Sunday School and church life draw young readers back
The article urges summer attendance at Sunday School, praising Old Testament study and the magazine's religious writings. It highlights parental influence, quotes biblical lessons on Amalekites and Saul, and argues personal rights anchor America's strength, urging voters to support uplift and independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imane
Israel
Saul
Tibbett Jas Ven
Nature
Gal
Hendrix and
Candfer
Brown
S. S. Webster Promises Singer Sewing and Wheeler & Wilson Deals
S. S. Webster offers examination of Singer and Wheeler & Wilson machines and their prices. Terms described as reasonable with payment to be made promptly and satisfaction guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singer
Wheeler & Wilson
Our National Value in a World of Nations
The essay argues that national worth rests on morality intelligence and industry. It contrasts Ishmaelite oil with thriftful Israelites and lauds Greeks and Romans for culture while condemning barbaric hordes. It asserts Europe and America as leaders, urges higher individual effort to raise national influence for present and future ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Asa
India
Great Britain
United States
Protracted meetings near as farmers finish harvest
The article notes farmers nearly finish laying by crops and preparations for upcoming protracted meetings. Social happenings include Mrs. Bettie Coleman visiting Birmingham relatives, a cream supper at Mr Bill East's, and visits from Miss Ruth Whitford, Miss Bertha Jones, and Miss Georgia Smith. The Macaloon and Tula baseball games are described with a 13 to 8 win and a 10 to 1 loss. The Methodist meeting begins Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettie Coleman
Birmingham
Ala
Inman
Ruth Whitford
Bill East
Della Jones
Texas
Tula
Bertha Jones
Georgia Smith
Fort Worth
Wiley Moore
MaGro
Pearson Endorsed for Congress in Panola County
A Mississippi letter urges Panola voters to support Hon. Leland J. Pearson in the upcoming primary. The author stresses votes count, urges universal turnout, and argues Pearson’s qualifications and record merit election over five other candidates. Signed by P. H. Lower of Batesville, dated July 25, 1908. Obituary notices follow with local social notes and a death report for Mrs. Roy Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearson
Panola County
Congress
Leland J. Pearson
Mississippi
Leland L. Pearson
P. H. Lower
Batesville, Miss
Bids Sought for County Record Books and Warrants Docket
Sealed bids due at 2 p m on August 6 for furnishing county and district record and blank books tax receipts warrant docket and pay certificate books for two years ending July 1 1910. Bond of 2700 required. Board may reject any bid. Also notices of liquor dealer licenses in LaFayette County Mississippi provided by the Internal Revenue Collector. Sheriff J C Hartsfield administrates the notice in Oxford Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toder
Vluck P
Fursday
W. d L. Woodwarp
Oxford
Miss
James O. Tooupe Son
Internal Revenue
District of Mississippi
LaFayette County
W. A. Stnebeck
W. A. Stinebeck
Jane
Internal Revenue Collector
J.C. Hartsfield
Mies
Central News Health, picnic, and travel notes
The community reports improving health as Miss Susie McLarty recovers and crops flourish after Sunday rain. Local youths attended a picnic at Delay on July 22 and returned with tales of a good time. Lelia McLarty has returned home after a three week visit to her grandmother Buve Birap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central News
Susie McLarty
Lelia McLarty
Buve Birap
Death of Mrs Starzinger at Cairo Ends Lifelong Local Ties
Mrs BE M Starzinger died at her Cairo home last Thursday after a week of intense suffering. She lived in Cairo most of her life, two years in Oxford, leaving a husband two daughters her parents and one sister in grief. The Presbyterian Water Valley District held a Friday Sunday School Institute at College Hill with S S Johnson reelected president and Jones Treloar secretary. Oxford was chosen as next meeting site amid generous hospitality and a plentiful dinner. Local notices urge hay savings and selling or renting mowers and buggies from J L Sarsacur, while The Eagle plans purchases of cleaning supplies and announces building repairs and lumber offerings from J L Shinault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reville News
Eiae Eyes
Kate Dunlap
Julia Balfour
Como
Cal Bowen
Harry Kennedy
Kansas
Maggie Garrison
Marie Maude
Lone Star State
Ike McNeely
Anderson Chapel
I. E. Cunningham
Etta McNeely
Cambridge
Estelle Strickland
Coffeeville
Nannie McNeely
Roy Russell
BE. M. Starzinger
Cairo
Water Valley
The
Presbyterian Church
College Hill
5S. S. Johnson
Jones Treloar
Oxford
Miss Maggie Thompson Resumes Music Class
Miss Maggie Thompson will resume her music class on September 1. Pupils are asked to report at her residence on that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Thompson
Farm for Sale East of Oxford Near Church and School
A concise real estate and service notice listing a farm five miles east of Oxford near church and school with easy payments. Also notes Miss Nan R Hooper opening a Studio of Music at the Episcopal Rectory on the second Monday in September and contact via Mrs Bem Price. Includes a two story six room residence or boarding house on University street offered by Mrs M C Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
A. F. Castaway
Nan R. Hooper
Bem Price
University’ Street
M. C. Moore
