Oxford Eagle Postal Note from Oxford Miss July 9 1914
The Oxford Eagle announces edition details as second class mail matter at the post office in Oxford Mississippi dated Thursday July 9 1914.
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1914
Page
2
Re-election Bid in Mississippi Second District Named
The announcement nominates Hon. Houstret D. STEPHEers for Congress in the Second District, pending Democratic primary action, with Hon. ALBERT C. ANDERSON of Ripley Tippah County as a candidate for the same seat, subject to primary outcomes.
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Houstret D. Stepheers
Congress
Albert C. Anderson
Ripley
Tippah County
Miss
Thie
Bates Threads Candidacy for Circuit Judge Seat
Hox J Lee Bates of Pittsboro Calhoun County seeks the Circuit Judge position in the third Judicial District subject to Democratic primary action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hox
J. Lee Bates
Pittsboro
Calhoun County
Thia
Third Judicial District
Split log drag for roads shows practical road solution
The article promotes split log drags as a practical method to keep road beds drained and smoothed, arguing this approach prevents water accumulation and serves as a superior alternative to bond issues for road construction. It also criticizes Judge Teat in the Bilbo trial, portraying him as biased and losing public support.
Narrow tires blamed for road damage across era columns
A historical correspondent argues six inch tires reduce wear and expense compared to narrow tires. He cites Missouri Experiment Station data from 1896 showing six inch tires give lower pulling force and costs, urging opposition to road dragging and wider road damage.
Governor Brewer's Fourth of July Speech Sparks Citizen Silence
The governor visited Brown's Wells and spoke on July 4 with calls for support from believers in his administration. Witnesses say not a single citizen shook his hand, illustrating a stark public misgiving toward Brewer. The piece notes ongoing jury deliberations on a separate case and broad public desire for Bilbo to be exonerated.
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Bilbo
Jackson
Mississippi
J. A. Teat
Kosciusko
Gov. Brewert
Gov
Hobbe
Vickeburg
Brewer
Brown's Wells
Local Lecture Series Promises Summer Talks
The event lineup includes talks on July 1 16 and 17 with topics and attractions. Dr H W Taffy rumorist will give a lecture, providing a feature of the program.
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Vedi Bois
H. W. “Taffy” Rumorist
When will our people learn to use decent wheels
J. M. Heiskell of Memphis Tenn laments poor wheels and roads and attacks so called experts for misinformation. He argues that bad wheels worsen war on roads and urges authorities to improve wheel quality and road use rather than blaming vehicles and horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dciag
Heiskell
Tengeron
United States
Use of Calomel Falls Out of Favor Says Dodson Liver Tone Ad
An ad praises Dodson's Liver Tone as a reliable calomel substitute for constipation and liver support. It claims the product “liveres” the liver, improves digestion, and guarantees a full refund of 50 cents if unsatisfied, with a pledge of health and value.
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Dodson
A. H. Kendel
Kickapoo Worm Killer Advertises Easy Candy Worm Treatment
A vintage ad claims common children's symptoms signal worms and promotes Kickapoo Worm Killer in candy form to kill worms. It urges immediate use and lists price and availability at drugstores.
Discoveries in Patent Remedies for Skin and Ailments
An advertisement touts cures for skin itching, fever blisters, nettle rash, and old sores. It claims instant relief from neuralgia and rheumatism with Sloan's Liniment and promises quick pain relief, penetrating deep. Endorsed by customers in Oxford Mississippi and Louisville Kentucky, prices shown as 25 cents and 0 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan
J.R Swinger
Louisville
Bocklen
Surprising Cure of Stomach Trouble Picnic Near Oxford
A community event advertises a picnic at Coffe's Water Mill also known as Wilson's Mill, nine and a half miles northeast of Oxford. Scheduled for July 17, the gathering promises music and dancing and urges attendees to bring baskets.
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Coffe
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Eliza A. Thompson, Edster
Judge Trat
Teat
Veat
Dason Niles
H. C. Niles
Duncan H. Chamberlain
Chamberlain
Henry
Monroe Enquirer
Missouri Experiment Station
J. M. Heiskell
Memphis, Tenn
Lyeig
Discovery
Batman Manufacturing
Grenada
Louisiana
Burkeville
Texas
Louisiana Medicine Oo
New Orleans
R. A. Hall
Ene
Rowland Drug Co
West Side Square
Fire Insurance
America
O. B. Boone
First National Bank
R. L. Brown
Oxford Coal & Ice Co
Walter Beammett
Mgr
Valens Dainty
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