February reflections and global headlines in The Oxford Eagle
The item mix notes February weather as unpredictable, hints at Venezuela’s influence, praises Mark Hanna on pensions for ex slaves, reports Alaska gold findings, mentions Russia’s parliament idea, a separated couple, Root resignation chatter, German emperor’s facial changes tied to battle hymn work, Congress slow to act, an Iowa inventor on a clothes pin waking machine, American enterprise in Korea and missionary efforts, and cautions against debt collection plans and blockades.
Political Opinion Notes on Parker Cleveland and Reform
A survey of political figures and issues from Parker and Cleveland to Bryan. It critiques influence of lobbyists, tobacco premiums, and anti trust policy while weighing Democratic strategy and pensioning ex slaves in a debate tone. The piece warns about sensational headlines and foreign policy, tariffs, and economic prompts shaping the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
New York
One Virtue at a Time Reform for a Model Town
A long reflection urges Americans to adopt virtue gradually by practicing one good habit until it becomes automatic. The piece emphasizes personal reform and communal improvement, urging refrain from unkind talk and steadfastly doing good until virtue spreads throughout the town. It argues consistency builds a virtuous life with wide influence.
The Art of Helping and True Charity
The piece argues philanthropy should empower self sufficiency rather than merely give. It contrasts quick monetary gifts with investments and guidance that enable long term independence. True helpers place others first, supporting sustainable enterprises and employment.
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Alma
Cornish Dots From the EAGLE this Week
The Heath area reports good health better spring weather and active farming with oats sowing time near. Charley Owens and wife visited John Patterson last Sunday. The schoolhouse caught fire from the stove Friday afternoon burning a portion of the roof before help arrived. Candidates are not pressuring the community yet. LitTLe DREAMER.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
Charley Owens
John Patterson
Local Notes From Our Town This Week
Pleasant weather boosts farm work and church attendance. A. F. Taylor suffered an eye injury from a stick but may keep vision. W. C. Gilmore of Thaxton visited Sunday. W. H. Parham and Miss Emma Ward wed at the bride’s mother’s home near Denmark. Charley Owens and Miss Elma Patterson married January 12 at W. P. Gooleby’s residence near Liberty Hill. Several locals have traveled to Oxford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Taylor
W. C. Gilmore
Thaxton
W.H. Parham
Emma Ward
Denmark
Charley Owens
Elma Patterson
W. P
A Cautionary Tale on Ambition and Family Pressure
An old man tells a young man and woman to aim high and not settle for mediocrity. He warns that vague goals lead to a life of financial grind and missed potential, while a relentless focus on lofty aims yields true achievement. The tale notes Mr Snipe’s envy of wealthy relatives and the burden of their expectations on personal independence.
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Miss B
Croesus
Adolphus
Mr. Snipe
Snipe
Leaves From an Editor's Diary Chronicle of a Week
A fragmented diary recaps a week of editor life with odd payments from subscribers, bizarre gifts like pumpkins and a horse, and mishaps. The entries poke fun at local figures such as Mr Bossy the coroner, Hon. Jones, Jim Smith, and various townsfolk while noting routine tasks like setting type and proof reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bossy
Thursaday
Bill Jones
Coon Hollow
Jones
Jim Smith
Smith
Hon. Jones
Pine Hill Notes Delayed Snow and Wedding Reflections
Snow for eight days slows travel as residents note improving roads. January 12 guests gathered at Uncle Jimmie Caldwell to welcome Luther A. Batley and bride with a large supper. A music-filled reception at John N. Slough’s home drew friends despite high water hindering attendance. Rev David Gean preached at Old Pine Hill and will hold monthly appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Caldwell
Luther A. Batley
John N. Slough
Yocona
Luther
David Gean
Old Pine Hill
Wanderer
Cancer cured by liniment claims from Smithfield man
Mr W W Prickett of Smithfield Illinois reports in letters dated September 10 1901 that after rubbing Ballards Snow Liniment on a facial cancer he experienced relief as the cancer disappeared leaving no scar and recommends the remedy priced 25 50 and 1.00 available at the Oxford Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Prickett
Smithfield
Ills
Ballard
Scarlett
Oxford
United States
Electric Bitters Prove Superior Medicine Says N H Man
A Lancaster New Hampshire resident, F J Green, credits Electric Bitters with curing years of indigestion and nervous debility. He adds his wife has stayed in excellent health and praises the tonic for female troubles. The couple endorses the product with a 50 cent price and satisfaction guarantee by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Green
Lancaster
N. H
University Notes and Campus Events
Dr and Mrs T H Somerville hosted tea on Friday evening Prof Pailan P Brown of Kentucky gave a violin recital at the University Chapel Monday night Miss Susie Powell guest of Miss Louie Crockett has returned to Memphis The Woman s College talent will present the next Lyceum entertainment Mr McCullough YMCA secretary lectured at the Y M C A today afternoon and evening For a bad taste in the mouth take Chamberlain s Stomach and Liver Tablets 25 cents Warranted to cure For sale by R R Chilton Co
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Somerville
Pailan P. Brown
Kentucky
University Chapel
Misa Susie Powell
Louie Crockett
Memphis
Woman’s College
Lyceum
McCullough
Students’ Volunteer Association
Chamberlain
R. R Chilton & Co
Ballard’s Horehound Syrup Praised By Clearwater Resident
Mrs. B K Evans of Clearwater Kansas says her husband suffered three months with quick consumption. After using Ballard's Horehound Syrup he recovered and they now keep a bottle at home. Great for coughs and colds. Available at Oxford Pharmacy priced 25c 50c and 1.00.
