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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1904
Page
2
The Oxford Eagle compiles a wry temper of the era with riffs on Russia Japan Roosevelt and party zeal. It opines on interstate road funding 20 million dollars and rails at graft while mocking Bryan and political fashion. It notes Yale presidents wealth as gate to politics and comments on Oklahoma joining as a state with controversial caution.
The Indiana Republican party shows two hostile camps with ongoing tensions. One group includes Federal office holders while the other comprises the remaining state members who are all vying for Federal offices.
A meditation on self control of speech and the danger of an unbridled tongue. It urges mastering timing tone and kindness to avoid backbiting lies and strife while praising measured speech and restraint as path to personal virtue.
The piece argues that self righteous critics judge others yet attend dances and games in secret. It warns lookers on imitate observed vices, tolerate disguised deception, and undermine morals. True consistency means refusing actions one would not do publicly and actively opposing doubtful amusements.
The note highlights mild winter weather inspiring gardening oat sowing and chick preparation. It mentions St Valentines day letters and social visits. It records 13th anniversary hosting by Fount Callaway and Mrs. Stephens improving health and Grandmother Stephens recovering. Sunday school growth and Nannie Waller led school with above average grades. Welcome new residents Harvey Kimmons and Robert Evans family. Quarterly conference at Abbeville next Wednesday.
The article argues renting is costly over five years versus buying a home. Owning yields independence, security against unemployment, and room for improvements. A down payment and a month’s rent balance can lead to ownership and debt freedom.
Two men at a reception remark on the tiresome atmosphere. One frets about slipping away, citing his wife’s anger and her friendship with the hostess as a constraint. The other echoes the concern, noting his own wife would react furiously.
The community reports quiet on the farms with oats being sown and school progressing smoothly. Mrs. Jennie Threlkeld recovers from a grip. Mr. Frank Threlkeld and family visited Mr. Bruce, Therrelkeld’s father. Robert Hudson drives into a gully injuring himself. Sidewalks near completion and desks delivered for students. Mr. T. L. Avent attended the Grand Lodge of Masons in Greenville.
The Blackstone Club marked its anniversary with an address by W. E. Stone son of Hon James Stone on the topic Blackstone His delivery was described as easy forceful and graceful A large audience attended Chancellor R B Fulton returned from Jackson following a university engagement Judge J C Wilson spoke to the law class and Dr F L Riley attends the State Historical Society meeting as its secretary Visitors Miss Brandon of Virginia Miss Elise Williamson of Jackson and Miss Lois Taylor and Mary Belle Hill were noted guests with local residents in attendance
A penniless man fades through misfortune then fills five dozen sacks with ashes and begs for a dollar. He advertised tin polish in the paper and, after persistent effort, is now in California at a cottage by the bay.
Charley Goodwin Marvin Moore Newton Anderson and Ed Wallace of Oxford visit friends here. Rev Newton Smith of College Hill preaches two sermons. Bird Party at A E Graham home draws a fine crowd. Tom Lewis of Jackson Tenn and Hattie Crosley wed near Abbeville. The notice includes a notary oath about Hall's Catarrh Cure with Toledo connection.
An advertisement critiques wealthy men while touting Green's August Flower as a cure for dyspepsia and indigestion. It claims the remedy stirs torpid liver, boosts appetite, and aids digestion, with trial bottles at 25 cents and regular size 75 cents sold by A. St. Kendel. The piece also notes J H Neilson retiring from the Quitman Globe editorship.
A. Haggins of Melbourne Florida credits Dr King’s New Discovery with curing his consumpt ion and saving his life after doctors said he could not be helped. The elixir is guaranteed for throat and lung diseases by A. Kendel druggists with trial bottles free and prices of 60 cents and 1.00.
An early 20th century advertisement touts Dr Mendentall's Chill and Fever Cure as a superior remedy for malaria chills and fever. It claims it can replace quinine and offers a money back guarantee via J U Mendentall of Evansville Indiana if unsatisfied.
Lang Bros druggists of Paducah Ky report selling many Dr Olendenball’s Chill and Fever Care bottles. A Missouri wedding was halted when a man named Jones wed a woman named Jones. the preacher and best man were Jones. The couple then moved to Jonesboro Ark.
A runaway nearly ended in death, causing a severe leg ulcer on J.B. Orner of Franklin Grove Illinois. Four years of medical trial failed. Bucklen’s Arnica and Bucklen’s remedies were praised as effective cures. Available at A. H. Kendal's drug store.
A short health promotion note contrasts two appearances one pale and one rosy and credits Dr King's New Life Pills with stimulating lazy organs to aid digestion and prevent constipation. The ad urges readers to try the pills at 25 cents from A H Kedall, druggist.
Special representative in this county and adjoining territories to represent and advertise an old established business house of solid financial standing. Salary 321 weekly with expenses advanced each Monday by check from headquarters. Horse and buggy furnished when necessary. position permanent. Address Brew Brothers 600 Monson Building Chicago LD.
The Nashville, Chattanooga and St Louis Railway announces low rates from Memphis to select points on its lines in Tennessee, Kentucky, North Alabama, and Georgia. Tickets include one-way Settlers and round-trip Homeseekers. Offers apply on the first and third Tuesdays of February March and April. For details contact R. O. Cowgpin in Memphis.
Annie Berry outlines how Congress granted Mississippi two townships for higher education, one originally thought to be only one. The 1894 act added a second township, yielding about $450,000 in cash from timber sales and more from remaining lands. The piece traces allocations to Jefferson College, I I C, A&M Starkville, and Alcorn A&M, and notes legal history from Indiana and U S Supreme Court rulings. It ends with a question about Jefferson College’s future and its possible alliance with the University.
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