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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1904
Page
2
A fragment from The Oxford Eagle dated February 11, 1904 notes subscription rates and postal details for Eliza A. Thompson’s paper. It also summarizes brief items: a St Louis theater arrest for snoring, comments on Chicago theater horror, and assorted political opinions about Democrats Republicans, tariffs, and international affairs with mentions of Bryan Hearst Ricketts and Morales.
The Boston Herald notes a Hawaiian postmaster has no middle name, while the piece laments misnaming and argues the car, bicycle, and horse all impact health and mobility. It praises diversified farming progress in South Carolina and questions vice presidents’ presidential prospects and "next nomination" pressure.
Reports claim three Russian vessels were sunk by Japanese torpedoes in the Far East. The text warns other nations may join the war, fearing a vast global conflict, while prices for meat, breadstuffs, iron, and steel rise.
The Legislature appropriation of two hundred fifty thousand dollars will provide lifelong comfort for each Lost Cause veteran. The gesture is praised as generous and overdue, reflecting state appreciation for services rendered without expectation of pay.
The Wells Vagrant Law clears towns of a surplus black population, with supporters arguing it will boost farm labor and county development. The February term records list expenses, road orders, gate petitions, and official actions including telegraph line rights of way, road view commissions, and inquest disbursements.
The piece argues genuine sympathy requires practical help, not mere words. It notes drunkards, gamblers, and slandered women suffer, yet few offer real aid to reform and recovery. Real compassion extends from feeling to concrete action, backing kindness with effort.
Misses Mary Belle Hill and Lois Taylor of Senatobia are guests of Mrs. G. D. Shands. An election to name the most popular man and co ed, prettiest girl, and other titles is under way. Mr. M. H. Brown of Indianola visited the campus, and Will Newell traveled to North Carolina for his father’s death. Dr. W. S. Leathers visited Jackson.
Melbourne Florida man Haggins credits Dr King’s New Discovery for recovery from consumption after being told cure was impossible. The ad claims the remedy treats throat and lung diseases with guaranteed results, price 60c to 1.00, trial bottles free.
Mr W W Prickett of Smithfield Illinois writes that after years of face cancer he rubbed Ballard's Snow Liniment on the sore by accident and received instant relief. He continued use and the cancer came out, his health improved, and he endorses the preparation as highly effective. Sold by Oxford Pharmacy at 5c 50c and 1.00.
Train fare specials announced by the Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway on the first and third Tuesdays of February March and April. One way and round trip tickets offered from Memphis to select lines in Tennessee Kentucky North Alabama and Georgia and other Southeast points. Inquiries to R C Cowarpin C P and T A Memphis Tenn.
The article touts August Flower as a standard remedy for stomach discomfort and dyspepsia, praising its effects on the liver, appetite, and digestion. It argues the toilers suffer more from indigestion and promotes trial bottles for sale at A. L. Kendel's.
A correspondent praises Herbine as highly effective for indigestion loss of appetite sour taste palpitations headaches and mental depression. He reports dramatic relief after a few doses and urges others to try the inexpensive remedy at 50c a bottle from Oxford Pharmacy.
An advertisement promotes Ballard's Horehound Syrup claiming it cures sleepless nights and coughs with a prompt, radical effect. Available in 25c and 50c sizes.
Advertisement for Gen John B Gordon memorial edition offering 100000 copies for sale and seeking agents in all cities and counties to apply quickly for territory through the Martin and Hoyt Co Atlanta Ga
Week ending February 6 1901 lists unclaimed mail matter. Names include Haller T P Hornsby Mrs K W Roonde Mrs Sinnia Johnson L M Moore Miss Frome Smylie J B Whitaker Miss Kittie. Call for letters with letter number and date advertised B S Pierce P M.
A runaway nearly cost J.B. Orner of Franklin Grove his life as a leg ulcer resisted four years of medical care. Bucklen's Arnica Salve swiftly cured the infection and is praised for burns, bruises, eruptions, and piles. Available at A. Hi Kendricks’s drag store for 25 cents.
A marketing blurb compares two women, pale and rosy, and credits Dr. King's New Life Pills with healthful digestion and constipation relief. The pills are advertised to cost 25 cents at A. H. Kendal, druggist.
Special representative to advertise a long standing financial firm. Salary 21 dollars weekly plus advances and travel provided. Permanent post with housing allowance, apply to Blew Brothers Monon Building Chicago Illinois Kentucky News mentions Lang Bros Druggists Paducah selling Dr Mendenhall's Chill and Fever Cure with 700 bottles retailed in one season.
The Iron Mountain Route offers one way Colonists Tickets from Memphis to Indian Territory Oklahoma Texas on February 15 and March 1 and 15 at 6.50 and to Texas points east of Amarillo to Kerrville at 4.00. Round Trip Hone Seekers tickets are One-Fare plus 2.00 with 21 day limit. For details contact H D Winson J P Pannill A G P at 314 Main Memphis TN.
An advertisement claims Dr Miles New Heart Cure treats a range of heart and circulatory symptoms and offers a money back guarantee if the first bottles fail. It cites Rev Jerry Hart of Hurt Kansas praising the remedy after personal recovery and urges readers to try the product through local druggists.
An advertisement offers a free trial of Dr Miles Antipain Pills touted as a new scientific remedy for pain. It claims a specialist will diagnose the case and provide guidance, mentioning Medical Co and Boratorils with Elkhart listed as a location.
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