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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1901
Page
2
The piece mocks political faults and public mood, noting pension burdens, tariff fights, and editorial shifts. It cites Hearst as editor, Bryan’s candidacy, and varied weather quips while calling for brevity in sermons and press coverage.
The essay reflects on envy of fame and wealth, yet notes that everyone earns a form of compensation. It argues that even busy laborers and editors find balance in labor, health, and simple pleasures, while those who rob others of this compensation deserve payback.
The piece records community health and farmer 4th of July celebrations with quirky local names. It notes visits by Mal Gilbert to Abbeville, Mr J J Tittle John returning home, and a camp in Yorona with Mesars Bill Nelson and Jim Syeppens. It cites praise for Dr J G Deupree at the Summer Normal in Pentotoe and his engaging lectures and humor.
All tont-holders of the Oxford Camp Ground are requested to meet in the Circuit Clerk's office on Saturday the 13th at 10 o clock A M Stover Chua's Com.
The community endures hot dry weather with hopes for rain soon. A Friday dance at Mr. Pascal White and a Saturday musical at Mr. J Miles highlight weekend activities. Teckville visitor Dan Bedeobaugh passed through town. Jim Rials contemplates moving to Oxford. Alande Richardson and Jella Cook plan Arkansas visits. O. J. Smith faces heart trouble. many workers await rain to finish field work. Sunday preaching at the Baptist Church invites attendance.
The board approves bridge and road projects including Wyatt road gate maintenance and a new bridge on Oxford and Abbeville road, grants petition for improved approach to Iron Bridge, and changes to Orford and Iron Bridge road. It also ratifies district financial reports, budgets for common school and pension funds, and awards contracts for construction and inspection tasks.
The county board approves a March term contract for J W Hororemi as attorney with a $100 annual salary from April 1 and a percentage on litigated sums. Per diem for members is set and the court is not adjourned past August first, 1901. Included is a medical ad for Ash Bitters by H Rendel.
An 1901 notice references Smiths Sure Kidney Care with a profit claim and a price of 3 cents per bottle. It also lists unclaimed mail matter in Oxford Mississippi, dates and a public endorsement by A H Kendell and R R Chilton & Co. Additional items promote Chamberlains Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy and Ballartys Snow Liniment with local distributors.
Our farmers rapidly complete crop cultivation after a nice rain Saturday. C C Calbeoaute from Johnstown Tenn visited for the 4th and stayed through the week with friends and relatives. Mrs W L Roberts from Holder and Miss Allye Wilson from Bay Springs spent the 4th with their sister for Community. Mes T H Winter and children of Oxford visited her son Luther Moonery on the 4th. W P Goolsby was at Lafayette Springs on business last week. Joe.
The university advertises free tuition for men across twenty five departments including arts sciences law engineering and mining with attractive expenses, sound facilities, sanitation, water and heating. Summer term runs June 11 to July 24 1901 and the 1901 02 session begins September 1. For special information address.
Unhappily the most dangerous diseases are stealthy and unnoticed. Compound Oxygen claims to revitalize the heart and lungs and has been in use for over twenty five years. Thousands testify to its curative powers and many physicians praise it though critics warn against testimonial misuse. Toronto, Ca.
The New York World reports Dixie gains and new dominance in cotton and tobacco while South industry grows. It notes the South’s one fourth area and one third population, cotton income of 545 million, and large shares in tobacco and minerals, signaling a shift in U.S. manufacturing leadership. A Kentucky note cites M A Hogarty turning yellow and a patent remedy, with sale by AHL. Kendel.
An eclectic mix of ads and anecdotes features a boastful Indiana dentist who claims a thumb and finger method can extract teeth without forceps, a radical cure touted for consumption and coughs, and a New York Sun reflection on a bygone era of schoolboy ideals and family influence.
A New York financier William B. Ivisom gazes from his window at a street sweeper below and wishes for health over riches. He recalls a life of work and saving, realizing he will die leaving wealth behind, while the worker continues with life as the Presbyterian Banner questions the value of wealth without the soul.
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