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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1910
Page
2
Sympathetic note on Eng lant Lyoghide and a scattered panorama of 19th century curiosities. The piece riffs on writers, poets, politicians, fashion, and social quirks with a satirical tilt toward public figures and cultural trends.
The piece reviews House and Senate committee investigations into a late Mississippi caucus vote. It contrasts minority and majority reports on influences including liquor, patronage, and possible pressure to sway ballots. Mentions ex Gov Vardaman, candidates, and ongoing withholding of full details.
The piece recalls veterans from LaFayette County inviting peers to share reminiscences of the Civil War and Reconstruction. It recounts brutal combat actions, a commander’s death, and a U.S. regiment's sacrifice, ending with reflections on local figures like Capt. S. M. Thompson and the Oxford Falcon's stance during reconstruction.
A long obituary honors William R. W. Terra of Florida, detailing his life from Oxford in 1849 to service under Capt. Wm. Delap in the Mississippi Regiment. He fought at Buena Vista, kept exempt during the Civil War, helped form early cavalry, and afterward managed large county interests with a reputation as a loyal citizen and good soldier.
Notice to coal dealers and publishers bidders for school and public works. Bids received until 12 oclock noon on Tuesday September for coal for Court House or Jail and other supplies. bids may be rejected. W. M. Woo pwagp, Clerk. Public notices announce bids for books and supplies for county district, with bid security and two year term. right to reject bids reserved. Includes site purchases for school buildings and multiple bridge projects with specifications filed. bids due September 1910. security required. right to reject all bids.
The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors advertises public outcry to select lowest bidders for multiple road improvements. Bids open at the courthouse south door in Orford between 11 am and 4 pm on a Tuesday, with contracts including Oxford and Pontotoc roads, New Oxford routes, and several link segments from Oxford to Abbeville, Tobby Cage, and nearby intersections.
A long list describes road links around Oxford and surrounding areas from Oxford to Pontotoc and beyond. It names numerous link numbers, road segments, and endpoints including J Sumsters residence, Diex Woheart, Berry ruts, and the Oxford and Rocky Ford routes. The document includes clerical sign-offs and mentions a Rocky Ford area and various road junctions.
Reports of widespread illness as ret] Met weather flu linger. Notes on visitors and gatherings at Kingdom meet with Wooten, Kenney, Morgan, Hooker, Anderson, and others. Panama Canal malaria tale touts Electric Bitters as cure with testimonial from Wm A. Fretwell of Locama North Carolina.
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