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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1918
Page
4
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In a period editorial tone the piece argues against the Sedition Bill as unconstitutional and dangerous. It urges the government to allow frank criticism, avoid secrecy, and protect civil liberties while defending wartime needs. It warns against suspending civil government and targets foreign influences and regulatory excess.
A neighbor paper notes Senator Vardaman and Pat Harrison urging Liberty Bond purchases while Noel speaks from the rostrum. It recalls Vardaman's past stance on war and shows he remains in Washington as Congress nears adjournment.
Baltimore offered $1000 for the best statement of the spirit of the United States Government. William Tyler Page of Maryland won the contest with a concise creed affirming government by the people and for the people.
Oxford resident J. M. Sanders testifies he suffered back pain and nocturnal kidney secretions until using Dean's Kidney Pills from Kendel's drug store. He reports improvement after a hard day's work and night trips to the bathroom. 60c at dealers. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N Y.
The passage extols government by consent of the governed and a union of sovereign states. It asserts duty to love the country, support its Constitution, follow laws, respect the flag, and defend against enemies, reflecting American patriotic ideals and sacrifices.
The Jackson Daily News quotes Fred Sukens urging immediate retaliation against pro German remarks, advocating smashing the offender. The piece argues such vigilantism would erode democracy and warns against conflating criticism with pro German sentiment while stressing the need to retain democracy at home.
Farmers and others living far from a drug store should keep a bottle for cuts wounds sores sprains or rheumatism. It is a powerful healing and penetrating remedy priced 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle sold by A H Kendell Adv.
Hogs receipts at Chicago 32 000 strong prices up to 18.00 for lights and 17.80 to 17.95 for mixed and heavy. Cattle receipts 14 000 with native steers 10.85 to 15.96, cows and heifers 7.00 to 13.15. Sheep receipts 10 000 with lambs 16.50 to 21.10. St Louis hogs up about 10 to 16 cents with lights 17.85 to 18.00 and cattle steady to 10 cents higher. Fort Worth hogs unchanged top 17.60. cattle 3 000 receipts steer prices 4.50 to 13.25.
An advertisement claims Herbine relieves indigestion within minutes and forces fermenting matter into the bowels to be expelled. It lists a 60 cent price and notes A. H. Kandel sells the product.
The Taylor Auxiliary of the American Red Cross presents a musical at the Taylor School Auditorium on Saturday at 8 30 p m featuring Louise Antley Brister of Winona and Mrs W D Hedleston Jr with acts by Uncle Sam's Four Minute Men. Admission is 5 and 25 cents and proceeds aid the boys overseas.
Hon J H Welch of Lafayette Springs dies Friday afternoon after two thirty. A well known Lafayette County citizen he served as sheriff. He was buried Saturday at 2 near Lafayette Springs Shiloh Cemetery. Funeral services conducted by the Masons.
A patriotic poem laments German aggression and urges American resolve in World War I. It mocks German plans, praises a united American stand, and calls for victory or death with anti‑Belgian sentiment and a rallying cry for revenge. The author signs as Wm. J. Mahoney, Jr.
Notice from Lafayette County Mississippi Clerk invites sealed bids by 12:00 noon May 7 1918 to construct five bridges at Mitchell Crossing on Yocona River Beat No 4 plans and specs on file in Chancery Clerk's office bond required by law Board may reject any bids Witnessed April 4 1918 by W M Woodward Clerk and A Woodward D C An 4 11 18
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