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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1902
Page
2
A collection of satirical lines on Tammany, Panama Canal debates, Wood in Cuba, Illinois Democrats, railroad pool cases, coal strike costs, King Edward recovery, Pattison politics, Hayt revolution fears, Texas watermelon crop failure, furniture trust, American jockeys in England, Hanna insurrection suppression, and Boss Croker's exit lingering doubts.
Cartoonish commentary notes railroad company bans kissing at stations as a symbol of corporate despotism while Cuba is recognized by the Dons and the Philippine bill promises vast job opportunities for land grabbers amid bold calls to act.
The Republican Chicago News argues the party must purge itself from the beet sugar scandal in Congress or lose power. It adds a provocative note about accountability and moral judgment.
In a sharp statement critics urge tearing down unlawful fences on public domain. They warn that land fit only for grazing should be leased to cattlemen, while accusing fence builders of overstepping rightful ownership and demanding stronger enforcement to protect settlers and heirs of the land.
A columnist argues that what counts as necessities varies by class and criticizes excessive desires. They suggest curbing harmful luxuries and replacing them with wholesome food and moral training funded by taxpayers under federal protection, even at the cost of bread and water for persistent lawbreakers.
An 1830s Tip tava County account recounts a Newfound land dog bite outbreak affecting fourteen children and a horse. A man applies the mad stone to William after the dog’s bite, and though William shows hydrophobia signs, all fourteen children survive. Skeptics remain about the mad stone’s efficacy.
No rain yet but neighbors say the health of the community is strong. Mrs. W. E. Smith, once an invalid for twenty years, is now well after treatment by local doctors, and muscaedema therapy. Prof. W. L. Childress returns from Louisiana to visit family. A Fourth of July basket dinner was held at the Iron Bridge. Prof. H. T. Smith left for Oxford to resume studies. Frank Bedenbaugh reported a 30 pound catfish last week.
Local briefing highlights key events and notable happenings. Readers get a compact snapshot of people places and dates shaping the day with quick summaries and alerts.
The flirtation with aesthetic ideals collides with domestic duty as Miss Sweetness demands a spotless room and glamorous entertainments. A discussion unfolds on reforming husbands through club activity, highlighting marital tensions, financial control, and gender roles among genteel households.
The LaFayette Springs column notes continued dry heat affecting local morale. It reports Sunday services at Shiloh with notable singing by Profs Wells and Duncan, visits from Dallas resident L F Patton, and school reopens with Adelia Rankin. Several residents are mentioned including Vira Boone, Pearl Brown, Clara Rush, and Dr J G M Smith who died Friday with funeral led by Rev G W Riley.
A boastful ad claims Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures Pilurns corns felons ulcers cuts scalds bruises and skin eruptions. It urges customers to test the salve and buy at 25 cents from Chiltom Co. drug-store with the promise of best and cheapest relief.
I report items from our area noting some prosperity on farms after Friday rain though more rain is hoped. Health in the community is not good at present. Miss Jimmie Tubbs and Preston Dotie of Taylors visited friends here Saturday and Sunday. Bro Gaines and sister of Banner visited Josh Mize’s family Sunday night. Rev T H Winter will preach at the Fudge schoolhouse fourth Sunday night in July. Best wishes to the Eagle and its correspondents. Bel le.
I now have blank applications for those who expect to apply for State Confederate Pensions. These blanks are for those not on the Pension roll. New applicants must obtain blanks, fill them out properly, and file with the Chancery Court Clerk by the first Monday in September 1902.
Crops look well but rain is needed. Mrs James Mathis and daughter have been sick for a week. Will Goolsby and family visited J W Patterson. Lizzie and Gatha Mize spent the Fourth with Mrs Charles Coleman. A singing gathering at Shiloh Sunday. Elma Patterson left Sunday to finish school in eastern county. Ida Welch visiting sister near Oxford for two weeks. Rev Joe Gibson of Tula to preach at the schoolhouse Sunday afternoon. Mrs Mattie Knight visiting her sister in Tula this week. Little Worker.
Mrs Lois O of Dorchester Massachusetts endured years of severe lung trouble and obstinate cough until she used Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption and was completely cured. Sufferers from coughs throat and lung trouble are urged to try the remedy sold by R R Chilton Co. with prices 50c and 1.00 and trial bottles free.
List of unclaimed mail matter left in the Oxford Mississippi Post Office for the week ending July 5 1902. Names include Gillespie Guy Geo Stovall Luceil Proctor R B Russenl J Lorence Branham Oscar and many others with letters advertised June 1902 and June dates.
Advertises Smith's Sure Kidney Cure for kidney and bladder troubles and female diseases with a 90 percent cure claim. Offers a positive guarantee and refunds if no cure, priced 50 cents to 1.00. Sold by A. H. Kendel and mentions Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with 25 cents and E. W. Grove signature.
Advertises favorable prices for Confederate Siena envelopes scrip and bonds. Seeks clean, not worn items and offers fair dealings. Requests send samples or have banks in the country review items. Address T. C. Harbaugh Casstown Ohio.
The community notes a preacher Andrew Goforth from Cumberland Presbyterian church delivering a sermon Sunday. Grace Wallace of Water Valley, age eighteen, visits her sister Mrs. Walter Landreth. Boswell of Texas visits Mr. Bunch's family. A rain fell Tuesday and singing is planned at Clear Creek Sunday afternoon.
Local notes urge timely rain to save corn as M J Quick of Bay Springs recovers from illness. Bay Springs community reports a jolly cat hunt, large crowds at Sunday services, and visits among residents including Miss Carrie Duncan in Oxford and Miss Donna Hickey with J J Woodward. A singing crowd, hunts, and inquiries about two Dr Gilberts appear among casual updates as villagers extend well wishes and end with best wishes to the Eagle.
An advertisement proclaims Electric Bitters a permanent cure for stomach, kidney, and liver issues. It claims to tone the stomach, regulate bowels, stimulate the liver, and energize nerves while purifying blood. It markets as a tonic for run-down systems and conditions like malaria, rheumatism, and neuralgia with a 50 cent price and satisfaction guarantee.
Weather remains very dry and warm. Hon Adams of Oxford spent the Fourth with J B Ford. Thomas Butler and family visited relatives near Denmark. Laurelle Prater spends this week with relatives in Oxford. Mrs Jane Black, visiting her daughter near Oxford, has returned home. Ruby Brown returns from Okolona school. Algie Brown visits brother Henry Brown. Best wishes to THE EAGLE readers OBSERVER.
The notice touts Dr New Life Pills as gentle and thorough for dizziness headaches and bowel issues. It promotes them as a cure and lists H BR Chilton & Co's drug store as the seller for 26 cents.
Large crowd hears Bro Jones sermon felt personal impact. Sunday school thrives with many attendees. Local visits include Mrs J S Ford from Bay Springs and Miss Cora Graham of Abbeville. Updates on health, farming rains, and social events follow with notes on Dr Smith’s passing and prayers for the Eade staff.
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