Democratic Nominees and Campaign Jabs of 1904
A compact summary of 1904 election notes listing Parker Davis for President and Vice President Spight for Congress. The column parodies Roosevelt’s stance toward Southern Republicans and mocks Russian Japanese naval action while noting Party tactics and endorsements from papers like the Chicago Chronicle and Washington Post. It also comments on racial tensions and Pettigrew remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton B. Parker
New York
Henry G. Davis
Democrats accuse powers over Columbia and Turkey
The note claims Democrats err in provoking the president regarding Colombia and Turkey. It suggests he may rein in his world power ambitions until after the upcoming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Turkey
Roosevelt Backing Justified by Trusts in Sun Rhetoric
The New York Sun continues to defend its support for Roosevelt, arguing its stance is clear and the public already knows why the trusts favor the Republican party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York‘ Sun
Roosevelt
Democratic Clubs Urge County Political Organization
An editorial calls for organized Democratic Clubs in each district with Oxford as a hub. It urges united effort to back Roosevelt and warns of racial tension in the South, urging Lafayette County voters to mobilize, support leadership, and start the campaign now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Athens
Lafayette County
Roosevelt
Remedies and Warnings on Social Cures
The piece argues against flawed remedies for social ills such as the boll weevil and saloons. It warns that ineffective or harsh measures often replace one problem with many, urging careful, preventive approaches and prudent choices to avoid worse outcomes. It emphasizes using right remedies and prevention over quick fixes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Local Fund Drive For Sacred Monument Encourages Subscriptions
Citizens urged in Oxford to form societies and raise funds for a monument. Donors include W. A. Stinebeck 3, J. H. Welch 200, Matthews & Ramey 100, Brenner Supply Co. 100, and many others with a total unpaid balance of 73.00. Donations to banks in Oxford or to the Albert Sidney Johnston Chapter of the U. D. in Veully placed to credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Albert Sidney Johnston
U. D
Ve ‘Ully
Stes
R. W
Albert
Johnston
J.h.kimmons
H. V. Somerville
J. M. Stone
J. H. Welch
Mr. Stevens
Mr. Crouch
Mrs. Jennie Standefer
Mrs. Casmedel
M. & F. Bank
T. P. Coleman
Cash
Matthews & Ramey
S. W. Moss
Albertigeinen
D.C. U
Warm Weather and Social Visits Highlight Local Notes
Mr Lon McCharen and family visited relatives last week. Mrs T J Green visits daughter near Thaxton. Roy Rogers of Hickory Valley Tenn visits sister Della Rogers. Miss Mable Stone visits Aunt Hunter Porter. Joe White and others attended a hay ride and graphophone music at John Buffaloe. Della Rogers hosts an ice cream supper for Roy Rogers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagpenne
Lon McCharen
T. J. Green
Frank Bevill
Thaxton
Roy Roy Rogers
Hickory Valley
Tenn
Della Rogers
Mable Stone
Hunter Porter
Joe White
John Buffaloe
G. W. Crawford
Arthur Crawford
O. E. Slaughter
Hopewell
Lizzie Linker
Paris
Douglas
Oxford
J. A. Baird
Curtis Frazier
Roy Rogers
Weather and illness mix in Anon community notes
Very warm dry weather continues with sickness in the community. J N Slough and Mr McKamie Parks are listed as ill, with Dr Tom Barry tending the young patient. Fruit and watermelons are less plentiful while cotton opens despite heavy rains and sorghum is good but sparse planting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.N. Slough
Isaac Turner
Tom Barry
Lafayette Springs
McKamie Parks
Liberty Hill
T. W. Avent
Oxford
Monroe Brown
Memphis
Taylor Brown
Mittie Crawford
G. W. Crawford
Bluff Springs
Jackie Webster
New York
ANON
Packers Strike Will Push Meat Prices Higher
The prospect notes meat prices may rise from a packers strike, yet residents in the South with hogs and hominy are urged to rejoice at preserved independence and opportunity amid the potential change.
