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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1914
Page
3
A store ad lists Swift prem ium hams bacon and canned goods at Crow & Co with phone 105. Local notices report visits, funerals, and agricultural activity in Oxford Mississippi and nearby areas including church meetings, hog vaccination efforts, and a Henwood estate sale inquiry at the Commercial Hotel.
Easter services will be held in all churches Sunday. Crow & Co offers premium hams canned goods and fresh produce with prompt service. Senator Lee M Russell visited Vicksburg and returned home. Easter Day services with hymns and preaching planned. invitation extended to all.
The Civic League held its regular meeting at the court house on Friday evening April 3. Mrs Bem Price gave a committee report and announced the selection of women’s clubs with members listed for the Browning and Century clubs. A general discussion covered weeds, clean sidewalks, and related topics. A committee on rams was appointed including Miss Ella Wright Miss Kate Skipwith and E L Temple. Calvin S Brown, Secy.
The Methodist Church announces a special Easter service next Sunday with a music program led by Seaton Guam. All are invited to join in worship. Cordially, E. J. Lewis, Pastor.
The University opens a six week summer session from June 5 to July 17 with courses in various subjects led by professors. Dr. J. C. Fant will serve as director offering opportunities for principals teachers and college students to study administration home economics and other subjects during the summer term.
A brief advertisement touts Chamberlains Cough Remedy for children as safe and effective. It claims to be free of harmful substances and popular with mothers, with availability through all dealers.
The New Orleans Times-Democrat reports the death of Miss Mary E. Compton of Oxford Mississippi a longtime educator and former president of Port Gibson Female College. Survived by two sisters and fifteen nieces and nephews, her life was devoted to educating women in the South. Her family ties reach through Maryland Virginia Louisiana and Mississippi with ties to Wilbur Compton J Blackwood Patterson and others.
An old advertisement promotes Dr. Hobson's Eczema Ointment promising clear skin and relief from eczema erythema and skin blemishes. It touts suitability for babies and chapping relief with a money back guarantee through druggists.
A six reel feature at The Opera House presents the Rainey expedition with 35 white men 325 black men 125 camels 40 horses 60 dogs 54 oxen and 150 sheep on the hoof. The troupe spent over a year in African jungles braving fever and wild beasts for the entertainment.
An ad claims Electric Bitters cure tiredness and loss of appetite, promising better digestion and kidney function. It touts a months treatment with a money back guarantee, priced at 41.00 with free trial cages.
An advertisement touts Mayr's Stomach Remedy as a cure for stomach ailments including catarrhal conditions and chronic inflammation. It claims the product removes mucous and soothes the intestinal tract, with a free booklet offered to readers and mentions doctors and professionals connected to the remedy.
The piece traces Easter timing from spring full moons and March 21, notes pagan Saxon associations with spring deities, and cites the resurrection as central to Christian observance. It contrasts ancient dress and devotion, mentions the resurrection flower, and quotes Charles Reade’s epitaph on faith and forgiveness.
Seven top physicians in the United States tested Dodson's Liver Tone paid heavy fees and found it a fine reliable family remedy. It replaces calomel, offers a palatable, natural action with no gripe, pain, or after effects. A. H. Bendel guarantees refunds of 50 cents if not satisfied.
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