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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1902
Page
2
The piece surveys fragments on US politics and international affairs, noting patterns in Senate fights over Cuban reciprocity, party splits in Delaware and Nebraska, and public interest in underwritten opera plans. It references Morgan backing the sultan of Turkey and remarks on Reeves Evans in London.
The piece blends a Confederate memory tale involving Mary and John Wyne with a reflection on a wartime overseer, plus notes from the Board of Supervisors in Oxford detailing county finances, jail, and bridge bids. It includes Dixie era imagery, a narrative about Yankee threats, and a request for Confederate soldier burials data for preservation.
Minutes from a July 12 1902 meeting at the Court House Oxford record plans for the La Fayette County Camp No 732 reunion on University grounds September 4 with officers and committees appointed including J E McUorsie J A Butler W W Walker and J Sioaga. Adjourned to August with a reception setup and committee authorization to arrange accommodations and reserve Maids of Honor Sponsors and staff. Commander EB W Jones to draft secrecy measures and a September meeting with Supervisors to discuss license applications.
Notice to taxpayers that the Tax Rolls for 1902 real and personal property are open for inspection. Any taxpayer may file objections or apply to the Chancery Clerk by the legal deadline of the first day of January 1902.
Notice states sealed bids will be received at the office on July 2 for repairing the Prophet River crossing according to specifications on file. Clerk B P Guar attests the signature dated July 14.
Notice to Contractors invites bids for the Yocona levee project across the log at Oliver. bids due by 1 o'clock noon on Tuesday after the first Monday in August 1902. Specifications and details available in the Clerk’s office of Lafayette County after July 19 1902. Board may reject any bid. Signed by Clerk B P Guay. Notices to County School Board fixed meeting July 2 1902 in Court I to discuss improvements and invite trustees and interested citizens.
Section outlines the daily duty of commissioners under the act to inspect the registrar's office and revise poll books for the upcoming primary election. It mentions removing disqualified electors, registering denied applicants, and ensuring those listed on poll books are properly delivered to election managers.
Residents report no rain yet and many make arrangements while a neighbor clears sand cuts winter wood and feeds a cat. Mr and Mrs M M Smith visit a sick sister Mrs Danielson at Yocona as Willie Farmer returns from Como with news Elbert improves. The town’s health and a doctor praised for strength and a fondness for Postum.
The readable text references dizziness and bowel disorders with mentions of Dr. King's New Life and a cosmetic or drug shop. It is a garbled excerpt lacking clear events, names, or dates but indicates health complaints and remedies.
The week brings visits from D A Gilmore and family to relatives near Tupelo and Miss Nora Farr of Toccapola visiting friends. Rev J Q Hill attends the Baptist State Convention, Miss Ollie Webster of Oxford visits Mrs Smith, and Miss Laslie Webster begins the Bluff Spring summer term. A.F. Taylor and wife depart for Texas for several weeks, while P H Bankim of Pine Hill visits. An epidemic of colds affects the community.
A vintage advertisement touts Blood Purifier as proof that Smith's Sure Kidney Cure is the greatest remedy. It invites readers with facial eruptions or skin issues to try one bottle and see results.
Mrs. Dr. Loca visits sister Mrs. Wiley Milcie in Deck Hill. Mr. Dalles McLarty and Mrs Agnes Foust attend gathering. Bur gess well pump repairs ongoing. Graves Hewlett and wife with mother last week. Dora Foust visits grandmother Mrs. John Foust. Ice cream supper at Ed Waters. Mrs Garret Goforth sick. Bettie Jones has slow fever. Lette Greer visiting relatives. Beulah Hodge wins wick list. Thirty marvelous cures ad promotes Chilton & Co druggists.
An advertised remedy claims to cure many female specific illnesses and kidney ailments. It markets a 90 cent price, offers a positive guarantee, and a refund if no cure is achieved when directions are followed.
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