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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1922
Page
4
A 1922 reminiscence recalls the Slater Hill bobsled races at Christmas time. Tom Atkins boasted of his sled The King of the Hill before a dramatic final run as the Boston train The Flyer approached. Atkins narrowly wins after a near collision, earning the crown amid festive memories.
Rosalind and Bill, a Christmas rush Santa and a kitchenware salesman, plan a December wedding. Their courtship, marked by festive romance, celebrates consistent devotion and a belief in enduring love. An observer notes their ideal romance could last a month each year.
A minister in a parish falls in love with an out of town woman nicknamed vamp. Public gossip reflects diverse views before the engagement is announced at a church gathering during Christmas season, the bride-to-be uplifting the mood with goodwill and cheer. The piece shifts to obituary notes for Mr. John W. Slate of Lafay ette County, a respected farmer and community figure who embraced faith late in life and was laid to rest at College Hill.
Start the day with the breakfast room aired and tidy. If the table is set the night before, cover it with a light cloth to protect the surface. A thorough sweep and dusting should follow afterward for full cleanliness.
Rural communities urged to form Boys and Girls Agricultural clubs under State Extension and county agents. Mississippi advocates junior citizenship through enrollment week Jan 1 15, 1923 for ages 10 to 18, stressing practical training and community economy.
An 19th century patent medicine advertises 666 as a remedy for colds grippe constipation biliousness and headaches. The brief note cites rapid action and broad ailments to entice buyers.
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