24 Feb 1916
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1916
Page
1
On Feb 19 at her home near Kingdom the Death Angel called Mrs Ellen Welch from earth to her home in Heaven. The note expresses sorrow, sympathy for the bereaved, and hope in God’s wisdom, signed by Prof. W. E. Jomwstos and wife.
The merchants of Oxford sign to close their businesses on March 2 1916 and attend the Jefferson Davis Highway meet at I rreneda Muss, Davidson & Wordlaw. The list includes Silk Lawshee Co KK H McElroy Pegue & McKee The Leader Caldwell & Friedmen Davis & Mize W H Oswalt and others. A moral note follows about belt tightening and marriage jokes.
Hastings Co advertises a 1916 seed catalogue offering 100 pages of farm and garden information. It claims seeds unavailable from merchants and promises every customer five free seed packets with purchase. The note highlights Hastings as a leading Southern seed supplier based in Atlanta, Georgia.
Oration and health cure text describes torpid liver causes and relief using Po-Do-Lax Tracts priced 50 cents at druggists. Mentions stomach benefits and a busy publication page advertisement of The Leader with mention of attractive bar gals.
Beatriz Wichelena notes that many claim to know motion picture business but lack real understanding. She warns aspiring actresses against relying on cheap advice and emphasizes real effort, talent, and learning to succeed, stating studios are crowded with applicants unlikely to “squeeze” in.
Public health note urges caution on coughs and colds warning that bronchial and lung diseases follow neglected infections. It promotes Dr King’s New Discovery as a tested aid used over four years and advises readers to get a bottle from druggists.
Leaving Oxford offer for sale cheap household goods until February 28. Phone 89. Buford Co. C Cemetery Street.
An old advertisement touts Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a remedy for throat and chest cold symptoms. It claims the pine tar antiseptic and honey soothing properties loosen phlegm destroy germs and ease inflammation with a warming effect. It urges readers to insist on the product at 25 cents from all druggists.
Classified note offers rent of three rooms upstairs with application to Mrs. A. W. Metts.
Mr and Mrs Henry C Tyer of the Philadelphia neighborhood celebrated their Golden wedding on February 18 1916. Nine children and many friends attended a noon dinner and social afternoon at their home decorated in yellow, marking a long and happy union.
The Field Day activities will be held March 23 and 24 with programs mailed to teachers this week. Prizes for contests will be announced next week. Every school in the county is expected to have contestants in the spelling contest.
E O Davidson, representing The Mutual Life Insurance Co of New York, promotes excellent results of a policy with the company described as America’s oldest and greatest dividend paying life insurer.
A reflective note emphasizes resilience and hope, urging cheer despite life’s limits. It casts doubt on perfect outcomes while valuing small moments of joy and inner strength.
A Mississippi 1906 notice urges public readers to obey the right hand rule on public roads. It cites Section 4412 and fines for violations, noting near accidents due to ignorance or disregard. The piece argues drivers hogging the road cause danger and calls for universal obedience to prevent collisions.
Classified note advertises White Wyndette eggs for hatching from the Dixies quality strain. Mrs. Jon Powet of Oxford Mississippi can be contacted at phone number 3503. Lasts 18-5t.
Health of the community described as good. Richard Crowson and family visited relatives in Oxford last week. Dolph Hall and family hosted Watt McCoy and family Sunday. Waldrip and family visited Matthew Smith Sunday. Ada Fuller and Sue Waldrip visited Miss Mary Malone Saturday. John Tubbs and Mrs. Dairy Smith visited their mother in Oxford last week. Mrs Eolin Hall visited Mrs Ada McLarty Wednesday.
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