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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1915
Page
2
Oxford Miss edition details second class mail matter for August 19 1915 listing candidates W J Lovelady and W Shipp for Supervisor Beat 4 with a brief masthead-like notice.
Oxford residents report relief from kidney troubles using Dean's Kidney Pills. Mrs I Hamer of Depot Street credits the remedy with improvement over two years and says she would use it again if needed.
Mississippi voters chose Gov. Theo Bilbo and Sen. Lee M. Russell, marking a shift from old guard rule to people rule. The editorial hails Bilbo as educated, principled, and uncorrupted, and Russell as a clean, capable lawyer and public servant.
A Lafayette County speaker thanks supporters after a first primary win by 10 626 votes over a rival. He says the battle continues in a second race urging Elmer Evans and Rush backers to vote on August 24 and to campaign for him.
Mrs R B Robison died suddenly at her home on College Hill street last Thursday morning of heart failure. She had been indisposed for several days but was improving when the fatal attack occurred. A devoted wife and mother, she had lived in Oxford many years and was respected by all who knew her.
In a note to Lafayette County voters H L Davis expresses gratitude for their large vote and seeks continued support as the state representative nominee. He pledges to pursue government changes and asks petitioning citizens to back his work for the people.
Health of the community is very good. Farmers are making good use of the pleasant day. Gertrude and Zela Holmes left Friday for Oxford and other points visiting friends and relatives. Preston Mills and mother spent the weekend with B. H. Mills and family. May Brown visited Grace Callicoat on Saturday. Marshel Massey was in Oxford on business.
The article notes Senator Lee M. Russell defeated for Lieutenant Governor by a margin of about 14 500 in a total vote several thousand less than the Governor’s tally. It reflects on Governor Brewer’s view of the outcome and the clash with Bilbo over public scrutiny of Brewer’s campaign.
A historical report notes Senator Russell defeating opposition with a 14 500 majority and carrying the opponent's home county 916 to 765. It mentions Carter's unenthusiastic reception from his home community and Brewer backing Russell’s campaign.
In a lengthy note, W M Woodward thanks voters for their strong support in the race for Chancery Clerk and pledges punctual, efficient service. He explains heavy office work limits in person visits before the next election on the 24th, and outlines duties including pension filings and assessment rolls. The piece also mentions church camp meeting notes and local social updates.
A Mississippi health notice outlines typhoid fever in 1914 with 625 deaths, county tallies led by Lauderdale and Washington, and statewide spread. It stresses transmission through contaminated water and food, urges sanitation, water protection, and sanitary closets, and notes vaccination as part of a broader cleanup campaign.
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