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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1915
Page
4
Sir Thomas Lipton criticizes dealers for high prices while telling a quip about a sand scoop. The exchange shifts to patriotism and the need to support troops, ending with an advertisement praising Hanford's Balsam of Myrrh for horses and chapping sores.
Urgent appeals pour in from six regions to save J A Tabor the Lafayette county farmer sentenced to death. He is a Confederate veteran awaiting execution on August 6 with Governor Earl Brewer urged to commute the sentence.
A playful Chicago News item notes a theater scene where a pair jokes about tears from a tragedy. A cold theater and damp fear trigger laughter while an admirer recalls the free season ticket.
A quirky collection of snippets features Grove's Tasteless Tonic and playful neighborhood scenes. A girl asks to borrow a mechanical music player for quiet time, a sixty year old plans to umpire a village baseball game, a dog howls late, and a local farmer jokes about mosquitoes.
A quotation praises a man with steel grip and brave spirit. The piece notes the British Army in India exceeds 350000 in strength and costs 55000000 annually. It adds a warning that charity can be a curse to humanity.
An Illinois man credits Postum with curing dyspepsia constipation headaches and indigestion after abandoning coffee He proclaims he is a monument built by Postum and urges others to switch He describes Postum forms Postum Cereal and Instant Postum with prices 15 25 30 cents
The Capital Light Guards of Jackson and the Ennis military band depart July 17 for the Biloxi encampment. The local unit, commanded by Capt. Beacham, expects 65 enlisted men and three officers to attend. A large Jackson Board of Trade turnout filled the July 12 assembly hall, led by Felix E B Gunter in his first meeting as president, outlining plans to advance civic and material growth.
Velma community mourns Water Valley-Dock Wilburn a well known local figure after his body was found crushed on a railroad track at Velma July 12. He leaves a wife and several children.
Brookhaven L Riggios, a dairy expert for the agricultural bureau, has transferred from this city to a new post. The move shifts regional dairy policy guidance as authorities reassign personnel.
Black and white flower holders bring sophisticated contrast to bright blooms. The trend features white porcelain with black stripes or solid black pieces, creating striking decor in interiors alongside vivid flowers.
Apne Rittenhouse in the Boston Herald describes creative vase displays using snapdragon flowers lilies and rose and amilaz training over lattice fascinators perched on edges of bowls or rims. Ceramic birds clay hold stays put while bronze mermaids and pond lilies add cool charm to rooms.
The article describes new dress fashions with Effecta fabrics and taffetas. It notes blue and white striped skirts with plain bodices, brown flowered taffeta combinations, and full length sleeves. Skirts are full with modest flare and many have bands or cords at the hem. Flounces appear on soft materials and skirts vary from just above the ankle to high shoe top.
Soft corded silk dominates chic salta with new broad collars and cuffs. The shortened waist line returns as the average figure drifts. Cutaway coats reappear in variants of one to three buttons. Metal and black laces accent more formal evening dresses.
An advertisement claims calomel harms health and promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a gentle, vegetable remedy. It touts a money back guarantee, promises morning relief, and says druggists report calomel sales dropping as people switch to this product.
The article argues that most animals reach full strength by ages two to five and live long into their prime years. It notes dogs mature by two to three, horses by five, and may live into twenty five to thirty with care, while humans rarely reach full strength until twenty five and often exceed seventy only with borrowed time. If humans were as well placed as horses or dogs, life expectancy could reach 110 to 125 years.
Visitors press attendants for myths about a blood red marked pigeon at the Bronx Park Zoological Gardens. Attendants insist the bird is just born with a red feather and speculate it came from the Philippines. The exchange ends with a flippant denial of any story behind the bird.
A gray cravette cloth walking suit features a circular skirt and a coat with practical pockets and shoulder straps. The coat has covered buttons and a belt at the front with a cloth buckle, reflecting a military style.
Dark blues and blacks lead the color palette with beige and occasional brown, soldier blue, or oxford gray. Trim favors plain silk braid and bone buttons, except for white faille collars.
For summer afternoons the striped vollea dresses and silks with Angerie frills offer a light stylish option. Bright patterns and soft fabrics create a breezy modern look suited to warm weather events and outings.
A wide range of fabrics from Panama to silk and braid are used for sport hats with mixed materials. Striped silk in awning effects, white ribbons, rosettes, bows, and quills create varied trimmings. Flowers and nosegays appear on medium sized sun hats of straw or lace with low or front placement.
The piece argues fashion now rewards personal conviction over rigid codes. It notes a wave of stylish shifts as a moral signal and urges readers to adapt to new lines and silhouettes rather than insurgently resisting. It highlights freedom of choice in attire this year and cites hobble skirts kimono sleeves and long coats as evolving limits.
A period piece health note suggests remedies for coughs and seasickness, home hygiene for girls, and beauty advice. It covers glycerin in hot milk for cough relief, nose pressure to stop sneezing, hair framing, avoiding tight lacing, gingerly salt baths, and sea salt rubs for warming and circulation.
Silk blouses in color stripes offer cool practicality and easy care for travel. The article notes they resist wrinkling, require less frequent laundering, and come in prettier colorings this season, urging women to include several in their wardrobe.
A description of evening petticoats featuring upper halves of pink crepe de chine and multiple layers of pink net in the lower portion.
The article notes a skirt design with two or three gores to provide wide panels for unrestricted movement. It emphasizes free action and practical mobility in athletic wear.
Letter from C. David G. Pate reports cure after forty days on a remedy. Ad claims pellagra is curable and urges readers to consult Bangha s remedy from American Co. box 2088 Jasper, Alabama, with money-back guarantee.
A movie fan argues about publicity costs and a civil wedding in France. The dialogue notes a thousand dollars weekly and ten cent payments toward advertising, suggesting cut rates for press placement. The exchange contrasts money for coverage with French civil ceremony norms.
A couple exchanges intimate lines on a porch under moonlight. The woman cautions against drinking strong beverages while the man presses for a private tete-a-tete. The scene hints at mounting tension and personal conflict.
A lady passenger complains of being stepped on by a man, as the conductor replies that he has nothing to do with traffic rules. The exchange underscores tension over etiquette and authority aboard.
An old advertisement promotes Cuticura soap and ointment for cleansing and purifying the skin scalp and hair. It includes a humorous exchange about poetry and a line about a bicycle. Also references Hanford's Balsam and a note on a wronged husband seeking revenge and a Louisiana Chinese plantation.
A fragmented city transit item notes a heated exchange among riders about the war. One traveler protests loud discussion while others represent several nationalities, reflecting tense tensions aboard a commuter line.
The passage features quick dialogue about weather affecting business, a joke on getting up Don ts for hot weather, and mock ad like lines. References to poison ivy remedy and a mix of character types including Hicks, Wicks, and a Squire with gender bias appear in a satirical, patter style.
A grouchy neighbor confronts the Giant Juniors at first base about a broken window. He pretends to joke then threatens to involve the police if the bill isn’t settled, while Splinters the pitcher boasts of a home run. The scene mixes humor and danger as neighbors weigh in.
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