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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1903
Page
2
A late 1903 LaFayette County newspaper column presents light items and jokes. It notes subscription options, advertising rates, and odd anecdotes about current events and figures, including oil rumors, copper finds, and a Panama canal joke.
A LaFayette county town touts rising business due to cotton prices and crops while the Eagle struggles with few advertisements and delinquent subscribers. Editors urge reader support to keep the paper from fading and to show the town’s up-to-date status to outsiders.
A reflective meditation on the value of expressing love and appreciation before death. The piece argues that praise and kindness should be offered now, not after the funeral, to improve daily life and family harmony. It urges honest, fair conduct as part of everyday recognition.
The article notes Governor Bliss of Michigan resigns his pension claiming he can live without it. It suggests his action is unlikely to be followed by other pensioners as many may still be dependent or driven by need rather than choice.
The Home Mission column promotes participation by Ladies of the Methodist Church in Oxford Misa. It recounts the evolution of the Woman's Department through the years from 1888 to the present Home Mission Society and calls for each auxiliary member to contribute to secular and religious press work to fulfill duties and inspire broader interest.
A continual call urges doubling membership at once and asks whether conference officers or each member should bring one new member. It questions if the group is delinquent, notes the last month of the third quarter, and asks if the returns are adequate as the fiscal year closes. The passage invites self examination of duties and faithfulness.
Our Rescue Home Training School in Dallas announces a Bazaar at 378 Elm Street under Miss Hartman. The event features millinery, dressmaking, needlework, light bread and biscuits, cake, and other baked goods all produced by the girls. The aim is to train the girls for useful work and support the institution's expenses.
Superintendent Mrs. W. H. Johnson promotes a stock venture to raise 51000 for a Rescue Home expansion. Women urged to buy shares at one dollar each, already 1000 sold, promising heavenly dividends stored in the bank of Heaven. The Home has saved 700 girls but 1000 more seek shelter amid need.
Miss Taylor begins deaconess work in Birmingham while Nashville and Atlanta report strong success under Miss Clyce and Miss Rosa Lowe. Dallas hosts a thriving settlement under Miss Hoskins, Thomasville and Ybor City see active efforts by Miss Neath and Miss Bruce reaching immigrant communities. The piece urges expanding services and Christian outreach to all in the county.
Gov G D Shands and wife returned from relatives in Senatobia and Sardis. Mr W A Bobo spent weekend at Batesville. Miss Susie Powell returned to Memphis after visiting Mrs Minnie Crockett. Law students attended Federal Court this week. Dr R W Jones Dr J W Johnson and Prof Dabney Lipscomb attended the M I K Church conference in Holly Springs Saturday and Sunday.
One hundred dollar reward offered for an uncured catarrh case by Wall's Catarrh Care. PF J Cheney & Co. endorsement by Walding Kinnan Marvin wholesale druggists Toledo Ohio. Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally aims at mucous membranes. Sold by all druggists. Hall's Family Pills recommended for constipation.
The Rev R I Hicks Almanac for 1904 is ready and mailed for 30 cents. The Word and Works magazine is offered at 6th year for $1.00 annually. Send orders to Worp AND Works PollishINg Co 2201 Locust St St Louis MO.
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming relief for dyspepsia dizziness headache and liver troubles. The ad emphasizes gentleness and thoroughness and notes a price of 25 cents at A. H. Kendel’s drug store.
Harry Drackwell aged 25 died at his home yesterday morning after a bout of coughing from a cold. His wife and son were present as he choked and suffocated before a physician could arrive. An advertisement for Ballard's Horehound Syrup offered at Oxford Pharmacy.
The Chicago Record Herald adds a Sunday magazine with sixteen pages, eight in color, four framing quality. Printing on enameled paper, it aims to rival illustrated weeklies and will be offered with the Sunday edition starting December 6th. News dealers can show samples and advance pages to customers.
Alonzo Patton and Lula Brown were married Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock. A niece dinner followed by the groom's parents. The column notes condolences for Mrs Beard and Dr A L Fortune and mentions visitors Cyrus Sneed Dan Smith T L Avent and Prof W P Goolsby with a note about a lively song event at Avent’s home.
A frightened horse bolts through the street causes accidents daily. The ad urges a reliable Salve for Burns, Cuts, Sores, Eczema and Piles, claiming Bucklen’s Arnica Salve soothes and speeds healing. Available for 25 cents at A H Kendel’s drug store.
Henry C. Stearns, a Shullsburg Wis. druggist writes May 20 1901 that Allard’s Horehound Syrup relieves hoarse croupy coughs with rattling oppressive breathing. He has sold it two years and notes customers return for more and recommends it. Available 25c 50c and 1.00 at the Oxford Pharmacy.
A vintage ad promotes Electric Bitters as a cure for nerves sleeplessness stomach trouble and digestive issues. It claims to tone the stomach regulate kidneys and bowels stimulate liver and cleanse blood with a guarantee of satisfaction and a 50 cent price.
List of unclaimed letters for the Oxford Mississippi Post Office week ending December 5 1903. Names include Hayle Donie Richardson Clyne Elmore W M Jankins Prof 8S M Armstrong Wash Neilson M M Hall Mrs E L Goolsby Mrs S P Y Davis Mrs Dorth and others. Call for the letters by number and date.
R H Foster of 418 2d street Salt Lake City says he suffered indigestion for 21 years and tried many doctors before finding a cure with Herbine. He recommends it to friends and notes it is sold for 50 cents at the Oxford Pharmacy.
U R Beall of Beall Mississippi testifies that his wife suffered consumption last fall and after trying every remedy she used Dr King s New Discovery. Four bottles cured her completely and quickly. Trials offered free and guaranteed by Kendel Graggist. Prices 50 cents and one dollar.
The notice advertises Ballards Snow Liniment as a constant favorite family remedy for burns cuts sprains and bruises. Available at Oxford Pharmacy in 25c 50c and 1.00 sizes.
Notice to all veterans who served in the U S army or navy to apply for pension claims and seek prompt attention through I Coe Hunter at W Harpessts.
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