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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1903
Page
2
A string of quick takes and quips touching politics culture and curious notices. Topics range from Lipton and W Bryan to potential war leadership and domestic duties with jokes about dogs germs and heat. The items reference immigration strikes agriculture and odd court cases with regional flavor and dated commentary.
The essay muses on how people judge their own actions as better than others and overestimate their own worth. It contrasts self pride with neighboring egotism, notes the heavier burden of personal losses, and urges a steady battle against selfishness to gain true freedom from social friction.
An editorial argues that public property reflects collective responsibility. Citizens, including women and men, should avoid polluting public spaces and support efficient public service. The piece urges viewing the public as part of personal belongings and upholding rights and duties.
The text states that ducks hens and turkeys can live to about 12 years but most are killed around age 11 for cooking. It notes a common practice of slaughter before their full lifespan.
F. Ward of Winona Mississippi declares Senator Hernando Money faithfully served with the Carroll Rifles and 11th Mississippi, detailing his transfer to cavalry, long active duty, severe wounding, capture, and near death. Ward counters a twenty negro law conspiracy claim as groundless and urges veterans’ honor.
A Mississippi letter to Gov. A H Longino challenges him to state his views on the Philippine question citing national platform policy. The writer asks about Roosevelts appointees and a possible appointment, and questions family connections and political assets. The piece also includes a humorous matrimonial ad reply and a malaria tonic ad.
A Mississippi letter alleges unaddressed charges against Governor Longino and urges a public reply before the election. It notes prior prompt answers to Mr. Ellis and questions why this second letter is not answered promptly. It cites Democratic leaders praising Senator Money and questions voters about Longino’s suitability.
The Newton Record questions Longino's ability to influence Roosevelt and favors H D Money as a true Democrat. The Koseuisko Herald endorses Edward F Noel as governor with broad local support and a strong chance of a statewide victory.
The Brookhaven Leader endorses State Senator KE F Noel of Holmes County for governor. The Magnolia Gazette praises his patriotism and predicts he is fit for the position, pledging continued editorial standards regardless of the outcome.
Advertisement claims skin troubles due to liver imbalance and promotes Herbine as a cleanser for bowel and liver, asserting a clear complexion. Product priced at 50c and available at Oxford Pharmacy.
The Pass Christian Beacon reports that judges and chancellors openly backing Governor Longino’s campaign compromise the bench. A judge is identified as a campaign manager and several others are active in delivering votes, prompting the public to approve or condemn such trading.
No man or woman in the State will hesitate to speak well of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets after one trial. They always produce a pleasant movement of the bowels improve the appetite and strengthen the digestion. For sale by BR Chilton & Co.
"For years fate was after me continuously" writes F. A. Gulledoge of Qerbena Alabama. He suffered a terrible case of piles for 24 years before Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured him. Also effective for burns and pains. 25 cents at A H Kendai's drug store.
The Tallahatchie Chronicle endorses Edward F. Noel for governor, praising his moral character, legislative leadership, and public service. The editorial urges voters to support a good and capable man in the race.
Noble Oklahoma Territory resident Mrs M A Jolley endorses Herinine as the perfect liver medicine and blood purifier. The note claims malaria remains at bay when the liver is in order and praises Nferbine as an efficient liver regulator. Sold for 60 cents at the Oxford Pharmacy.
Rev W L Riley of Cuba NY reports relief from fifteen years of sciatic rheumatism after using Ballard’s Snow Liniment with initial relief. He endorses it strongly and notes Oxford Pharmacy offers 25c 50c and 31 00. Also Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets are recommended for liver vigor and digestion. R R Chilton & Co sells them.
The Cotton Belt Route corridor in Missouri Arkansas Northwest Louisiana and Texas offers cheap land with mild climate good water and abundant fuel. Land prices range from 2.50 to 20 per acre for prairie bottom and improved lands with colonies of 2000 to 8000 acres noted as promising. East Texas fruit and tomato belt lands go 10 to 20 per acre. Contact E W LaBreauun G P T A Cotton Belt Route St Louis for information and excursion dates.
Mrs Chas Applegate of Alexander Indiana describes a night plagued by coughing and blood spit from consumption. She credits three bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery purchased for 1.09 each with curing her and adding 58 pounds in weight. The ad touts cure for coughs colds and lung troubles and lists retailers A H Kendal and R R Chilten & Co. for sales. Also recommends Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets as a pleasant laxative remedy.
The Comanche Oklahoma Chief recounts a couple's wedding and family arc from marriage to parenthood. It depicts a joyful home, birth, and growth, followed by departure of children and an old couple left alone in sorrowful desolation. The prose traces love, nest making, and family life through vivid imagery.
Mrs Alice Miller of Morgan Texas describes a six year struggle with severe diarrhoea. After failed medical treatment she tried Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, which she says cured her with one bottle at low cost. Sold by R R Chilton & Co.
H P Kumpe of Leighton Alabama reports a customer whose sick child vomited everything and later worms were expelled after one bottle of White's Cream Vermifuge. The tonic features digestion aid and health restoration marketed by Oxford Pharmacy.
Sales pitch touts Dr King s New Life Pills as the busiest mightiest remedy converting weakness to strength and listlessness to energy. Promoted at 26 cents per box and sold by A H Kendal in a period voice.
The Hattiesburg Progress notes that many readers doubt any paper will consider Mr Noel in the race yet hundreds believe he would be the most painstaking active and careful of the four. Men who served with him in the Senate say he was the hardest worker and patriotic in that body.
Joe Golo bick of Colusa claims fifteen years of rheumatism relief after using Electric Bitters, calling it the greatest medicine. The ad also touts Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with a money back guarantee, offered by R R Chilton & Co, noting safety and reliability for bowel complaints.
The Courier-Journal of Louisville announces a new estimating contest offering ten thousand dollars in prizes for guesses on Kentucky governor vote totals in the November 3, 1903 election. Prizes include 3000 and 2000 dollar gifts plus many smaller amounts, with additional rewards for early revisions. Subscriptions to the Weekly or Daily papers grant extra guesses, and renewals count.
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