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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1914
Page
2
The Oxford Eagle notes the Federal Reserve Board's strong position and over 31 million dollars available for farmers. It expects cotton prices to climb to eight cents within weeks and possibly ten cents in about forty days, urging farmers to diversify beyond cotton and plan for higher prices despite war and low cotton income.
Jackson Mississippi advances dairy industry with a modern creamery. The facility seeks milk and dairy products from across the state and urges farmer cooperation. Illinois Central Railroad supports dairy shipments, boosting Mississippi agriculture.
Court records show assets as good 217,95,58 and doubtful 362,534.03 while liabilities total 206,424.48 including general deposits 145,413.19 and other items. Receivers expect more collections by January 1st and have filed interim accounts with partial depositors' payments and priority claims addressed.
The Circuit Court adjourned after a two week term led by Judge Mahon. Jurors could not agree in three cases, leaving many matters to a future term. About 27 cases were disposed of including verdicts for Pitots and settled actions, with numerous cont tids and back tax issues noted.
Fragmentary patient note describes pain in the cheek and leg weakness with difficulty sitting and sleep disruption. The writer mentions feeling dizzy and tired, taking Dean's Pills at Kendal's Store, and paying three pence, but the text is garbled and does not clearly identify a medical diagnosis or outcome.
A garbled 19th century health ad asserts laughter improves digestion and promotes a remedy called Chamberain's for stomach trouble. The jagged text suggests the product is marketed as easy to obtain and beneficial for nerves and digestion, though details are unclear.
Trustee Matthews notes few changes on farms, reports cotton and feed crops gathered, and 5000 bales of cotton stored at Parchman for better prices. Convicts healthy with one justified whipping. new brick commissary near completion. Oakley Rankin Belmont farms show progress while stock and crop prospects improve. Cotton seed sold to Greenville Oil Mill and Southerland Oil Mill Co. in November.
A terse notice invites readers to subscribe to The Eagle amid a garbled line about a liver complaint and mental health. The fragment hints at a promotional or health themed message without clear details. The text remains unclear and uncontextualized.
An advertised remedy from Batman Manufacturing promises to cure frost bites chicken pox heat nettle rash and stubborn sores thought to be cancers with instant relief. The ad notes one bottle on sale and lists Rowland Drug Co Oxford Mississippi and Johnny Jones Taylor Mississippi as contacts.
Thursday Nov 26 marked Parents Day and Dedication Day at the Agricultural High of this county. Visitors arrived as students and teachers prepared a chapel program and a Mississippi grown dinner. Ball games followed with Lafayette and Marshall county teams, ending with a sense of gratitude and abundance.
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