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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1905
Page
2
A collage of satirical notes and current events dated April 20 1905. The piece references Russia France Japan San Francisco politics and industry with mock commentary on the beef trust the Standard Oil monopoly and public figures. It blends humor with commentary on naval budgets elections and media.
The piece argues that national wealth rests on farming and rural infrastructure. It urges supporting farmers through better roads telephones and rural delivery, plus promoting agriculture as a viable lifelong occupation for both health and economic strength. It then notes obituaries and society notices from Nashville and Oxford, including the death of Mr. Thomas Hardison at 21 and university elocution honors for Miss Isom, followed by local society updates.
Two fast through trains daily on the Chicago Union Pacific and North Western Line. The Overland Limited is electric lighted and travels under three days. The California Express offers rapid service with full particulars available from W. B. Kniskern, P. T. M., C. & N. W. Ry, Chicago.
A University student writes to the paper protesting how night watchman Rogers and local police handle student behavior. He argues such enforcement harms discipline, dignity, and university town harmony, urging calmer, fair treatment and dialogue with students.
Weather is ideal for planting corn and preparing crops while garden vegetables look well. Saturday night, Mr. Dan E Wiley and Miss Beulah White wed at the bride's parents home. congratulations to the couple. Local visits include Miss Josie and Una Green at Mr. KK G Slaughter's home, and Mr. Baker Cromwell visiting Mr. Frank Slaughter. Dr Kings New Discovery touted for consumption coughs and pneumonia prevention. testimonials from Pekin and Eldon Iowa. Chamberlains Cough Remedy praised for coughs and croup in children and adults.
University notes report Fulton visiting New Cheap. Grenada and Corinth residents visiting relatives. Baseball series with A M team in Starkville produced mixed results. varsity victory celebrated by underclassmen. D K E German social event drew guests from across Mississippi. An art reception in the Woman's Building funded parlor decoration. Also mentions Hall's Catarrh Cure ads and subscription prompt.
Rev. Newton Smith installed as pastor Sunday. Abe Davidson elected deacon of College Hill Church. Miss Carrie Toney visited Oxford relatives. Cistern dug to improve water supply. Mr KE Frierson ill. speedy recovery hoped. T P Gant and Jazze Downs wed by Magistrate Shaw. Hill described as blooming, not booming.
An assortment of patent medicine ads praises Stuckien's Arnica Salve for foot wounds, Ballard's Snow Liniment for burns, and Sane Stomach and Liver tablets for digestion. Also promotes DeWitt's Little Early Risers for constipation and Kodol for indigestion, with local notices about sickness and school plans in Oxford area.
Very rainy spell slows crop progress as farmers hope for better weather. Local notes praise Dan Wiley Jon ae Beulah White as popular youths and extend wishes for long happiness. Mentions J M Saunders traveling to Corinty Presbytery, Clyde Prater illness, Howard McCortle visiting from Toccopola, and Laura Prater with Dinkie Wiley taking teaching exams in Oxford. Mentions rheumatism and faulty remedies.
A brief health note warns that kidney and bladder disorders affect over half of people aged sixty or older, commonly causing enlargement in both organs and potential danger to those seniors.
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