Unclaimed Mail and Notices From Oxford Post Office
A mixed page item lists unclaimed mail matter at the Oxford Miss Post Office for the week ending Saturday with names such as Armstrong Allen Agimon Brown Barr and Jones. Also notices about property for sale on University Avenue formerly Levin Lake and a mortgage inquiry at Merchants Bank. The Bulletin from the Department of Agriculture and Commerce is offered free to farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Avenue
Levin Lake
W. D. Porter
Merchants ¢ Farmers Bank
Department of Agriculture and Commerce
Jackson
Bulletin
Oxford
Post-Aitee
Armstrong
Altice
Allen
Nertie
Agimon
Mionimon
Brown
Allie Croker
Butter
James L
Barr
J. P. Conwell
Sitney
S Heaten
Harriet
Jones
Mary
Robert
Lawrence
Miss Mary
Nickerson
Eliza
Parrish
E. C
Naffie
Winnie
Stovall
Martha
Webb
Misa Bescie
Ivy Woodward
J. EB
Williams
Misa Bertha
Miss Bessie
S. M. Howry
P. M
Active at 83 and free from aches claim in ad
An advertisement touts longevity and absence of rheumatism and pains for people aging into their eighties. It promotes "muscles and joints" benefit claims and mentions A. H. Ender as the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Ender
Faithful Friend Endorses Chamberlain Remedies
A traveler and shoppers share strong endorsements for Chamberlain remedies. H S Nichols of Oakland cites long use and trust in Chamberlain's Calic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Martin Boyd of Henrietta praises Chamberlain's Salve after eye trouble improves post purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S. Nichols
Oakland
Ukio
al Druggista
Martin Boyd
Henrietta, Kynte
Gale
Local Notes and Social Updates from Paris
Paris Newz reports on health, community events, and weather with several local items. Eddie Hollowell has mumps but health is generally good. Woodmen of the World picnic drew many visitors and six congressional candidates spoke well. Joe Palmer returns from Texas with family, Methodist meetings feature Rev. Nelson, Missionary Baptist gathering upcoming, Mrs. Sarah Wilson visiting Water Valley, Miss Orrie Womble teaches in Sumner, and rain persists with preparations for winter dinners. Also includes letters praising Dr King’s New Discovery and Backlen’s Artica Salve with local shop endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Hollowell
Woodmen of the World
Congressional
Joe Palmer
Texas
Methodist
Nelson
Toccopola
Missionary Baptist Meeting
Sarah Wilson
Water Valley
Orrie Womble
Sumner
Eade
Doan’s Kidney Pills Endorsement In Oxford Advertisement
Local readers report relief from back pain and kidney troubles after using Doan’s Kidney Pills. Testimonials from Mrs Purvis and others praise the remedy sold at Kendal’s drug store, with Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo listed as sole US agents. Price 50 cents. Remember the name Doan’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarreley
Oxford
Dean
J. M. Purvis
Purvis
Ashford
Deas
Kendel’s
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Diarrhoea Cure Promises Relief for Philippi Man
Jobs H. Zirkle of Philippi West Virginia reports chronic diarrhoea ended after one bottle of Chamberlain's Colera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He says he has been well for 18 months and can work as a young man. The ad praises the remedy as a grand family medicine. Electric Bitters also endorsed as a remedy for dyspepsia liver issues back pain and kidney weakness with claims of restored vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobs H. Zirkle
Philippi
W.va
Chamberlain
Rank Essee No
Houston Street
New York
Bailard's Evee Liver Remedy Promoted for Mood
An advertisement claims Bailard's Evee liver remedy can improve mood and reduce irritability at home. It urges readers to buy a bottle from A. H. Kandel and promises better feelings for the user and those around them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailard
A. H. Kandel
Explosion damages boiler at Benton county. several seriously burned
Report describes a boiler blast belonging to J. W. Black in Benton county that blew 20 feet from its seat and left seven people scalded, with T. P. Price and son, Marvin, and Wiley Spence in the most serious condition. The piece also notes a revival meeting at Megginson school and various medical ads and remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Black
Benton County
T. P. Price and
Marvin
Wiley Spence
R. L Nicholson
Hopewell
Barry Hill
Holly Springs
Megginson School
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William J. Bryan
Nebraska
John W. Kern
Indiana
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Palestine
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Jabesh
Seren
Slive
Otter
S. S. Webster
Oxford, Miss
Toxcopola News
Ling
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J. L. Sarxavrt
J. L. Sarsacur
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J. L. Shinault
Pat
Young
Truiy, W. Devos & Co
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Tee Sells
Unclaimec
Paris
Lester M. Nelson
Naples
Avil Gader
Brucklin
Aandica Salve
Tom Moore
Hara
Cochran
A. H. Rendel
Drux
Tae Baere
Noah News
Metjiee
A. N. Kendel
Moka
Edward E. Henry
United States Express
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Quek
Kennedy
Rutherford B. Hayes
William McKinley
Ohio
A. Robinson
Drumquin
Noth
Dr. King
Gb. F. .Yscue
Ingieside
A. H. Kendel
Uecatur D Dennis
Chirag
Dennis
R. BR. Chilton & Co
Commercial Germania
Dr. King’s
Oxford Eagle
Undertakers
M. T. Collier
Logan& Knight
Bank of Oxford
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