Political Scribbles and Rumors Across the Nation
A jumble of political chatter, names, and asides across states. References to Wong Kress, Captain Thomas Light, Hugh K. Mahon, Roosevelt, Rockefeller, and other figures frame crude opinions on campaigns, tariffs, vacations, and public life in a lively, if scattered, newspaper voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wong Kress
Congress
United States
Democratic Party
Thomas Light
Ripley
Hugh K. Mahon
Holly Springs
Reflecting on Social Strata and True Worth
The fragment ponders wealth, culture, and class in society, asking what remains when wealth and status are stripped away. It suggests real merit lies beyond outward appearances and urges noble, higher ambitions over petty rivalry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam
Gene Smiller
Remedied Poverty and Premeditated Want in Society
A columnist condemns premeditated poverty while urging personal economy and responsibility. It argues that strategic wealth gains should aid others, warns against neglectful finances, and encourages mental and moral uplift through learning, charity, and sober living. The piece ends noting Harriman claiming no party support amid union affiliations.
Gather Life's Flowers While They Bloom
A traveler recalls a plan to pluck a dainty blossom later, only to find it faded when he returns. The poem urges seizing kind deeds and gentle speech in time, to brighten others and avoid regret. Attributed to El anon Dawepow McCahazan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anon Dawepow McCahazan
Wright's Tennessee Stop Sparks Party Row Over Taft
J K Vardaman writes in The Issue accusing General Luke Wright of switching allegiances for personal gain. He warns Tennessee whites against Taft and urges support for Bryan Kern, condemning Wright's Republican bid as a return to carpetbagger rule and black vote manipulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luke Mr. Wright
Tennessee
Taft
Luke J. Wright
Admiral Semmes
Farm
General Wright
South
Theodore Roosevelt
Luke Wright
Philippine
Japan
Wright i
Tennnessee
Ife
William Taft
Mississippi
United States
Wright
Bryan
Kern
J. K. Vardaman
Spight Letter to Voters of LaFayette
Thomas Spight appeals to LaFayette district voters after an Aug 25 letter. He reports carrying his county and four other counties with large margins and urges turnout for Sept 10 to decide his election, expressing gratitude and devotion to supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaFayette
Thomas Spight
Ripley
Harvest Greetings and Local Visits Amid Health Blessings
The notes describe a healthy community with harvest time approaching and people traveling to visit relatives. Ben Cook teaches penmanship while Orrie and Mabel Womble visit relatives in Tuscumbia Alabama. Ada Annie Womble and Frank travel to Coffeeville to see family. Lora Spruill and Ramon Spruill visit Grenada with their aunt and children returning home. Emma Reid visits near Splinter. Corrinne Fletchall sees her grandmother in Taylor. Agie and Ruth Kestler stay with Edna Watts in Tula. Birtie Cobb wins the coast last week of her sister Clara Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat
Ben Cook
Orrie
Mabel Womble
Tuscumbia
Ala
Ada
Annie Womble
Tittle
Frank
Coffeeville
Doc Lindsey
Lora Spruill
Ramon Spruill
Grenada
Emma Reid
Splinter
Corrinne Fletchall
Ollie Racland
Taylor
Agie
Ruth Kestler
Edna Watts
Tula
Birtie Cobb
Clara Moore
Gray Eves
Notice to Bridge Builders Sealed bids for river bridge
Public notice opens bidding for a bridge across Yoeans River on the Oxford and Serepta road near the late J M Gilmer residence. Bids due noon Thursday September 5th with bonds and securities required. Board reserves right to reject any or all bids. Oxford Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torsday
Yoeans River
Oxford and
Serepta
J. M. Gilmer
Bown
Woard
W. Mt. Woopwamp
Oxford
Miss
Sta. Igus
LaFayette County Camp to Hold September Meeting
The LaFayette County Camp will hold its third quarterly meeting on Monday September 1 with AY veterans urged to attend. Pension Commissioners will also be in session that day to review applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. C
LaFayette County
J. L. Sumwach
G. H. Evans
Kingdom News Amid Community Happenings
Miss Maggie Freeman of Co low Leaf visits uncle W M Stewart and Mr Simon Freeman of Yellow Leaf visits his uncle. Miss Job Patterson calls on the Welch family while music at Dan Welch’s pleases all. A crowd enjoys Friday night at the Knight home. Kingdom music school to close Friday and form a fine band. Rev Robertson to be with us during the meeting. Bal Show Liniment advertised by A H.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Freeman
Colow Leaf
W. M. Stewart
Job Patterson
Welch
Dan Welch
W. R. Knight
Simon Freeman
Yellow Leaf
W M. Stewart
Kingdom
Robertson
Wis
Bucklen's Armica and Chamberlain's Salve Advertisements
A jittery mix of home remedy pitches for Bucklen's Arnica and Chamberlain's Salve. Testimonials claim healing powers for instep sores granulite eye issues and general crankiness attributed to beer. Sold by local druggists with guarantees and customer quotes from Gratulated Sore Kyow and Henrietta Ky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vartin Bova
Henrietta
Muy
Chamberlain
Local health notes and medical advert for DD D remedy
The column reports strong community health, rainfall and crops, then centers on doctors praising a remedy labeled DD D for skin and disease cures. Advertisements claim physicians endorse DD D and offer related soaps, with a testimonial from John I Zich of Philippi praising a Cholera and Diarrhea remedy.
