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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1915
Page
8
An odd, OCR garbled note touts pine tar remedies like Dr Bells Pine-Tar-Bomer as possessing invigorating qualities. It hints at curing ailments and overcoming coughing through a tonic claimed to deliver strength and relief.
The notice offers two land tracts in Sardis Mississippi for rent or sale on easy terms. One parcel is the S W 1 4 of Section W Township 8 Range 5 West totaling 160 acres more or less. The second parcel is the South half of the S W 1 4 of Section 16 Township 9 Range 3 West totaling 40 acres more or less. The listing cites Geo M Joenson of Sardis as contact and mentions Rowland Cruz Co. for prescriptions with a doctor desired.
An 19th century patent medicine ad promotes Kaymendall's Preaselass Liquid Eczema Remedy as a cure for various skin itching troubles including oak itch ringworm and pox. Sold by R R Chilton & Co and Bramiett Son with free samples offered to sufferers.
The Mt Zion School prepares to entertain Santa Clause as Rev C T Floyd leaves for Grenada and Rev J R James from Paris becomes pastor. E B Lewis stays in Oxford and Felts named Presiding Elder. Local figures, illnesses, and housing changes are noted alongside church events and a congratulatory note to the Eagle editor.
Incomplete text fragment shows scattered references to a legal notice or advertisement. Names, dates, and locations are illegible, preventing precise reconstruction of action or parties involved.
Oxford resident D E Wiley reports long lasting relief from dull back pain after using Dean's Kidney Pills. He first used them four years prior and again six years later with permanent improvement. The ad promotes Dean's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY at 50c.
Reader urged to start Christmas shopping early to avoid last minute rush and ensure time for any additional purchases. Emphasizes planning ahead and spreading costs over the season.
When you need needles oils or any machine parts call J H Morris located at Kaley and Sparks or phone 2588 for service and supplies.
Woodson Ridge notes cold weather praised by farmers hoping for fresh meat by Christmas while many residents suffer lagrippe. Mrs Johnie Crouch is ill and visits with neighbors, as Mr Sterling Butler is seriously ill with pseudonia.
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