Confederate Monument Fund in Oxford Seeks Subscriptions
A 1894 notice from Oxford Mississippi invites all residents to contribute to a fund for a Confederate Soldiers Monument on University grounds. It lists unpaid subscriptions totaling 73 dollars and asks supporters to pay at local banks to have their names entered on the subscription list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University
Miss
Oxford
J. S. Hudson
Veterans
Daughters of the Confederacy
Lafayette County
Ballard's Horehound Syrup Endorsed for Coughs and Colds
A Salt Lake City couple praise Ballard's Horehound Syrup for coughs and throat irritation. They report years of effective relief and satisfaction. Available in 25c 50c and 1.00 prices, sold by Oxford Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
J. A. Anderson
West 5Th Street
Salt Lake City
Utah
Oxford Pharmacy
Preventive for death by own action advertised
A sensational ad claims a preventive for self destructive acts has been found. It urges taking Electric Bitters at the first thought of self destruction, calling it a tonic and nerve builder, also a regulator for stomach liver and kidney. Sold by A H Kendel, 50 cents with satisfaction guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neevine
A- H. Kendel
Cornish Dots and Local Notes From DeWitt Salve Ad
Mrs Joe Greer is very ill confined to bed for weeks. Miss Georgia Traywick and Belle Traywick visit from Oxford. Miss Una Patterson closed Webster school. Sherman Lusk of Winona visited relatives here. Corrie Womble of Paris taught music at Mr W B Smith home. Slick Ridge boom Sunday. Tula singing class conducted by Prof Floyd visited. Sallie Lusk returned from Paria area. Addie Coleman to close Slick Ridge school. Buford Page family visited at Tula. George Lusk anniversary celebrated with dinner. Jessie Coleman of Springdale visited. Ida Lusk visited near Bethel. Alice Davis of Tula guest of Ora Patterson. Attie Patterson parents Journegan left for Texas. Little Kate Welch ill. Gus King cut foot last week. DeWitt Witch Hazel Salve emphasized as top choice. counterfeits warned. For sale by A H Kendal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Greer
Georgia
Belle Traywick
Harrison
Oxford
Una Patterson
Webster School
Sherman Lusk
Winona
Corrie Womble
Paris
George Lusk
Jessie Coleman
Springdale
Ida Lusk
Leo Brown
Bethel
Alice Davis
Tula
Ora Jor Patterson
Attie Patterson
Mrs. Journigan
Texas
LikUe
Kate Welch
Gus King
Adams brothers meet in Oxford nine siblings noted
Six Adams brothers gathered in Oxford on Monday, oldest sixty and youngest forty two with two twins. Descendants of G. W. Adams and his wife of South Carolina, they moved to Lafayette county and raised eleven children in Beat 2. Listed are G. B. Adams J. W. Adams G. H. Adams KE. F. Adams W. M. Adams and J. D. Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
G. W. Adams
South Carolina
Lafayette County
G. B. Adams
J. W. Adams
G. H. Adams
KE. F. Adams
W. M. Adams
Little Rock
J. D. Adams
Toccopola
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Promoted By White Plains Woman
Mrs. Mary 8 Crick of White Plains Kentucky reports long standing dyspepsia improvement with Kodol after a few bottles. The ad asserts Kodol digests what you eat and makes the stomach sweet and is sold by A H Kendel. The article notes an unusually warm past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary 8
Crick
White Plains
A H. Kendel
Dr Kings New Life Pills End Pain Says Druggist
A short notice claims Dr Kings New Life Pills relieve unbearable pain from dizziness backache liver complaint and constipation. The ad promises gentle but thorough relief and urges trial for 25 cents guaranteed by A H Kendels drug store. A brief county hay crop note accompanies the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
A. H. Kendel
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Promoted as Life Saver
An old advertisement extols Bucklen's Arnica Salve as essential to prevent death from minor wounds and skin conditions. It claims the salve cures burns sores ulcers and boils, and offers a 25 cent price at A. H. Kendel's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Kendels Drug Store
Pudding Proof Wins First Prize for Best Photographs
The Oxford Studio announces it has won the first prize for making the very best photographs in Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia and secured a diploma on portraits. It promotes its improved studio at the north-west corner of Square, noting weather is cloudy but favorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
Oxford
Poland China hogs for sale from noted stock
I offer six thoroughbred Poland China pigs at a bargain. The sire comes from Polk Prince's Kentucky hog ranch via Hunter Porter, and the sow from Shofner's Mulberry Stock Farm in Fayette County Tennessee. Interested buyers may take advantage of this stock. J A Barro 112 miles east of Oxford.
