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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1914
Page
3
Local notices from Oxford area include Theo G Bilbo’s speech on October 5 and various social visits in Memphis Claude and Granger Texas. Personal updates mention Mrs H Friedman in Memphis, Miss Esther Linder visiting Claude, and Katherine Rushing in Granger with a lawn party. Crow Co advertising promotes groceries and produce with phone numbers 105 and 1065 plus Misses Smith and Hor se guests.
Land for sale described as room house with water and gond needed. The text mentions minutes to a location, and a contact name Soonwakey, with unclear spelling. Reliable details are limited due to OCR quality. potential buyer should verify exact address and amenities.
RR Chien & Co reports Cal water quality notes on Sorolf Liver cure trial. Officials outline enceroid funding and cil codianne troubles affecting distribution and safety measures for residents.
A note on the CME Conference outlines schedule and participation for the District Conference of the Ml B E Church of the North. Details remain fragmentary but indicate a gathering of church delegates and actions planned within the district.
Mr J D Jones of Burgean wins distinction and right to the tithe title for Watermelon King of Lafayette county. From July 17 to August 17 he sold 304 mel ons at 392.00 total, averaging 24 cents each. Melons are uniform in size and flavor, raised on three fourths of an acre on hill land with sandy loam and fertilizer, about one hundred melons remain to be delivered. The fill shows ownership by Jones Jumbo but line garbled.
Irvin Price, an organizer for the singing campaign in our town and community, made the pulpit Sunday to promote the effort.
A fragmentary notice notes the assassination of Goolsby in Texas. It states he was a native of LaFayette and had recent ties to the state, with sparse details on the circumstances or timing of the event.
Agricultural note on soil inoculation to supply bacteria and nitrogen. Discusses soaking seeds, using legume-sourced soil, and storing soil away from sun. Cites Alabama and Louisiana stations showing nitrogen yields from peas, velvet beans, clover, peanuts, cowpeas.
Fragmentary notice lists samples shown and prices published as application details. Readable portions mention a local sale and associated terms. Unable to confirm full scope due to damaged OCR but indicates pricing and display of items tied to an application process.
The Clerk of the Board of Supervisors will receive bids up to 12 o clock Tuesday for the custody of a county home for the year. The clerk reserves the right to reject bids.
Proceedin's Board lists numerous workers and payments for hill and road work. Names include Wintrid Mose Harvey Jones Harkins John Suites Fred Welch and many others with amounts from 1.00 to 13.00. The record notes extended entries and continuation next week.
A historical notice promotes Draggist Laviden's Arnica Salve as a remedy for all sores with subscription to the Eagle. It presents a medical remedy and a periodical subscription offer in one brief promotional item.
Aug 14 sale near Oxten in the northeast area. One smooth black horse mule about eight years old, long switch, oval roach, weight around 900 pounds. Bidding by M. Price.
Fragmentary ad copy claims Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cures bowel complaints after several days of colic and diarrhea. It asserts the medicine restores health and urges purchase from dealers. Disclaimer of unclear wording due to OCR errors.
Trustee B. H. B. offers real estate on shore land including mill equipment and outfit. The sale covers Section 14 Township 9 Range 3 West with 114 acres plus related gear and tools, identified as Harkins Mill and stock. Auction follows deed from August 2, 1914 with Mississippi and Minnesota as reference locations.
An advertisement touts a “Wonderful Remedy” claimed to cure heart trouble accretions and stomach issues. It urges readers to obtain a free booklet from Geo. H. Mayr, Wig. Chemist, at 154 Whiting St Chicago, with testimonials and availability through R. R. Chilton & Co. in Oxford and druggists nationwide.
A caution against calomel use notes potential liver harm and the dangers of swallowing mercury. The article hints at safer alternatives and urges readers to avoid certain tonics. No specific dates or organizations are provided.
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