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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1911
Page
2
In a modest public statement D. G. Carpenter announces his candidacy for the superintendent's office. He says he seeks the best methods from counties where school supervision succeeds and pledges to follow the people's instructions to do the most good locally, humbly placing himself in voters' hands.
We call attention to the announcement of gentleman W. R. Knight as a candidate for Supervisor of Beat 1. Knight is an old county resident familiar with local needs and a capable, upright citizen deserving careful consideration.
5. B. Martin of Beat 5 announces his candidacy from his Beat home. The district voters know Mr Martin as an upright, conscientious citizen who would faithfully fulfill the duties of the office if elected.
The notice promotes O A Hartley as a candidate for Supervisor from Beat No 3. It describes him as a progressive, wide awake citizen ready to serve the public interests and asks voters in his district to consider him.
C A McLarty is named as candidate for Superintendent of Education. Described as energetic, enterprising and of fine character, he has been a popular teacher and asks voters to consider his claims and perform duties faithfully.
Frostis L. Lixker announces to LaFayette County voters that he will not be in the Circuit Clerk race. He thanks supporters for their encouragement and wishes. The brief notice signals a late change in the local election slate.
A mare aged 13 with a black mane and tail and a white foot was lost or stolen from J. W. Franklin's pasture about Christmas week, five miles west of Toccopola. A red roan colt with white hind feet also missing. Liberal reward for information leading to recovery. J. W. Franklin, Genmark, Mississippi, R. R. No. 1.
The argument centers on Gov. Vardaman and travel funds with supporters citing T. M. Henry and Old Soldiers' Home figures to acquit him. Critics warn against smearing his character, while backers say the allegations backfire on opponents and reinforce his standing.
A reader in Comanche Oklahoma writes about Celestial Eagle editorials, praises Capt. Sam Thompson and his widow, reports better cotton prices and drought impact, describes spring sowing, hog numbers, corn and alfalfa, notes good schoolhouses, teachers’ pay, Arbor Day celebration, local social events, and lists January honor roll names from the Delay school.
A reminiscence recounts cavalry actions across the Tennessee River at Knoxville McMinnville and Nashville, engagements with Stoneman, burning tracks toward Franklin and Columbia, river crossings at Duck River and Tishomingo, and captures of Brownlow’s and other flags. It notes final movements with Hood Sherman and Atlanta, with details of raids, battles, and personal experiences from Union and Confederate forces.
A damaged clipping offers partial text about a sale or auction with elusive details and scattered references to dealers and subscriptions, yielding an unclear event topic.
After months away the community returns to normal as school progress under Prof. Evanda Samuels continues. The recur Literary Society plans a Friday program at Gomez school house with attendees and local visits noted. Ads tout Foley Kidney Pills and ZEMO skin cure promoted by A H Rendel with testimonials.
The infant child of Mr and Mrs J B Alderson has not yet recovered. Mr Tilden Tabor and wife from Cambridge visited J B Alderson while Lonnie Quick of Oxford spent the weekend with Carman Roberts as she remains quite sick.
A vintage Eagle ad promotes various patent remedies and medical treatments including kidney and urinary issues. Mentions “Chamberlain’s” protection for children and warnings about cures by quick agents. Also notes Kendell sales and a Carsane based liniment with claims of fast relief for chest and side pains. Read The Eagle.
The item notes good community health, warm weather prompting farmers to prepare crops, and visits from Mrs. Matilda Parks of Oxford and Prof. Conlee. It cites school events, family visits in Thaxton and Myrtle, and a Memphis trip by H. C. Tyer. It also promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment and ZEMO for skin issues with a local chemist A. H. Kendel offering samples.
Fragments advertise Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lagrippe and King’s New Discovery for lung trouble, with patient testimonials from Wellington and Jackson. Local remedies by A H Kendel also praise Herbine and Bucklen's Arnica Salve for liver, kidney issues, boils, and burns.
In Brooklyn, Pastor Russell condemned some evangelists for misrepresenting God and urged adherence to biblical truth. He warned that money motives and church growth pressures corrupt sermons, urging a universal plan of salvation and a hopeful future for all humankind through divine mercy.
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