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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1909
Page
2
A cluttered column quotes poets lawmakers and editors with satire on Bryan Harriman Taft and public life. It notes misquoted headlines and assorted musings about politics tariffs railroads and finance while hinting at travel plans and literary notices for readers.
A reflection on how every person exerts unseen influence, for good or ill, through daily actions and integrity. The piece urges consistent truthfulness and habit formation, notes the power of a trustworthy newspaper and honest merchants, and cites local church reports and community notices from Gomez and Andrew's Chapel.
We will come again as new kin on Woodson's Ridge. A hog owned by Mr G W Crawford was attacked Sunday night by an offender or offenders aimed at the forehead to stop noise and steal the 300 pound animal. Mr Baxter Stone and Miss Viela McCullough of Cypress Creek wed last Sunday. Farmers report dryness and plans to soak hogs to help them hold.
The Union Grove report notes good community health amid hot dry weather and urges rain for young corn. The Union Grove meeting closed with church additions and several converts. sermons by Bro. Williams and Bro. McBiven drew a large crowd.
List of unclaimed letters at the Oxford Mississippi Post Office for the week ending Saturday August 1 9 includes Odessa Avant Willie Anvvert Mandy Campbell May Crawford F W Cargill Fannie Friston Freddie Kurt Ilvira Lonois A G Livingston McCorkle P E Mabary Mra L C Orange Julia Sherrod Panaie Willinghansies Dora A Lettie Williams Nettie Wilburn and others. Patrons calling for items should cite Jester number and date advertised.
A local column reports the illness of Prentice Stephens in Clarkdale with paralysis and improving cases like Miss Bettie Rutter. It notes visiting relatives, a waning Sunday school, and requests rain to settle dust. Advertisements tout malaria cures by H Kendel and various health remedies, alongside community notices and deaths including Miss Caroline Knight.
The dry hot weather harms corn and cotton while town residents visit relatives and attend church. Local events include a Christian meeting ending with four additions, baseball plans canceled due to team issues, and various medical and medicinal ads amid community chatter.
The Bacons returned from Grenada and will spend the rest of summer on their plantation. Rev. Mr Smith conducted large Sunday services at the school house, with an excellent sermon. Local visitors include Ragier and wife and Pegues family from several states. Honor rolls and ongoing classes at Conner's school house. home nursing and domestic science classes praised. Advertisements promote Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets and De Witt’s Kidney and Bladder Pills as trusted remedies. Foley's Kidney Remedy is endorsed by users.
Ridge News reports dry weather with no rain and notes the community’s wealth. Mentions Mr Prentice Stepher’s illness and recovery hopes. Mr Winston Lucas and others from Oxford visited Abbeville with Misses Stephens and McLarty, staying with the Fulliloves. August 2nd Lafayette Springs meeting planned. Candy Kio sends good wishes. Advertises Soley’s Honey and Tar for bronchitis and asthma with pharmacy availability.
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