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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1914
Page
4
A traveler tells of an ostrich incident in Africa where a rubber stamp sample case was swallowed by ostriches. Each egg found is now numbered and dated as if cataloged, prompting the professor to remark on odd animal tales from distant travels.
Two men long at odds decide to end their feud with a handshake and a drink. After ordering, a quiet moment passes as one asks the other what he is thinking, and both admit they fear renewed conflict. The scene ends with a tense pause and unresolved tension.
A 193-year-old Copenhagen yacht named Constance, long in active service, has been sold to a Skaw fisherman who plans to use the vessel in his trade. The buyer says the ship's timber and rigging remain sound and she could sail for another century. In other notes, a Broadway child ponders language as his sister worries over his speech development.
A fragment from a local page satirically notes civic groups in Boston debating methods to stop rug beating in back yards. The mock dialogue mocks public figures mentioning a travel mishap and a judge’s insistence on staying in as terms blur with rural speech.
An advertisement touts Knowlton's Dandeline claiming immediate effect on dull brittle hair. It promises hair regrowth after weeks of use and claims scalp will stop itching with daily application. Contains buying instruction for a 25 cent bottle.
Statistics show married teachers reportedly perform better than unmarried peers. Savannah Georgia tops as a city for women motorcyclists. Mary T. Wilson likely to head Indiana’s woman Prison board. Susan Jones of Benson North Carolina turns eighty five with new teeth. Glasgow plans female police if women’s association prevails. Harriet Freeberg, a woman lawyer, engaged to defend millionaire J S Kinney of Menominee Michigan in a 500000 breach of promise suit. Mrs Frederick W Lehman joins Washington University matron class.
A leading society figure, backing an international marriage, denounces the foreign suitor as a scoundrel. He recalls a fictional scene where a wealthy patriarch rejects a much longed union, citing prudence and offering modest alternatives.
An old proposal suggests giving each male head of a family votes equal to the number of children he has who do not vote. The idea, noted by a source, is described as logical by The British Medical Journal.
A quirky dialogue describes a wife wanting to sell a prize toy terrier after a man jokes it is so small it could be mistaken for a mouse. The scene features light humor and a mention of a quip about a cold remedy.
In a brief note the public notices fashion critics claim women now have more clothing choices. The article hints at reduced complaints about lack of apparel as new styles hit the market.
A historical quip notes Columbus balancing an egg to prove Earth’s shape while acknowledging that past explorers risked uncertainty when evidence was scarce. The line reflects on how earlier ages tolerated bold bets on science.
The dialogue sketches Alice and Marie discussing Jack’s hesitation to propose. Marie notes his possible fear of rejection and hints at his profession as an osteopath, adding a humorous line about him never going to church.
A Moorish woman treats age as a point of honor and refuses to reveal it. The dialogue centers on appearances and the sharp exchange about what age is supposed to expose.
The lesson portrays Jesus teaching with living authority in Nazareth, performing miracles to prove his messianic role while prioritizing soul salvation over bodily cures. It contrasts Christ's words with scribal teaching and discusses demonic possession, reason versus revelation, and the church’s role in bringing the afflicted to the great physician.
The Society for the Propagation of the Gospel has disbursed 12500000 dollars in 212 years. Of this total 1275000 dollars were spent within the area now part of the United States between 1702 and 1734. The mission now counts 1252 men and women in its ranks and about 304 ordained native workers assist.
An English mill manager searched the yard for a missing workman during a Christmas rush. After hours Pat returned and defended his absence by noting the man had been in the center of the yard all along.
An old home remedy touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a simple solution to gray hair. The ad claims natural color restoration, dandruff relief, and thicker shine with easy application. Also notes price around 50 cents and ease over home mixing.
Mrs August W Konpner of 1632 Hollins Street Baltimore reports six months of perfect health after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits the tonic with ending her illness and encourages others to try it. The note is shared in support of the remedy.
In a tale of imperial deference, Kaiser Wilhelm altered church plans by ink blot on the drawing. The architect read the blot as a star atop the cross and built the spire accordingly, a symbol still visible today. The anecdote underscores autocratic influence over minor details.
A minuscule six square miles near Hibbing and Chisholm holds a billion-dollar ore deposit. The mass of high grade ore, about five hundred feet deep, powers a city on the move as mineral rights shape plans for schools churches and libraries.
Mrs. Leola Stennett of Franklinton Louisiana describes four years of face eczema with itching and breaking out. She reports complete cure in six weeks using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, nine months ago with no relapse, and notes Cuticura’s worldwide sale and a free sample offer via Cuticura Dept. L Boston.
Safety speed keys with springs and cushions expand the key area to lower wrong key strikes and reduce jar and wear on both typewriters and operators.
An advertisement extols Pape's Diapepsin as a fast, harmless cure for indigestion dyspepsia gastritis and related stomach troubles claiming millions of cures worldwide. It promises quick relief from sour gas and acid distress and notes a companion line of Dr. Pierces Pleasant Pellets for stimulating stomach liver and bowels.
In Linn West Virginia Abbie Shackleford credits Cardui the woman's tonic with curing nervous spells terrible headaches and breathlessness after two bottles. She notes quick improvement after one third bottle and says Cardui also helped her daughter and would not be without it. A second anecdote references aviators discussing a Santos-Dumont monument at St. Cloud by the Aero Club de France.
A clipped witticism about marrying for money and the sting of love rushing in alongside economic pressures. The quip notes that wealth and affection collide as love seeks gains while poverty still looms.
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