21 Jul 1910
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1910
Page
1
The article discusses beginning a dairy business with pure bred cows and the pros and cons of pure bred versus grade stock. It notes the higher initial cost of pure breds, the value of pedigrees, and the goal of building a foundation herd for quality milk and butter fat. It emphasizes careful selection of grades if pure lines are not used and aligning cattle to intended dairy functions.
The article contrasts beef and dairy cows, noting large, well developed mammary veins and nerves indicate high milk production. It emphasizes a wedge-shaped, active dairy cow with a strong udder and good texture, and warns against grade cows and poor sire selection. It argues for careful breeding, pedigree, and use of superior dairy sires to improve herd profitability.
A columnist mocks the average person who delays buying an umbrella, repeatedly getting soaked and delaying a sensible purchase. He contrasts this with spending on candy and social pleasures, noting people waste money elsewhere while avoiding the umbrella item. The piece labels umbrella purchases as a white elephant decision.
The New Orleans Picayune notes mint tea helps nervous and stomach troubles when prepared by pouring boiling water over fresh leaves, straining, and chilling in a corked bottle. Serve in a thin glass with cracked ice and sugar. adjust sweetness or enjoy unsweetened.
Theodore Roosevelt says he will not nominate or dictate candidates for the coming election. He plans to hold talks with state leaders, though he will not name a governor or other officials. The ex-president made the statement after a Sagamore Hill visit by Douglass Robinson and Theodore Robinson.
In New Orleans Joseph Manzella Italian grocer on St Philip and Dacetur streets is shot by a masked man from the Mack Hand Society who demanded money. His 15 year old daughter Josephine Manzella chases the killer, fires several shots, and finds her father dead near the gutter with the assassin slain.
The report notes improved cotton conditions in Alabama and the eastern states, with Texas and Oklahoma seeing some gains while other areas lag due to prolonged showers. Mississippi bottoms remain flooded in places, and widespread damage persists east of the Mississippi River. Dry weather is needed for recovery as the crop is late and not yet fruiting. North Carolina and Tennessee have faced deterioration in recent weeks.
In Pittsburgh Judge Swearingen appointed a receiver for Col James M Guffey a Democratic committee man and coal magnate with debts about 6.7 million and assets exceeding 17 million The filing quotes 950000 unsecured and stock in J M Guffey Company and West Virginia Company as collateral The court restrains creditors from selling collateral while affairs are adjusted
In supreme court a banker argues that the Southern Steel Company assets are far below the claimed 27 million valuation. Appraisers Dreoner and Shirling estimate a value of 7,079,380, challenging Moreau who calls the plan fraudulent and iniquitous. The Alabama company sought reorganization after involuntary bankruptcy during the 1907 crisis.
New York indictments against eight cotton operators for conspiracy in restraint of trade were declared defective after pleas of abatement noted by ex Senator Spooner as counsel. The grand jury is probing coverages into old crop months and may summon around sixty cotton brokers and others to shed light on the corner. Brown and Hayne lead campaigns in these positions without Patten while May contracts saw the largest monthly tender, valued at about 25 million.
Emilio Bassi, a 20 year old Italian employed by Miss Rose Norton, is jailed in Princeton New Jersey on suspicion of poisoning Miss Norton her uncle Mr Harper E H Newton and the Norton cook. After threats of revenge the same night a dessert of blackberries and cream caused violent pains and a fire was set in three attic spots as an attempted cover up.
The First Christian Church board deposed Rev. J. J. Cole from his pastorate accusing him of swimming in a lake on Sunday, drinking whiskey on a doctor's order, and being seen at a theater. Cole responds by saying he offended members by not wearing evening dress at a church reception.
A bolt at Silas Baptist Church near Paria Kentucky during a benediction injured Mia James Thompson and Bettie Starks seriously while around forty were shocked. Thompson suffered severe burns and Starks dress and shoes burned. a horse at the rear was killed. Yellow fever fears rise in Bluefields Nicaragua as a naval warning limits contact with the bluff. Venus steamer reportedly bombarding Halfway Bay amid ongoing conflict and Madriz troops deaths.
News from Denison Texas reports that East and European credit on cotton bills of lading has dried up due to the failure of Knight Yancey Company Corinth and Durant Company Albany Alabama. Texas bankers urge Gov Campbell to push a law making railroads liable for agents actions and consider amending antitrust statutes to allow surety companies to insure on bills of lading.
Acting Secretary directs admission of 48 of 82 Russian Hebrew immigrants who arrived on the Hanover at Galveston June 23 after responding to Jewish immigration information bureau ads. Remaining 34 are to be excluded as destitute or likely to become public charges due to their condition and large families.
United States Senator E. D. Smith reports that the cotton bulls beat Attorney General Wickersham as indictments were withdrawn after he acknowledged errors. He notes cotton has risen a dollar per bale despite mill closures curtailment and bearish pressures.
In Oxford, Ransom Church fled after a deputy sheriff arrested him on a Geneva horse and buggy theft charge. As Church’s arm appeared in the sleeve, a revolver was shoved to the deputy’s ear, forcing the officer to back out and Church to slip away through another door.
Ft Worth Texas recorded 105 degrees at three pm on Sunday making it the peak heat day of the season. Scorching winds from the plains worsened the heat and misery for residents.
Knoxville judge Horace H. Lurton said in a brief interview that Gov. Hughes of New York would probably not be appointed chief justice. He argued it would violate precedent to appoint a sitting associate justice as chief.
Railroad officers charging two men with receiving stolen goods claim Cincinnati has functioned as a clearing house for an organized box car thieves ring spanning New York Philadelphia Chicago and other cities, with thousands of dollars worth of merchandise taken.
New York reports Attorney General O'Malley finding a gentlemen agreement among milk dealers to fix prices at an exorbitant level and recommending state regulation. Despite indictments of Consolidated Milk Exchange directors, milk prices were advanced to 9 cents per quart on Monday.
About 25 000 immigrants arriving at United States ports during the year ended June 30 were denied admission and sent back. Refusals cited physical defects and potential public charges among reasons. The year 1910 was described as a million immigrants year.
The conference of exchanges voted nine to one to oppose further railroad grants on the river front. Officials announced Illinois Central ordinances for a two block grant above the Stuyvesant docks would be withdrawn.
The navy department released the detailed voyage plan of a sixteen ships Atlantic fleet including battleships and destroyers. The first vessel departure is set for October 26 as the fleet maneuvers near Guantanamo after visits to Villefranche Naples Gibraltar Toulon Genoa Phalerum Bay Alexandria Barcelona Lisbon Marseilles and Washington. Mrs. Charles W. Morse met with James A. French to discuss pardon procedures for her husband in the Atlanta penitentiary.
Obituary notes proclaim Mike Cox of Hipley death and long life after Ireland birth in 1896. Henry Brown admits killing Alonso Addison. Albert Brown twice convicted, now appealing. Weather dampens Webster County convention. school plans for Courtland. inked land purchase for new industrial school. Court records cover Calanthe injunction, Embrey murder case, and local education hints. Community fairs slated in Wayne Clarke counties. University of Mississippi normal praised as best yet. extensive plans for Chickasaw and Webster counties normal. Starkville to Agric College macadam road plans via county bonds under 1910 act.
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