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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1903
Page
2
A compact survey of political mentions notes Our Choice for District Attorney W A Roane and For State Senator J W T Falkner. The piece mixes commentary on Roosevelt Diaz and other national figures with observations on elections, governance and public morals.
The Chattanooga News calls Judge Alton B. Parker of New York the "man of destiny" in a chorus of praise. The piece notes the phrase is powerful but cautions that voters must wait to see what destiny Parker actually holds.
The piece argues that people are enslaved by public opinion, shaping choices and stifling progress. It contrasts fear of cranks and paid advertising with the value of printers ink and press integrity, urging readers to support honest editors and civic emancipation through active participation and financial backing.
Mr. Goodell and Col. Falkner secure Mississippi and Tennessee charters for a Gulf & Chicago Railway. The line would run from Mobile through Decatur to Jackson with 621/2 miles of narrow gauge at twenty dollars per mile, consolidating with the M J and K C Railway to reach Chicago. Five million in bonds issued by a New York firm under Falkner’s Mississippi representation, with a two year construction target and a Houston branch via Oxford to Memphis. This offers a chance for local support to land a railroad.
Miss Louise May Johnson, violinist with the First Baptist Church choir in Nashville, is highlighted among a 20-voice chorus and soloists in a Sunday service. The program includes high order sacred music with performers Mrs W H Jacobus, Minnie O C Vesey, John W Eastman, Dr Olin West, Lillian Robertson, Albert E Howell, Mrs M C Lebeck, and J P M Brown.
A street corner dialog pits a reformist maiden against aging voters debating governance and promises. Tales recall a politician’s broken favors, odd health anecdotes, and warnings to choose wisely, ending with an ad for Grove Tasteless Chill Tonic.
Abbeville residents send Easter greetings and report improvements and illnesses. Obituary mentions Alex Coffey’s death after a lingering illness. Several residents travel, visit, or plan moves, with community updates and local damaging health items noted. Also includes an ad for Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea remedy sold by R. R. Chilton & Co.
Dan A Briggs of Glasgow Kentucky says eczema left him unable to sleep before using Paracamph. After just about a dozen applications he was entirely well and recommends the product for all skin irritations. A 25 cent bottle is offered by A H Kendel.
The Eagle notes dry cool weather slowing planting as corn goes in and cotton begins this week. Fruit crops especially peaches look very short this year while garden vegetables run late. Community updates include a sermon by W. M. Garmill of Burgess at Slick Ridge Sunday at 11 o clock.
Ed Nud of Iownville Sedgwick County Kansas recounts relief from sciatica after using Ballard's Snow Liniment. He bought 50c bottles and now walks unaided, doing light farm work. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are recommended for stomach and liver health with local sale by Chilton Co.
Frank Curlee from Corinth spent Sunday on the campus with old friends. B F Johnson and J C Uairs ton return from the Phi Kappa Psi convention in Baltimore. Texas will play Mississippi at the ball park next Wednesday and Thursday afternoon. Hugh Barr Miller returns from Hazelhurst. Charles Ames left for Jackson to take the Naval Academy cadetship exam. Evan Ezell stays a week at home in Ukalona.
Mrs Mery A Vliet of Newcastle Colorado says Mallard's Horehound Syrup is superior for coughs and pleasant to take. The ad claims it cures pulmonary ailments and lists prices 25c 50c and 1 00 at Oxford Pharmacy.
The notice touts Herbine as a remedy to digest meals and prevent pale sallow skin. It praises nourishing food and a small dose after each meal. Price listed as 30 cents at the Oxford Pharmacy.
List of unclaimed letters and names remaining at the Oxford Mississippi Post Office for the week ending April 13 1903. The roster includes Brown T D Brown Esther Barry A J Creme Miss Liper Lillie Gill Mathis Bam Howdy G Porter Maggie Ester Porter Esther Louis Mrs Fannie Mase Miss Ophila Starks Mrs Sara Shaw Russell Bordeaux Mary O Ivy Tom Barford Rip Grady Jo Campbell Mrs Eugene Griffin Miller Deno Miss Annie Tuton IP Hayes Miss Maud Henry Joseph Waley Polk Henderson Miss Josie Bows John Owens Anner Kennda Miss Jullia Vance James Irving Miss Marie Warley J M. Include number of letter and date advertised when calling.
A collage of medicinal endorsements for Herbine and Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy from Texas and Louisiana advertisers. Letters cite cures for fever chills and la grippe with prices and pharmacy mentions, plus a friend of Enterprise Alabama noting a ten year chronic diarrhoea sufferer who recovered after using the Chamberlain remedy.
Oxford Mississippi announces the time for sewerage connections expires May 3 1903. No further extensions will be granted except by direct application with a good excuse. Ordinances will be enforced without favor. Notice to all residents. Signed Mayor R A Adams and Board Secretary R L Stephens.
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