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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1908
Page
2
A long jumble of satirical snippets touches on Archbold loans, census and tariffs, Taft, Roosevelt, and German treaties. It cites public figures like Hughes and Johnson while poking at journalism, politics, and social quirks with a brisk, period flavor.
A columnist argues that all workers, regardless of status, should strive for high competence. Mediocrity is warned against as prosperity through effort depends on ambition paired with honor, while complacency risks obscurity and job loss. The piece extols skilled labor and urges replacing inefficiency with proven ability.
Frightful odds of misspellings aside, the Junior Prom ’06-08 held its first dance at the Opera House with about twenty couples, led by Mentames Beanland and others. Football manager election results favored Keh Michell over W. Branton. Junior Law Class accepted James Gordon Gillespie’s resignation, Benny Briscoe filling the vacancy. Examinations begin soon. holidays run from December 2 to January 5. Masonic officers were elected for the year, to be installed January 7. A six room cottage near the university and garden is available. thanks are given to friends who aided after a fire.
By decree of the Chancery Court of Lafayette County Mississippi rendered Nov 24 1904 commissioner will on December 7 1908 sell the Arco Oxford old homestead near Oxford Mississippi six acres more or less at public outcry South door of the court house within lawful hours. Property in Section 16 Township 8 Range 4 West and described in deeds from Arch Buford and Alice Buford to M P Bishop and Maggie Holmes executrix. Title believed good but sold as commissioner only. Commissioner M W Weepwarp Kiwnsons & Kiwnors solicitors.
Multiple chancery court notices detail commissioner sales in Lafayette County Mississippi. Properties include sections and parcels in Oxford and surrounding areas with dates in December 1908 and January 1909. Proceeds are for heirs and various claimants with court confirmations pending.
Oxford residents praise Doan's Kidney Pills for relief from kidney discomfort and back pain. Mrs. J W Ward reports improved kidney function after two boxes, bought at Kendal's Drug. Foster Milburn Company lists Dean's Kidney Pills as a trusted brand in the U S. Evidence also notes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a trusted children’s cold remedy recommended by Mrs. F F Starker of Ripley West Virginia.
A vintage ad copy claims nervous system sickness can cause general illness and promotes Dr Miles' Nervine as a remedy. It asserts nerves are the body's power source and offers assurances of rapid improvement after use, name dropping Elkhart Indiana as the medical company location.
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