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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1919
Page
2
Henry A Moore was arrested after an incident during official duties. An affidavit was filed against Limier Mickienmimg while Moore continued his duties. he was allowed to speak and face trial. He will be tried before Esquire Evans Monday as new developments unfold.
A vintage advertisement extols Dodson's Liver Tone as a pleasant vegetable liver remedy. It claims it is safer than calomel, guarantees results, and promises quick relief from sluggishness and constipation. The copy urges customers to try a large bottle for only a few cents and seek a refund if unsatisfied.
The Guaranty Bank and Trust Co. urges farmers to invest in dairy cattle to boost Lafayette County's dairy industry. The article notes rising land prices, encourages holding and expanding land, and highlights a Holstein cow example producing six gallons daily with a calf valued at $100 at weaning. The bank offers help to acquire cows and aims for a county creamery. President H. M. Faser signs the message.
A correspondent from the Ameuman expeditionary force describes harsh dry cold near zero temps in Siberia. He notes frozen extremities, a field hospital, slow mail, sled ambulance convoys, and a quirky Arctic life with sled traffic and multi-species households.
C C Fisher of Irving, Texas says Tanlac improved his digestion, ended persistent gas and heart flutter, and helped him gain six pounds. He praises the medicine and notes his renewed appetite and energy for farming. He adds a brief, reflective ending about local conditions and hopes.
A satirical poem portrays the Lord reshaping creation and placing Russia on the map as a great Arctic dump. It lampoons Archangel and portrays Russia as dirty, corrupt, and odorous, ending with a boastful note about returning to the United States. The piece closes with a tease for a Briscoe Automobile offer in the Eagle.
Watley Gardner died Sunday morning at a local hospital following surgery on Friday at age 52. He leaves a wife and family. burial was Monday after funeral by W. L. Smith. Federal court sits this week with several candidates visible on streets including W. H. Dyson Oscar Johnston George Beall and H. H. Casteel. The Board of Supervisors meet this week with likely extended sessions next week to review county property assessments under close scrutiny and frequent increases.
Wednesday morning Hon. Oscar Johnston addressed a well filled county courthouse audience including students town folk and a few country residents. His speech followed his usual statewide pattern and style.
A vintage beauty tip describes making a lemon lotion by combining juice from two lemons with three ounces of orchard white to yield a quarter pint. It claims to whiten the complexion, remove freckles and tan, and keep fresh for months when strained and used daily on face and neck.
The Oxford Eagle announces its printing schedule for next week and related delivery details for readers and advertisers.
J H Morris, salesman and collector, advertises sewing machine oil needles and repair services for all kinds of sewing machines at his store.
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