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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1915
Page
2
Senior class entries show local office seekers for supervisors and justice of the peace in Oxford Mississippi. Names listed include Hartley Resaunders Brown Parham Evans Jones Russell for various beats and positions.
L Ramey of Depa S Oxford testifies more than two years since using Dean's Kidney Pills relieved chronic backache. He notes ongoing relief and urges others to try the same kidney remedy sold by Mrs Co and Co dealers.
The Board of Mayor and Common Council meets at the mayor's office in the city on the first Monday in March 1915 to equalize the personal and realty tax rolls. Taxpayers must appear before the commissioners. no changes will be made to assessments. J H Lawsher, Clerk and Tax Collector.
A customer entered the shop and asked a clerk about a remedy, saying have you that will cure. The remark suggests interest in a product or treatment. Further details or context were not provided in the fragment.
After thirty five years as editor the Eagle changes hands to veteran newspaperman Geo Price. The note praises democracy and the fight for truth in journalism while urging courage and honesty in editors and a rejection of money driven editorial bias.
A long editorial lauds Lafayette county native Lee M Russell, praising his rise from humble beginnings to Lt Governor elect and predicting a future gubernatorial run. The piece extols his education at Toccopola College and the State University, legal career, legislative service, integrity, and loyalty, while urging support from voters and colleagues.
The county’s farmers face repeated corn losses from dry weather. A silos plan would save the entire crop by storing chopped corn as feed, reducing labor and waste. The piece argues silos improve prosperity, urging several hundred silos to hedge against drought and cost concerns.
Crops vary by region with southern Mississippi showing fair yields but cotton limited by boll weevil, central Mississippi suffering from drought and poor crops, and north Mississippi facing sporadic yields and rain shortages. Lafayette County is noted for resilience and prudent farming practices.
The University will open soon with Chancellor Powers and Secretary Ross ready. It offers low costs with about 150 dollars per student per session covering board and lodging. The faculty is harmonious and aims to train able leaders through merit, democracy, and strict moral work.
An advertisement touts a quick cure for constipation claiming relief overnight with a small Po-Do-Lax dose. It mentions bile as a natural antiseptic and urges readers to obtain two bottles from a local druggist to avoid sickness and nervousness.
The Eagle urges Lafayette County to value and support education from common schools to the University. It highlights Oxford as a school town and calls for all towns, including Ford, to keep students in school longer, stressing state obligations and the goal of an educated populace. Also notes a local recommendation for Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
The New Prospect church youth honor Rev. N A Moore as he ends four years of service. They express regret at his departure and praise his zeal as a soul winner, hope for return, and request prayers for future service. Copies will be sent to county papers and the Baptist Record. August 22, 1915.
The U D C thanks the public for generous patronage Friday evening and court house courtesies. They report the Shiloh Monument Fund raised with a small margin over. They remind members that the King's Daughters meet Friday September 3 at 4 pm in the Presbyterian church annex to discuss circle matters.
A church meeting is announced for the third Sunday in September at the Methodist Church to continue for ten days or more with Rev. T. W. Lewis of Memphis preaching. The pastor invites all Christian residents to join in special prayer and support for the relief of the community. Cordially, A. S. Lewis, Pastor.
A voter expresses sincere thanks to all in Lafayette County for support in the chancery clerk race. The author praises opponents and pledges continued cooperation with the elected official, Mr. W. M. eeeouree, and notes appreciation for promises of support four years hence to Lynzo F. Parrox.
The article promotes Grown in Mississippi as a complete education program. It stresses training the whole child through life relevant learning, solving real problems, and building thinking, planning, and active citizenship from student experiences. Education is lifelong and arises from surroundings and activities.
Professor Dan Secates of A and M College argues improved farm machinery lowers per bushel costs and boosts output. He notes manure spreaders spread evenly and faster, while smaller plows can match larger ones but take longer, raising production costs.
Mrs. Hon of Macedon New York states Chamberisin Tablets relieved her distress after a short treatment. She reports using two tablets and experiencing noticeable relief from pervasive discomfort.
Fragmentary text mentions Dr King and the term new Deere ene with unclear context and missing details. Unable to determine a concrete event or ally from the readable words.
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