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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1905
Page
2
An assortment of observations from international and domestic affairs. References to Roosevelt, Russia, Korea, Manchuria, and political shifts mix with jokes about czars salaries, pacific squadrons, and a Vermont or Missouri digression. Mentions of elections, legislation, and reformers frame a broad, era-typical column.
An old editorial urges residents of Oxford to support reform efforts in local affairs. It laments leaders who withdraw from anti vice campaigns and argues reform requires moral courage, collective effort, and sustained help to enact better laws and protect youth. It stresses the need for organized backing and practical action.
A reflective piece argues that natural ability is common but energy and persistent effort determine success. It contrasts diligent workers with idle dreamers, stressing energy as the core to progress in business, public service, and daily duties, urging everyone to cultivate steady effort.
A February 3 lecture in the university chapel features Bishop Coss B Galloway explaining the character and services of L Q C Lamar. The talk benefits the Confederate Monument Fund via the UDC association. Bishop Galloway is cited as a premier American orator.
A brief Oxford local page notes cold snowy spell with a fair outlook for Tuesday. Mentions Mr. A. M. Crawford returning home to Memphis after a foot injury and Mrs Crawford Hill moving back to Paris Tennessee. Several social and visitation updates from North Oxford and Friendship, plus a family medical advert for Foley's Honey and Tar remedy.
Fragmentary text shows a Chester Michigan postmaster recounting a near strangulation incident and crediting One Minute Cough Care and Oerville Cook Cure with rapid relief. The excerpt includes names like Spudford and Somge and references to medical ads and local dealers.
The Illinois Central Railroad announces double daily service with through connections from Chicago to Gulf Coast resorts. Mardi Gras tours from New Orleans, Mexican and California trips in winter and spring, including the Dixie Flyer sleeping car route to Jacksonville and beyond. Special excursions via New Orleans and the South with dining and Pullman service. Weekly and through-car options from Chicago, Cincinnati, Louisville, and St. Louis.
Public sale to the highest cash bidder on March 6 1905 at Oxford Court House for delinquent 1901 taxes. Lands in North Oxford including central lots are listed with parcel numbers and assessed values for Buford Proffec Thomas Sasa Banks Lividig Zinn Mary with presiding officer designation and legal references in the notice.
Fragments from an old newspaper page describe remedies for stomach relief and cold cures. Advertisements cite Dr. Grove with 20 cent lozenges and Dr. Mendenhall’s Chill remedy, promising refunds if ineffective and claiming iron tonics in tasteless form.
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