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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1915
Page
2
The Oxford Eagle line notes a second class mail matter entry at the Oxford Mississippi post office dated February 18 1935. It credits the Mississippi Press Association for 1914 1915 coverage.
District and county offices are listed with pay rates and counts. The fragment notes figures such as six and three alongside office categories, suggesting a budgeting or staffing table. No further context or names are provided to expand.
A notice states that the following gentlemen are candidates for office in the Democratic primaries of 1915. The announcement lists their names and affiliations as part of the party nomination process.
A historical clipping shows candidates for penitentiary trustee chancery clerk circuit clerk representative tax assessor treasurer and supervisors by beat. Names include P. E. Matthews R. C. Crenshaw R. L. Stephens W. M. Woodward L F Patton D T Mitchell Sidney S. Webster G W Whitehead Howard Parks J M Saunders B K Collins R E Harkins Jr A Parks R W Windham E G Hussey J W Shearer R F Saunders W Lovelady J L Clifton J O Brown.
The Mississippi Railroad Commission orders all railroads to file copies of contracts with refrigerating car lines and ice manufacturers or dealers affecting transportation within the state. Files due within thirty days or penalties apply under February 1915 statutes.
The piece urges readers to read the bill and facts before judging Senator Vardaman on the ship purchase proposal. It questions ship ownership by trusts, notes potential costs over 100 million dollars, and says informed debate should precede judgment. It warns that powerful interests may dominate shipping and cotton markets.
The block of town notices records social news and moves in South Mississippi. Mrs. John Cole reunites with a visiting sister. Mr. Levi Davis relocates to Delay. Levi Davis eyes Memphis for eye treatment. Mr. Tom Senior may move into Levi Davis’s vacated house. Jim Grimes visits relatives. Ben L. Durbye to lecture on Germany. Mack Brown stays, not joining the navy. L Gault and Miss Viola Kelley wed. Luther Legrone and family plus Arthur Davis noted.
French remedy touted to cleanse poisons from the system and restore normal digestion. Claims relief from indigestion gastritis and liver or intestinal troubles. Promoted by Chicago importer Mr Geo Mav and marketed by druggists with refund if unsatisfied.
A local paper accused of publishing a malicious article aimed at Senator Lee M Russell. The editorial condemns slander against Russell, Harding and Bilbo supporters, calling out editors and financiers for trying to damage a public figure. The piece vows reform and warns of nemesis for those who promote such campaigns.
Advert reads for Siean Liniment claiming quick relief from joint and muscle pain for rheumatic forms. It urges sufferers to keep a bottle on hand and use it for insistent aches.
The roster names elementary and middle school students honored on the honor roll across grades from first to twelfth. Notable names appear in multiple lists, with several inconsistencies reflecting OCR errors in spelling of student names and grades.
Fragmentary 1914 notice quotes Mrs Word praising degrees kidneys by Coan and mentions prices and dealers. The text is garbled with names and product references, hard to confirm full context.
The Illinois Central and Yazoo & Mississippi Valley Railroads describe a 10 cent per passenger surcharge for cash fares on trains with ticket agents on duty. The rule, effective January 1 1915, applies to stations with agents and follows a national trend of added charges, with Mississippi passengers and agents affected by the change and prior commission structures noted.
An advertisement extols Peruna as a cure for colds with a testimonial from Mr Arthur G Petrem of Wisconsin. The page also promotes the St Louis Globe-Democrat and its subscription offers Twice-a-Week and Daily editions with Farm and Home content.
Hastings & Company of Atlanta Ga offers a free catalogue with postage paid upon request. The brochure highlights five varieties of flower seed, a cash prize for Corn Club members, and seeds for corn cotton and other crops grown on their 120 acre farm.
A reader from Blackwater Delaware recalls a past cough and credits a small bottle from McCabe Davis to help relieve it. The voice notes a personal remedy memory and cites Chamberlin's product as part of the cure.
A glasses shop presents itself as more than a seller, framing fitting as a fine art. It emphasizes careful selection to ensure lenses and mounts become truly becoming for each customer.
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