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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1908
Page
2
Airmarked items critique politicians, naval news, and public figures. The column references include Mr Harriman, the Stoelzel court martial, submarine secrets, and a varied mix of political commentary, advertising rates, and local notices.
An editorial urges voters to demand integrity in officials as several names are listed for Grand and Petit Jurors for the upcoming Circuit Court term convening Monday March lite. The long roster includes Stephens Salinger Wiley and many others.
The column thanks College Hill students for Xmas gifts and praises the Board of Trustees and patrons for wood and support boosting enrollment to 50 and average daily work of 32 in an 80 day term. It also reports women’s missionary society meetings, officer elections, and notes Winnie McMahon’s residence destroyed by fire with loss of clothing and valuables. student boarders affected.
A Memphis financed agreement will loan 2 250 000 to Arkansas farmers and move 60 000 bales of cotton to Memphis for storage and sale to English and American spinners. R H McCullough and B G West led the deal with Farmers Union officials, using Memphis warehouses and local banks to secure funds. The plan aims to cut intermediaries and expand storage and marketing of Neecy staple.
An old advertisement claims the removal of an appendix is a dangerous operation while Dr King’s New Life Pills promise painless relief. The copy touts cures for constipation headache sinusness and malaria and sells for 25 cents at A H Render’s drug store.
A letter to Prof H T Smith discusses watered paint pricing with varying water content and asserts Devoe paint sells for 1.75 per gallon with different whitewash splits and prices. The author condemns adulterated paint and cites Devoe as the genuine option amid mass market offerings.
The Zion community reports improved sickness, a yard day, and a crowd. Visitors include Walter Stephens to Clarksdale, Chester McLarty and John Slaughter to Abbeville, with oat sewing prep and a pony visit by Tom Thumb. For sale items include a Victor talking machine and local contact details.
A listing lists a walnut desk and a genuine leather couch for sale. The description notes high quality furniture suitable for living spaces and offices, inviting offers from potential buyers.
Advertorial notices highlight Electric Bitters as a cure for malaria stomach and liver troubles with a refund promise if it fails. White's Cream Vermine is touted as the best worm medicine, widely sold by druggists. A separate testimonial claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cured a persistent winter cough after three doses.
Kincannon returns from Jackson as the University notes campus life. The Sphinx Club dance at the Opara House drew many out of town visitors and students. The French Club plans a chapel play while Misses Street and Paniy of Columbus visit Miabao nie George. Several students and guests are listed. multiple withdrawals and absences noted including Earle Lindsay to Vicksburg and Sayles from Coffeeville. Orations by Williams Brown and Lauderdale marked the Hermean Society anniversary. the death of Mrs Lacey suspended Monday exercises. Baseball practice continued as weather allowed. Ollie Cassell injured but not seriously.
Public notices announce multiple foreclosures and trustee sales in Lafayette County Mississippi. J P Tomlinson and J C Wilcox, trustees, describe parcels including lands in sections 23, 24, 26, 5 1 west and 8 4 west, known as Tomlinson place, with bids to be opened March 1 1908 and a bridge contract bid due March 15 1908. Eskridge Co and Clyde Lynch also list a sale of the southwest quarter of section 15 township 10 range 2 west with sale on March 16 1908.
A vintage remedy advertisement asserts that eczema and various skin diseases are non hereditary and curable by a “D. D. D Prescription.” It promises instant relief from itching and rashes when applied, claiming rapid clearing and a guaranteed cure, urging readers to visit the shop for this liquid medicine.
A Grenada Sentinel rant questions the newspaper role in promoting local enterprise and charities while chasing tiny errors. It argues editors face accusations of prejudice when they miss coverage or fail to note minor deeds, suggesting the trade breeds both cranks and philosophers.
I used Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney and bladder trouble and improved quickly after a physician failed. The pills reduced inflammation and irritation, healed the kidneys, and gave me relief. Sold by all dealers with Foster Milburn Co as U.S. agents. remember the name Doan's. Meridian Mississippi claims add local testimonial to the product.
A Backy woman says a graveyard cough nearly killed her but Dr King’s New Discovery restored her health. She gained 58 pounds after starting treatment and credits the medicine with curing coughs colds sore throats and preventing pneumonia. Trial bottles free.
A fragmented advertorial touts Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a cure for indigestion and constipation. It claims dramatic health improvements and urges readers to buy from druggists with free samples offered.
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