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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1908
Page
2
An old style notice lists subscription rates and advertising charges for The Coxferd Eagle with mention of Willis Kennedy and a proprietor. The fragment references no paper delivery schedule and shows garbled OCR text across multiple lines. The piece resembles a printer’s or publisher’s masthead and rate card from Lafayette County.
The notice lists R A Deas and W P Siliaut as candidates for State Senator from the 32nd District in a special election at Baturray on Jan 25. Other local items report health, school progress, residents visiting relatives, holiday activities, illnesses, and community notices across Altus, Tulala, Water Valley, Oxford, and nearby areas.
Miss Pattie Laura Hurt left for Memphis after weeks with relatives here. The Carrie Toney Tuesday night entertainment was highly enjoyed with Carne as hostess. Maurice Moss and Howard Watkins returned to Memphis to attend school. Eugenia Shaw entered Oxford Graded School. Rufus Shaw and Buford Anderson are on the sick list this week. SCRIBBLER.
The Clarion Ledger offers daily during the Legislature at 1.25, daily per month at 0.50, and weekly for the entire session at 0.35 with Satecribe for The Eacus staying available throughout the session.
The Browning Social and Literary Club of Oxford Mississippi resolves to appeal to state legislators in Jackson to enact protective laws for children under fourteen working in mills and factories. The document cites 1500 affected children, names committee members and officers, and is dated January 7th 168.
Prof Hart from Harvard lectured in chapel as part of a visiting speaker slate. The note mentions other guests including Coach Mason and students from UT and A M entering law programs. YMCA activities featured with Rev Spencer leading services and solo performance by Herron Rowland. The Ole Miss editors board is elected and aims for a stronger annual.
The January board proceedings list numerous allowances for paupers and county staff, bridge and road work, and various contracts. It records salary awards for the county physician and education superintendent, fiscal reports, and a four year advertising contract with the Oxford Eagle. The meeting adjourned to February first.
Mrs Henry Gilbert returns home after five weeks at Money. Ben Goolsby visits relatives and returns to Texas. Rev Metts chosen as pastor at Free Springs and will preach first sermon Sunday at 11. Young people hosted by Mrs Robert Alderson. Cambridge school enrolls 18 new pupils since Christmas. Mrs George White and son Andrew visit from Clarksdale and survived a wreck near Abbeville. Two services per month set for second and fourth Sundays. Young people prayer meetings led by Mrs Steve Callaway. Loss of two residents mentioned. sympathy extended. Inaugural tickets: I C R R offers round trips to Jackson for Gov Noel inauguration. Lost gold locket inscribed K. H. 8 S. Reward.
Mrs. F McElwee of Iloistown New Brunswick reports relief from a left shoulder pain after using Chamberlain Pain Balm. The ad claims rapid relief and notes the product is sold by all druggists.
W V Henry of Panama Missouri touts Dr Kings New Discovery with seven years proof for throat chest and lung ailments. The product claims 38 years of worldwide proof against flu hay fever asthma bronchitis and early consumption. Guarantee and trial bottles offered at A H Kendels drug store with money back options.
Notice lists names of addressees with uncollected letters including Emma Radley Edith Bestley Miss Katord Miss Bel Coleman Miss Chirk J C Fetch Allen R Goodwin Mattye Haniten Ley Hayes Jim Lotte Mire Mary McEwen Mire Jun 12 Rubinsen Sasdera Sun Bree Thompson May Taylor BR Thacker Anne Belle Thacker Mrs Kugtine Wileen iiton A Hea. Postmaster asks for owners to provide letter numbers and dates.
Digest of advertising notes promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as superior for stomach troubles with a testimonial from J P Kiote of Edina. Dr King's New Life Pills are praised to prevent biliousness and bowel trouble, selling 25c at A H Kender's store. Secretary Wilson notes legal labeling requirements for habit forming drugs, while Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is claimed safe and effective with no narcotics listed on its label.
All the world is a stage and Ballard's Snow Liniment plays a prominent part for rheumatism joint pains sprains and cuts. Try it and you will always use it for quick relief and comfort.
L T Cooper draws over two thousand visitors daily in Boston as his medicine purportedly restores stomach health. He claims 90 percent of sickness stems from digestive issues and says his method solves chronic indigestion and dyspepsia. A local supporter, Frank D Brown of Chelsea, recounts long trial with various doctors before relief.
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