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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1909
Page
3
Oxford, Mississippi area report highlights residents moving in and out of town, with new citizens welcomed, upcoming house and business renovations, and local officials and professionals visiting or relocating. Notable items include teachers, lawyers, and merchants changing posts, remodeling plans at the Commercial Hotel, and preparations for fall trade.
Aberdeen editorial criticizes politicians who sidestep exclusion rules to influence the Farmers Union. The piece calls the movement patriotic yet warns of covert meddling that leaves the public uncertain about who controls the network.
Notice to taxpayers that the county assessment ratio for Lafayette County is on file with the county clerk and will be taken up for equalization at the September term 1908.
A group led by J. H. Welch urges Gov Frances F. Noel to grant clemency for Butler Ragland who was convicted of grand larceny at the September term of the Circuit Court in LaPayelle County and sentenced to three years in the State Penitentiary. They note Ragland was a minor at the offense and lacks parental guidance, arguing the imprisonment already serves sufficient punishment.
Local column shows disputed letters about publication procedures, a missing horse notice with reward, and multiple small classified items. Also listed are sale offers for a reed organ, farm land details near Oxford, and sewing machine advertisements with payment terms. Includes rural route and phone line references.
A discussion notes dissatisfaction with poorly printed stationery and urges printing clearly. It mentions preparing to print and invites readers to send in their stationery for quality printing to foster a pleasant frame of mind.
The Board of Supervisors ofsaid county will on Tuesday Sept 7 between 11am and 4pm at the south door of the courthouse in Oxford open bids for road work and bridges on Adamsville road and Oxford and Houston road. Reading plans at the clerk's office. Sealed bids due noon Sept 7. Bonds required. The board may reject all bids. Clerk D W., Oxford Miss. Aug 7.
In Oxford Mississippi a resident Mrs J W Ward reports relief from kidney and back pain after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She describes sediment in urine and nervous distress that subsided with the remedy, noting she bought two boxes and saw continued improvement. Sold by Foster Milburn Co New York sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
An old home remedy claim sells Foley's Kid nee Remedy to strengthen the kidneys and purify the blood, reducing fatigue and nervous depression. The ad urges immediate use and notes availability from all outlets.
An ad touts Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills for immediate relief from headache rheumatism neuralgia and other pains. It claims quick effect with no bad after effects and recommends a 25 cent tablet sold by druggists with testimonials from customers including C and N W Ey Battle Creek and Hamilton Upper Alton. The notice assigns Miles Medical Co. of Elkhart Indiana as the maker.
An advertisement claims Broduol cures indigestion and stomach discomfort, urging readers to try the product for rapid relief. It contrasts with ordinary remedies like pepsin and promotes Broduol as a trusted digestive aid, asserting quicker results and fewer delays.
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