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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1900
Page
2
The writ of peace frays as factions shepherd the power balance in China while Boer forces push near Pretoria. American politics debates Constitution versus privilege, with Dry details on tariffs and conquest, and a sharp eye on 1900s party struggles.
A Texas letter sketches rivalries and roles of Texas women, likening hospitality and toil to fame across the Lone Star state. It contrasts married life, divorce motives, and economic bravado with vivid portraits of everyday labor and social norms. A later note from Oxford, Mississippi, praises rural progress and town life before closing.
The necrology committee notes the death of Jouvex Ronear A Hiri on July 24 in Oxford Mine. He was a lawyer with a revered life, generous to education, patient before death, and a model citizen whose good deeds blessed his town. The committee cites his devotion to God, charity, and service to the sick and youth, and lauds his moral character and benevolent Masonic ideals.
The village reports resumed rains and bright sun as school opens under Profs Spradling and Wilkies. Misses Montie Gray and Katie Farr of Oxford visit relatives while H B Gardner’s daughter Nora lies ill. Eight revival preachers active. Primitive Baptists preach on limited atonement. people attend in large crowds. Monuments and future speeches planned at Liberty Hill for Sovereign J T Patton’s grave on the second Sunday in August.
The Board of Supervisors met Saturday July 21 adjourned to August 1900 after examining tax rolls and finding assessments competent. Members received mileage and per diem. Also mentions McGee's Female Tonic and Combined Treatment sold by A H Kendel. Notes convict hire systems in Texas Mississippi Georgia yielding profits and fewer labor hardships.
An array of old advertisements promotes Boschee’s German Syrup and Cham berlain’s Diarrhoea Remedy with testimonials and notices. The Round Up Kansas postmaster faces higher bond demands, replies with a redified “N it,” while Sylvan Valley News from Brevard touts Cham berlain’s as reliable for twenty years.
A historical note on Democratic divisions and reunions arguing unity yields victory. Also mentions political party longevity and contrasts with the Republican Party. Small ad for Blue Line Liver Pills and a tidbit about a presidential manuscript edited by editors and signed in the president’s hand.
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