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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1903
Page
2
A column of satirical takes on Roosevelt administration moves, rail rate talk, the Northern Securities case, and Congress. It tethers to Cassini, King Edward, Sousa, the Miles era, and Ohio race issues, mixing hints of foreign policy with domestic squalls and economic oddities.
A town urges citizens to support a new Wil Mill project as a test of local prosperity. Promoters include leading businessmen, yet widespread citizen backing is urged to ensure success. The note calls for backing industry and institutions benefiting the community and urges restraint toward disruptive elements.
A historic column argues vaccination on moral grounds, comparing pestilence control to countering prevarication and social harm. It warns that prevaricators erode trust and community, urging vigilance, defense of names, and social quarantine to curb moral diseases.
Mr. Hiram Gardner a respected county citizen died at his LaFayette Springs home of pneumonia leaving a wife and daughter in mourning. Miss Carrie Newton Anderson died at Presbyterian Hospital Memphis and was buried at Oxford College Hill after services by Rev. W D Heddleston.
The April term record shows numerous approvals including allowances for county officers and vendors, road overseer appointments, and bridge repairs. It notes tax assessor appointment, road petitions, gate installations, and a quarterly treasurer’s report with fund balances and disbursements. The court adjourns to the first Monday in May.
Ed C Nad of Iowaville Sedgwick County Kansas suffered sciatica while using crutches. He credits Bullard's Snow Liniment with renewing his health after limited treatment. He used three bottles and now walks without crutches performing light farm labor. Available at Oxford Pharmacy 25¢ 60¢ and $1.00.
A working mother laments class snobbery from more devout neighbors and preachers. She insists she earns her keep while others preach and shine, arguing a shared duty but facing scorn for her lifestyle. The piece then touts Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets as a preferred remedy with local druggists selling both products.
J M Tlairston and B Johnson head to Baltimore to attend the Phi Kappa Psi Convention as Mississippi Chapter delegates. Dr R M Leavell visited affiliated schools in the central state. R R Eason, former student, spent Friday in Oxford visiting campus friends. Blanche Rogers stayed with her parents in New Albany. Mrs W C Chilton led a Y M C A Esther reading to a good audience. Hough Barr Miller returned home to Hazelhurst due to his father’s illness. Andrew Crane recovers and visits his French Camp parents. Lamar Field won the Gulf States Inter Collegiate Oratorical Contest and goes to the Alabama event in Tuscaloosa in May. Mrs P H Saunders and her son visit relatives in Sardis.
Mrs William M Stroud of Midlothian Texas praises Herbine for eight years use in treating la grippe bilious fever and malaria. Available at Oxford Pharmacy for 50 cents. Subscribe for THE EAGLE.
Easter cool snap noted as residents report illness and recovery. J W Blaylock married Lula Ward at bride’s mother’s home with many relatives present. Hiram B Gardner dies of pneumonia. funeral at Shiloh conducted by Rev A B Morris. Infant child of Walter Metty dies at Shiloh. Rev Francis J Davidson praises Chamberlain’s remedy for cramps and diar rhea. local druggists sell it with testimonials from Enterprise and New Orleans sources.
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