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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1901
Page
2
Fragmentary report spans Egyptian and Turkish intrigue, U S politics, weather outlooks, crop data, and public concerns. Mentions Admiral Seliey, Lord Roberts, Taft, Ta hen, G men, and unverified events. Includes weather and crop figures and local political tension in New York and Nebraska.
A compassionate tract argues for measured sympathy guiding the able to help the afflicted. It condemns idle pity and urges practical support with discernment, citing a case of a woman who supported her dissipated husband and children amid hardship.
Sunday evening rain and activities across Abbeville outline visits by Rev Walter G Harsin and Zer A W Langier family, Mervin Langier’s stop, Nashvlle Bok Company rep Euchari Bewes, Abbeville residents J H B Cansingham of Medina Tenn, Prof K Harmon departing for Guspert Sermal School, Mrs Cumsiogam, Prof B Gos Galiegly, Dr B M Mills from Courtland Tennessee visiting Abbeville.
Frightful Mrs. Nannie Valleger of Georgia applied Buckien's lenis salve to severe head and facial sores and reported a quick cure beyond hope. The remedy claims to heal sores bruises skin cuts burns fish mites and piles with guaranteed results by RH EB Chiktor & Co, druggists.
The document records county supervisory proceedings including road work bids printing costs bridge work and relief disbursements. It lists officers finances elections and public notices with expenditures for newspapers postage and supplies and mentions projects at Par cof and road improvements along with staff appointments and oversight.
It is hot and dry with little rain and two or three weeks of work completed. The Clear Creek Baptist church protracted meeting drew a large turnout and the district school resumes with strong attendance. closing exercises planned in the new building. The community mourns the sudden death of Mr. Charlie Browningetsplioter, and sympathy is extended to his family. Misses Ella Pegues and Beasie Dillard visited Mr M C Pegues on Woodsgow’s Ridge, with a reunion of L T and A H Pegues. D Robertson family returned from Fontetoe county. visitors included Mr and Mrs Segers and Miss Fleusigia. The fish fry at Mr Slate’s was a success, with all enjoying the event. WE REPORTED.
Weat of Oxford Mississippi Minsie Norfeet daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Norefleet born near Looxaboma Tate county February 15 1455 and died June 4 1901 at her home four miles west of Oxford after a three week illness The writer extends sympathy to the bereaved family The Lord giveth and taketh away The rest of the text promotes Tabier Buckeye Pile Ointment with sale by A H Reode
Fragmentary notes report a protracted meeting at the Methodist Church with Brother Estes from Greenwood speaking. The page also mentions farm yields, school humor, and a health column promoting Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets with prices and local vendors.
Sunday services featured Rev J J Gitson of Tala delivering an eloquent sermon. Attendance included J Wedd as well as visits by Mrs Mattie Saips Miss Winsite and Maggie Freemar. 周
In Sadieville Kentucky, residents report a dramatic health improvement for Mr SP Whitaker from a chronic ailment. The wife credits Dr King's New Discovery for relief, promising benefits for coughs colds bronchitis and throat issues. Free trial bottles are advertised by B Chilton & Co.
Holder area churchgoers report attendance by Jim Wibourn Mies Rena Mom Gabrie Houston and Wise Mate Woodward Be among friends of W. C Alder Eon at last Sunday service. Nick Barry of Caswell visited in the community while locals and Bay Springs attendees joined Philadelphia meeting. Protracted meeting begins next Sunday with all invited. Also advertisements for Chamberlain's Stomach Remedies.
An old advertisement proclaims Smiths Sarelly Care as the sole guaranteed Bright's Disease cure with a money back guarantee if it fails. It targets all social classes and offers the remedy for 50 cents, attributed to 4 H Bende!.
The article lauds rapid progress in transport over years, highlighting a sea voyage record by Seameople owner W. E. Hearst and the efficiency of steamship travel. It notes a 30,008 mile journey by sea with minimal land distance, but records an avoidable six day loss due to accidents, praising modern travel and transportation advances.
Local items report residents visiting relatives and returning home after visits. Camp plans for local young men are announced. A light shower eases dust after a dry period. Health ads promote Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with assurances of quick relief.
A review praises See The Good Times Monthly as a promising interart applicant. Established in Columbus Ohio by a stock company, it offers sixteen pages at a low price and covers diverse topics from literature to science. Editor in chief is Opia Moore. the journal aims for broad home and family appeal. Free six months with renewal before September 13.
Fragmentary OCR describes Mississippi University offerings in civil and mining engineering. Mentions facilities, water and sewer systems, and term dates with unclear details. References to engineering departments and general university powers.
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