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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1902
Page
2
A collage of opinion notes on Republican tariffs, trust indictments, and foreign policy. It references Adams era figures, Woodrow Wilson era style critiques, and mentions Democrats, Jacksonian echoes, and a Chinese minister to Washington.
The article argues shirking spans professional and amateur realms, tracing origins from childhood discipline to modern schooling. It links laziness to poverty and decay, noting the habit can be individual or institutional, with a community bearing collective shirkers as originators of local failures.
Denis Thompson shares a vivid, dated travelogue about Pike's Peak from 1806 to the Cogwheel Route. He narrates the ascent, noting the mountain's history, the rail system, engines, and scenic stops like Mani tow station Minnehaha and Half Way House, plus a mountain printing office and a daily visitor paper.
Mrs Rosa Jonson chronicles a wind swept ascent to Windy Point and Pike's Peak 14147 feet above sea level. She describes Lake Moraine towering clouds vast plains and immense views with reverent awe. The narrative notes a hotel telegraph station a souvenir store a steel tower a child’s grave and a final group photograph before descending.
Reports from several congregations show encouraging progress with protracted meetings at Christian Rest Bethel and Oxford Camp Ground near Holder. Family illnesses and a tragedy are noted alongside a 14 to 6 Pine Hill victory over Abbeville and Bay Springs planning a Bay Springs visit next week by Bro Gaines.
Neighbors report good health and rain needed for crops south of Oxford. Protracted meeting to begin the second Sunday in August at Yellow Leaf, inviting all to attend. Local visitors Jimmie and Dink Tabbe of Taylor’s, Miss Bettie Lovelady of Union Grove, and Joe Hare from Yellow Leaf observed community events and a Friday picnic near Mr Tarver’s. An advertisement praises Electric Bi for kidney and liver support at 0 cents.
Fragmented charter text outlines incorporation of the Nome Circle Society Supreme Council for fifty years with powers to sue, a corporate seal, a fund of at least $1,000, and per member assessments not to exceed one per death. It authorizes subordinate councils, alms, and by laws, with tax and dues limits set at seventy five cents per member per year. The passage ends amid incomplete clauses and names.
Rev J J Gibson stayed with A R K Wilson on Saturday night. Holder folks report a Sehing expedition in Marshall county netting about 100 pounds of fech. Bay Springs youths enjoyed a picnic at Mouth of Tippah. C N Baird killed a guest bog weighing 265 pounds in self defense after an initial knock out. Abbeville and Pine Hill tied ball game saw Pine Hill win 14 6. Mr and Mrs Claud Morgan left to visit relatives in New Albany.
The Abbeville brief notes multiple rains over the past week improving pasture and grass growth. Corn prospects appear better than cotton, with ample time for a good crop as weather favors near term growth. Pastures are recovering and will soon be in good condition.
A column reports showers improving crops and good community health. It notes Robt Smith’s illness, a Slickidge meeting led by Mr. Faqua ending Friday, and an attempted blocking of a speaker by unknown persons, who nonetheless allowed him to proceed. Mentions Dr King’s New Discovery and Grove chill tonic promotions.
The LaFayette Springs News reports four days of Primitive Baptist meetings led by Bre. Morris with Rev. Wallace of Kentucky assisting. Five additions to the church were noted amid heavy local attendance and visitors.
A garbled medical line queries bladder, cough and cold remedies in tablet form with unclear wording and stray phrases. The legible pieces reference a medication or treatment but lack coherent context or instructions.
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