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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1903
Page
2
The item lists state and local political names including McLaurin Money Noel and Roane alongside a bold dark aside about a farmer who killed himself with a lantern. It adds scattered jokes about newspaper writers conventions and jurists and ends with reflections on wealth and success as hustling.
A writer quips that club women make the best wives suggesting their experience with clubs has shown them a folly in club life and leads them to choose home life for entertainment.
The piece riffs on President Roosevelt's Washington arrival and Western tour amid public enthusiasm. It critiques Booker T. Washington's status, praises the president, and comments on social views about work and race, mentioning Alabama slaveholders and Columbus society.
Postmaster General Payne warns that officials may be guilty of irregularities without being crooked but stresses that irregularities harm the service and that it is better to hire employees who are not irregular.
The passage argues the 1904 Democratic candidate should gain the trust of both sober businessmen and workers. He must champion the people without pandering, and defend national property while checking arrogance.
The piece notes Perry S&S Heath enabled regularities in his Washington postal role. It portrays obstacles to favoritism as non-existent, with law and civil service rules overridden in his activity.
The passage notes that great men, when plans falter, avoid public complaints and pessimism. Instead they adjust tactics while preserving aims, continuing to pursue their objectives until success is achieved.
The piece argues that public support for electing U S senators by the people is rapidly growing and will compel constitutional change. It predicts the Senate cannot resist the demand and notes that two thirds of state legislatures must act.
The extract counsels against envy in wealth and status, urging readers to avoid comparing themselves with the rich or famous. It recommends measuring oneself against those less fortunate or focused on benefiting humanity, arguing that true excellence benefits others and cannot harm those who strive to improve society.
Commencement at the University began with Rev. George A. Truett delivering the baccalaureate sermon in the Chapel on Salvation from Corinthians. The event drew visitors from across the state and featured a strong choral program. Monday included Sophomore declamation with awards to Stokes Robertson and Leon Roseborough, and a senior debate on the Monroe Doctrine with Leonard and Crisman winning medals. The annual ball occurred Monday night at the Opera House, and diplomas were awarded Tuesday along with several honors. The Board of Trustees proceedings will be published in the next issue.
Hon N O Crawford of Atlanta Chickasaw County announces his candidacy for the First District Railroad Commissioner. A four term state senator and Confederate veteran, he is described as a capable, vigilant citizen with a record of exposing frauds and acting in faithful service.
A reflective quote urges embracing today as the only certain day while dismissing the burdens of yesterday and tomorrow. It counsels patient, sweet endurance of evils and blessings, warning that overfocusing on distant troubles makes life intolerable.
The piece argues Senator Noel has consistently advocated reform and taken decisive action on key issues since the 1890 constitution. It contrasts Noel's record with opponents Cruz and Vardaman, noting Noel supported uniform textbooks and primary election measures, while rivals vacillated or opposed similar steps and only aligned with Noel's positions after they became mainstream.
The Woman's Home Mission Board gathered in Atlanta from April 17 to 22. Five young women were consecrated as deaconesses in the M. E. Church South by Bishop Hendrix. A memorial Homer Deaconess Home will be established in Los Angeles funded by Mr. Toberman and his family.
Abbeville items note Miss Pettis returning home from Colum bus while Marvin Moore of Oxford visits friends. May Byrd and Earl Parry of Myrtle stay with Miss Lula Strickland. Shields Hussey visits from Oxford. Mrs G W Strickland travels to Duck Hill to visit a daughter. Kate Gallegley and Cammie Williams head to Duck Hill and Arkansas. W M Goodwin visits Oxford on business. Children’s exercises set for Sunday at the Methodist Church. An ad quotes Mrs Sarah W Curtis of Lee Massachusetts praising Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets, sold by R R Chilton & Co.
