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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1907
Page
2
Frost delays plantings as farmers wait for warmer weather. Names of local officials and residents appear alongside brief village updates. Observations include church, funeral, and social visits plus a lumber mill ad and a lost horse and mule report.
The article argues everyone needs a defined objective in education and career. It warns against aimless study and drifting through life, urging solid English foundations plus clear plans. It praises the current Lafayette County Board for financial stability and tax adjustments, promising future detailed reports on public funds.
A correspondent reports a vigorous revival in New Orleans with united churches, all night prayer, gospel distribution at street corners, and streetcar processions. The writer notes strong results and urges similar fervor, recalling a previous revival here.
The county and surrounding counties will welcome Senator Ben R Tillman as he prepares to lecture in Oxford. Many citizens have already bought tickets and it is assured the distinguished orator will speak, drawing crowds from miles around to hear him.
The paper argues to send men to the Legislature to amend and repeal existing laws rather than create new ones. It advocates a governor who executes laws, not creates them, stressing that sovereignty lies with the people and officials are trustees. Also promotes Foley's Kidney Cure and a free bottle offer from Thacher Medicine Co. to readers.
The town of Oxford passes ordinances banning concealed deadly weapons, regulating intoxication on streets, restricting liquor sales, punishing assault and profanity in public, and fixes monthly Mayor and Aldermen meetings. The measures impose fines from 2.50 to 100 dollars and jail terms, with specifics on enforcement and effective dates in April 1907. Names on vote tallies include H. V. Somerville, D. T. Carter, F. M. Stowers, Geo. M. Knight, J. H. Lawshee, J. Adams, and J. Lawshee as town clerk.
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