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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1914
Page
2
Announcement states Hox Hverri D SterHeNs is a candidate for re-election to Congress from the Second Congressional District, subject to Democratic primary action.
The report shows Lafayette County ginned 14 556 bales by March 20, compared with 12 423 by the same date in 1912. The writer urges local buyers to purchase every bale in Oxford to keep a near million dollars in the community and support home institutions.
The piece lists likely candidates for Mississippi offices with Bilbo leading the governor’s race and others such as Joe D. Stennis Hinds county H. M. Quinn and Jno Tally named. It warns of a factional “secret caucus” and urges candidates to seek public support before self election.
Governor Brewer says he does not want to be United States senator and declares the decision unanimous. The piece notes public skepticism of elective judiciary and criticizes lawyers tied to political ambitions who avoid facing the voters. The Carroll News frames the stance as decisive and controversial within local politics.
Mississippi state senator Wiley Sanders denounces The Jackson Daily News in a fiery letter blaming Freddie Sullens for vilifying him. He calls Sullens a cowardly cur and says he will ignore the attacks, praising Capt. Frank Burkitt and dismissing Sullens’ libels. The New Albany Gazette notes State Sen. Lee M. Russell of Oxford seeks Lieutenant Governor and could win in a likely landslide.
Trustee Matthews submits the March 1914 report to the Board noting generally improved farm conditions, plowing progress, and corn planting. He highlights measles and pneumonia among prisoners, calls for faster cage and saw mill work, and recommends equipment purchases including six 180 saw gins and two oil engines. He reports farm conditions at Rankin Belmont Oakley and Port Gibson Oil Works cotton sales and ends with subscription to The Eagle.
The annual gathering of Women's Missionary societies will meet at First Presbyterian Church starting Tuesday evening April 21. A stereopticon lecture by Mr. Cameron Johnson is planned. Day meetings are for ladies and evening sessions are open to the public.
Mt Zion Quarterly Conference meets this Saturday before the fourth Sunday. Mr Banks of Abbeville will speak Sunday the 19th on Sunday School work. Easter service praised with strong sermon and music. John Baird visited relatives in Holly Springs last week. Neighbors enjoyed a minstrel singing at J M Stephens Sunday afternoon. Alvert Crouch of Vardaman visited friends recently.
The remains were brought from Memphis last Friday morning and services held at the Episcopal church where she was a longtime member. She died at her daughter Mrs Linda Harris home who accompanied the body. A lifelong Oxford resident recently returning from Memphis she left behind many friends. We extend sympathy to her daughter sister and other relatives.
The University Secretary invites bids until April 30, 1914, for 40 opera chairs for chapel auditoriums and for installing a new tin roof on the observatory building. Specifications will be supplied on request.
An old ad boasts Dr. King's New Discovery curing a dreadful cough after medical treatment and other remedies failed. It claims relief from throat irritation, fever, and cold symptoms with pleasant taste for children. Also suggests Bucklen's Arnica Salve for sores.
The Clerk of the Board orders sealed bids for road work and bridge construction across several districts with a noon deadline in May 1914. It notes right to reject bids and includes project lines such as road link numbers 127 69 8 31 211 and locations around Batesville Toby Belmont and Memphis.
The Press Association announces its 49th annual session in Jackson on May 10 20 and 21. A cordial invitation is extended by the Jackson Board of Trade to every newspaper worker in the state to attend and enjoy the hospitality of the state capitol.
Public notice warns against hunting, asking or trespassing on land owned by W C Morcane. No entry or intrusion allowed on the property to protect rights and safety.
For sale a mare with a colt, a two horse wagon, and a set of double harness. Phone 20. T. H. Sosmire Revitre. A bottle of Dr Thacher's Liver and Blood Syrup will be sent to any reader who writes to the Tasches Medicine Co. Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Readers hear praise for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a popular cough treatment and widely available through dealers. The ad touts its effectiveness and urges trying it during coughs or colds.
Advertising note from R W Neuman of the New First National Bank Columbus Ohio offering wheat grain puts and calls as a trading method with limited loss equal to purchase price. Investors may buy options on 10 puts or 10,000 bushels locally for 310 or both for 320 with potential profits on small price movements. Mail to Lock Box 1420.
A reader, Lee L. Chapman of Towa, describes a long rheumatism ordeal. After five years of pain and sleepless nights, use of Chamberlain's Liniment began two months earlier and resulted in full recovery with no recurrence. Sold by all dealers.
On Friday May 1 1914 during legal hours the south door of the Lafayette County court home will auction cash to the highest bidder the tracts described as 1200 acres total. Trustee M C Siwrsos presents the sale noting the title is believed good but conveys as Trustee only.
An advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills as the mild laxative and blood purifier for spring cleansing. It claims to flush waste from the colon kidneys and liver and to improve overall health with no other remedy needed.
A vintage classified style ad touts a stomach and intestinal cure from Crow & Co. It claims quick and permanent relief for indigestion and related ailments. The notice invites readers to order samples, with a postal address on Whiting Street and a phone number for trade offers.
An old advertisement touts use liv lax as a natural remedy for constipation and digestive trouble. It claims reliability and long lasting relief with bottles sold by R. R. Clinton & Co and warns against counterfeit imitations.
Testimonial from Jt Peacock of Oxford about six months of back pain and kidney aches. After using Doan's Kidney Pills, the ailment eased and work became possible again. Sold by Kendal's Drug Store, Foster Milburne Buffalo NY, sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
A Minneapolis businessman, M. Taylor, recounts his long struggle with dyspepsia and stomach trouble. After years of poor health, Peruna helped him within two weeks, and he praises the remedy in a letter to the Peruna Company. The advertisement notes a free book about well-being.
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