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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1904
Page
2
The Oxford Eagle notes Eliza A. Thompson publisher and announces a candidate for Congress in the 1st Congressional District. The piece states Vivian M. P. M. G. A. T. is seeking re election, subject to Democratic primary action.
Election notes discuss Parker and Davis for president and vice president, Roosevelt’s nerve, Cortelyou’s campaign, and July-August campaigning. It mentions overwork deaths, tax and wage issues, Russian conscription, beef supply, hidden political prophesy, and various foreign affairs quips. It notes a Connecticut nutmeg anecdote, England celery fad, Panama revenues, and an Adams style warning from Newark Advertiser. It cites Harahan free transport orders and Straus backing Roosevelt amid party fights.
An editorial advocates replacing the current road maintenance with a contract system. It argues the present method is inefficient and impractical, urges public opinion, and notes the Board of Supervisors could seek a one mill tax to fund the change. The Eagle endorses the plan and invites reader response.
A letter from Acworth Georgia by merchant Geo W McMillan reports a Mississippi Confederate soldier grave found in Acworth with inscription Alexander Mann 48rd Mississippi regiment. He asks for state public help to locate the veteran's relatives and inform them of the resting place.
County superintendent T. M. Anderson invites nine male students to apply for admission to A and M College and seven young ladies to apply to I&C at Columbus. He urges immediate applications for this session and next, highlighting low costs and opportunity for ambitious youth.
Misses Ira Ragland and Georgia Jones and Mr Duffy Ragland spent Sunday in Water Valley. Grover Williams visits his sister in Coffeeville this week. G B Taylor of Oxford was here Sunday. E W Williams spent days in Memphis and Brownsville Tenn last week. Velma Ragland visiting sister Mrs J E West in Water Valley. Rebecca Williams visited friends in Abbeville last week. Ida Knight of Grand Junction Tenn guest of sister Mrs E A Williams a few days. Harvey Turner has been quite sick for the past week.
Mrs. Fernandez and her daughter Miss Kittie head to Memphis for visits with relatives and a stop in St. Louis on return. Miss Watkins of Memphis visits her grandmother Mrs. Moss while many College Hill residents attend Burgess baptizing. Flora Fernandez also visits Memphis household. Mrs. McMurry and little Tom Buford visit grandparents H. A. Buford. Eva Anderson travels to Monteagle for several weeks. Rev. Newton Smith returns from a week at Abbeville. Setscribe for THE EaGore.
A religious camp meeting near Oxford closed Thursday night despite bad weather. Seventeen converts joined the church as revival efforts and financial interest grew. Local families from Howrna Pontotoc Water Valley Memphis and Oxford visited or attended. The note urges support for a new school building and prays for guidance for traveling youth.
Public health warning against mercury containing catarrh remedies. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Care from F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio as safe and mercury free. Claims internal use treats blood and mucous surfaces. Ends with note to buy genuine Hall's and references testimonials and price 75 cents.
An ad promotes One Minute Cough Cure as a fast remedy for summer colds and to prevent pneumonia. It claims to cleanse phlegm draw out inflammation heal and strengthen lungs and bronchial tubes. The product is described as pleasant tasting harmless and suitable for children and faces a note of sale by A H Kendel.
J F Hughes of DuPont Ga recalls a stubborn right lung access that doctors could not beat. He sought Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption as a last resort and recovered quickly. The product, offered by A H Kendels Drug Store, promises throat and lung relief with bottles priced at 50c and 1.00, with a free bottle promotion.
Rain continues with crops thriving as residents travel for visits and work. Walter Green leaves for De Leon Texas after weeks with his parents Mrs H P Slaughter and son return from Tennessee. Mrs Crawford Hill sails to Paris Tenn. Albert Beard tours the World’s Fair in St Louis. Edwin Brown of Hopewell visits. accompanies home Birdie and Marion Juno. Urester Slaughter family visit, John Douglass visits sister Mrs Hugh Worley. Miss Lillie Waldrip closes school and will teach here next session. Carrie Frazier among visitors. EA Eagle praised as success.
An older advertisement claims continual financial or family strain harms nerves and organs and promotes Green's August Flower as a tonic. It asserts liver and kidney support, improved appetite and sleep, and restored vitality. Trial bottle 25 cents, regular 75 cents, available at druggists.
A. H. Kendel’s drug store advertises Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a preventive for minor injuries becoming serious. The copy claims it heals burns sores ulcers and piles and stresses its low price of 25 cents.
