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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1904
Page
2
An early 20th century subscription notice from The Oxford Eagle outlines rates and delivery terms. It states one year for $1.00 six months for a shorter term and notes the paper may be late. The issue is dated Thursday June 2 1904.
A column of assorted notices and opinions surveys campaigns for Congress with Thomas Spight as a re election candidate for the 24th district, democratic primary caveat, plus provocative items on labor, religion, Philippines era events, Japan Russia conflicts, and foreign policy quips. The piece also notes the Carnegie hero fund open with 5 million, party cross talks with Booker Washington, and satirical takes on Ireland France Ireland and Tibet.
A Kentucky man drowned recently in an oil tank. The incident is presented as a warning to avoid attempting dangerous stunts and to stick to the regular Kentucky beverage.
A critical 19th century editorial mocks Ohio and Maryland ties in U S politics. A land office clerk dies after fifty years in service. The piece mocks the Brazil Peru conflict as battles of mining and rubber trusts. Reports claim arms cross the Austrian frontier into Russian Poland. A Polish uprising could involve Russia.
An essay extols inner charity as the highest charm more lasting than wealth or beauty. It urges parents to teach verbal kindness and self restraint, noting how public figures like Miss Alice Roosevelt can influence by quiet conduct despite a crowd.
After a dry spell we were blessed with rain Sunday and Monday. Rev E D Williams conducted the funeral of S M Kelly in Water Valley. R O Nunnery of Lufkin Texas visits home for a few weeks. Mr and Mrs Will Walker of Oxford stayed with Mrs E D Williams. A group for the World's Fair trip to St Louis includes Ira Ragland Mary Jo Williams J E West R O Nunnery and A S Williams. Cards announce the marriage of Chas I Sisk to Ina Johnson of Johnson Ark on June 12th at their future home here after July 1st. Sisk is a Taylor boy and a noble young gentleman. J L Sisk family just returned from Fayetteville Ark. Splinter’s history of Splinter is very interesting. Write again Splinter.
Our farmers rejoice over scattered rain early this week and gardens look well. Several illnesses were reported including Mrs Ellen Welch and daughter Ila with roseola, Master Newton King showing improvement. Frequent rain disrupted Yellow Leaf services as youths returned home. Mr Emmet Tatum has come back from Texas and may stay awhile. Mr and Mrs George Welch of Oxford visited relatives recently. Rev Allen will preach at Slick Ridge Saturday night. all are invited.
T M Kemp writes from Beauvoir Mississippi May 24 describing a tranquil scene at the pier overlooking Mississippi Sound and Biloxi lights. He notes veterans at the Soldier's Home, hospital care by Capt McKnight and Dr Foulk, and visits by excur sion trains from New Orleans. He reflects on Oxford friends, old comrades, and hopes EaGLe staff will visit.
The Cumberland Presbyterian Church announces Bertram and Willard bring a pictorial reproduction of the Passion Play of Ober-Ammergau. The event, Monday evening June 13 at the Opera House, is expected to draw a large local crowd assisted by top local singers.
Lang Bros., druggists of Paducah Kentucky report selling over 700 bottles in one season. They claim physicians prescribe it and that once used, customers will not use other remedies.
An advertisement touts Dr Mendenhall's Chill and Fever Cure as best for malaria chills and fever. It urges use as a general tonic and quinine substitute and offers a refund if unsatisfied.
Farmers greet welcome rain as Sunday activities continue. Mr. Taylor Keel and little Earle Fouatis are ill, Julia Wooten injures foot on nails but expected to recover. Clarifying medical info on catarrh and Hall’s remedy is included. Community visitors, travels, and school closure noted along with local sports and Democratic presidential discussion.
Thousands report relief from sick and nervous headaches using Dr King s New Life Pills. They claim to purify blood and improve health. Only 25 cents with money back if not cured, sold by A H Kendel druggist.
The writer recalls how fathers cleared land in the 1850s using axes and grub hoes, burning brush, and simple plows drawn by oxen. He notes abundant wildlife then, including deer, wolves, wild turkeys, groundhogs, ground squirrels, and birds, all largely vanished since the war, and previews future writings on schools, politics, and religion.
Fresh testimony arrives praising Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption bronchitis and lung ailments. A Benterville Virginia expressor reports three years of bronchitis cured after using the remedy. Also notes free trial bottles and standard sizes price. Local items report good weather and community news from The Eagle. Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised for wounds with 25 cent price.
The Iron Mountain Route offers Home Seekers tickets to Texas Indian Territory Oklahoma Territory New Mexico Louisiana and parts of Arkansas at one fare plus 2.0. Tickets valid 21 days from sale with 15 day stopovers. Dates include May 17 June 7 21 July 5 19 Aug 2 16 Sept 6 20. Inquiries to H D Wilson J P Pannill and A G P A T at 314 Main St Memphis TN.
The health of our community is improved by a good rain Sunday aiding corn and cotton. Dr. Crawford and wife of Harmontown visited. Mr. James Lee Smith moved into the Ebb Snipes residence. Mrs. Florence Childress visited. Children enjoyed Day at Free Springs. Drs. Davis and Coker from Water Valley amputated Mrs. Rufus Johnson's right foot last week.
Mrs. 8 H Newson of Decatur Alabama endured three years of severe digestive and bowel pain. She claims life seemed ending until Electric Bitters restored her health, improving liver kidney and stomach function. The drug is offered at 50 cents, guaranteed by A H Keudel.
Tickets at low rates now on sale with details available from any Mobile and Ohio railroad agent.
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