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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1907
Page
2
A collage of brief notices mentions Guy Metlty and J M Sparks, rising costs in cotton and hotel business, the Los Angeles Times pressure to bust a trust, and a quip about Rockerfeller’s barber. It notes Russia’s navy budget, Nebraska initiative ruling, and a Texas oil verdict, with comments on Senator Bailey and a Bible proverb about loving thy neighbor.
Before the war the South had leisure but now hustling for a living reshapes life. Rich and poor debate duty, with calls for women to stay home and men to seek productive work. A lost seven-year-old, Richmond Byers, sparks a notice offering rewards from multiple supporters, while Mississippi congressmen and pension votes are noted in a brief editorial snip.
Local items report singing at Mr J B Aldersons Sunday night and good time. Miss Alice Wilson returns from Oxford. Miss Joella Quick to attend summer normal at university. Mrs G G Wilson visiting relatives near here. Zack Ballew captures a young red fox near Caswell. Sid Hickey and wife host a new visitor, a son. Orford Aldermen aim to enforce an ordinance on June 6 1962 regulating sewerage and water services.
The June Board of Supervisors met with officers present. Items approved include allowances for land repairs and bridge work, grading contracts for multiple hills, and construction of several bridges. Petitions for road changes and levees were considered. reports by commissioners were received and ordered. The session adjourned to the first Monday in July.
John Garrett of North Millar reports using Bucklen’s Arnica Salve after a four year walking stick injury failed to heal. The product allegedly cured the gore on his face, improving his condition and mood.
The text discusses Mr. Williams's controversial race speech and the repeal of the Fifteenth Amendment as a step toward security. It contrasts his lecture at the Casemo with Gov. Vardaman's court house address, noting public enthusiasm for the latter and the enduring support for dismantling race-based restrictions. A Pittsburgh Dispatch clipping shows Tillman’s remarks garnering cheers, reflecting shifting northern sentiment.
The ad promotes Pursley’s Vegetable Compound as a remedy for rheumatism stomach and kidney problems and urges trials at AH Kendel’s drugstore with a special $1.00 bottle and a 3-bottle offer for a dollar. Saturday July sn is listed as the last day of the 6 certs for a $100 bottle. The Spring Federal Court adjourned with a grand jury true bills and several fines and sentences reported for alcohol and distilling offenses in LaFayette and Marshall counties.
The notice lists unclaimed mail items for the Oxford Mise Post office for the week ending Saturday Jude Slot. It includes names Isaiah Bonds, Mra F Co Bailey, V Mine Clark Jim, with letter numbers and dates advertised by S M Howry P M.
Sealed bids due at noon on Tuesday July 2 for building bridges on the Taylor and P road Splider Creek near H J Gardner residence and several other roads in the area. Each bridge bid to be separate with bond equal to bid amount. Board reserves right to reject all bids. J C Ramey, Clerk Oxford Miss June 2007.
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