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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1916
Page
3
A Cleveland reader asks if a motion picture actress must work hard and the author argues the industry demands patience and daily effort. The piece counters the illusion of easy stardom, noting long hours under hot lights and the need for dedication over personal vanity to succeed in pictures.
An advertisement claims Sloan's liniment eases rheumatism after a man reports suffering prior and now feeling relief from a 45 cent bottle. the ad also notes the product is available at drug stores for 23 5 cents.
J. M. Sanders of South Street Oxford, a respected resident, testifies that kidney pain and nocturnal urination plagued him until using Dean's Kidney Pills from Kendel's Drug Store. He reports quick relief and urges others to buy the 50 cent remedy at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, NY, props.
The Yalobusha Co operative Creamery in Water Valley opened on July 31 drawing 13 patrons on day one. Within two weeks the number of patrons more than trebled and daily cream output rose, though Oxford station delayed by machinery issues. Between 4000 and 5000 pounds of milk await the Oxford separator and big skimmer.
The West Creamer, among the first and now one of the largest in Mississippi, started at about 40 pounds daily for the first 30 days. Promoters and friends praise the venture and foresee it becoming a leading creamery in the South according to the North Mississippi Herald.
Newton county health officer Dr. A M Harrelson warns owners to muzzle or confine dogs or they will be killed to curb rabid bites. He cites four Newton children hospitalized after dog bites and orders peace officers to kill dogs running loose, though enforcement is currently lacking.
The First Mississippi Regiment will depart for the Mexican border within a week after War Department orders. Col. Hoskins says equipment is en route and the unit will entrain soon, with drills stressing readiness. Camp Swep Taylor will maintain Sunday activities while reserves move to Jackson as the regiment departs.
An editorial note links appetite with the need to restore stomach health and stimulate digestion. The piece argues proper eating signals the body to maintain normal digestive function and comfort.
Tonic Digestive is sold for relief and is offered only by Kendel's Drug Store at the price of $1.00.
On Friday August 4 at 5 p m after a lingering illness Mrs Ida Caldwell 47 formerly of Jackson Tenn died at her daughter's home Mrs Walter Crouch She was a longtime Methodist and Christian woman Her remains lie in Mt Zion cemetery with services conducted by Rev E S Lewis from Oxford Es Santee Our sympathy goes to the bereaved family.
An all day singing and dinner on the ground will be held at Church Grove Church, 54 miles south of Oxford, on the first Sunday in September. Attendees are urged to bring a well filled basket due to the sparsely settled area. Singers and leaders are invited to participate.
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