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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1918
Page
2
Doctors explain tetanus from wounds can be prevented by immediate care and antiseptics, plus anti tetanus serum when available. Rabies spreads after animal bites with paralysis and hydrophobic symptoms. keep the animal confined for veterinary observation and seek Pasteur treatment if confirmed. Maintain clean milk, maternal care, and avoid exposing infants to strong light.
Oxford residents seek the return of a black horse mule about 15 hands high and 12 to 14 years old missing since Saturday dusk June 29 1918. A liberal reward is offered for the mule or information leading to recovery. Contact C A Lock Route 2 Oxford Miss or A H Kendel. Adv. Also a health ad promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment for back strains with prices 25c 50c and 1.00. Sold by local vendors.
Obis Sadler, a confessed slayer confined since June 7, escaped from a county jail by removing brick and mortar to reach the roof and jump to the ground. A bed railing was said to have aided the breach. Jailer A W Whitehead notified the sheriff as a posse scours the area for the fugitive.
The Lafayette County Sunday School Convention will meet at Tula on Thursday July 18 with two sessions from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm to 6:00 pm. All county schools should report, each may send three delegates, pastors and superintendents are ex officio, and new schools should enroll. Reports to Mrs Garner Owens, Secretary, Oxford, Mississippi.
An advertising notice for Mc GEE'S BABY ELIXIR promoting use in homes with babies to treat sour stomach wind colic diarrhoea and summer complaint. The bottle is sold by A. H. Kendel at 25c and 50c with no opium or injurious drugs.
Under Mayor Lester Walker Taylor advances park completion and civic improvements. Lee Williams recovers from Bramlett's hospital. Guss Moore prepares for service with Y M C A Work. County Agent Mrs. Ramsey organizes a Ladies Community Club, Red Cross readies to resume efforts.
Mr Muriel Smith enjoys a fishing trip with Glenville friends on the Tallahatchie River this week.
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