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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1911
Page
4
A garbled agency note mentions kidney and liver terms with unclear context. It names Bingsbory and Prick in Oewegu and Keusas, but the exact action or event remains unreadable.
Mrs Nelson jokes her husband is absent-minded. He fished yesterday, finished, threw away the fish and brought home the bait. The exchange with Mrs Bilson highlights the humor in the misdirection.
Excerpt from Woman's Home Companion describing body parts and functions. It likens joints to hinges and ball bearings, notes reflex actions in eyes and ears, and explains the stomach as the trunk containing the liver with three coats, positioned south of the lungs and west of the liver. God chose the stomach to digest our food.
A sportsperson laments empty lines while Farmer Corn tessel explains the fish are seasoned and selective. The joke rests on the idea that even new tackle will not provoke a bite from such discerning fish.
A colorful local item notes De Witt praising a leading actor as a headline performer. The brief quotes imply recognition of stage presence and star power in the drama set.
A humorous exchange unfolds in a shop as a patron asks for a motor car repair bill. The garage man quotes 110 dollars, prompting the patron to offer a check because he left money in a drug store. The patron reveals he is a druggist, and the bill is reduced to a dollar and a quarter.
A dialogue sketches a couple seeking a vacation that suits both traveler and budget. One asks where to go while the other wants a place that lets both the pocketbook and the owner enjoy the trip.
A humorous exchange centers on a husband out of work for six weeks and his sudden return to employment. The banter notes the irony of unemployment turning into a job, framed as light social commentary.
Buttermilk features in many recipes including biscuits cornbread plecrust shortcake and gingerbread. Instructions cover buttermilk cake cookies mulled buttermilk and posset with sugar cinnamon and spices. Variants adjust soda salt and flour for soft batters and quick ovens.
Cleaning methods for cookware and stained hands are given, with tips on rust removal using raw potato and brick dust, vinegar or lemon juice for stains, and rinsing practices for dairy containers. Also includes tomato stuffed with eggs recipe and a dark cake with spices and dried fruit.
Combine two raw egg yolks one tablespoon butter one tablespoon tarragon vinegar one tablespoon cream salt and pepper. Cook over a double boiler over hot water and stir until thick and creamy. If curdling occurs add the yolk of another egg to restore smoothness.
An OCR snippet outlines making root beer with hops and extract, spruce oil, yeast, and a dark rest period, followed by marshmallow frosting with sugar, water, egg whites, and melted marshmallows. The text ends abruptly with incomplete instructions.
A country house party ends in tragedy as Harvey Hardup saves heiress Clarissa Coyne from a sinking boat. In a twist, Coyne reveals she values her safety over gratitude and accuses him of injuring her, sending them apart after a dramatic river incident.
A light page features jokes on marriage and wealth with a “catch-penny” scheme critique. Bishop Spalding advises travelers not to take church collections on vacation, urging readers to leave regional funds behind.
A punchy exchange leads to a scuffle after a Hewitt Jewett bout as onlookers witness a street‑corner brawl sparked by claims of superiority in the ring. Witnesses say the contest ignited tempers before police arrived to restore order.
A man in a theron mask protested that officials had assured him there were no mosquitoes in the area. He cried out in frustration while explaining his concern to bystanders.
A Missouri woman shares how poor food choices caused stomach trouble and weight loss. After starting Grape Nuts and Postum products, she reports better digestion, relief from heartburn, and regained strength and weight. A ten day trial and the book The Road to are urged.
A preacher argues money is neutral and merely a sign of human willpower, emphasizing that riches enable virtue or vice. Wealth expands or limits character based on altruism, with morality tested by service to others rather than self gain. The piece contrasts wealth with poverty and cites Jesus as the ultimate altruist.
A devotional reflection on forgiveness from Scripture, noting God’s mercy in Micah 7 18 and Hebrews 10 17, and portraying Jesus as the sun of righteousness. It urges steadfast Christian living, emphasizing eternal rewards over visible results and urging trust in God to reap a future harvest.
The Zion's Herald argues against the idea that Jesus never laughed, noting that while Calvary looms in ministry, humor and joy exist in human nature and divine provision for laughter. It questions why God would grant laughter if it opposed his plan.
A. C. Brandon of Greenville Ohio recounts suffering eczema on the face from 1582 for four to five years while at Lebanon, later using Cuticura Resolvent Ointment and Soap. He reports swift improvement and no recurrence in over twenty years, recommending Cuticura to others. Free samples and a 22 page book are offered by Cuticura Dept 3 K Boston.
The National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis cites that among 225 public insane asylums housing about 150000 people only about 70 facilities provide any tuberculosis care. Total beds amount to roughly 3250, with death rates from TB far higher than in the general population.
In a village discussion about a sister praised for good deeds the pastor hails her as salt of the earth. A villager adds she was vinegar pepper and mustard, a perfect cruel stand of virtues in London Tit-Bits style.
An elderly traveler, new to riding, asked the conductor which door to exit. He replied that either door would do since the car stops at both ends, illustrating patience and courtesy on a railway journey.
Autopsies in New York state Hospitals for the Insane and other facilities show tuberculosis active in about 20 percent of cases, roughly half the rate seen in the general population.
A dramatic vignette centers on a nurse and a boy Johnny who declares the baby fake and recounts throwing it on the floor with no bounce. The dialogue moves through consumer doubt and macabre humor, ending with a twisted quip about value and the liver.
A Baltimore report recounts a rural Irishman entering a coal deal and being asked about British thermal units. The miscommunication exposes unfamiliar terms in the coal market. The anecdote contrasts modern grading with traditional talk of the “British thermal units.” In another vignette a country visitor at a museum questions ancient vases found as they are, sparking humorous disbelief about excavation.
Mrs. Reeder asks about a husband’s interest in books during a call. Mrs. Neuriche replies that he does not. Hiram keeps three bookkeepers, implying a busy household.
A thoughtful reflection on friendship as a sanctuary from conflict. The speaker argues that men seek peace and concord in intimate ties, avoiding inner strife as the heart’s supreme glory and refuge. Enduring discord outside should not invade the inner life.
A reflection on how eye contact reveals or conceals character. It notes luminous eyes versus veiled ones and suggests people judge truthfulness, loyalty, and temperament by eye expression, distinguishing various traits from deceit to tenderness.
A playful exchange features Tommy and his parents planning for an event themed around a chicken feed. The dialogue hints at a humorous miscommunication about tomorrow and supper.
Fragmented dialogue hints at Plimply fearing asking Mr Plunker about his daughter’s band and a vestibule encounter during a shower. The dialogue touches on Sunday School compassion and a teething syrup ad paragraph.
Evelyn notes Harold’s jealousy and moral color in a playful chat about romance with Myrtle and Evelyn arguing over Harold’s suitability. Myrtle reveals she rejected him last evening.
A dialogue where a parent asks for guidance after his daughter sings. The music master admits uncertainty and suggests steering her toward activities like settlement work or horseback riding to nurture interest and future path.
Fragmented text shows a reference to Old Standar tale BILE TOSIC and Quinine used as a tonics claim. It hints at a curiosity for information and a cryptic question about after dinner speeches at Helshazzar's feast.
An unclear advertisement promotes a free trial package for Alien May be a misused cosmetic product. The text references shoes lighting and comfort, with strange wording and nonsensical phrases about a goose and an ancestor.
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