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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1904
Page
2
The column mixes editorials and quips on figures like Roosevelt Bryan and Cleveland. It notes revolutions in Santo Domingo, a 101 year old New Englander smoker, a thalattosaurus fossil claim, Gen John B Gordon's burial, and critiques the Panama affair funding while lampooning the Times and press campaigns.
The text argues repetition underpins habit and skill in daily tasks and learning. It compares housekeeping, business routine, and scholarship to a universal cycle where constant practice, though tedious, builds mastery and character with Mother Nature as a patient teacher guiding persistent effort.
The article argues theory often misleads when predicting wealth in farming and mechanics. It notes yields and prices are uncertain, losses are common, weather disrupts work, and practical experience matters more than theory in building wealth. It likens newspaper success to reality, urging balance of ideals and real-world effort.
A reflective piece on how people view fortune and personal responsibility. It argues most blame fate for deficits and praise self effort for successes, noting a healing self pity that accompanies wounded vanity.
A local reflection notes that opportunities vary by individual drive and location. It cites Oxford’s educational advantages and warns against complacency, urging readers to seize chances at home before seeking distant fortunes. Community notices follow including social events and a couple's marriage.
The letter recounts a Sterling Colorado woman’s memory of a Confederate flag made in Oxford during the Civil War era. She links it to a Pumpkin Creek company and a Captain Govsby, claims the flag may have remained in the courthouse and possibly burned by Gen. A. J. Smith. The writer seeks verification from Colorado and Mississippi officials.
Invitations issued for the fourth annual Kappa Alpha reception on January 29 at Prof. and Mrs. T. H. Somerville home. Tau Delta Theta Sorority hosted a Friday reception for Miss Stillman of Milwaukee at Chancellor and Mrs. R. B. Fulton home with artistic decorations and four course refreshments. Miss Stillman was guest of Mrs. Dabney Lipscomb this week. Mr. Howard Durley attended the Jackson inauguration. Miss Bettie Sue Chambliss hosted a dinner for Miss Stillman. Chancellor Fulton currently in New York City.
The article argues that stomach troubles strike both rich and poor, especially workers, and promotes Grecen's August Flower as a long trusted remedy. It claims the medicine restores liver function, appetite, and digestion, improving life across social classes. Trial bottles cost 2½ cents and regular bottles 75 cents at A. N. Kendal's.
Isaac Story of Ava Missouri writes September 10 1900 that after twelve months of stomach trouble and dumb chills he was cured in two weeks by Herbine prescribed by Dr J W Mary. He praises the remedy and mentions Oxford Pharmacy as a seller.
Paducah Kentucky druggists Lang Bros report high sales of Dr Mendenhall's Chill and Fever Cure. They claim they retailed over 700 bottles in a season and that local physicians prescribe it for fever and chills. They assert customers who try it prefer it.
List of unclaimed mail matter left in the Oxford Mississippi Post Office for the week ending January 16 1904. Names include Applewhite Fred Argyle John Voss Boss H L Coward N T and Cunningham Robert Chaffee Bros Co Cols J 5 J Beeman J A Dawkin Eric Darling Willie Davis W W A Dugfish John Honis V R B Horrie C B Hoifee Mattie Ipser J Jones H K MeQoniro Ars Hattie Minge Mrs I L Staies Morit e Sanders AB Sanders Mrs N A E Sanders Miss Bettie Shockley W W T Wilson Hon Chancellor and others. Request for No or letter and date.
The family of Mrs. M. L. Bobbitt of Cargerton, Finn, witnessed her struggle with consumption. After all remedies failed, Dr. King’s New Discovery brought relief and, after continued use, cured her. A guaranteed bottle costs one dollar with trial bottles free at druggists.
Prof Perritt remains ill but hopes to return to school and Sunday school. Meth odist Church services led by Rev W Allen followed by church conference. Tom Watson family returned to Jonesboro Texas. Estell Threkeld homeward bound to Texas. Elea Butler and wife visited aunt Carrie Smith with Crawfords and Jackie Webster. A B Sneed and wife visited their father in New Albany. Uncle Billie in frail health. Dale and J T Patton on sick list. No prayer meeting for two weeks due to weather and sickness.
A period voice advertisement notes that King’s New Life Pills ease and cure stomach and liver troubles. It claims rapid relief and full cures, priced at 25 cents, available at all druggists.
A Burlington Iowa fireman C W Bellamy describes severe pain weakness and loss of appetite before taking Electric Bitters. He reports renewed strength and vigor after use and urges others to try them with satisfaction guaranteed. The Laurel Chronicle also notes farmers should diversify crops for better winter condition.
An advertisement extols Mendenhall's Chill and Fever Cure as a general tonic rivaling quinine and offers money back if unsatisfied. It also promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve for wounds and piles, priced at 25 cents. The piece notes a legislative bill to require foreclosure notices publication to prevent sacrificial sales and aid the poor.
The Chicago Record Herald markets section offers two full pages of quotations on livestock grain and stocks with special cables on foreign finance. Features include Speculative Gossip Wall Street Talks and LaSalle Street Notes plus a Wall Street letter by John Chambers summarizing Gotham money market.
Dates listed February 2 18 March 1 15 and April 5 19 offer fares a little over half the usual price one way or round trip. The Southwest promises mild climate long growing seasons and cheap living while land suitable for corn wheat oats clover alfalfa cotton fruits and vegetables can be bought 35 to 25 per acre depending on location soil and improvements. Write W C Peeler District Passenger Agent Cotton Belt Route Memphis Tennessee or E W Laborne G P T A Cotton Belt Route St Louis for maps descriptive literature and location advice.
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