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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1914
Page
4
A physician jokes about taming the heart of a college classmate’s son who claims to never have smoked in four years. A Boston merchant recalls an old Massachusetts grocer who marks barrels of apples A or Z to suit customers preferring an opened top or bottom.
A humorous remark from a man after paying his wife’s millinery bill. he quips about ostriches hiding their heads in the sand while wishing the bird would hide its tail instead. The exchange showcases light local humor and social chatter.
In a railway scene a gentleman questions how an accident occurred on the boat express. The guard explains someone pulled the cord and stopped the train causing a collision. The exchange reveals a tense mood as a five hour delay is anticipated while the lime is cleared.
A vintage advertisement promotes Sage Tea and Sulphur to darken gray hair and treat dandruff. The ad claims a natural, even darkening effect, with a bottle sold as Wreth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy for about 54 cents.
A playful line from the Kanesys City Journal praises Rovent for elevating humor, noting his sharp energy makes other bits shine in a bustling urban scene.
Advertisement claims Elteile Gebe cures malaria where quinine fails and can be taken safely by the elderly. It features testimonial from William F. Marr and mentions parcels prepaid from a Washington firm, urging relief after months of fever and debility.
A fragmentary excerpt explores moonstones and the moon’s tone, presenting two approaches to understanding their nature. It hints at mystic or musical associations with celestial bodies, using quirky phrasing to evoke curiosity about lunar influence.
Cunningham buys a hat for himself and schemes to hold an Easter tea in which wives are chosen by the ladies who look best in the hat. Little Anne, the landlady’s niece, discovers her beauty and the hat reveals his choice will depend on appearance. He confronts her with a dream of finding a wife who fits the hat and their awkward moment becomes a fragile, hopeful turn.
University of Wisconsin zoological laboratory researchers report the Virginia wren as a useful bird replacing the English sparrow. In one day the wren consumed numerous insects and small animals including fish and a grass snake, supporting the claim of its pest control benefits.
Uninterested in outdoor games, locals now embrace football tennis golf and polo introduced by foreign residents, creating a surge in popularity for these sports among communities.
At the Bristol Press Fund dinner Mr. Birrell responded to the "Literature and Journalism" toast by recalling a ghostly dream that haunts him since boyhood. He pictures a plain where a figure introduces himself and critiques humanity’s progress, ending with Sir Isaac Newton calling him an old ignoramus.
The text describes Aunt Lindy bringing three grandchildren to a mistress. Dialogues reference the three children with nicknames and playful names such as Hellotrope and Artuhfcial. The scene presents a racialized depiction with language from an era.
An ad style account touts Resinol Soap and Ointment for immediate skin relief, claiming fast itching stop and clearing of eczema. A Boston mother battles illness while her nurse cares for her family, then a child comments on the nurse’s idleness at bedtime.
Myra Ky reports suffering from chronic womanly troubles for 11 years and extreme weakness for 7 years. After using Cardus tonic on a recommendation, she claims rapid improvement after five bottles and full recovery, urging readers to consult their druggist about the remedy.
The fragment mentions a competitive event with teams or entities labeled Soom hs and Br Pere Pimat Pets, connected to SLT. It reads as a brief scoreboard style note or sports item about a game or meet outcome. The text is partial and lacks clear results or dates.
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