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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1914
Page
2
Mrs Eliza A Thompson serves as editor of The Oxford Eagle overseeing daily newsroom operations and editorial content in Oxford. The role emphasizes local reporting, community voice, and journalistic stewardship for the Mississippi publication.
The committee announces Hon. Hubert D. SterHens as a candidate for re-election to Congress from the Second Congressional District, subject to Democratic primary action.
In Pittsboro Calhoun county a candidate for Circuit Judge of the third Judicial District faces the Democratic primary action.
Hon Albert C. Anderson of Ripley Mississippi enters the race for Congress in the Second Congressional District subject to Democratic primary action.
Local editors condemn Burns detectives and Georgia hemp route disruption as a warning against perceived persecution of Lieut Gov Bilbo. The piece laments disrespect for the governor and predicts consequences for using such controversial operatives.
A local column warns against extensive road bond distribution as petitions circulate to form districts for highway funding. It argues land productivity varies, bonds could tax nonproductive property, and benefits may accrue mainly to adjacent residents. It notes a $150,000 Beat One issue and urges voters to consider who backs the movement.
The Bilbo case, moved to Jackson, rests with Judge J H Howie to prosecute if a solid, unbiased case exists. The letter argues Howie must avoid bias, scrutinize the state's evidence, and dismiss the case unless proof is clear and untainted, earning public thanks regardless of politics.
The piece condemns Governor Brewer for blocking a public printing contract tied to the Issue Publishing Co. It explains initiative and referendum rights, arguing the measures empower the people to approve or repeal laws, reduce lobbying, and curb legislative misuses of funds and special privileges.
The piece explains that initiative lets citizens propose laws without changing the republic, and that if the legislature neglects a desired measure, citizens can petition for a vote. A majority approval would enact the measure, preserving the two year legislative cycle in Jackson.
Albert C Anderson of Ripley announces his candidacy for Congress from the 2nd district. He is a state senator and former four term legislator lauded for integrity and leadership. Supporters say he will be a capable, fearless representative trusted by plain people statewide.
Commissioner Blakeslee led a statewide gathering to form the Grown in Mississippi Association in Jackson. State agents, educators, railroad and agricultural groups pledged support, and the campaign aims to spread the slogan and benefits across schools and communities.
An old advertorial promotes Chemibesiabe liniment claiming quick relief from rheumatism at a low price. The copy urges readers to buy now and try the product for effective soothing and mobility.
W H Rowan, Chief Sanitary Inspector, urges towns to enforce state fly regulations. He calls for removing breeding places like manure, screening garbage, and treating manure with salt or Paris Green solutions. Violators face daily fines and officials must show backbone to clean stables and privies.
Fragments report respiratory troubles affecting health and strength. A letter from H Brown of Muscatine Alabama claims a doctor saved his wife's life after long illness.
Miss Fannie Renfrow Lafayette county Girls Tomato Canning clubs plan a handmade booklet exhibit for the county and state fairs. Ninety members from the clubs will contribute recipes, experiments, and dainty tomato dishes. A summer university display and a countywide meeting will organize cans and booklets with emerald green covers.
Oxford resident Mrs HE Ward of College Hill St cites lasting relief from unclean secretions and disorder after using kidney remedy from Don’t? kidney pills marketed by Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo NY. The source notes oxford testimony strengthens evidence for the product.
An advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh through a constitutional remedy. It asserts reader benefits and endorsements, promoting a patented treatment as the sole effective cure.
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