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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1908
Page
3
Voters will choose a mayor and marshal, with ward contests in Willooden Ward 2 and Wisill Ward 3 led by H. V. Somerville. Executive committee slots list B. P Uirny, T. J. Wanl, J. Eames, E. O Stavidson, and G. M. Knight across wards.
The camp meeting set for early August stirs lay and faith as residents report on social gatherings, personal visits, and community notices. Local officials discuss bonds for street improvements and school levies while planners urge informed voter participation.
Rain brings happiness to farmers with young corn and melons thriving. Households prepare for canning and Camp MMMting. Local visits include Miss Verna Cada and Mary Cada of Pontotor with deputy Me C C Stephens and wife. Oakford area social events noted with Oxford visits and supper gatherings. Advertisements announce Br andag’s New Lille Bile claimed to cure constipation and biliousness with a 25 cent price.
S. S. Webster agent advertises Singer Sewing Machine and Wheeler & Wilson. seeks customers with easy payments and satisfaction guarantee. Burges picnic on Wednesday features public speaking and baskets. Boiler and engine with elevator offered. terms to Pr. L. Listes. Music studio opens September at Episcopal Rectory, contact Mrs Bemrice.
For rent from September first a single story room house on University street near schools town and depot. It has modern conveniences. Inquire Mrs. C. P. Puant.
Charles F Bucann of Tracy California says two 2-cent boxes of Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured his itching piles after other treatments failed. The product is sold under a guarantee at A H Reeder’s drug store.
Mrs A J Conner of College Street Oxford Mississippi recounts relief from backache and possible kidney trouble after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She bought them from Kemdo's drug store and urges others to act before kidney issues worsen. Sold nationwide by Foster-Milburn Company at 50 cents per box.
The issue reports fragile health, local meetings at Shilo and Bow, religious services, and active harvest work. Names include Miss Louise Rayburn, Miss Tike King, Mrs Lela McLarty, and Misses Currie and Homie Hil. Advertisements promote King’s New Discovery and Menees Baby Elixir with local druggists carrying the products.
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