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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1914
Page
2
The Oxford Eagle header shows Mrs Eliza A Thompson as editor under a July 2 1914 masthead. It notes second class mail status at Oxford Mississippi with the standard newspaper imprint.
We are authorized to announce Hon. Huert D StepHens as a candidate for re election to Congress from the Second Congressional District subject to the Democratic primary. Hon. ALbeRT C. ANDERSON of Ripley Tippah county Miss as a candidate for Congress from the Second Congressional District subject to the Democratic primary.
Pittsboro resident Hox J Len Bates declares candidacy for Circuit Judge in the third Judicial District, subject to Democratic primary action. The piece rails at Judge Teat’s alleged bias and mocks Bilbo’s political fate, calling for moral integrity and true gentlemanly conduct in public life.
The piece argues Bilbo may be acquitted amid public distrust of Gov. Brewer. It warns of Brewer's possible resignation and accuses a candidate of fraud and factional pandering while urging vigilance againstWatchful voters are urged to scrutinize political maneuvers and motives.
A heated defense of Lieutenant Governor Bilbo amid lengthy political battles. The piece praises Bilbo for exposing Dulaney and condemns Gov. Brewer and his allies for alleged court tampering and attacks on Bilbo's integrity, predicting Bilbo's statewide vote strength in the next election.
Dear Editor I explain why farmers formed the Union to secure fair prices for cotton and support better schools churches roads and towns We seek legitimate profits for farmers while not harming merchants We invite delinquent members to attend the July 4 meeting with Indian Mound locals eight miles east of Oxford Dinner at noon and public speakers will discuss union goals N F Mews president
The letter urges rain across Mississippi as corn gardens pastures and cotton suffer. Delta counties cut corn early hoping for later peas or other crops. Reports from Jackson mention the Bilbo trial and a harsh reception for the Burne gang amid calls for state aid and action by Gov. Brewer.
An old advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a gentle, effective alternative to calomel. It claims the tonic "livers the liver" without disturbing digestion or diet and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
Oxford defeated Water Valley 5 to 3 at University Park on Monday evening. Batters for Oxford were Bean land and Dunn while Water Valley was led by Holbein and Holtman.
James Stone of Coffeeville Mississippi reports boll weevil infestation across Lafayette County threatening crops. He forwards an E C Howry letter and a buyer’s receipt, noting a proposed cheap remedy and urging farmers to pick and burn infested squares weekly. Howry claims a tested mixture reduces weevil presence and many customers report results, with shipping and pricing details offered for immediate use.
To The Public On July 1st we will discontinue our Jewelry business and sell the stock. We will continue our Book and Stationery business at the store house owned and occupied by us in the past. All parties having watches or jewelry in our shop please call for same at once. Mr. Dewidean will continue the business as heretofore, office at the Book and Stationery store.
The Store house on the north side of Public Square is now occupied by Bogard and Dunn with possession granted on September 1, 1914. Two good offices over Tenet Street Market also listed for rent suitable for Marta Eee Ww. T. Falener, vit at Bank.
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