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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1909
Page
2
The column lampoons Taft and Roosevelt amid early 20th century politics. It mocks legal clashes at the Cooper trial and notes the fish trust collapse. It jests about the inaugural parade and the Ananias Club while hinting at Roosevelt's influence and looming policy shifts. It also comments on tariff politics, California developments, and world leaders in a brisk, satirical tone.
The speaker touts a new road system requiring ten days of work or five dollars, arguing it replaces old lax rules. He claims no one loses, only paying a small tax for better roads, while acknowledging initial inconvenience as contractors complete work countywide.
The community mourns eight year old Irene Cavette who died after her dress caught fire while playing with friends near her home on Sunday night January 31. Her schoolmates recall her as eager and bright in Primer class. Sympathy is extended to her parents and siblings from her teacher and pupils.
An aged writer recalls College Hill life in the 1840s describing Indian tribes on nearby land, traders, and peaceful relations with whites. He shares school memories of whipping with Mr 8S and Major's horse incident, plus reflections on community prosperity and faith as the Civil War era dawns, with concluding note for next week.
S. Webster, salesman and collector, advertises Singer and Wheeler 4 Wilson sewing machines with all est attachments. Try one before buying.
Local notes list visits and trips by residents including Irene Gamble John Slaughter Clarence Gamble and others with social calls and travel mentioned. An advertisement promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment for injuries pains and rheumatism priced 25 50 and 1 00 sold by A H Kendall.
An old advertisement and community notes describe Dean's Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney and bladder ailments, with testimonials from Onford residents. The column also lists local visits, marriages, and drugstore notices, alongside medical product promotions and a sheriff sale notice.
Community notes describe a severe hail storm and early spring forecasts, ongoing road work, illness updates, and social visits. Local residents including Mrs. F H Scott and Mr. Arch Black are mentioned with changes of residence and health concerns. Advertisements promote DeWitt's Witch Hazel, Whit's Vermifuge, and Foley's Honey and Tar, with medical notices and a list of unclaimed mail at Oxford Post Office.
Community health and farm updates note ongoing colds plowing and new homes on Shinault and Rushing farms Cambridge added to the prone circuit for monthly preaching. Advertisements promote Dr King s New Life Pills and Ballard s Herbine as liver and general health remedies with claims of cures and benefits.
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