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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1922
Page
5
The old fashioned business model relied on the “Come and Take it” approach. A shopkeeper opened a store and waited for patrons to visit. Over years, customers grew accustomed to his presence and began to come.
Tuesday afternoon the Brownings welcomed the Woman's Book Club with Mrs. Sultan as hostess. The program opened with greetings by Mrs. Harvey, then features led by Mrs. Faser including advertising tableaux such as When it Rains it Pours and Old Dutch Cleansers. A one act play Right-thirty P.M. in the Modern American Home followed,呈 depicting a family preparing for opera and study.
A collage of notices includes grave monument reps by M. W. Roberts in Lafayette County, barber college ads, salesmen wanted for fruit trees, Scotch Collie puppies for sale, hosiery order takers, 6 percent loans, posted land warnings by multiple families, steam pleating services, and carbon paper availability.
The Chancellor and Mrs Powers welcomed a large crowd from the University and town of Oxford to an Friday evening reception at the campus home. Judge and Mrs Russell, Profs Burroughs and England attended as honor guests, with many faculty wives among the helpers and guests.
Mrs Enoch Broussard of Canal Street Jeanette Louisiana says Stella Vitae ended her headaches back and leg pains stomach trouble and nerve distress. She reports dizziness episodes ceased and she now enjoys life again. The ad claims refunds if no benefit and notes distribution through Van Vleet Mansfield Drug Co Memphis and general druggist availability.
A large congregation enjoyed the Thanksgiving service at Mt Zio with a children’s program by Mrs. J. W. Stephens and a historical address by Rev. R. G. Lord. A notable dinner followed, described as helpful and enjoyable. The Homemakers Class will meet Friday afternoon for a social in the Sunday school rooms.
The ad touts Spivy's One Night Itch Remedy with testimonials from customers and a statement by S T Carr Drug Company. It notes origin by the maker and invites readers to contact Mr Carr for inquiries. Available at Oxford drug stores for $1.00 as of December 7 2t.
Anona Co of Jacksonville Tenn confirms twelve months of selling Spiva's One Night Itch Remedy with strong customer satisfaction and a money back guarantee. The Carr Drug Co reports large sales built on prompt mail orders and integrity of the manufacturers, stating it is the only itch remedy they carry and plan to continue selling while stock lasts.
Quite a number of our young people attended a box supper at Delay Wednesday night. They report as having a good time. Miss Zula Davis is reported as do-
Mrs Jim Stone entertained Tuesday at the home of Mrs James Stone Sr with a bridge luncheon honoring Mrs Alston of Clarksdale. After five games the prize went to Mrs Sullivan and the booby prize to Mrs Andrews. A five course Thanksgiving luncheon followed with chrysanthemums presented by the hostess’s daughter. Guests included Mesdames Powers Oldham Faser Pegues Wilson Andrews Culley Sullivan M Falkner and Misses Carter Somerville.
A musical party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Levis Davis Thursday night. Mr. and Mrs. Land Cole spent Thanksgiving with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Cole. Mrs. Duell Cole and daughter are visiting her parents. Miss Stacy White spent the weekend at home. She recently underwent an operation.
Dr Frank Crane delivers a sales guidance list before the Civic Industrial Division in Chicago. He urges friendliness and neat presentation, plain clear language, truthfulness, reliability, personal recognition, and humility to win customers.
The excerpt urges self talk and confidence as key to selling success. It emphasizes radiating assurance, thinking positively, and viewing sales as a psychological proposition. It also advocates being human, having humor, and taking an interest in others.
Oxford resident G. T. Irby testifies after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He reports relief from nighttime urination, back ache, and general ill health caused by kidney trouble. He bought the remedy from local dealers and says no symptoms returned since completing the course.
A humorous domestic dialogue features a father claiming he never smoked at the son’s age and a witty reply from Willie noting the father’s confident pose. The exchange ends with the father conceding Willie’s retort.
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