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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1915
Page
2
A Mississippi press entry from February 25 1915 lists Mrs Eliza A Thompson and RL Brown Jr with business matters under the Mississippi Press Association. The item appears in the Oxford Eagle indicating second class mailmatte r status and post office processing assistance.
The Engie publishes a notice listing filing fees for state and county offices as six dollars for state offices five dollars for district offices three dollars for beat offices with additional six dollar fee noted. The incomplete text suggests a schedule of fees and offices but lacks full clarity on jurisdiction or timing.
We are authorized to announce the following gentlemen as candidates for the office accompanying their names, subject to the Democratic primaries of 1915.
Voter slate lists Theo G Bileo for governor with Lee M. Russell as lieutenant governor and J P Taylor as state treasurer. Includes penitentiary trustee candidates Matthews and Crenshaw, chancery clerk Stephens, circuit clerk Webster and Whitehead, Howard Parks, Eskridge for state senate, Saunders and Toole for representative, miles and smith for education superintendent, Collins and Harkins for tax assessor, Miller and Walker for treasurer, and five supervisor districts with listed candidates.
Sudan grass resembles Johnson grass in appearance but lacks root stalks, avoiding the spreading habit. It grows on well drained soil, yields three to four cuttings per season with feeding value similar to Johnson grass. Seeded in spring, about twenty pounds per acre, drill sowing 30 inches apart with occasional cultivation. Hay handling includes windrows and curing in dry weather.
The piece denounces a bitter political smear aimed at Bilbo and contrasts it with public repudiation of Gov. Brewer. It claims Brewer’s decay leaves him waging slander against Bilbo, cites newspapers as biased mud slingers, and warns the public to beware the "secret caucus" mask behind calls for peace and harmony.
Benator Russell describes campaign stops in Bogue Chitto and Ruth with Gov Bilbo, noting large, attentive crowds, generous hospitality, and hope to elect faithful state officials. He praises local citizens and mentions welcoming hosts Mr. D C Cony and Mr and Mrs J H Rawls.
The piece urges Mississippians to prevent the privileged class from steering government and to elect a legislature aligned with Bilbo. It recounts foundational politics, warns of factional deception, and urges reforms at Parchman including better lighting and a cold storage ice plant to aid hog farming efforts.
Lee M. Resse extends gratitude to elegant people and many courtesies from R. L. Brent c. H. Butler and W. C. Price. He salutes those who heard him and contributions to his pleasure, pledging weekly outlook write ups and noting a landslide election majority.
The Mississippi penitentiary totaling about 25 000 acres with all properties and equipment is valued at 2 245 250.81. Appraisers J W Stewart and J J Evans filed a new inventory showing a rise of 311 103.19 over last year due to 5 200 bales of cotton on hand. Real estate totals 1 565 110.00 with personal property 680 140.81. Trustees Thames Matthews and Mon praised for management and the report notes the governor will see the figures.
Fragmentary note discusses cold symptoms and throat irritation with stray phrases about coughing and seeking drugstore remedies. Text is garbled and lacks coherent report details or identifiable individuals or organizations.
A brief ad style note promotes Chamberlains Tablets as a remedy for costive and troubled digestion. It claims they are easy to take and effective, suggesting availability everywhere.
Mrs H E Ward of College Hill Oxford testifies that Doan’s Kidney Pills relieved her kidney secretions and back pain after 1914. She states relief was permanent for years and confirms the product’s effectiveness before retailer sales.
An advertisement pitch urges readers to trade among themed items and reach customers with a small cost. It asserts many goods fetch higher prices if a buyer is found and suggests writing and sending an ad to connect with potential customers.
The text suggests irritability and fault finding often stem from a man dealing with stomach problems.
In the election year the university pledges to serve as a neutral clearing house. Its library and scholarly staff will provide full and accurate information on public questions to candidates and the public, with a request to address inquiries to the University Post Office in University, Mississippi.
Mississippi and nine other corn growing states renew prizes funded by H G Hastings. Cash and scholarships total up to 1500 with distributions in each state under government corn club agents. Hastings notes the program’s educational value and rural farm progress. A bankruptcy notice for R H McElroy in Oxford, Mississippi, follows in the same piece.
Now Is The Time To Get Printing Done BREAK IT UP A cold is readily catching A run down system is susceptible to Germs You owe it to yourself and to others of your household to fight the Germs at once Dr Bell s Pine Tar Honey is fine for Colds and Coughs It loosens the Mucous stops the Cough and softens the Lungs It s guaranteed Only Sold at your druggist
A fragment describes Mr Davis overcoming a bad cough after trying a small bottle of a cough remedy. The account mentions buying several bottles and using only one, with the cough then fading and not returning. The text appears to be a personal anecdote from a 19th or early 20th century publication.
Verses echo a 1940s Mississippi political rally praising Governor Bilbo. Refrains repeat “We are coming, Governor Bilbo” with references to towns Hatchie Gulfport Vinegar Bend Dancing Rabbit and cities Vicksburg Jackson. The piece pledges to secure relief and retire officeholders.
Notice printed by Hall’s Company promises one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh cured by Halid or Ark Cure. Frank J Cheney declares sworn before a notary public W Gleaboy. The ad lists agents in Toledo and urges readers to try the remedies and subscribe to Eagle newspaper.
An advertisement urges readers to apply Sloan's liniment for rheumatism and joint pain, promising instant relief and urging customers to buy now. it claims quick soreness relief and urges sharing with others. The pitch notes a money back guarantee if not satisfied and offers a 25 cent sample from any druggist.
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