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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1900
Page
3
Fragmentary notice lists Dr Caftys Condition Powders and horse feed products for sale by Dr E B Chilton Co and F M Jettis in Abbeville. It mentions vermifuge and a 3 percent package price. The shooty copy hints at rail travel and district managers but lacks coherent details.
Local column reports residents visiting, business changes and events in Oxford Mississippi. Highlights include Hal Ramey returning home, J W Powell visiting, Beehive Millinery promotions, new hats, travels of McLemore Baird, theater plans at Robson Theatre, Rev Hall lectures, and Commencement plans at Woman's College. Also noted are trades, dental study in Atlanta and plans for tombstones.
Local items list residents and visitors including JT Stawe in Jacke, W Vorter and wife in Mempitee, Bramlett and Dewg drummer in Jackton, and many others visiting Oxford and area towns. Notes mention relocations, theater appearances, church lectures, and upcoming events with names, places, and institutions across Mississippi communities.
Obituary notices report the deaths of Mr J. M. Frasier and Mr D. L. M. Smith with details of their years of service, church membership, and funeral honors. The piece lists mourners, distant visitors, and thanks to Dr. Wilkins for hospital invitations. It also mentions community sales and local goods pricing in a broad benediction of town life.
Prof Lipscomb was absent this week on university business. The D E B banquet last Friday night was a perfect success with visiting boys and girls present. Horton Dubard and Roane of Grenada spent Sunday in town and on campus. Eason returned Monday after ten days with relatives in DeSoto County. Tomorrow Friday night the contest of the representatives from Phi Sigma for Freshman medal will take place. Saturday night the Freshman from Hermean will contest for Wiel Freshman medal. Lamar Hardy formerly at the university now at Vanderbilt is visiting with friends this week. Two baseball games between the university and Jefferson Military College will be played on our home park Friday and Saturday. Jefferson College shows an excellent team this year.
An account of Martha, wife of a plantation owner, who uses steady leadership to reorganize labor and resources. She dismisses inefficient hands, mobilizes enslaved workers, improves crops and livestock, and creates education and crafts to sustain the estate during hard times. Her efforts convert hardship into a functioning, productive plantation system.
The document extols late 19th century leaders and educators tied to a plantation era, praising women of the era and urging public action. It references a prominent female figure, tax-like assessments, and calls for support from churches, schools, and merchants to aid public works and literary efforts.
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