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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1912
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR notes mention legal matters and local businesses including Parry aT Law and Miss Kimmons Grocery. References to RUSSELL FALKNER MISS ral font HARGIS DENTISTS Leavell Building 122 Residence 119 appear as scattered items.
Oxford items report social teas and receptions for Miss Pancake and Miss Pancake's Staunton visit, Italian Troubadours at the Opera House, Horehound Drops ads, a Woodmen meeting, a Confederate monument statement, and a large local attendance at a dynamite demonstration.
James Brown of Tula Mississippi reports a gathering of the Lafayette County Corn Club at the County Superintendent's office in Oxford on Saturday February 10 at 10 30 am. Prof A A Cobb of A and M College will speak on the year’s work and benefit while other speakers address farming and stock raising topics.
An advertisement promotes Landreth Seeds and garden supplies from R. R. Carlton & Co. A separate notice recounts S. A. Stid of Mason Michigan recalling a severe storm exposure and a recovery after using King’s New Discovery for cold and chest pains. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is also advertised as a safe cold treatment.
The University of Mississippi Faculty honors Edward Beauchamp Pierce noting his excellent mind character and Christian service with the Y M C A. The resolution praises his professional success and offers sympathy to Mrs Pierce, directing copies be sent to the family and local papers for publication.
Oo Farm and Town Real Es tate at 5 per cent simple interest with 10 1-2 years to repay. Payments yearly, semiannual or monthly. A few agents wanted at once. Call or write Noatroxal Savines & Loan Co. 646 648 Randolph Building Memphis Teun. L.J Ailen.
The notice states coal sales will be conducted for cash only. It advises customers to remember the policy when placing orders and mentions Roushing Tran Fe2 Co as the source.
The Eagle advertises a joint subscription deal with the Memphis Weekly Commercial Appeal. For a single year both papers cost 1.00 cash, offering readers a discounted combo to attract new subscribers. The Commercial Appeal is highlighted as a leading newspaper to boost appeal.
Notice to Oxr Customers states the Bank of Oxford will no longer carry overdrafts on past due paper. Customers must make funds arrangements before check use and pay when paper comes due. The bank cites the need for safe conservative banking and adherence to rules. Signed by James Stone, president.
In Gebviat Ford a 20 month old girl, Lorlene Cathey, died after lifelong tuberculosis struggles. Her funeral, led by Rev. R Nicholson, honored her as the only girl in her connection. Parents, grandparents, and three brothers mourn the loss. Line poems accompany the memory.
New Mest Maret advertises fresh meats including pork beef and mutton plus country produce. It promises first class meats and prompt delivery with phone contact 102 for orders.
A vintage advertisement extolls Rexall Hair Tonic as the best remedy for dandruff itching scalp fak ing hair and baldness. It warns against sharing combs hats or hats bands due to microbe spread and promises a no risk trial if not satisfied with results. Available in two sizes at 3 cents and $1.00 from RK. R. Chiton & Co Rexall Store.
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