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Polk Prince
Special Rates to Texas on Iron Mountain Tuesdays
The Iron Mountain Route offers Home Seekers tickets to Texas Indian Territory Oklahoma Arkansas New Mexico and Louisiana at one fare plus 2.00. Tickets valid 21 days from sale with 15 day overstay on the return trip. Contact H. D. Wilson J. P. Pannill A. G. P. A. Memphis Tennessee for details and to specify points of interest.
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Texas
Iron Mountain
Oklahoma
Arkansas
New Mexico
Louisiana
H. D. Wilson
J. P. Pannill
Main Street
Memphis, Tenn
Lallard's Snow Liniment Praised for Sciatica Relief
Rev W L Riley LLD of Cuba New York testi fies to fifteen days of agonizing sciatica rheumatism ending with full relief after using Lallard's Snow Liniment. He reports initial relief after the first application and complete relief after the second. Sold by Oxford Pharmacy in 25c 50c and 1.00 sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.L. Riley
Cuba
N. Y
Lallard
Spee
Oxford Pharmacy
German Syrup Promises Quick Relief for Coughs
An old remedy advertises Boschee German Syrup as a universal cure for lung and throat troubles. It claims to aid mothers and children, ease coughing, hoarseness, and bronchial congestion, with new trial bottles at 25 cents and regular bottles at 75 cents available from druggists.
Herbine touted to aid digestion and liver relief
G L Caldwell of Checotah Ind Ter reports relief after two years of illness from enlarged liver and spleen following Herbine use. The medicine, priced 60 cents, is sold by Oxford Pharmacy and marketed to ease biliousness indigestion headaches and overindulgence effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Caldwell
M. E
T. A.R
Checotah
Ind. Ter
Oxford Pharmacy
Canines Medicine Co
Chattanooga
Jenn
Ballard's Snow Liniment Endorsed for Rheumatism
E W Sullivan proprietor of the Sullivan House El Reno C T writes June 6 1902 recommending Ballards Snow Liniment for rheumatism noting it gives immediate relief. Sold by the Oxford Pharmacy in 25c 50c and 1 00 sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
E. W. Sullivan
Sullivan House
el Reno
C. T
Oxford
Lang Bros Druggists Promote Chill and Fever Cure
Paducah Kentucky druggists Lang Bros report high sales of Dr Mendenhall s Chill and Fever Cure. They claim physicians prescribe it and former users will not switch to other remedies, noting over 700 bottles sold in a single season.
Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Treatments Warned
An editorial warns against mercury containing ointments for catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio as a safe internal remedy. It asserts no mercury and urges buying genuine products with testimonials free and priced at 75 cents a bottle. It also recommends Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
One Minute Cough Cure Offered for Children
A. H. Kendel advertises One Minute Cough Cure to treat pneumonia risk and fall illness. The remedy claims to clean phlegm draw out inflammation heal and strengthen lungs and bronchial tubes. It is described as pleasant to taste harmless and suitable for croup cough and cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Kendel
Two physicians give up on abscess then patient heals with King’s New Discovery
J F Hughes of DuPont Ga recounts a long fight with an abscess on his right lung. He was dying but used Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption. It cured his cold and throat trouble and he recovered in days. Guarantee offered by A H Kendel’s store with prices 50c and 1.00 and bottles free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Hughes
DuPont
Dr. King
A. H. Kendel’s
Green's August Flower Promises Relief From Continual Strain
The ad claims continual financial or family strain injures nerves and health causing loss of appetite sleep issues and low vitality. It touts Green's August Flower as a remedy that tones the liver stimulates the kidneys and restores vigor. Trial bottle 25 cents regular 75 cents available at all druggists. Subscribe for THE Eachr.
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Atall Druggist
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Kodol
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Little Rock, Ark
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