Fragments of political chatter and absurdities across nations
A fragmented column mocks figures from Russia, Britain, and the United States. It references Suow campaign talk, Winston Churchill in New Hampshire, Missouri debt trusts, Parker Bryan Towne on a presidential ticket, czarist clashes with revolutionaries, a Panama Canal bond scheme, Rockefeller travel, and Panama beef issues. It also touches on Chinese labor, Witte, Washington Post boasting of summer weather, Kentucky mint, and East African gold finds with Bryan.
Whitewashing character flaws over public appearances
The essay argues that people hide faults behind a cover of respectability often called whitewash. It warns that frauds and sins remain unchanged beneath appearances, and only a sound foundation of character stops the eventual exposure of hidden faults.
Oxford Mayor Seeks Support After Primary Loss
Gard Matthews thanks Democratic voters in Oxford for backing in the municipal primary while criticizing false reports of ties to unlawful liquor sales. He asserts a 25 year town tenure, vows to stay true to party will, and asks for forgiveness from those who spread misinfo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ple. Matthews
Oxford
Deaths of Mrs Mandy Mooney and Mrs Matilda Lawhorn
Mrs Mandy Mooney died at the family home seven miles south of town after several weeks illness. She leaves a husband and seven children. Interment was at Yellow Leaf cemetery. Mrs Matilda Lawhorn died suddenly at a neighbor’s residence from heart failure after recent country visit, shocking her family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Mooney
Yellow Leaf Cemetery
Matilda Lawhorn
N. J. Lawhorn
A. S. Huggins
Geldwood
Wilson and Daughters
Fulton
Maude Taylor
Gratz
Calvin Bowen
Jonesboro
Ark
James Wallace
Oxford
Hettie Ruth Collins
Indian Territory
Hardin and Wooten
Mary Davis
Bluff City
John Mason
Water Valley
W. A. Langley Land
Stella Langley
Olive Branch
Mamie
Newton W. Cathey
Burgess
Richard Bowen
Corning
Nannie Cole
Pike City Ark
Cassie Banks
Burgens
Mr. Craig
New Albany
Frank Houston
Decatur
Ala
Carter
Como
H. T. Smith
Roxie Smith
Teckville
Bennie Hussey
E. B. Carter
Maggie Sue
Eva May Purvis
Minnie Gordon
Democratic Executive Committee meeting notes LaFayette County
The LaFayette County Democratic Executive Committee met on Saturday the 4th to fill vacancies on the County Executive and Congress committees. They laid out primary election orders for August 25 1906 and September 15 1906 with eligibility restricted to Democratic white voters and named officials and precinct clerks to oversee polling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Executive Committee
LaFayette County
J. H. Lawshee
P. S. Burt
M. P. Waits
W. F. Baker
E. W. Williams
J L. Sisk
Congress Committee
LaFayette
Congressional Democratic Executive Committee
Oxford
erthBor
J Fielier Webster
P_E. Matthews
R. J. Stephens
Peace Oficer
B. Taylor Oxters
Seqta Uor
W. Faivey
G. W. Buffaloe
Morgas
H. D. Rikard
Alex Hom
Robert Phere
G. W. West
G. W. Holt
Ikei LaPache
AL M. Hall
Ab Tom Avent
Frank Taylor
Dallae
J. L. Caffey
B. F. Sica
R. Daves
St. D. Davis
de Delay
James
Colored County Institute Receives Public Thanks
The county institute honors T. M. Anderson for guiding Black residents and Prof T. P. Bailey for an able lecture. A vote of thanks is extended, and readers are offered a free bottle of Dr Thacher's Liver and Blood Syrup by writing to the Thacher company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cansty Ehemebien
T. M. Anderson
T. P. Bailey
Dr. Thacher
Thacher
A. H. Klendel
Hartes Baldwin
Edwardeville
Chamberlain
A. H. Kembel
Grove
Health and social notes from Holder area reach protracted meeting closure
Community health remains strong in Holder with Bayne meeting ending in a large baptism, and more expected in September. Local visits include Bay Springs attendees at Bethel and trips by Mr. Rice Baird of Memphis and the Tabor brothers of East St. Louis. Remedies and household tips highlight Foley's products and Urino Laxative, with testimonials from readers in Edwardsville and Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayne
Bay Springs
Bethel
Rice Baird
Memphis
Dock Tabor
East St. Louis
Ill
A. J. Tabor
Jennie Herndon
Oxford
Will Alderson
Mack Webster
Holder
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Oxford Eagle
Oca
E. A. Thompson
Wilmer Kennedy
United States
James K. Vardaman
Tuomas Spight
Russia
Suow
Winston Churchill
New Hampshire
Missouri
Parker Bryan
Towne
Aspott
Czar
Panama
Orry
Rockefeller
Europe
Colorado
M Witte
Washington Post
Washington
Oyster Bay
Kentucky
Wintzer
Tars
East Africa
Bryan
St. Petersburg
Stoessel
Port Arthur
Woxom
Marshall Field
Steleton
Whitehwash
Mandy Mooney
Lawhorn
Democratic
Nutive Comellas
J. M. Tatcu
Stockland
M. E Chereh
Little Falls
Wing
A. Gray
J. P
Oakville
Coe
Foley
Bay
McMahon
Gil Mill
University
W.cc. Pt
Colored County Institute
TATE
Peretes Lown
Ered Palcss
Tee
Holder News
Menaste
Aod
Rodney Larmettoes
Anderson
Joe
Lacey
John
Morvan
Lela
Whitchard
D A
Il Pearwon
Tadder
W Reynor
Cora
Howry
New Jersey
Sage
M. T. Lyceb
Phillips Borg
N.J
Post
Tebing
Ming
Bendy
New Ha
Doraleee
Menly
Woody
Abbe
W.C. Massie
Everett Clogedale
Friedman
Cal
W. B. McMahon
Main Street
Floyd's
Kress’s
the Home Furnisshing CO
Memphis, Tennessee
Roanoke
Richmond
Anc
Wichmond
Washington, D.C
C. A. DeSaussure
Memphis’ Tenn
Maris
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