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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1905
Page
2
The passage reproduces a fragment from The Oxford Eagle dated February 2 1905. It surveys world events and tempers with satirical remarks about beef trust politics the Tibetan question and the Russian Pacific squadron while mentioning local figures and ongoing rail and political issues.
The article critiques the Costa Rican expression land of manana and warns that postponing duties leads to weak character. It urges practical, conscientious living, stressing that each day has its own work and that today is the safest abiding place amid demands of responsibility.
A critique of excessive thrift by capitalists harming town growth. It argues true economy should support local workers, jobs, and newspapers, warning that hiding wealth in bonds and skimping on local investment drives people away and weakens communities. It stresses the bone and sinew of a nation are its working people.
Lafay ette County Growers Association met at the courthouse last Thursday electing M W Bishop as president F Webster as vice president J L Shinault as secretary and J N Slough as treasurer Beat delegations reported membership totals and receipts with a total 326 members and 63 40 in receipts G R Hightower named county representative to the State Association in Jackson and urges precincts to report their impediments before the next meeting Monday March 13th.
The column reports illness and deaths during a harsh winter in La Fayette County. It notes scarce mail service, a strong cotton growers convention, and efforts of physicians and neighbors to care for the sick. References to unclaimed letters appear and remedies from Foley and PAZO ointment are advertised.
Ad copy touts Hall's Family Pills for constipation and Hucklen's Alpha Salve for burns. Quoted testimonials claim instant relief and healing and mention Kendel druggist in Norfolk and other locations. The text is garbled with illegible phrases and stray names.
Local notes cover cotton price discussions and acreage fears as farmers seek to hold supplies. Personal items report Alvin Smith and Mabel Waldrip’s Marmontown wedding and plans for a double wedding nearby. Community updates include Capt. Jack Cook’s recovery, John W. Murchison’s Memphis trip, and a new plant for Dr. G F Crawford’s home. Rev. B F Calvin continues as pastor with another preacher this year after 14 years. Medical ads praise Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and Chambervale’s Cough Kennedy, while a cautionary tale warns of grave trouble without proper treatment for liver and stomach issues.
Miss Davie McClester of Birmingham and Miss Bowdoin of Louisiana visit the campus with Mr. V Otis Robertson of Jackson. Mrs J W Johnson hosts a breakfast in honor of Miss Bowdoin and Mr Robertson. Lois Taylor of Senatobia visits Mrs G D Shanda. George Washington's birthday observed with chapel exercises. Prof A L Bondurant travels to visit affiliated schools. Dr Mendenhall's Chill and Fever Cure advertised as a winter remedy.
Local ads tout DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve promising swift cure for fever sores with a testimonial from Miss H M Middleton of Thebes II. A product claim for Shine of Spring salve and One Minute Cough Cure highlight quick relief, with A H Kendel and A H as local suppliers.
Sheriff sale notice listing tax delinquent lands for 1904 to be sold on the first Monday in March 1905 at the Court House door in Oxford Mississippi. The sale is to the highest cash bidder within legally prescribed hours under the 1892 statute. The notice specifies lands described in the tax roll with delinquency for 1904.
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