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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1903
Page
2
The Oxford Eagle of December 24, 1903 comments on Roosevelt, Bryan, and Panama canal politics. It debates party unity, secession rights, and federal policy while assessing Roosevelt's stature and potential impact on the Democratic and Republican parties.
The text argues Germany recognized Panama to acknowledge Panama's independence as a valid fact. It contrasts with other imperial actions and comments on US Panama intervention and political expectations, including Roosevelt and party dynamics. It also touches Spain's treasury and colonial losses, and critiques southern attitudes and race politics surrounding Roosevelt.
The author argues that arbitration is the only effective remedy to prevent ongoing conflict between labor and capital. Refusing arbitration on equal terms shows either fear of fair judgment or a constant readiness for trouble.
The piece urges readers to celebrate Christmas by kindness and sacrifice. It contrasts temperate behavior with excess and emphasizes sharing prosperity with those in need, urging reconciliation and goodwill toward all while promoting charitable acts and quiet generosity.
A moral meditation on work and play arguing that the difference is mental. It urges adopting a duty minded view where all labor, from chores to farming to crafts, becomes a source of pleasure and energy. Persistent practice could make work as joyful as recreation.
A column reflects on Christmas joy and religious meaning while critiquing social inequality. It contrasts the serene family holiday with the harsh realities of poverty and hints that women should demand fair salaries and shared finances in marriages to end financial inequities.
In Cornish News a reader reports a belled buzzard seen for several days near Slick Ridge. The note adds weather is healthy and cotton picking is light while asking for further reader sightings.
Shullsburg druggist Stearns reports Ballard's Horehound Syrup provides superior relief for hoarseness cough and difficult breathing. Customers return for more after buying bottles. Available at Oxford Pharmacy in 25c 50c and 1.00 sizes.
An old advert touts Corea Cold in Que say with Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. It claims refunds if it fails to cure and notes E. W Grove's signature on each box, priced at 25 cents.
An advertised tonic claims to cure malaria chills and fever with tasteless iron and quinine. It promises no care and no pay, selling for 50 cents a bottle.
Harry Dackwell aged 25 died at his residence after a cold worsened into a prolonged coughing fit. Despite a physician being summoned, a second coughing spell proved fatal by suffocation. The item ends with an ad for Ballard's Horehound Syrup at Oxford Pharmacy.
The Portland Oregonian notes the 1904 legislative elections will choose successors to many U S senators. It lists names by state and predicts party control with 46 northern senators needed by Republicans and 17 by Democrats to gain control. Hanna and McComas slated for Ohio and Maryland changes.
An ad touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a quick, soothing remedy for burns, sores, eczema, and piles. It claims daily life hazards and accidents make the product essential, sold at a local drug store for 25 cents.
R. H. Foster of 318 2d Street Salt Lake City says he suffered Syperes or indigestion for 21 years and found relief with Herbine. He recommends it to friends and notes it costs 50 cents at Oxford Pharmacy.
A vintage advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a cure for nervousness sleeplessness stomach upset and digestive issues. It claims benefits for stomach kidneys liver and blood with a 50 cent price and a money back satisfaction guarantee by A H Ebendel druggist.
List of unclaimed letters for the Oxford Mississippi Post Office for the week ending December 19 1903. Names include Raannas Tes Ross Mrs Mary Lamar Toby Miss e vUME LEAL Morrow Miss Mary Louise Hitchcock Mrs A Hudson Miss Anna Hornbeak Miss Lillie Halland Told Jones Miss Pearl Jones Mrs C B Clearing Miss Hattie Fox Rosa and others. Advertised letters require calling for with letter number and date.
Farmers in the Northern and Eastern States are urged to buy cut over timber lands in Missouri Arkansas Louisiana and Texas at low prices. Lands offer soil crops and potential homes with maps and dealer contacts. Reduced homeseeker rates apply first and third Tuesdays monthly via St Louis Cairo or Memphis Cotton Belt Route.
An older medical advertisement touts Dr Miles New Heart Cure as a remedy for weak hearts and related symptoms. It claims the drug improves circulation and revives the entire system with a money back guarantee if the first bottle does not help. It also promotes free trials and other Dr Miles products for pain relief.
One hundred dollars reward offered for a catarrh cure Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co. endorsements from Walding Kinnan Marvin wholesale druggists Toledo claim the remedy works internally on blood and mucous surfaces. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A Beall Mississippi resident quotes his wife’s fall symptoms of consumption and credits Dr King’s New Discovery with immediate improvement and a complete cure after four bottles. The ad notes trial bottles are free and prices are 50 cents and 1 dollar, backed by A H Kendel druggist.
The ad promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment as a longtime family remedy for burns cuts sprains and bruises. It notes 265c 60c and 91.00 price points available at Oxford Pharmacy.
A newspaper humor feature lauds the Sunday comics in the Record with a Wid er cartoon, a humorous short story by B. Kiser, and the Alternate Currents column. The section promises laughs and light reading alongside a colorfully drawn editorial page.
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