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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1906
Page
2
A jumble of wartime era opinions notes strikes at St Petersburg and U.S. politics with talk of reciprocity by executive order. References to Roosevelt, Rough Riders, Canada, the Philippines, and a Spanish senator accused of misappropriation appear in a broad, opinionated collage.
The text argues skill guarantees higher pay and urges constant striving from youth to old age. It condemns complacency in any field and notes that success comes from persistent effort to improve mental and physical powers, maintaining a high ideal beyond current achievements.
The article argues genuine prosperity comes from living within means, saving for a rainy day, and maintaining honesty. It contrasts two contrasting paths: prudent savers who budget salary and protect surplus versus spendthrift earners who exhaust income and struggle later. It emphasizes industry, integrity, and thrift as keys to lasting wealth.
A nostalgic look back at the past year quotes rural life ideals and calls for faith and unity. The piece mentions Nancy Hanks, Rural Free Delivery concerns involving Ed Moss and Col. Tom Gant, and a social scene at College Hill with a hay ride farewell.
A citizen essay condemns county road conditions labeling them a disgrace and urges swift action. It criticizes the current system, praises the Board of Supervisors for efforts, and argues for strict ten hour work by overseers and road hands, plus a four inch tire and better drainage to revitalize the roads.
Hopewell News notes general good health in the area. Several residents visit friends, including Maggie Bigger, Oresta Slaughter of Oxford, Dinkie and Mattie Wiley with Minnie Cromwell, and Mrs. J. R. Woodward with Birdie. W N Wiley travels to Water Valley to see his sister. Mrs Lawrance remains ill. Buford Bryant and wife from Yellow Leaf attend church. N C Brown and children visit her mother. Lillie Slaughter attends Hopewell church.
Mr Crawford and family returned from Memphis while Mr Gideon and kin visited relatives this week. Miss Adelia Rankin now attends a fine school. The infant son of Mr Richard Woodward was ill but is much improved. A dance at Mrs Hall’s last Wednesday night drew local youth. Green Apple.
List of unclaimed mail at the Ozford post office includes Adams, ir, Miss. Isabella s Tinnis. Subscribe for Taz Eagie. other names partially readable among the week’s unclaimed letters.
The column reports faculty departures and visits including Prof A L Bondarant leaving for Jackson and Chancellor Fulton with Prof Leathers in town on business. It records social events such as a Kappa Alpha reception at the Oxford Opera House and visits by local residents to the campus, plus brief notes on illnesses and a local advertisement for medicinal syrups and tonics.
Local notes report visits by D F Swith to Abbeville and Mrs Chalmere Massie of Bethel visiting kin. Jeff Meek of Tyre and E P Houston of Oxford spent time with relatives. Free Springs pupils entertained by Prof J C Gvee. Rev L Allen preached. Gomez resident J M Smith visited. Master Poston Bedenbaugh and Master Charlie Fulmer seen locally. Also mentions DeWitt's Little Early Risers and Welton Horebound Syrup for coughs.
The column mentions Gomez gaining speed in community work through schools churches and societies with new dwellings rising. It notes a spell of weather resembling Indian summer and a heavy rain catching some boys on a Sunday beat. It also references local visits and asks for replies. An advertisement promotes Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar cough syrup as a new idea from two years ago.
Dark cloud over the community last Thursday marks the death of Mrs. E. D. Williams, with interment at Yocona cemetery and funeral in the Methodist Church led by Rev. A. B. Morris. Tributes recall her Christian character and kindness to the writer’s family, while local figures and relatives are noted across Oxford and nearby areas.
A list of community updates records Mr ak Graham and family moving toward Shaw as their future home. Bal Bowen left Saturday for a new position in New Orleans. Mise Mattie Almond visited Hightower farm friends and was driven home by Misa Maggie Hines. Mrs. Banks of Oxford is visiting grandchildren, Dr. Banks’ granddaughter. Frank Smith of Teckville spent Saturday with his brother. Jim McNeely attended Sunday at Meadowner Squire for local business interests. Mrs. Bob McGowan visits Jackson Tennessee. The quarterly meeting will convene each Sunday.
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