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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1909
Page
2
A collage of editorial musings and light political jabs from The Oxford Eagle. Notes on Hallays comet, the sugar trust, and tariffs mix with mockery of politicians including Roosevelt and Gaynor. Banter highlights public appetite for news and humorous wordplay amid global events.
Citizens ratified the selection of Homer K. Jones of Memphis to audit city books. Mayor Adams opposed the committee choice and urged State Revenue Agent Wirt Adams to review records, sparking questions over authority. The group will seek Board of Aldermen funds to cover costs and may invite Adams to participate.
A discussion on how critics shape newspaper writing and the duty to present truth plainly. The piece argues for fearless, accurate reporting free from evasion, noting biases flow from local connections when selecting candidates for office over the most qualified person.
The argument urges readers to publicly endorse qualified candidates and oppose unqualified ones. It calls for strong backing and support from citizens and financial backing for a newspaper that refuses to endorse inadequate officials.
The Survivors Association of the Lamar Rifles met in Oxford on Thanksgiving Day November 25. Comrade W. G. Gilmer chaired the gathering with a roll call naming members and guests. A dinner at Mrs. Bem Price followed, with music, remembrances, and resolutions honoring absent comrades.
The article records a church sermon by Bro. Johnson on Friday at 2 PM, visits by Mr. Winfield Roberson, completion of cemetery fencing, and thanks to helpers. It notes a growing school with 51 scholars, the Mask family moving back, and local wishes to the Eagle readers. It mentions Davidson & Wardlaw’s Christmas Opening Saturday night with diamond goods on display.
Thanksgiving events at the Mt Zior church featured an all day service led by Mrs Edina Binford of Water Valley followed by a generous dinner under the trees and an afternoon Ladies Mission Society meeting with talks and recitations. Hog killing is common and residents report plenty of hog and hominy.
Local social items note visits and travel among residents with several trips to Memphis Jackson Lincoln Tyre and Nebraska. Advert shows Bucklen's Arnica Salve praised for skin ailments and healing powers. Published notices mention Champeilliers post remedy tested during epidemics with claims of effectiveness.
Local column recaps residents' moves and visits at Cypress area. Mr. Adams relocates near Philadelphia. Maude Anderson advances in schooling. fishing brag by Mr. Crawford. Mrs. Jordan ill. wedding bells hinted. New York Kid signs off wishing success. health ads tout Chamberlain remedies and King types.
Local students and families at Delay school celebrate improvements with a box supper honoring Lois Eskridge Vers Ragland and Huldrie Davis. Trustees pledge to support the school building and several pupils are named for first month exam averages. Also mentions visitors from Water Valley Paris and a birthday dinner, plus a medical ad for a women’s tonic.
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