates Mississippi and Southern states’ honor and urges readers to study Money's address.
A Home Mission Society committee, led by General District Assistant Superintendent, plans to report on each society’s growth to engage women and children in supporting preachers. Notable figures Miss Gladstone Miss Gould Miss Morton and Miss Helm are highlighted for their urban and rural charitable work with New York London Louisville and Rhinebeck.
Public notice for J. B. Roach administrator de bonis non of Lemuel Cofer deceased in La Fayette County Mississippi. W. T. L. Cofer of Cullman Alabama and Alvie Belle Worthington of New Ovatar Alabama must appear May 4 1903 in Chancery Court to defend and show cause why final account should be approved. Clerk P. Gray signs the notice.
City officials extend sympathy to Mayor R. Adams and family for the loss of his son Wright. They praise Macon residents hospital staff and nurses for kindness and privileges shown during the troubling time and request copies of the resolutions for the minutes and papers.
AGENTS WANTED to sell a new parlor game representing a fox chase with hounds. The game imitates the excitement of the real chase and agents are invited to apply at local stores or send 50 cents for sample package. Four cash orders at 50 cents each bring a premium pack, with liberal commissions on future orders. Special rates to merchants.
Taylor Items lists residents visiting relatives in Water Valley Memphis and Coffeeville with several locals traveling or moving. A Memphiser rent a house and plans to relocate. An advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets with local dealer RB. R. Chilton & Co.
The advertisement touts Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a reliable, fail safe solution for bowel complaints. It emphasizes keeping it on hand due to the risk and notes it is pleasant when diluted with water and sold by R. Rilton & Co., druggists.
An advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a money back guarantee if they fail to cure a cold. The box bears E W Grove’s signature and sells for 25 cents.
Unclaimed mail items listed for the Oxford Mississippi post office week ending April 4 1903 include Lippie Lappel Camwell Miss Namon Covington Charley Moody Miss Rebecca Campbell Miss Etta Dickens Mrs Emily Pettis Stanford Brothers Miss Fannie Jessie Beard Miss Lucretia Wood Miss Jennie Yopson Miss Dee Thompson Miss Amelia Thunson Mrs M P Names indicate recipients with letters awaiting pickup. letters advertised by P M Pierce.
Advertises homes and land along the Cotton Belt Route in Missouri Arkansas Louisiana and Texas. Promotes affordable acreage Widespread crops livestock and fruit markets. Announces travel bargains on first and third Tuesdays of March and April with reduced one way and round trip fares from St Louis Thebes Cairo and Memphis.
J R Peacock announces a new repair shop on the north side of the square next to Matthews' Live Stable. Shoes and harnesses repaired, sewn work specialty, all work guaranteed.
An 1899 testimonial from Mrs. William M. Stroud of Midlothian Texas praises Herbine for chills fever bilious fever la grippe and malaria after eight years of use. It is offered at 50 cents at Oxford Pharmacy and advertised as a remedy for fever and ague with continued use claimed to cure. Also an ad seeks live agents for Dr White's Electric Combs promising dandruff hair loss and headaches relief with a sample offer and quick write.
The community reports strong health and busy farmers. Bro Gaines preached to a large attentive audience at Bay Springs. Several visits and social events unfold including Otto Littlejohn marrying Maggie Keel and various family calls to Marshall County, Oxford, Sardis, and Kurt.
Advertisement notes Ed C Nud of Iowaville addressing relief from sciatica using Ballard's Snow Liniment with three bottles enabling walking without crutches. Also cites Walden Martin of Enterprise Alabama praising Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after long chronic diarrhoea, with local shop R R Chilton & Co selling both products.
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