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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1911
Page
2
A LaFayette County figure declares for State Senate, promising to defend voter interests and uphold Democratic principles. The notice urges voters to assess past service and vote in the upcoming election, while also highlighting concurrent sheriff and clerk candidate mentions and endorsements within the community.
Mac Rayburn, a native of Lafayette County, seeks the Tax Assessor position. He is described as fully competent and familiar with all portions of the county and well known to a majority of voters. He asks for voter consideration.
A reflective new year editorial urges readers to evaluate self effort and plans, embrace intelligent work, and persist after failures. It highlights Providence, personal responsibility, and the belief that success follows determined, honest action. The piece closes with well wishes for happiness and prosperity in the coming year.
The article discusses the annual emergence of election candidates and the general optimism about electing good men. It notes many candidates enter every county and expresses hope that the state will have its best officers after the election.
On December 23 Jeff Davis departed this life and joined Jesus. He joined the Methodist Church at Tula as a youth and remained faithful until death. His funeral was conducted by Rev J G Johnson of Toccopola and he was interred December 27 in Tula cemetery amid grieving relatives and friends.
A brief thank you note from Maes. W. T. Qvaaes expresses deep gratitude to the Masons and the people of Oxford for their care and support during her husband’s illness. She prays God will bless them now and in the life to come.
Small male terrier with symmetrical markings brown legs and under neck. Fox face brown eye spot and curled tail. Answering to Bob. Last seen near Dee 10th bound for Memphis. Liberal reward for information. contact H. H. Bonner Central Bank Building Memphis Tenn.
Notice to members announces LaFayette County Farmers Union gathering at the courthouse Saturday January 21 at 10 o clock. Delegates from all local unions are urged to attend. Speakers will address topics of interest to farmers and officers will be elected.
An advertisement extols Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets as a top remedy for acute indigestion and chronic dyspepsia. It claims rapid relief and appetite restoration, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Also promoted are Foley’s Honey and Tar, Electric Bitters, Chamberlain's Liniment, and White's Cream Vermifuge, with dealer notes and local endorsements.
The notice lists names and ages of residents connected to the Oxford post office for the week ending Saturday. Items include Anaham Miss Leathar two, Buie Cathy B three, Elkley JT nine ten, Coach Miss P eleven, Clemmons Henry three, Fred fourteen, Preter Hent ey a two, Parkhurst MG three, Pools Mrs Julia thirty one, Potts Buck thirty two, Potts the thirty three, Shine Mr JJ three, See Mr and Mr EH.
A holiday letter style update reports Christmas visits among neighbors and family near Oxford and Cypress with wishes for a better New Year. It notes local schooling progress, community growth, and a farewell to Wash Hall family. Also promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar and Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy at A H Kendel and A B Render, plus Bucklen’s Arnica for injuries.
Fayetteville resident A D McDonald testifies that Dr King’s New Discovery cured severe coughs and consumption in family members. The ad offers a trial bottle free and full sizes at 60 cents and 1 dollar, guaranteed by A H Kendel.
Harmontown residents share wedding announcements and social visits. Horace Brown and Feidia Snipes wed December 22 with Rev. N. F. Metts officiating, while Lucy Cook and Lingon Reid also marry on Christmas Day. Other brief mentions include gatherings, travel, and a Christmas greeting from The Eagle.
The Bay Springs News notes a merry Christmas and hopeful New Year, urges readers to revive the Eagle paper, mentions cold weather and a heavy show, and lists local health notes. It promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar for colds and ZEMO skin remedy by A H Kendel with patient cures and home treatment guidance.
A Rexall claim touts Rexall 93 Hair Tonic as growing hair and curing baldness in about all 100 users who follow directions. The firm backs a positive guarantee, offering refunds if users are not satisfied, with pleasant, non greasy formula sold at 50 cents and 1 dollar at R. R. Chilton & Co. Rexall Store.
The notice claims kidney trouble signals include amber urine and back pain with potential dangers like dropsy and Bright's disease. It promotes Doan's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co as a permanent cure and cites Dan Wiley of Oxford Mississippi reporting relief after use.
A petition from Lafayette County residents to Gov E F Noel requests establishment of a described municipal territory under the 1906 Mississippi code. The document cites boundaries near the corrnctor ran lines and township ranges to enable justice, order, and decorum within the community.
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