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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1906
Page
2
The column lists names and hints at campaigns for United States Senate James K. Vardaman and Capt Thomas Sipigit. It jokes about election results and mentions politicians James K. Jones and Jeff Davis. Other items note Persia Turkey war talk, railroad rebates, taxation, Mars drought, Mr Dooley, Teddy, La Follette, Rockefeller, Tarbell, postal receipts, and Andrew Carnegie predicting a North American union.
A reflective piece urges firm steady effort to tackle life’s duties and evils. It compares a deliberate grip on nettles to shaping one’s environment, courage against resistance, and transforming sorrow into character. It notes potential shifts in public policy and a Justice Harlan’s son possible ICC role.
A reflective piece urges shedding useless pursuits and falsehoods to gain life balance. It highlights time as nonrenewable, warns against worry and self centeredness, and urges building lasting friendships and purposeful work while cherishing sincere effort and moral strength.
Interest in the Mischetopi Midi Railroad, chartered three years ago, is revived. The line would run from Carthage to Pittsboro via Kosiusko and Oxford, with Vanderbilts expected to finance and oversee construction, opening a direct route through Mississippi toward New Orleans and Memphis. Surveyors could arrive soon, exploring a valuable state corridor with rich resources.
At a meeting of the Democratic Congressional Executive Committee on July 12 in Holly Springs, it was ordered that a Democratic primary be held in each county of Mississippi’s Second Congressional District on August 2 to nominate a candidate for the 6th Congress. If no candidate wins a majority, a second primary will be held September 15 between the top two finishers, with the district nominee declared by majority. County committees must appoint managers, report returns to C. W. Young of New Albany, and notify candidates of expense contributions. The committee will meet September 1 to canvass first primary returns. Only Democratic white voters may participate in the primaries. eligibility for the general election is noted.
L Cullen, Tax Assessor, asks Lafayette County taxpayers to inspect the July 16 tax roll and file corrections with the chancery clerk. He notes land values rose under owner input and calls for fair, pro rata valuation to ensure taxes are borne equally, warning the Board of Supervisors to raise values where needed.
A reflective piece urges a daily push toward wealth and fame, warning that one bold stroke can bind a person to public expectations. It contrasts ambition with steady improvement and cites local notes, medical ads, and community notices including visits, sickness, and business promotions.
Local notes report heavy rains and crop concerns with cotton and land. A shooting wounds Mr. Murchison by Henry Hayes and the suspect is jailed. Visitors from Duncan Oklahoma and planned travels are noted. Protracted meeting set for August 26 at Free Springs. Exhorter Jesse Ironhart leaves soon after months of campaigning. Health advice promotes Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs. Chamberlin's Colic, Diarrhoea Remedy urged for children. De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve recommended for injuries. Unino laxative claims cleansing effects without irritation.
Miss Ida Smith visits Miss Pes Collins and Mrs W H Bruce visits her sister Mrs Montgomery at Cornersville. Miss Jessie Parks returns from New Albany. Graham’s Mill school opens with Miss Gertrude Barry. Picnic planned in Mr Parks’ pasture near Graham’s Mill on Friday Aug 3. Several visits among locals and a brief health and product ads section including Foley’s Kidney Formula and Kodol for digestion. Also mentions old remedy rove’s tasteless tonic and a pile cure section with pamphlet-style notes.
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