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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1909
Page
2
A scattered collection of commentary and quips on politics and society. Mentions Bryan, Roosevelt, Knox, and Shaw with jokes on tariffs, war, and newspapers. References Texas strawberries and rising costs, plus local literary and cultural asides.
A Christmas season guidance piece urges gradual preparation to avoid last minute rush. It emphasizes planning shopping, avoiding expensive gifts, valuing the giver over the gift, and teaching children generosity and thoughtful token gifts to spread joy without disappointment.
A satirical critique of unsolicited mind advice condemning intrusive counselors who push unasked guidance in business and personal life. The piece warns that such "mind lenders" feed on vanity, reveal others faults, and may harm reputation and social standing. It concludes urging restraint and thoughtful judgment before offering wisdom.
The December court ledger records extensive expenditures for road contracts and bridge work across Beat Nos. 2 through 5, including payments to Barrow, Freeman, and other contractors, plus supplies for jails and court house. It notes audits of county books, approval of bridge projects, and the January adjournment date with various official signatures.
Notice of sale under a Deed of Trust to Andrew Boone and Marian Sutbe to settle a beneficiary’s trust. The auction, cash only, will occur at the south side of the courthouse in Oxford Mississippi on the last day of December 1909. Property: a one-half undivided interest in Lot No. 1 in Block F in United, Mississippi, Section 21 Township 8 Range 5 West containing one acre more or less. homestead of Mrs. Kate Brown.
The text praises Modern Clothes for fresh stylish lines aligned with trends. It notes precise tailoring and exclusive items in the store’s Traberdesirery, appealing to discriminating men. Prices are described as affordable, with seasonable autumn headwear and novel outfits highlighted.
Local notes from Delay cover school improvements and desk orders, with plans for a Christmas tree and gifts. Misses Mary and Annie Davis plan to move, J C Davis billed for large haws, Rev W J Hargis visited, and the Delay school community promotes spiritual study, Sunday school, and a hopeful holiday spirit. Provisions for laxative and cough remedies appear in ads, reflecting period life and health concerns.
An Oxford citizen touts Doan's Kidney Pills as relief for disordered kidneys and urges use via Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo agents. Also reports a local watchman suffering from cold and seeking Dr King's New Discovery with claimed quick relief. The ads emphasize brand names, prices, and testimonials.
Local notes describe residents returning with plans to settle, visits from Lang Nunualy and wife, bishop and Crawford on leave from Fort Riley, and various social calls. Advertisements promote Chamberlain medicine and DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills. Community tidbits mention Xmas preparations, upcoming wedding bells, and local remedies.
The undersigned will receive sealed bids until noon on January 4 for building bridges on Adamoeville road near M J Bildress residence and near Pp N Rapkis residence, plus about 165 cable yards of levee work on Oxford Wyare road near Plosa ain in Hurricane Creek station. Bids awarded to lowest responsible bidder with bond double the amount. Officials reserve right to reject any or all bids. Oxford Mississippi, 1999.
Rain slows cotton picking as residents report illness recovery and social visits. Misses Hate and Nora Adams hosted friends. J J Littlejohn and Mr Carlton Lynch travel to see relatives. The Cambridge school advances while prayer meetings and Sunday services continue with Rev. J C Nelson officiating. health cures from medicines are praised.
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