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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1913
Page
2
A reader letter warns money buys prestige and influence, contrasting wealth with virtue. It cites banks, politics, and the church as controlled by money while asserting true prestige comes from honesty and faith. The writer urges youths to reflect on a dream about a moneyless man’s struggle and dignity.
A letter decries Oxford's underutilization of resources and outsized cotton market lag as a call to transform the city into a thriving market and school center. It urges merchants to create robust markets for farm produce and to welcome university and school students as a cornerstone for growth.
Hugh School notes a week of events with art exhibits by Elson Art Co and senior activities. Miss Clyde Beck returns after illness. Pattie Saunders and Perry Willeway are briefly mentioned with health issues. A beauty product advertisement closes the page.
A historical notice advertises a malaria tonic claiming a money back guarantee if symptoms persist. The ad lists origins and distributors in Oxford and nearby towns, with a long stale block of names and firms. It also records a legal summons in Lafayette County Mississippi dated March 10 1918 requiring claims or defenses regarding an assignment to J S Roach.
Dandruff remedy Zemo promises clean coats and glossy hair with simple fingertip application and no odor. Rose Medill Co advertises the product from Lonse Mo and J Kenidel drugstores offering a two cent test bottle with money back guarantee, plus skin care mentions for Arnica Salve and other items at Kenidel's.
The January meeting of the Board of Supervisors opened with all members present and adjourned according to law. Officers approved numerous expenditures including janitorial, jail, and pauper care. contracts for bridges and levees were awarded. the county treasurer and educational staff were reviewed. the session set jury and tax adjustments and adjourned with routine business and a forthcoming February date.
Notice of Sheriff's sale under execution for the property described as the northwest corner of the southwest quarter of section 5, township 2, range 1, containing one acre, in Lafayette county, near Oxford. The proceeding names Uialleg'y Bros and A Taylor clerk, with sale date February 1912, to satisfy a judgment against Logan. The sale is to be held at the courthouse or designated public sale location in the city of Oxford. witness signatures dated January 15, 1959.
A vintage testimonial roundup notes Doan’s Kidney Pills curing back pain and kidney troubles for Mrs. Ward after use at Kender’s Drug Store, with long-term praise. It also extols Electric Bitters for stomach ills and rheumatic complaints, Chamberlain’s Tablets for constipation, and King’s New Discovery for colds, coughs, and pneumonia prevention, all through endorsements from users like C B Rader and Mrs. Poe.
An advertisement style piece touts Dr King’s New Life Pills and other tonics. It cites claims of curing stomach, liver, and bowel troubles, with testimonials and pricing, urging readers to buy through local dealers. The text parades multiple potions and remedies with sensational language.
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