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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1902
Page
2
The Oxford Eagle notes Democratic missteps in Congress and roams through 1902 political chatter. It mentions Roosevelts stance on war, Kentucky and Marsland, and discusses ship subsidies, Cervera vindication, and Senate elections with a mix of opinion and current events in a lively but constrained local newspaper voice.
The article argues that true heroism lies in common work and everyday virtue rather than celebrated generals or poets. It praises the silent labor of mothers, plodders, and hardworking women, tracing shifts in womanhood from the clinging vine to self-reliant 20th century independence, with a brief medical testimonial at the end.
A historical reflection contrasts antebellum times with modern views on marriage and single women. It notes widowed mothers and dependent daughters surviving by frugal work, while criticizing social misfits and class prejudices. The piece highlights evolving gender roles and economic pressures in earlier society.
A dated letter from January 15 1902 in Preasant Point Texas describes dry weather farmers breaking land near a pleasant area 12 miles from a landmark, noting timber scarcity and local amenities including a drug store shoe houses a school and two churches. The writer closes with well wishes and a medical note on constipation and Brights disease.
Mrs N A Webster of Winnie Virginia writes that Dr King's New Life Pills wholly cured her sick headache. The note praises the remedy as effective and urges others to try it. The quotation also includes a motivational snippet about self improvement and living higher.
The Rev Mr Bass from Toecopola delivered the opening sermon for the year's work at LaFayette Springs. Miss Sallie Webster of Oxford visited her sister here, and Joe Keel of Holly stayed with his sister Mrs Taylor. John Shelton and his wife visited friends nearby as merchants and farmers plan for another year of effort.
A letter from editor O H Downey of Ciavnene Indiana praises Dr Kings New Discoveries for Consumption. He claims it is the most infallible remedy for coughs colds and weak lungs with instant relief and a sure cure. Padgett Co guarantees every bottle and offers trial bottles free.
An advertisement warns about Grove’s tasteless Chill Tonle with the formula printed on every bottle. It touts Bromine Quinine tablets as a cold cure in one day and promises relief or money back, priced at 29 cents.
Last Thursday at eleven o clock a number of friends gathered at Zane Vaughan's to witness the marriage of his daughter Miss Jennie to Chiae Wolverton. Congratulatory messages followed for the newlyweds and other local notes include visits and church services across Cambridge Oxford and Abbeville.
Residents welcome the new year with cautious optimism while noting health and social updates. Mrs. Prater is sick. Flora McParland visited Oxford. Miss Beulah Hill and niece Victoria Hill hosted relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton visited Oxford. The Eagle hopes for continued prosperity in 1902.
An old ad describes Grove Tastehill Tonie as the best prescription for chills and fever. It notes a price of 60 cents and claims a tasteless form with no cure, urging readers to pay.
Advertisement notes first class buggies and wagons offered at reasonable figures with a call to action to contact for purchase.
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