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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1906
Page
2
J. A. Thompson reports on a local event in Lakavette County involving figures tied to Peter snd Pullteher, with sparse details and a focus on domestic affairs.
The column browses a mix of stories including a sugar trust suit in New York, calls to oust Guy Pattison, Taft and the czar, a Los Angeles human skin case, rising elephant prices, Britain sending ships to Greece, and political chatter about Roosevelt and potential Colorado senators.
An exploration of how diverse individuals define and pursue enjoyment. The essay contrasts child’s play, family picnics, sport, study, evangelism, and social events with the morally charged view that self centered fun reveals character. It notes that time spent well reflects generosity and shared pleasure.
An editorial argues that a fixed purpose drives greatness and persistence, citing leaders and artists as examples and urging readers to pursue noble aims beyond mere comfort. It notes a Supreme Court ruling denying Cleveland a streetcar franchise and mocks a candidate named Peac running in Kansas on the Democratic ticket.
A front page editorial urges citizen responsibility in the district congressional race. It laments public indifference, calls for informed voting and poll tax payment, and urges yeomanry to demand better government and hold candidates to account. It emphasizes duty to self and country.
A fragment from the Chicago Record extols its fearless and independent approach, denying partisan editorialization and promising balanced views on major issues. The page notes social items, local notices, and letters, with names and places such as Oxford Miss, Water Valley, Grand Junction Tenn, and J. Shunault marketing livestock.
June brings rainfall aiding farms as ecorn and outcrops flourish. Local residents share visits and illnesses while medicines, family notices, and sermons mark a busy community page with pharmacy remedies and personal updates.
Destinations with scenic surroundings and abundant mineral waters along the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis Railway offer varied accommodations from elegant hotels to farm houses. A illustrated Summer Folder lists resorts and inns with rates and descriptions. Free copies mailed on request to J C Woolsubway Memphis Tenn.
List of unclaimed mail matter left in the Usford Sliss Post Office for the week ending Saturday June Jud. Names include Bare Mrs H H, Bailey Mattie, Gaines Thomas P, Garrett Studic Liby, Johnson Miss Willie Montgomery Mr, Luster Mattie, Murrivon Deline, Phase Maria, Patton Peaster, Pegues Miss Leaner and Miss Jouite, Le Pegues, Stiss Levan, Retiasen Gevege, Smith Miss P, Swita Joseph, Youngs Ailsa Helen. Also advertisements for medicines and elixirs follow.
After July 1, rural delivery patrons must signal passing carriers when mail is posted. Any device or signal attracting attention will suffice, but without a signal the carrier bears no responsibility if mail is not collected. The aim is faster rural deliveries and reduced stops at closely spaced boxes.
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