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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1914
Page
2
Mrs Eliza A Thompson editor notes a cemented rental arrangement to hire space for the Oxford Mississippi post on Thursday April 9 1914. Kirkpatrick resident appears in the period entry.
The announcement states Hox. Hiekter D. SterHens is a candidate for re-election to Congress from West Virginia's Second District, subject to the Democratic primary action.
The Bilbo trial moves to Jackson with venue change to Hindu county as Bilbo faces legal battles amid Governor Brewer's alleged manipulation. A host of prominent lawyers and figures including Judge Henry, Senator Russell, and J. W. Cassidy back Bilbo while Vardaman’s charges loom over Brewer.
A rural column condemns public betrayal of trust as a mortal fault. It cites Jacksons 1010 era scandal and warns voters that traitors to the people face shame, loss of future office, and lifelong reform. The piece urges honest reform and public service.
A Mississippi scene notes John Sharp Williams voting with Vardaman on repeal and praising his stance in the Senate while reflecting on shifts in political alignment. The piece then pivots to a critique of Lafayette County public schools, urging stronger teacher training, wider libraries, and better school facilities to prepare true citizenship.
Receivers E. O. Davidson and J. F. Matthews of Merchants and Farmers Bank of Oxford Mississippi will seek court approval of debtor and creditor claims at the Lafay ette county chancery court May term. Creditors may contest or present alternate accounts on the first day. those satisfied need take no action.
An old advertisement urges relief from coughs and chest infections with Dr King's New Discovery. It claims to calm inflamed throat and lungs, stop coughing, and restore feverish misery, citing J. T. Davis of Stickney Corner, with refund if not helped and bottles priced 50c and 91.00.
A compact note promotes top service in blacksmithing and repair tasks as the preferred choice for ongoing needs. The piece emphasizes dependable quality and timely workmanship across various applications.
A Mapleton Iowa resident claims relief from rheumatism after using Berian's Liniment for two months. The notice touts Early Triumph Cotton Seed from Farmers Warehouse Co. and Silk-Lawshee Co. claiming purity and earlier harvests.
An advertisement urges trying Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for coughs. It claims wide reputation and calls for readers to request a free bottle of Dr Thacher's Liver and Food Syrup from the Thacher Medicine Co in Chattanooga Tennessee.
An advertisement from R WV Neuman at New First National Bank in Columbus Ohio promotes trading wheat, corn or oats with puts and calls. It claims low logistically limited risk and high profits with small investments and mentions 10 contracts for 10 000 bushels for 10 dollars and potential profits of 100 and 500 dollars for small price moves. It invites readers to request full particulars and bank references via Lock Box 1420.
Trustee M Sturson advertises a May 1 1914 sale of land in Lafayette County Mississippi. The description names multiple parcels including sections 6 31 and 36 in townships 6 7 and ranges 1 2 and notes the West halves and Northeast quarters totaling about 120 acres. Title believed good but sale as Trustee only.
Spring Laxative and Blood Cleaner promises to flush accumulated waste and poisons from winter. It claims to cleanse the stomach and kidneys, cure constipation, and make you feel fine without taking other remedies, urging readers to ask their druggist for Dr Kings New Life- feat era.
The Mississippi Teachers Association invites educators to the convention in Jackson from April 30 to May 2. Noted speakers include Dr Brumbaugh of Philadelphia and Harold Foght of the National Bureau of Education. Committees will report on educational problems and department programs promise greater richness.
An advertisement touts Liv Ver Lax as a natural remedy for constipation and stomach trouble. It claims safety, gentle action, and reliable results with minimal side effects, mentioning L. K. Griguby and R. R. Critton & Co as distributors.
Ad touts Peruna as effective for incipient nasal catarrh and subacute cases. It promises relief in weeks with simple steps, including snuff and breathing the fumes, claiming many users benefitted and urging readers to join.
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