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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1910
Page
2
A stream of brief items from a 1910s era paper covers politicians like George and Aldrich, sports notes on baseball and airships, a Virginia judge's prizefighting sentence, and a lengthy critique of the cotton credit system. It notes tax, labor booms, and humorous asides, with light humor and conservative editorial tone.
The Pensacola Journal urges county road upkeep as essential as repairing an aging wagon. It notes ongoing rain, good crops, and local social notices including Ed Buffaloe's illness, Verner Stewart's Baton Rouge return, and visits among neighbors, ending with well wishes to The Eagle.
In a wartime reminiscence, EF A Surra recalls officers and men from Company A 2nd Mississippi, detailing Isom, Spencer, Reynolds, Wilkins, Rankin, Dunn, and Howry. He notes their courage, discipline, and sacrifices from Murfreesboro to Franklin, culminating in surrender with only seven privates remaining.
A North Dakota paper notes a reader refused delivery at the post office and left the country owing the editor over 33.00. The delinquent then sent a letter with the debt, claiming conversion at a revival and duty to pay. The editor jokes the subscriber found the right brand of religion. A list of unelibered mail matters follows for the week ending Saturday, July.
The report highlights health vibes, visits among Mrs. A M Hail Mrs W A James and Mrs Fred McCain illness recovery. Earl Welch attracts attention as he’s seen locally. Oxford trips by W A James and Charley McCain visits. Wedding bells probable and Osie McCain plans Delta trip. Fudge town visitor Rigar Fudgn and Mrs McCain’s fine chicken prospects noted.
Public notice states that sealed bids for a bridge project at Water Valley and Camp Ground will be opened noon on Tuesday. Plans and specifications are on file. bidders must deposit double the bid as security. The board may reject all bids and will award to the lowest responsible bidder. Oxford Miss July 6 1610.
Notice to creditors of Cr W. Berford deceased to present claims within twelve months. J C Baford and J B Boaca named as executors and trustee. Proceedings to sell, by cash bid, East fraction of Lot 61 Section 2s Township 8 Range 3 West in Lafayette County, Mississippi, in Oxford, on the August day, 1910, with title believed good but conveyance limited to vested interest.
An offer from Ian American Life Association at Empire Building Birmingham Alabama promises cheap life insurance for healthy white men and women aged 15 or older. It claims no agents are used and invites immediate inquiries for rates and terms.
The United States government plans to give away 40 to 16 acres of land in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, and Mississippi to selected applicants. For information and application forms, contact Dixie Home Co., Naranja, Florida.
An advertisement warns of kidney trouble symptoms such as back ache dizziness and fatigue and urges immediate treatment with Dean's Kidney Pills. It cites a testimonial from P B Farr of Oxford Miss and notes sale through Foster Milling Co Buffalo NY as sole agents. A fragment about a frigate wreck follows.
Local events fill the page with Sunday night gatherings at Mr Gaston Robertson and Sunday school at Mr W Stewart, plus health ads for Usatitbertainy Que Choters and Snarrhboes Remedy and Mellee's Palsy Elixir. Advertisers tout bone remedies, liniments, Vermifage and other tonics for children and adults.
A fragment from a newspaper shows a printer’s error mixing an obituary with a fire report. The obituary describes a disliked local figure and the widow blames the editor over a five year subscription debt.
Mrs Dixie Thomas of Puriton Alabama recounts feet leg cramps and night pain from indigestion and liver disorder. She tried a doctor’s medicine without relief and then used St Joseph’s Liver Regulator with apparent benefit.
The speaker reports renewed health including appetite, sleep, strength, and relief from worry. They commend the Regulator as grand and indispensable, claiming it should have a place in every home.
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