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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1914
Page
2
The Oxford Eagle notes wartime folly and fear of future conflicts, praises President’s potential peace plan, and laments war as murder. It also critiques court backlogs in the northern district, contemplates the new constitutional amendments and election timing, and comments on the cotton market and national grumbling over prices.
A poetic exhortation praises a boy with imagination who can envision farm prosperity. It envisions ten years of progress from old neglect to thriving fields, dairy cattle, and new farm buildings, urging more dreamers to transform the rural landscape.
A city man visits his country cousin and describes metropolitan pleasures while the country cousin extols simple life activities. A farmer adds playful boasts of rustic routines in a light humor exchange.
The message urges readers to observe Christmas and New Year with gratitude for the Prince of Peace. It recalls Jesus’ life and calls for kindness, self restraint, and helping those in need while warning against narcotics and overindulgence, urging prudent renewal in the new year.
Weather and poor roads slow politics but Lieut Bilbo plans to resume after holidays and push campaigns across Alabama. He has spoke in most counties since July and aims to cover the state, with many once neutral leaders now backing him and predicting a sweeping election victory.
The article notes a shift from rural recuperation to urban restlessness driven by progress from harnessed electricity. It argues modern life breeds constant demand for change as workers seek excitement, while both rich and poor grow weary in the push to prevent stagnation.
The article notes a massive, ongoing conflict with thousands dying as millions fight. It predicts Europe’s map will be altered, crowns may fall, and republics could rise where monarchies now rule. It warns of immense capital destruction and a bleak, unsettled outcome.
A condensed testimonial touts Dr King's New Discovery for immediate cough relief. The ad claims rapid soothing of irritation and loosening of mucus with testimonials praising its effectiveness at the onset of cold symptoms.
Lafayette County farmers are urged to attend a meeting at the Court House on Saturday January 2. O F Fuller from the Jackson creamery and J B Perkins of DeLaval will present practical talks and demonstrations on using separators, shipping milk products, and boosting butter fat value. A live cow will be milked on site for separation tests.
An old ad promotes Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a remedy for colds. It claims the product helps loosen phlegm and invalidates a run down system. The fragment urges households to care for Germs stance and health.
The American Section of the World’s Sunday School Association appeals through the press to Sunday schools nationwide. The slogan envisions a million nickels, a million testaments, and aid for soldiers in hospitals camps war-prisons and battlefields of the Great War.
The First National Bank of Oxford Mississippi calls its annual stockholders meeting for 1915 to elect directors and transact other business. The meeting is set for Tuesday January 12 1915 between eleven and two o'clock with J W T Fatenear as president.
Fragmentary note suggests claim that laughter aids health and mentions a product or remedy with phrases like Chamberlain's and trial. Text is garbled but implies encouragement to try a dose or remedy, available widely.
The Greek professor argues that study of Greek art broadens understanding beyond language. He recommends accessible resources such as Tarbell Greek Art, Richardson Greek Sculpture, Powers The Message of Greek Art, and the illustrated Art and Archaeology magazine to deepen interest and connect readers with current progress.
An advertisement urges readers to keep Sloan's Liniment at home for rheumatism colds sore limbs and similar pains. It claims instant relief and offers a 25 cent bottle from any druggist with a money back not specified guarantee.
A local eyewear service emphasizes personalized fitting rather than selling the best glasses alone, focusing on tailoring options to each customer’s visual requirements and comfort.
The December meeting of the U. D. C. is postponed to the fourth Friday in January 1915. President Mrs. L. J. Farley has won a prize at the U. D. C. Southern Convention in Atlanta in November. The prize is a set of The Library of Southern Literature donated by the Martin Hoyt Publishing Co.
Readers seek year round service and value a yearly subscription. The Youth's Companion promises extensive reading and entertainment with a year cost of $2.00, four cents weekly, including free remaining issues and a Companion Home Calendar with gift subscriptions and a 1915 forecast. Subscriptions to 144 Berkeley Street, Boston, Mass.
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The Stoate Microbe Destroyer cures severe tonsillitis and sore throat. It aids mothers of young children as an external remedy acting quickly and harmless. Obtainable from the Stoat resident in North Oxford or by parcel post via Mrs Lilie Stowte Oxford Miss Route 1.
An ad style fragment claims New Life Pills ease stomach and liver discomfort and purify the blood. The copy suggests curing a unhappy mental state and promotes arnica as a remedy, urging readers to take action for digestive relief.
The President wrote to the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis expressing deep interest in anti tuberculosis work and in the Red Cross Christmas Seal campaign, praising its role in funding efforts. He urged continued growth and efficiency of the program and its public support.
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