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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1903
Page
2
A collection of sharp, satirical observations on Kaiser Wilhelm, Bristow, political ambitions, lynching associations, and Roosevelt era tensions. It notes rumors around vice presidency chatter, anti-lynching circles, and foreign policy jousting, with tangential quips about a Chicago suicide and Washington summers.
The piece laments Sweden’s starvation and argues the lack of private philanthropy from figures like Rockefeller and Carnegie. It contrasts a past billion-dollar Congress with a two-billion-dollar one, warning that as long as resources hold and Republicans stay in power, deficits and surpluses will persist, citing war revenue cuts only ahead of elections.
The Fourth passed quietly in Oxford with a flag raised on the new Woman's Building at the University campus and a short speech by Prof. A. L. Bondurant. Celebrations and public feasts have diminished, a change noted as regrettable for patriotic sentiment and Southern hospitality.
A reflective piece urges judging others by their virtues, not just flaws. It argues even money minded people may hold strength, restraint, and merit, and that recognizing good in enemies helps prevent bias and aids potential reform.
A humorous exploration of the alleged key note in music and its odd claims. The essay compares musical pitch to social influence, from infants and children to lovers and boons, ending with a call to live by the Golden Rule. It treats boastful claims with satire while noting mortality and judgment.
The article urges eating apples before bedtime as a remedy for sleeplessness. It claims apples are rich in easily digested phosphoric acid, stimulate the liver, promote deep sleep, and disinfect the mouth, aiding digestion and throat health.
The Woman's Home Mission of the North Mississippi Conference met in Starkville May 1 with all officers present except the vice president. Delegates reported 876 members in four auxiliaries and 221 Our Homes subscribers, 21,011 leaflets distributed, 2,895 sick visits, 313 needy aided, and 16 boxes sent. The literature committee plans reading courses and Bible study, while Miss Howell praised as sociology teacher. Florine McEachern Brigade raises funds to build a nurse deaconess hospital, urging child and parish participation. A $500,000 mission draw at St Louis earmarks funds for foreign work and U.S. cities, with three homes for immigrants noted. The piece also covers Japanses pastor Nishikawa’s health and a local candidate for Superintendent of Education in Lafayette County.
Abbeville society page records visits by Miss Kate McGowan of Holly Springs and Miss Coffey of Liberty Hill staying with local families. Miss Lula Strickland visited Mt. Zion while Miss Cassie Banks and Miss McGee from Oxford were guests in Abbeville. The obituary notes Mr. J. P. Wilkinson died at his home Friday.
Promote liver vigor and digestion with these tablets. Aimed at regulating bowels and preventing illness. For sale by R. H. Cerws & Co.
A Colusa California man proclaims Electric Bitters cured his 15 year rheumatism and calls it the greatest medicine for that ailment. He also extols Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for improving digestion and bowel movements. Available from A H Kendal and R R Chitton & Co.
A vintage advertisement touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as transforming weakness into strength and exhaustion into energy. It claims enhanced mental power and health benefits, priced at 25 cents per box, sold by A. H. Kendal.
An advertisement notes that blackheads pimples and muddy complexions common among women indicate liver issues. It claims an occasional dose of Herbine cleanses the bowels regulates the liver and improves the complexion. Available for 50e at the Oxford Pharmacy.
The article notes Bro. Jones preached to a packed crowd in Philadelphia on Sunday. It describes hot weather affecting crops and general community health as very good. Several social mentions include Miss Mabel Nunnally visiting, Mrs. Jennie Philips and Lorene visiting Mrs. C Parks, and shopping trips by Bessie and Corrinne Ward with Pearl Brown, plus Mattie and Estelle Pritchard in Oxford. A picnic is planned at Owens Mall on July 24 with all invited.
The Woodmen of the World of Orrwood hosts a picnic at Orrwood on Saturday July 18. Invited are Woodmen of Oxford Burgess Taylor's and Water Valley Camps. Over 4,000,000 pairs of boots and shoes exported this year, with exports valued at 36,000,000. One third went to England one sixth to British Australia, all sold against European makers.
Wet warm weather continues as a big rain hits the area. Mrs. Julia Goolsby and her children returned from visiting her father Mr. Patterson. A community picnic is planned for Friday July 24 in Amos Jones field near the Cypress Creek bridge with state county and beat candidates invited to speak and neighbors urged to bring baskets.
A Texas woman, after six years of chronic diarrhoea and failed treatments, reports a single bottle of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured her. She praises the remedy's low cost and quick relief and notes it is sold by Dr. Hilton & Co.
F A Guiledge of Qerbena Alabama reports a long battle with a terrible case of Pilea and 24 tumors. He credits Bucklen’s Arnica Salve with curing him after other methods failed. The product is advertised as effective for burns and general aches and pains, priced at 25 cents at A H Kendal’s drug store.
Summer brings activity as residents plan travel and home improvements. Capt Wilkins of Oxford visits for Home Circle Society work while A F Taylor visits Holly Springs. B J Welch family go to Texas for several weeks, Hayden Mayhew also heads to Texas to settle there. Methodist church gains new paint and repairs as Bro Allen begins services next Sunday under Prof Perritt who is chosen as next session principal. Death of Dr E P Sneed’s young daughter mourned by community.
Leigh ton Alabama pharmacist H P Kumpe reports a child sick with vomiting was relieved after taking White's Cream Vermifuge and claims the medicine expelled 119 worms. The tonic is said to improve digestion and restore vigor in children, priced at 25 cents at the Oxford Pharmacy.
Holder Dots reports sparse news from Bay Springs with notes of church, visits by John and Prentiss Gunn of Troy Texas, W P Goolsby of La Fayette Springs, R D Roberts and sons cat hunting on the Fourth, and Marie Johnson at Oxford Normal. Mentions Goolsby, Gilbert, Wilson, and a mid picnic near Alderson springs on July 23 inviting all readers.
An early notice urges treating cholera infantum in infants with Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and castor oil. It claims a cure is certain when used as directed. Sold by R. Br. Clinton & Co. Subscribe for Tag Eagle?
The Chicago Record-Herald features a high grade serial story each issue offering a convenient reading length. Recent favorites include Graystark by George B McCutcheon When Knighthood Was in Flower by Charles Major and Alice of Old Vincennes by Maurice Thompson.
Mrs. Chas. Applegate of Alexander Indiana reports severe coughing and coughing up blood before using Dr. King's New Discovery. Three bottles at one dollar each cured her and she gained 58 pounds. Advertisement notes cures for coughs colds bronchitis and throat and lung troubles with samples and local druggists selling Chamberlain's tablets as a pleasant alternative.
Dr W B McMahon offers painless tooth extraction and no obligation estimates. Consultation invited with samples of work shown at Central Parlors. Phone 196.
List of unclaimed mail matter left in the Oxford Mississippi Post Office for the week ending July 4 1903. Names include Lonanty C. R Brown Ed Jones W H Smith W N Williams Mrs Litlie Taylor Miss Mary Taylor Tom Wary Miss Littie Misses Belle Walker McCloud and Carol Sacy M Ferrell W T. When calling give number of letter and date advertised.
Noble Oklahoma Territory resident Mrs M A Jolley praises Herbine as the perfect liver medicine and greatest blood purifier. She states it prevents malaria by keeping the liver in order and notes it is available for 60 cents at the Oxford Pharmacy.
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