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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1909
Page
2
The column surveys Taft's policy stance and clashes with Harriman on Utah freight rates. It mocks souvenir hunters of White House lore, notes Roosevelt era echoes, and jabs at Standard Oil and political reform. It also touches on Castro in Texas and local legal fines while lampooning lawn mower woes.
Mississippi views progress at its universities with a push for modern facilities and expanded departments. A new dormitory nearing completion will house over two hundred students and provide meals at cost under a cooperative plan. The LaFayette County Bar Association meet is announced, and moving pictures are praised for educational value and appeal.
Irish born Gen Brandon of Union County South Carolina led Spartan regiment units in the Revolutionary War. He fought at Ninety Six Kettle Creek Cowpens Guilford and Kings Mountain, later served as militia general and legislator, and died February 6 1802 buried near Union. Africa the loyal servant rode in his funeral to the grave in uniform amid drums and guns.
A town column describes illness among locals, visits by Rev. Metts and Rev. Johnson, a fatal barn accident involving a child, and a stray horse report. It includes unclaimed mail, kidney remedy ads, and an estray notice for two horses with descriptions and appraised values.
A rural column reports on steady farming progress in New York area, tales of Sunday school, local visits, and a bridge accident near Crawford’s farm. The piece notes illnesses, family visits, and religious services, plus multiple advertisements for Foley products and remedies.
Health is good as farmers plant crops in fine weather. Ila Welch of Kingdom visits sister Math Mitchell. Cara Brammett and Alder Brammett visit Davie and Mathie Lou Hyde. Wash Parham and family visit Curtis Brummett. Youths attend a show at Lafayette Springs with a pleasant time. Lamar Welch travels to Delay for business. Ruth Hickey and Ruby Brummett listed as sick. Dock Mitchell and wife visit Lafayette Springs relatives.
The document includes a pardon petition to Governor E F Noel for Albert Thompson convicted of forgery in LaFayette County Circuit Court sentence two years in the penitentiary. It also lists delinquent tax lands for sale at the courthouse, bridge bid notices, coal dealer bids, and county road letting notices with dates, locations, and required bonds.
Southern Baptist Convention service route details from Oxford to Louisville with departure by May 22 and possible June extension for a $1 fee. Tickets on sale May 10 11 12 13. inquiries to R C Granprey and A S Hanes in Jackson Mississippi provide contact points for express travel arrangements.
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