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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1911
Page
3
Oxford area brief with marriages and local events. Notices include Ritter wedding in Methodist Church with Miss Bessie Roane, the retirement of J. C. Treloar from the Board of Supervisors, and a death report of Mrs. Maria J. Black near Oxford. Mentions visits, business ads, and farm notices.
Certification by W D Poxryx President that the assets and liabilities of the Merchants and Farmers Bank of Oxford Mississippi are accurately stated as of a specific date. Notarized by E J Saura with public authority and signature of G F Haanp Ja. Data list assets including loans overdrafts real estate and cash on hand with liability details and capital.
J M Saunders urged to run for Lafayette county representative in the upcoming legislature. Backers describe him as upright, practical and capable, citing Farmers Union leadership and strong local backing as reasons to seek voter consent and present himself to the county.
The Oxford board of mayor and aldermen approved payments including office rent, police work, fuel and light, salary, and assorted services. Items listed include wages for staff, janitorial and professional services, coal and water costs, and unclaimed mail for the week ending February 7. The record names several vendors and individuals such as Massey & Huggins, Light & Water Plant, Davis Scott, and S. M. Howsy, with amounts noted in the ledger.
Resolutions issued by the Graded School and Sunday School mourn the death of Brother Levin Lake, longtime Oxford Methodist, active in church life for over seventy years. The note honors his devout service, steadfast faith, and hopeful view of eternity, urging continued prayer and tribute to his memory.
Public notice announces repair options for sewing machines of all kinds with guaranteed results. It invites customers to leave messages at F B and at S Leavell’s store, asking for prompt attention to repairs and patronage.
The edition contains bank assets and liabilities sworn by officers, a public notary attestation, and current audits. It also lists advertisements for seeds, farm equipment, and household goods, with names of local suppliers and prices, plus community notices and school event snippets.
The ad promotes Rexall Hair Tonic with a personal guarantee that the trial is free if not satisfactory. It claims the tonic can regrow hair on balding heads except where roots are dead. Two sizes are offered, 50 cents and $1, and the store is The Store run by R. R. Chilton Co. The notice also mentions barred Plymouth Rock eggs from county fair winners and a contact phone number.
Expression of gratitude to all contributors for the purchase of song books for chapel exercises at Oxford Grade 1 AF occuul, detailing collective support and shared effort to enrich services.
An old advertisement promotes Dean's Kidney Pills for kidney health and back pain relief, claiming life improved after use. It also touts Chamberlain's Stomach Liver Tablets and a liver regulator, urging readers to buy through dealers like St Josephs and William New York as sole agents.
An advertisement extols Rexall orders and other remedies for aged or weak constitutions with claims of relief from constipation and bowel disorders. It claims healing, tonic, and regulative actions, no side effects, and a personal guarantee. Also promotes Zemu skin cures and Foley products with testimonials.
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