Us, Ba Neer GW ree Mr. W. E. Crum closed his meeting here last Thursday with five additions to the church. There was preaching at Clear Creek Sunday morning, dinner on the ground and baptizing in the afternoon. The Burgess and Terry ball teams played a match game here Saturday and with a Batesville catcher, Tersey beat Burgess. Burgess and College Hill will play near Carter's Mill Friday. Clyde Wallace has gone to Memphis for several weeks. Prof. J. S. W. Hedges will move near Oakland to teach. Lester Samuels sick this week. Allie Trollomen visiting Memphis with her brother.
An advert promotes Electric Bitters as a preventive against self harm and a tonic for nerves stomach liver and kidneys. It touts DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as perfect for cleansing the system improving digestion and leaving a good taste. The piece credits A H Kendel druggist and a testimonial from Robert Moore of Lafayette Indiana.
Community health remains strong as local residents note visits and travel. Slaughter and Nelson fox hunting plans, McLarty ill, Mary Slaughter with friends near Toccopola, Howard Butler recovering, Jane McNeil with Abe Wilson's family near Bethel, Baird and Freeman back from Texas, Lon McCharen visiting R G Slaughter, Lelia Stephens with Kate Stephens, Mack McLarty at Cambridge lodge, Mt Zion protracted meeting begins Sunday August 28.
An old column promotes Ballard's Horehound Syrup for coughs and colds with testimonial from Mr. and Mrs. J A Anderson of Salt Lake City. Also advertises DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve warning of counterfeits and naming E. C. DeWitt & Co. as makers, sold by A H Kendel.
Mrs. Mary Crick of White Plains Kentucky credits Kodol Dyspepsia Care with restoring her health after years of digestive trouble. She reports rapid improvement and regained weight after using the product. The advertisement claims Kodol digests food and sweetens the stomach and is sold by A H Kendel.
An old timey ad promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a cure for dizziness backache liver complaints and constipation. The copy claims gentle but thorough relief and urges a 25 cent trial with a guarantee by A. H. Kendel’s drug store.
Residents and visitors list for Clarksdale and surrounding areas. Tarner Trotter and friends visit. Georgie and James Wilson from Fallon stay with Mrs. Coffey. Balfour, McGowan and Houston families visit relatives. Miss Burns returns to South Carolina. May Anderson listed as ill. visits involving Coffey, Graham, Jett Leland, Wooldridge, and Strickland households.
The Iron Mountain Route offers Home Seekers tickets to Texas Indian Oklahoma Territory and parts of Arkansas New Mexico and Louisiana at one fare plus 82.00. Tickets are valid 21 days from sale with 15 days for a stopover on the outgoing trip. Contact H D Wilson J P Pannill A ug P A OP 14 Main Street Memphis Tenn for details.
Rev W L Riley of Cuba New York reports fifteen days of excruciating sciatica pain relieved by Dallard's Snow Liniment after initial and complete relief on two applications. He endorses the product and notes prices of 25c 50c and 1.00, sold by Oxford Pharmacy.
Public notice for the annual stockholders meeting of the Illinois Central Railroad Co. to be held in Chicago on October 19, 1901 at 12 noon. Free travel tickets are issued to eligible stockholders registered by September 27, 1904 for trips to Chicago within four days before and after the meeting.
List of unclaimed mail matter left at the Oxford Mississippi Post Office for the week ending August 13 1904. Names include Anderson W C Buford Lula Campbell Cal Dunan Summer Harris Rose Harris Chan Hamtowm Selier Hill Litty Javed Mollie Jefferson Susie Krall G W Misse Clyde Patton Agnes Robinson Helen Sanders W M Sandera Dinkie Stain Nettie L Tankesly Ellom Vaughan E E Isaa oung T A No. of letter and date advertised requested when calling.
L. Caldwell of Checotah, Indian Territory, reports two years of liver and spleen illness and describes Herbine as curing him after doctors failed. The remedy is marketed at 60 cents by Oxford Pharmacy.
E. W. Sullivan of the Sullivan House El Reno Oklahoma Territory writes June 6 1902 recommending Ballard's Snow Liniment for rheumatism claiming it gives immediate relief. Available in 25c 50c and 1.00 size and sold by Oxford Pharmacy.
Lang Bros Druggists of Paducah Kentucky report selling over 100 bottles in a season of Dr Mendenhall's Chill and Fever Cure. Physicians prescribe it and users rarely switch to other remedies.
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