Mrs. 8 H Newson of Decatur Alabama suffered three years of severe indigestion stomach and bowel pain. After doctors failed Electric Bitters brought immediate relief and she reports being completely cured. A. H. Kendal druggist guarantees the medicine for liver stomach and bowel troubles priced at 50 cents.
Rain appreciated as Miss Pearl Walker visits Ben ton County relatives. Higginbothams and Singletarys visit Water Valley. Nannie Fee Singletary plans Woodson's Ridge friends trip. Sumner Dunn and Stevie Nelson seen in community. Mrs. Lou Walker in Water Valley with relatives. Rev. Deckard to preach at South Oxford school house. Sunday school at Church Grove progresses. The Eagle and its subscribers receive best wishes.
In April 1889 amid Oklahoma settlement, a diarist suffered severe diarrhoea from bad water and heat. A neighbor supplied Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. a big dose eased agony, within an hour the patient slept, and the bottle cured him. For sale by R R Chitton & Co.
H J Freegard of the Grand View Hotel Cheney Kansas urges use of Herbine a tonic laxative and restorative he has used it for 12 years and says nothing else beats it Newton Kansas supplied it at the Oxford Pharmacy.
Endorsed as a universal dependable remedy, Cham berlain’s Colle Cholera and Miar rhoea Remedy is praised for summer diar rhoea in children and credited with saving many young lives each year. Sold by R. R Chilton & Co.
A newcomer named Jones deposited 100 dollars in the preacher’s salary box after stating he just started business in town. The preacher announced he would patronize Mr Jones and urged others to follow. When asked his line of work Jones replied he is a saloon keeper and the congregation reacted with shock.
An advertisement touts Ballard's Snow Liniment as a remedy for neuralgic pains rheumatism lune bage and ic pains claiming deep nerve and bone penetration and blood absorption. Illinois Central Railway agent D F Moore of Milan Tennessee endorses it noting family relief from rheumatism and backache. Oxford Pharmacy sells 25c 50c and 1.00 bottles.
A Missouri merchant attempted to move a barrel of linseed oil when the faucet broke. He kept his hand over the bunghole for about fifteen minutes until a customer arrived to help. The Forest Register remarked that regular advertising might have brought the customer sooner.
Advertises Dr g s New Life Pills for Sick and Nervous Headaches. Claims to purify blood and improve health. Sells for 25 cents with money back if not cured. Distributed by A H Kendal druggist.
Stomach and liver tablets claim to cleanse and invigorate the stomach reduce dullness after meals and improve appetite. Sold by K K Chilton & Co., druggists.
An advice note urges daily bowel movement to expel wastes and cites G L Edwards of Wichita Kansas praising Herbine for liver and bowel regulation over ten years. The Oxford Pharmacy advertises a 50 cent price.
Weekly list of unclaimed letters for Oxford Mississippi ending May 30 1903 includes Ragland Mrs Lee Therres Miss Roye Cooper Will Canon H Y Chambers Frank Wood Miss Nona Tindall Miss Hattie Rogers Miss L Co Hoppill Miss Lizzie Luston Gennie Lane Miss Cora Jenkins Lawe Banks James Black Miss Mollie Morgan Miss Suraoner Moore Josie McCaren Mrs M Wilson Long plus others. Postmaster E B Pierce notes to request callers provide letter number and advertised date.
Fresh testimony from T J McFarland of Benterville Va declares Dr King’s New Discovery cured three years of bronchitis after constant doctor visits. The remedy is claimed to fight consumption coughs colds and pneumonia and is guaranteed by A H Kendel druggist with trial bottles free and regular sizes 50c and 1.00.
Local ad asserts Paracamph eases neuralgia and burns including sunburns and oats. The seller A. H. Kendel offers a 25 cent bottle at 6174 South 6th Avenue, Quincy Illinois.
An old ad promoting Grove Tasteless Chill Tonic described as a 27 iron and quinine bottle with no cure no pay and a 50 cent price. It also touts Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a pleasant easy to take remedy available from R. R. Hilton & Co., druggists.
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