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Newspaper

Oxford Eagle

Location

Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1908

Page

2

Chas H Broome Endorsed For Congress In Local Resolution

Local Democratic convention endorses Chas H Broome for Congress from the Second Congressional District. Resolutions praise his education, legal career, Christian character, and electability, pledging support in the coming primary. Also notes community notices, visits, and social events in the district.

Broome H. Frame Chartecin Congress The State University Promitener Tattahatchie County Hewa Taliaheiche Chas. H Aed Democratic Party Chas Capabe Eited Sir Erwome Creimmarr Tiuzen Ted Decocrat Christian Xenteman Charl H. Boxe

Information versus Misinformation

A compact essay extols truth over misinformation, warning that false statements harm individuals and society. It contrasts durable knowledge with deceit, urging vigilance against premeditated misrepresentation and urging reliance on factual, divine purity.

Glass House Critics Target Local Figures in Blunt Portraits

A noisy denunciation urges naming the faults of public figures and private schemers. The writer promises frank portraits of those who cry down local interests while profiting secretly, arguing truth will purge the community if skeletons are exposed.

Elosat

List of claimed mail matter at Oxford Miss Post Office

Weekly list of claimed mail matter for week ending Saturday July 18. Names include Mrs Hanper Anderson and Hen J S Mother, Oxford Female College, Miss Leon Christian, Dowry Fancie, Daniel Grant, Miss Mantle Garrar, Miss Holl-way, McEwen dir s Liddie, Reynolds Mary, Scott T W, Marion Simmons, Mrs Stella Thriadzill. Call for above letters with number and date advertised. signed M Howay.

Oxford, Miss Anderson Hanper J. S Oxford Female College Christian Leon Dowry Fancie Grant Daniel Garrar Miss Mantle Holl-way McEwen Dirs Liddie Reynolds Mary Scott T. W Simmons Marion Thriadzill

Pearson Seeks Congress Seat From Panola County

Panola County resident Her Lelsnd L Pearson rises from humble beginnings to a law career and community leadership. Endorsed by the County Democratic Convention, he campaigns for Congress aiming to serve agricultural constituents and uphold dignified, constructive debate.

Her. Lelsnd L. Pearson Panola County Hind Eneugh Katesville Methodist Church Acrix Aes Congress of the United States Ais Congress

Local notes and visits from the Andrews community

Rainy weather aside, a large church crowd gathered as the Andrews Chaira group plans an August third Sunday meeting led by Rev. W. D. Hedleston and family. Oxford visitors farm nearby for a spell while Gamble and White start two months at Price school. Ed Bied from Tyre visits, Dean picnic north of the river draws locals, Goodwin from North Carolina stays with friends, Abrews and Sardis kin visit, Lottie and Irene Gamble return from a month at the University, and Ed Frazier of Harmon town stops by Saturday.

Andrews Ed Bied Tyre Mfr Goodwin Carlina Abrews Sardis Lottie Irene Gamble Ed Frazier Harmontown

Public notice bids for Oxford and Panola road bridge

Public notice from Oxford Mississippi states sealed bids due at 12 noon on Tuesday August 4 for building a bridge across Clear Creek near L s place on the Oxford and Panola road. Bids to be let separately per plans. Bidder to deposit twice bid amount in security. Board may reject any or all bids. Clerk W M Woopwasp signs.

Fecel Aczust Clear Creek L. Ss. 'S Place Oxford and Panola Road Oslie W. M. Woopwasp Oxford Miss

Notice to Bidders for County Record Books in Oxford Miss

Sealed bids due by 2 p m on Thursday Aug dth for furnishing record and blank books tax receipts and warrant books and pay certificates for the county and district for two years ending July 1 1910 Bond of 660 with two or more securites required for faithful performance Bids may be rejected Board reserves right to reject all bids W M Woopwakp Clerk Oxford Miss 1903

W. M. Woopwakp Oxford Miss Alg

Rains improve crops and local notices amidst county chatter

Sunday afternoon rains boosted crop condition with some fields averaging two ears per stalk while others produced three, despite prior rainfall. Local updates note visits by W F Lamb and family near New Albany and Mrs Elton Hartsfiell improving after illness, plus social visits by W B Smith to daughter Ellen Thweatt and Mrs Teet near Paris. An ad promotes domestic liver remedy Herbine at 38 cents a bottle via A Kedel.

W. F. Lamb New Al-bany Elton Hartsfiell Teet Paris Major Thweat Tus Eagle Aliani Howe A. Kedel

D D D Prescription Endorsed By Readers For Skin Ailments

A reader letter from Mrs. Mattie I. Powler of Sl Punt Wiss praises D D D Prescription as an effective external wash for skin diseases, claiming quick relief from dermatitis and sores. The note encourages others to try the remedy, noting lower cost than doctor visits and promising a free booklet on skin care.

Dr. Ir. Company Mas Mate E. FowLen Advics R. BR. Chilton & Co

Social Stregglers and a Nation of Strivers

A ranting tirade mocks social stragglers and a so called 400 society. It derides those who pursue status, culture, or presence at social events as hollow figures, urging a purge of this class to disinfect humanity and spark progress. Classified ad ends with an unrelated farm notice near Oxford.

Shim Vauleville Solomon

Toccopola News Highlights Local Week

Prof. Cooper teaches at the school this year. Miss Garnett Farr and Scot White visit from Oxford. Ed Short and O. B. Boone celebrate births. Our baseball team travels to Spring Hill to face the Rooters. John Short hosts a lawn party lit by Japanese lanterns. Rev. Brandon to preach at the Christian Church. J. T. Gilmer pursues a law course in Michigan. Young teachers return from the Normal at the University. Town cleanup and sidewalk repairs urged. Macyouta

Toccopola News Cooper Garnett Farr Scot White Oxford Ed Short O. B. Boone Spring Hill John Short Brandon Christian Church J. T. Gilmer Michigan Macyouta

Local reminiscences mix with patent medicine ad copy

A patchwork page blends medical tonics with community notes. Advertisements tout Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy and Electric Bitters, while local letters report rain, crop prospects, church events, visits, and a big baseball score of Stacy over Clear Creek.

Notice for Oxford camp ground work meeting

All tent holders and others in terested are requested to meet at the Oxford camp ground Monday July 27 at 9 a.m with tools to do all necessary work. G. O. Foust, Secretary.

Oxford Camp Ground G. O. Foust

Remedy That Cured Child’s Severe Dysentery

A Alabama father credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving his four year old after two doctors gave up. He notes the cure came after using the remedy with castor oil per directions and claims it saves many children. Sold by all druggists.

Chamberlain William S. Scruling Carbon Hall Ala

Spurring News Across the Nation in The Record Herald

The Chicago Record-Herald dedicates a daily spurting sports section with pages of telegraph reports, illustrations, and special articles. It highlights boxing, golf, and other sports by noted experts, appealing to readers who admire seasoned sports writers.

Chicago Record-Herald Ian Authorliny Muu Ass Ruutilis Atlumoriing Quiemi Bell Lenis Pugiem Agus Ether Sporeeanaleus Tae Live Herabi

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