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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1901
Page
2
The article notes widespread cotton planting in the South as prices last season rose sharply. It argues producers may plant as much as possible, predicting uncertain weather but steady demand for breadstuffs and meat. It urges Mississippi farmers to focus on home raised food and livestock to avoid dependence on northern markets.
In Memphis on the fifteenth, veterans discuss air lifting for the Reunion. J S Davant chairs the Information Committee and R F Sloan heads home assignments. Private lodging options with prices are offered, with certificates and badges for entry. A special J C Railroad train departs Oxford at 8 40 a m May 28 to join another train at Holly and reach Memphis by 10 20 a m.
A Mississippi Historical Society paper recounts Van Dorn’s December 1862 raid on Holly Springs. The narrative follows troop movements from Grenada to Tupelo, the surprise attack on Union forces, brutal clashes at the town, and the role of the First Mississippi Cavalry, Second Illinois, and Texas brigade, ending with Grant’s setback and strategic withdrawal. The survivor commends Van Dorn and laments lost stores and disrupted lines.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox laments lack of courtesy in the United States comparing shops and offices abroad to local rudeness. She urges readers of all positions to cultivate politeness as a path to success and happiness, noting homes and schools seed behavior. An advert for White's Cream Vermilage follows.
The Illinois Central Railroad offers round trip fares to Vicksburg Mississippi with sale dates May 12 to 14 and return until May 15. Tickets to Greenville Mississippi are available May 19 to 21 with return through May 2. Grenada Mississippi tickets on June 3 to 5 with return until June 6. Jackson Mississippi travel dates June 13 to 14 and return until June 16. C M Owen agent. Purge blood toxins with Prickly Shitters promoted by A H Kendel spl agent.
The advertisement seeks 1000 bushels of big bole cotton seed for Bayern. It lists a 15 horsepower engine and boiler, one cotton press, two gin stands with shaftings and belts, three yoke of oxen logging team, and all kinds of lumber. Contact J. L. Sarvacur in Oxford Mississippi dated April 1 1901.
An advertisement touts Jacksen's Arnica Salve as a universal cure for itching, skin injuries, pains, and eruptions with a money back guarantee. It endorses the product and urges readers to buy while promoting The New Orleans Picayune newspaper and its editions and rates.
The Illinois Central Railroad outlines sale dates for Memphis race tickets from March 31 to April 24 with return by April 25 at one and one third fare for the round trip on April 1. The 816 and 2 fare for the round trip is set with a two day return limit from sale date. C. M. Owen, Agent. If you want all the news take on Eagle.
Services were held at Cambridge last Sunday by Rev A W Langley with large attendance. Bay Springs youth attended Haster services at Philadelphia and reported good time. Local residents list visits, fishing, and household improvements while noting Millinery importer T M in Leaire Avenue. A testimonial touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with quick relief from a severe cold.
Six doctors failed to help a woman with severe weakness. She credits Smith's Sure Kids Cure for her recovery after one use, noting even her previous physician now agrees she is cured. Sold by A. H. Kendel in Atlanta.
D N Sinks of Troy reports a severe rheumatism attack in arm and shoulder, using Chamberlain's Pain Malm with quick relief. He now recommends it to friends as the best remedy for muscular rheumatism. Sold by R R Chilton & Co F M Pettis Abbeville.
A fragmented report mentions several locals such as Alb Campbell attending Free Springs School and Tennie Brown visiting friends near Free Springs. It notes a preacher Brother Metis will speak next Sunday at the local church and urges attendance. An agent A H Kendal is labeled as special agent.
Mrs Coffey visits daughter in New Albany while Mr Nichols and Miss Banks visit friends in College Hill. Mrs Mathis improves after illness and Miss McCarty is ill. Clara Warren visits Waterford friend in Oxford. Mrs Wilkins injured hand. Norvin Green and sister Annie attend Abbeville meeting from Oxford. Central Railroad offers round trip tickets at one fare with sale on Ae dates, return by 2d. Farmers report drops ahead of season.
Farmers reported good weather last week and efforts to keep old Heck strings in order from dawn to dusk. Mrs Rankin visits Abbeville relative Mrs Turner while ill but recovering. Community folk like Nick Tabor and J B Alderson were seen. turkeys provided spring humor and a gobbler was harvested after baiting a path.
Fragment notes a health tonic for babies advertised by A H Ken de claiming to make infants healthy and strong while warning it contains opium or poisons. The text is a garbled sale pitch with dubious claims and unclear product name.
William Savory of Warrington endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best for bronchitis and credits it with saving his wife from years of illness. Sold by R. R. Chilton & Co and F. M. Pettis. Also advertised McGee's Backache and Kidney Cure claimed to treat backache, kidney disease, and bladder issues. Sold by A. H. Ken.
Pastures are fine and farmers seem in better spirits since they have no cow feed to buy. Miss Maud Bearfield of Coffeeville is visiting her aunt in Water Valley. Mr. Jack Reach went to Taylors on business Tuesday. Price Wots in bottles costs 75 cents.
E W Grove signs each box with the claim of one day cure and price set at 35 cents. The text notes reggars and ener ally ref and the fails to cure.
List of unclaimed mail matter left in the Oxford Post Office for the week ending April 13 1901. The notice lists letters and dates advertised and shows postmaster S. Pierce as the official. The fragmented text also contains an advertising cough remedy claiming cures with price 35 cents.
A jail inmate in Lafayette County requests a gubernatorial pardon citing tuberculosis and terminal illness. He argues he cannot work in prison and would restitute when possible, noting supporting medical certificates and county officials backing his claim.
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