The Oxford Eagle Editor Eliza Thompson
Mrs Eliza A Thompson is listed as editor of The Oxford Eagle highlighting her role and leadership of the newspaper.
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1914
Page
2
Mrs Eliza A Thompson is listed as editor of The Oxford Eagle highlighting her role and leadership of the newspaper.
Announcement lists Hon. Hubert D Sterneens seeking re election to Congress in the Second District and Hon Albert C Anderson of Ripley Tippah County Miss running for Congress in the same district. Also noted is a candidate from Pittsboro Calhoun County for Circuit Judge in the Third Judicial District subject to the Democratic primary.
In Washington last week Mrs Woodrow Wilson, wife of the president, died after a life devoted to family and charity. She was described as cultured yet humble, a model wife and mother, democratic in manner and aware of social duties. Her death brings sorrow to the nation and the world, with the president left to face a future without her counsel.
The piece argues Senator A C Anderson is gaining daily and would win decisively if the election were held soon. It critiques the anti Anderson and anti Vardaman faction, notes Mr Stephens’ past vote with secret caucus candidates, and urges loyal Democrats to vote the full ticket while supporting Anderson’s faithful service.
Thousands will hear Lieut. Gov. Bilbo in multiple state appointments as a new slate of candidates emerges. Opponents of Bilbo and Vardeman push nonpartisan fronts, but voters distrust traitors and those with masked support. The rallying cry remains clear: discern the true backers and vote straight for the people against hidden interests.
A letter promotes J. G. McGowen as candidate to remain in the Third Chancery District of Mississippi. It praises his brief tenure since September 1901, noting prompt fair decisions, his humble origins in DeSoto and Yalobusha counties, and his sacrifice leaving private practice for the bench. The piece urges Lafayette County voters to elect him next Tuesday.
The piece laments global war risks as Germany Austria France England Belgium Servia and possibly Italy mobilize for conflict. It praises U S leadership under Woodrow Wilson for promoting pacific measures and argues Roosevelt would have dragged the nation into war. The author decries the erosion of civilization and world peace.
The extension Department of the A. and M. College schedules farm meetings at the Oxford Camp Ground on August 11, College Hill on August 18, and Lafayette Springs on August 19 at 10:00 a m. Experts will discuss livestock and crop farming. Farmers and families urged to attend.
The Eagle announces extensive war coverage across Europe with millions of soldiers rushing to fronts and battles expected to reshape the map. Readers are directed to another page for full stories and reports, promising thorough reporting and timely updates.
The letter argues Hubert Stephens has guarded district interests with integrity and honesty. It praises his votes against a Mexican war resolution and for Rural Credit and road building. It claims experience benefits, notes Northern leaders stay long in Congress, and urges supporters to back Stephens against McCharen, urging consistency with petitioners.
From Woodson Ridge a reflective note praises recent showers and a blessed harvest cycle. It recounts corn for feed, cotton prospects, and debt relief, then shares visits from Master William Nelson, Mrs. Luther Freeman, and others. Fishermen from Marshall county and Tallahatchie crowd plus Eugene Crawford join the riverbank chatter.
Mercury containing remedies advertised for catarrh pose serious health risks and can impair smell and mucous surfaces. Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo is claimed to contain mercury and should be avoided. buyers warned to ensure the product is mercury free and to purchase through reputable druggists.
Prize list details awards for 11 categories in girls canning clubs. Prizes include cash, hats, tools, subscriptions, and household items from local businesses, with winners' names given where readable. The list covers best all round record, best exhibit, tomato products, fruit and vegetables in glass, fresh tomato baskets, best can, memorandum books, tomato booklets, club cook books, club pennants, reports, and plot yields.
A user speaks of quick relief from colic and diarrhea after taking Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The testimonial describes severe illness and a sound recovery, urging others to subscribe for the publication.
Notice to U C V members and interested parties that the Lafayette County Reunion of Confederate Veterans is postponed indefinitely pending action by Adjutant G H Evans Adjutant dated August 10 1914.
The Mississippi Division Oxford offers various prizes including a Ford car and gold items for applicants who send in one entry. Reduced charter fee to 70 cents till January 15 1914. Encourages readers to write 25 applications per week and recruit others with claims of benefits and examinations.
Miss Renfrow led a Tuesday July 21 canning demonstration for Altus inmate club girls. Although tomato contribution was limited by breath issues, several cans were produced. A noon lunch refreshed participants before a follow up meeting where club work was shared and guidance given, inspiring greater progress and ambition in G.C.C. work.
A letter from R. A. Hall describes years of severe kidney and bladder trouble with incontinence and nighttime urination. He reports noticeable relief from a medicine advertised by H. Kendel and Rowland Drug Co, claiming it as unequaled for his symptoms and accompanying soreness.
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