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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1916
Page
5
A sprawling sale in Oxford advertises the entire stock at less than half price with plain figures. Shoppers from 30 miles arrive as crowds jam aisles and rush packages to front. Bazaars say goods move fast, urging immediate purchases before the sale ends.
An old advertisement claims Kaynedall’s Greaseless Liquid Eczema Remedy cures all itching skin troubles including poison oak ringworm chicken pox and sores resembling cancers. Sold by R R Chilton & Co and Bramlett & Son with free samples to sufferers.
An advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment with a customer testimonial from James S. Ferguson of Philo Pa claiming knee relief and rapid effect after one use. The copy urges readers to try the product at any drug store and notes its availability for 25 cents.
A fragment describes fever-afflicted crowds seeking relief from illness. It mentions Tar as a remedy provider and notes a severe cough impacting families, implying widespread distress during a summer health scare.
The July 4 gathering at Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Calloway honored attendees over 50 years old. About 25 people joined a planned program, with Mrs. Calloway praised and Mrs. Taylor noted as the oldest at 87? 86. Automobile helpers aided transport, and a fuller write up with photos will appear in The Eagle next week.
A series of local weddings and engagements are reported. Dr William P Bramlett and Miss Rebecca Kerr wed at Christ Church with few guests and a simple ceremony in Oxford. Miss Susie DeLoach will marry Dr Joseph Crider in Greenwood. A Hargis and Annie Sproell pair married at the Rose 1 Market area, and L O Mills and Miss Herrig join in Burgess with Rev C W Brown officiating.
A V Hiler veterinary surgeon and dentist offers dental services for horses. Claiming practical experience eases care, he notes ulcerated teeth and irregular molars are removable and that few horses show severe mouth issues. Phone numbers and office location are listed for Gord Mississippi.
Po-Do-Lax is described as a liquid laxative mild and effective. It arouses the liver increases bile and acts as a general tonic to the whole system. Aids nature to clear and purify the blood and serves as a laxative tonic for summer. An old time tried remedy available at all druggists. Take a dose tonight and see how much better you feel.
Al Screeting of the Trustees of the Universities and Colleges of Mississippi was chosen as the next head of the Agricultural and Mechanical College by an unanimous vote. The board also re elected four year terms for Hightower successor powers and Whitfield, Powers, and Rowan. James McClure and O F Lawrence were re elected secretaries, with all trustees present in Governor's office.
A brief note invites readers to scan the issue’s advertisements for potential value, urging attention to listed deals and featured items across the publication.
The Mississippi higher education board elected Prof. W. H. Smith as president of the A M College in Starkville amid controversy over the removal of former head Hightower. Supporters hail Smith as a qualified leader set to usher in a new era of constructive work while noting past smooth operation by the faculty.
An OCR fragment touts a remedy sold everywhere claiming to heal a left side pain and related symptoms with brief unclear medical assertions. The text is incomplete and lacks verifiable details or source names.
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