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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1911
Page
3
Oxford columns carry society notices and upcoming events. Visitors include Rhodes, Toole, Chandler, and local families. picnics planned at J M Mooney and Mart Crouch pastures with baskets invited. Marriage plans for Miss Lelia Katherine Jones and William Emmet Maxwell noted with August 15 ceremony.
Letters report a Great Union meeting of all churches starting September 17. Plans are under way, rehearsals will begin once song books arrive, and all who can sing are urged to join the chorus choir to lead the singing.
A sobering look at suffering from backache dizziness and nervousness points to kidney trouble as the root. The ad touts Dean's Kidney Pills and Foley's Kidney Pills as trusted remedies, with testimonials praising their effect on blood purity and kidney function, urging readers to buy locally in Oxford and nearby towns.
Public notices detail a sheriff sale under a writ in a Maryland court and multiple bids for roadwork and bridge construction in Oxford Mississippi. Cases involve R H Thacker cost bills, Miller as security, and Bank of Supervisors of Lafayette County. Bids open August 7 and August 5 with road and bridge projects across Oxford area.
Health of the community is good at this writing. A picnic in Me, Phillips pasture was a success with attendees enjoying the day. Dr. Mayfield is improving. Ed Richmond and Jamil visited Mrs. H. C. Wait. Mrs. Matildis Parks of Oxford is visiting relatives. Elizabeth Parke and daughter Walford are visiting relatives. Adams of Lith Roc Noe is expected home soon. A. S. Tyer and wife visited brother Charlie Tyer near Lafayette Springs. Matte Nunnally and Jennie Mayfield attended church at Carpersville. Pew Nunnally and wife visited Mr. and Mrs. Bruce. Lillie Graves and daughter of Holly Springs visiting their mother. S0E. Tyer and family visiting relatives at Eeru. A Subscriber.
An 19th century style ad claims Foley Kidney Pills ease suffering from nervousness appetite loss and kidney and bladder troubles. It promotes quick relief and renewed strength and urges purchase from A H Kendel with warnings about nonmedical claims and a mention of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy as a superior bowel remedy.
Readers are urged to trust various patent medicines and tonics for kidney liver stomach and general health. Claims tout cures for coughs, pains and disorders with endorsements from named citizens and locations. The piece promotes free samples and direct orders from advertised firms.
Edward S. Balthrop argues for county schools affiliating with graded high schools to create a unified entrance standard. Pupils finishing eight grade would take county supervised exams, with promotion certificates enabling entry to high school, boosting attendance, school quality, and competition across districts.
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