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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1909
Page
2
The Oxford Eagle reports on Taft’s busy vacation era with cabinet aides handling duties, jokes about the tariff cost and party politics, and notes about Prohibition, high-profile remarks, and editorials. It cites Prohibition quirks in Alabama, tariff bills, and a jab at the Lincoln penny designer while touching on national issues and opinions.
A thoughtful 19th century style meditation argues that true value comes from fair use guided by the Golden Rule. It contrasts prudent investment with reckless spending and predatory schemes, warning that harmful bargains harm others and eventually backfire.
A medley of opinions on judging others life challenges and the unseen forces shaping behavior. The piece contrasts superficial judgments with deeper hereditary and environmental factors, praising or critiquing public figures in Chicago theatre and local conduct.
Messrs Bonnie McLarty and friends visit Vardamae area. Miss Kate Stephone in GP aft. Zion neighborhood host to several days with relatives. About seventy attend Sprags gathering Sunday. Mr Flulet Butler visits relatives in Gomes. Mr Edgar Stephens of Memphis shakes hands with friends Sunday. Locals reflect on river trip with a capsized boat. Guy McLarty and wife present. Ballard’s Herbine and bitters featured for health and malaria prevention.
The Bethel meeting closed last Thursday after a good revival. Bro. Pilkington will preach for another year. Miss Myrtle Houston of Kingdom visited Miss Lottie Whaten. Many attended Kingdom preaching and a new Altus school house is located with four teaching applicants. Local members travel to Cambridge lodge. towns like Stringtown cheer on community happenings.
An Oxford citizen endorses Dean's Kidney Pills for kidney relief and urges continued use. The ad lists the product's price and agents, then promotes Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, Kodol, and DeWitt's products for coughs, liver pills, and witch hazel salve with general assurances of safety and effectiveness.
A protracted meeting is in progress at Pleasant Ridge led by Revs. Rodgers and Biffie. The piece mentions community health, weather, improving roads, and folk remedies including Ballard's Sarsaparilla and Foley's Honey and Tar with testimonials from A. S. Nasbaum of Batesville Indiana. Drugstores offer these products.
The Randolph community gathered at the Methodist Church where Rev. Mr. Smith led services and several church members were added or converted. Nearby, Mr. Hugh Blaylock and wife visited O. T. Boren’s family in Guntown while the Presbyterian meeting begins the following Sunday. Claims about health remedies are advertised by local druggists. An unclaimed mail matter list for Oxford Post Office closes the item.
Local notes report health mood, several visits from relatives, and a death in the community. Mrs Dorn White is ill this week. Frank Hodge died Tuesday August 10th. Families of Thweatt and Wells are mentioned with visits. An advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for digestion and appetite.
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