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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1904
Page
2
The piece discusses political regrouping in the South with mention of David Bennett Hill and figures like Sedicks, plus a long excerpt advocating poultry farming for women as a profitable home-based industry. It honors fallen Civil War veterans J. R. Tomlinson and Lieut. E. F. Rivers, praising their service and the fading generation of Southern soldiers.
The piece argues that all humans exert influence on others, often unknowingly, and that genuine impact comes from consistent character not public display. Hypocrisy damages influence, while true virtue in daily actions strengthens the call to humanity. The world reads character beyond any outward cloak.
Notice to taxpayers urgent payment request by J H Wolog tax collector due to approaching deadline. Proceeding details include creditors of W F Baker must probate register and file claims within one year, and a December land sale by Commissioner O Ramey in Lafayette County Mississippi. Non-resident notice names Cora Lee Rowsey et al with May 1906 court date and McGowar Haunts as solicitors.
December brings rain and storms as rural life adapts to winter. Christmas hopes lift spirits with feasting and goodwill while lingering weather disrupts Sunday school. Local visits, sickness, hunts, church repairs and a possum outing shape a tight-knit Mt. Zion community story.
Mr P F Flanagan sells his home and plans to move south of Tula to his new residence. G V Manning and Miss Minda Gardner wed last Wednesday at the bride's parents home with Rev Brown officiating. Dan McCray and wife return to Comanche County to make that state their future home. The health message highlights aging men and Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets for digestion and liver regulation, sold by druggists.
A vintage health ad extols long life by keeping organs healthy and destroying germs. It promotes inhaled Compound Oxygen as a quick blood purifier and energizer, aiding digestion and debility, and offers a free information book from Drs. Starkey Paden.
Ky Evangeline and Rev. Mr. Harris of Nashville preached a fine sermon Sunday. Local youths enjoyed music at Miss Pattie Frie rs home. D A McMurry, juror in Federal Court, visited Rev. Newton Smith's family. Thanks given to Board of Supervisors for levee across Toby Tubby bottom. Good roads seen as a sign of civilization. An ad promotes PAZO ointment for piles with a money back guarantee.
An old style advertisement warns against blunders and promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills for relief from dizziness headaches liver and bowel issues. The copy notes gentle but thorough action and lists A H Kendell’s drug store as the seller.
J L Tucker of Centre Als extols DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as the only genuine product. He claims it treats piles outs and burns and should be kept in every home for immediate use. Mrs Samuel Gage of North Bush N Y reports a fever sore healed after 12 years of doctor failure. Sold by A H Kendel.
List of unclaimed mail matter left at the Oxford Mississippi Post Office for the week ending December 4. Names include Ashford Henry, Black Roscoe, Kurt Misa Silyle, Brown C M, Cobran Rev EF L Davia, Carrethers Mise Daisy, Gardner Xanna V Golden Mise Edna, Love Lizzie, Loftonprice Delvedge, McCember W F, Morgan Mra Joanner, Pegues Miss Adelier, Sullivan Mra, Sparks W D, Shives Miss Odesa, Water Rev WW F, Wilson Willie, Wilson Miss Sara. New calling for the above please give No of letter and date advertised.
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure by I P Cheney Co as mercury free and effective when taken internally. It warns against mercury based preparations, cites testimonials from users like George A Thomason, and promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and Foley's Honey and Tar with claims of rapid relief for dyspepsia and croup. It lists local sellers Oxford Pharmacy and Edward Ned.
A column urges mothers to treat the severe cold or flu promptly with old fashioned remedies, warning that hesitation weakens the chance to overpower the illness. It stresses early, active care as essential for recovery.
A Kentucky reporter notes Miss May Lacey visiting sister Miss Matildie Lacey returns to Jackson. Misses Mary Lutie and Sadie Burt plus students attend a Leap Year party in Coffeeville. Sigma Chi hosts their annual reception at ra. William Calvin Wells and Miss Rosa Watkins, both of Jackson, marry. Wells a University of Mississippi graduate. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy praised for croup relief in multiple letters. Bucklen's Arnica Salve promoted for burns and sores. Dr Mendenhall's Chill and Fever recommended for children. Foley Kidney Cure credited with rapid relief in kidney trouble cases.
An old style patent medicine notice promotes Dr Mendenhall’s Chill and Fever Cure. It describes a cough remedy combining emellent cough medicine with Antiperiodics to break up coughs colds and grippe quickly. The ad notes it is pleasant to take and priced at 50.
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