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B&k. W. Evans
Clearwater
Kansas
Ballard
Oxford
Local notes and health cure adverts in Eagle column
Neighborhood health updates greet readers with sicknesses among Miss Carrie McLarty and Miss Mary Slaughter while farming work continues. Rabbits are being chased, a debating society may form, and road weather halts school. A Florida man extols Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption, while patent medicines promote cough remedies and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with local endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie McLarty
Mary. Slaughter
Br.s. Black
Woodaon’s Ridge
John Stephens
Texas
Eaglx
BR. G. Slaughter
Woodson’s
Anew
The
EAGLE
Orphans' Home at Water Valley Praised for Care
The report highlights the Water Valley Orphans' Home with 112 children aged from one month to several learning to walk. Gratitude is expressed for Brother and Sister Griffin and their systematic management of the home.
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Water Valley
Griffin
Mysterious C
Short ad prose touts Horehound Syrup for sleep and cure and compares healthful effects of Dr King s New Life Pills versus Chamberlain s Stomach and Liver Tablets. It promotes sale through Oxford Pharmacy and R R Chilton Co.
Unclaimed Mail Matter At Oxford Misa Post Office
Week ending February 21 1903 list of unclaimed mail includes J R Tipton Misa Pearce Mise Janny Deniie Misa Mall ighe Barton P E Ashford Dr H Harmon Miss Mamie Hubbard J G Harrison Mrs Hattie Lawson Charlie Rone Misa Mattie Brown Mrs Rebechie Rolley Mrs Rebecca Goodman Mrs Mary Williams J W Thompson Mrs Black Mrs Cornelia Smith W O Smith J Maddin Couty Misa Mary King Mra William Lowe Mitchell Key Rev Dr H W Key Dr Howard W Hogan Rev Lem R hen No of letter and date advertised requested.
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Oxford
Misa
Tipton
J. R
Southern
Pearce
Janny
Deniie
Misa Mallighe
Barton
P. E
Ashford
Dr. H
Ferrell
Charles Clifton
Harmon
Mamie
Hubbard
J. G
Harrison
Hattie
Lawson
Charlie
Rone
Misa Mattie
Brown
Rebechie
Rolley
Rebecca
Goodman
Mary
Williams
J. W
Thompson
Black
Cornelia
Smith
W. O
J. Maddin
Couty
Misa Mary
King
Mra
William
Lowe
Mitchell
Key
H. W
Preventive medicine and Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy
Medical science leans toward prevention of pneumonia through early use of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. The notice claims the remedy counteracts colds and grip that can lead to pneumonia, citing thousands of successful cases. It urges taking the remedy at first cold signs and lists R. R. Chilton & Co as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
R. R. Chilton & Co
Describes His Experiences With Herbine Medicine
A correspondent praising Herbine as highly effective for indigestion loss of appetite sour taste in the mouth headaches and mental distress. He claims few doses cured his complaint and questions why others suffer while Herbine is cheap at 60c a bottle from Oxford Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Non-Resident Notices in Lafayette County Chancery Cases
Public notices issued in Lafayette County Mississippi warn defendants Simon Fox Jim Fox P E Matthews G W Darley and others to appear in Chancery Court on specified 1903 dates to answer or contest accounts and a second amended bill. Attorneys Kimborough Kimproves and Gray sign the notices.
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Mississippi
Mabry Barroum
DeLeon
Texas
Chancery Court
LaFayette
Adama
B. P. Guay
W. V. Sullivan
Compit
Missieai Pri
Simon Fox
Jim Fox
A. D
P. E. Matthews
G. W. Foz
P. Gray
Chancery Court of A of LaFayette
G. W. Darley
P. Guay
Ekiurrouch & Kimproves
Mississipri
Ee Et al
B. P. Gray
Kimbrough & Kimprovueh
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Oxford Eagle
MEA
Eliza A. Thompson
Oxford Post Office
Venezuela
Mark Hanna
Alaska
Congress
Iowa
Alton B. Parker
David B. Hill
White House
Washington
Grover Cleveland
Col. Bryan
Tobacco Trust
Brooklyn Standard Union
Germant
Thie
Fayette Springs
Trey Say
B. R. Chilton &Co
Pine Hill Notes
University Notes
E. W. Grove
J. A. Moogy
North Star
Mich
R. RB. Chilton &Co
Nit- Zion News
Waek
Atlanta Constitution
Savenner Tst
Rel
Crand Total
Bend
Henry
Meetor
New Orleans
Othurs
Weise
Cotton Senior
Hester
Henry G. Hester
New Orleans Cotton Exchange
Sunny South
Bunny South
Constitution
Atlanta, Ga
Grove
Opticians
Davidson & Wardlaw
North Side
Square
American Wall Paper Co
Sterling
Miss
Thedford Ford
Thedford
Chattanoog
Erginaline Company
Ford
A.J. Green
Illewara
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