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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1910
Page
4
Fragmentary entry notes talk of a drug sale action and a man’s social circle. The readable parts mention the phrase will be sealed and permanently recorded and reference long distance friends. No clear people, places, or events emerge to confirm specifics.
Chicago merchant J G Becker of 134 Van Buren St declares after decades of catarrh and costly doctors that Peruna cured him permanently and also cured his wife. He says they always keep it at home for cold attacks and it cures them quickly.
The narrator Bill Rutta muses that plain names suit his detective work. He imagines being named Archibald Willingham De Graffenfeld Butts and jokes the length would hinder his career while he pursues a foe on the street.
An excerpt rattles through brief vignettes of want and whim. A four year old fixes on a bat pin and pays a penny, as Mrs. Driggs grants the bargain with gentle humor. Meanwhile a note on Brazil’s Amazon valley forecasts vast wealth from rubber trees and cotton prospects for Para and Acre.
A youthful marketing passage extols Grape-Nuts for digestion and appetite. It cites a Tennessee grandmother and a sick child improving after using the cereal, claiming breakfast with Grape-Nuts boosts dinner hunger and overall strength. It references the booklet The Road to Wellville and the slogan There’s a Reason.
A theological reflection on Jesus of Nazareth as the unique Word made flesh and the transcendent ruler of creation. The author portrays Christ as the supremely glorious manifestation of God, whose life and deeds reveal truth and grace beyond all others, worthy of worship.
The speaker asks why God does not light and walk with him more fully, blaming personal distraction and preoccupation with religious matters for not allowing divine presence to enter and be near. He asserts God can do it and confronts the self as the barrier to spiritual intimacy.
The essay contrasts Grecian individualism with Christ’s command to love and serve others. It argues true Christian faith is living for others, not self, and that God’s voice appears in memory, beauty, and daily acts. Mountford’s tone emphasizes patience, quiet, and readiness for divine guidance.
The note of authority rests on Joshua who spoke with Jehovah and heard the divine promise that God would be with him as He was with Moses. This direct divine contact establishes Joshua’s standout claim to distinction.
A reported cure for coughs claims mixing two ounces glycerine half ounce Virgin Oil of Pine compound and eight ounces pure whisky in a large bottle yields a powerful cold breaker in 24 hours. The Virgin Oil of Pine compound is stated to be produced by Leach Chemical Co Cincinnati Ohio.
Dialogue presents a suitor and maid negotiating trust in an engagement. The man warns about breaking it while the maid vows legal action for breach if another suitor appears.
An ad extols Cuticura Soap and Ointment for preserving hands and preventing chapping, plus a longer note on anti tuberculosis funding and efforts. It cites large state and municipal appropriations totaling over 7.9 million dollars for next year’s tuberculosis program. A series of short vignettes follows with varied, humorous local anecdotes and a hospital scene involving Mrs Casey.
The text weaves medical patent claims for NATRESS EDY with mis-spelled warnings and stray quotes. It includes an offer from A H Lewis Medicine Co, odd anecdotes about a man and his poodles, and miscellaneous aphorisms, creating a collage of fragmented, unverified items and product pitches.
Mrs Betsy Baxter arrives unannounced at Dorcas Doolittle's home and insists on a hearty, plain meal with all the familiar comforts. She says she will eat whatever is served and asks only for hospitality with no questions or fault finding. The humorous scene reflects a downhome appetite and Miss Doolittle's kitchen trials.
A string of humorous vignettes from old times. A man named Jim answers time by watching a clock in the hall while the master tests his skill. A baby and toothbrush scene ends with comic alarm. An advertisement touts a catarrh cure by Cheney Co promising cures and a reward. A quip about anger and stamping feet closes the set.
An excerpt lists Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder for tired feet and new shoes with a stray verse about Benham poetry causing distress. It includes a garbled address from Le Roy New York and a quip on admiring fashion. The text combines product pitch with fragmented poetry.
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