Devoe Paint Letter Explains Cost of Painting Three Houses
A Postmaster reports a seven year painting puzzle with three small houses and two paint types. He tracks gallons, prices 1.60 and 1.75, totals 31.60 and 81.75, and compares yearly costs to show how Devoe paint cuts gallons and saves money, concluding Devoe costs about one quarter of rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howry
Oxford
Misa
Sime
Dave
Devoe
Religious lectures and local meetings advertise in Magnolia
Tootopola News notes Rev. Mr Brown of Corinth lecturing on foreign missions at the Presbyterian Church Monday night beginning at o'clock. Dr. King’s New Recovery praised by Lester M Nelson of Naples Maine for coughs and lung problems. Electric Bitters extolled by Frank Conlan of New York for digestive issues and kidney strength. Chamberlain’s Colic Diarrhoea and Vomiting Remedy praised by H S Nichols of Oakland Ohio after 35 years use. Availability and guarantees noted at local drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward E. Henry
United States Express
Chicago
Quick
Chamberlain
Rutherford B. Hayes
William McKinley
23Rd
Ohio Regiment
Mr. Brown
Corinth
Presbyterian Church
Clifford Sheffield
Sarepta
W. ER. Perkins
Tula
Sam
Department of Agreculture
Magnolia
Lester M. Nelson
Naples
A. H. Sendel
Frank Conlan
Houston Street
New York
Sohlunder
A. J M. Kendel
H. S. Nichols
Oakland
Ohio
Kidney Disease Cure Promoted in Local Ad
An old advertisement touts Down's Kidney Pills as a universal cure for kidney ailments affecting children and adults. It cites Oxford testimony from P. O. B. Parr of Oxford Minnesota and claims benefits for a child, urging readers to buy from Kendal's drug store and noting Foster Milburn Co. as U.S. agents with the Dean's pills branding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gsford
Oxford
Parr
North Street
Horn
Dean
Kendel’s
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Dean's
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William J. Bryan
John W. Kern
Indiana
Sherman
Halman
Fee Trust
IlLinois
Wit Carlton
Lincoln
Jara
The
Wall Street Journal
Alabama
Ine
Coney Island
Wall Street
Joan W. Gaves
Texas
Tistrusta
Roosevelt
Mr. Cokte
Loeb
Kentucky
Kansas
Mr. Rockefeller
Honan
Castro
Johnson
Minnesota
Springfield
Sangmion County
Ill
Herbert Knox Sarr
Hungrey
Harriman
Hut
Pete
W. J
Lafayett
Goan
Aassville
Tennesweer
Chancery Court
Lie
Lavayette
A. D
George Gean
W. M. Woopwand
W. P Saixacey
Roxie Haley
William Haley
William Taley
Bloomington
Chanesry Court of the Usanty of
Chia
I. T. Surry
A. J. Kendel
Dr. King
B. F. Ayseue
Ingleside
N. C
A. H. Kendel
A. Robinson
Drumqain
Ontario
Kingdom News
Brive Jay
A. HH
Pisaormeahle
Beith
A. AH. Rendal
Bucklin's
Tom Moore
Cocoran
Gia
Bucklen
A. W H. Kendel
Central News
Walter McLarty
J. R. York
County Union
John Hast
Denie Denton
Pearl Ragland
Mollie McLarry
Daisy Martin
Silver City
Holmes
Pogemans
DD D
BR Biton & Go
Dare Hioka Core
PF. W. Devoe & Co
Tootopola
Pul Prin
Dr. King’s
Nsw Discovery
Csvsi
Actus Rete
Childhen
Miles
Oie
Miles Medical Co
Elkhart, Ind
Oxford Eagle
G. Hh. Roach
Undertakers
M.T. Collier
Logan & Knight
Bank of Oxford
F. S. Leavell
Oxford, Miss
Cenk
Miss Lilly
Jones
E. D
Toliver
Misaniah
Ward
Mies Nan
Fetter
Dare
Nan R. Hooper
Bem Price
University Street
Me. Moore
McGee's
A. Li
Kendel
Walter
Williron
Indsie
Ceenlty
Universal Vol O
W. Jackson Blvd
Hicago
U.S.A
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