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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1906
Page
2
The Oxford board lists payments and contracts including road machines, bridge work, lumber, and jail supplies. It notes county officer incentives, tax assessors, and upcoming bids for courthouse yard fencing and bridge construction. The document also records a budget recap for printing and advertisements and a note on a sick dog and remedies.
A long Mississippi booster paragraph extols state resources and harbor gains at Gulfport, urging readiness to seize export, cotton, and factory opportunities. It juxtaposes rail access, open harbor, and rising real estate with civic action and enterprise. A brief note covers a Vancouver train robbery and U S political salary talk. The McGowan town board met June 5 1906 and dissolved Freeman Furr & Co with Gean released from liabilities.
Public notice states bids open noon Tuesday July 1936 for erecting a fence and walking in the court yard of the county court house. Plans and specs on file. board may require changes. Bidder must certify cash payment and board reserves right to reject all bids. J A Kauri Clerk Oxford Miss June 1936.
The town of Oxford passes a muzzle law with a five dollar fine for owners who let dogs run free. The mayor and marshal are directed to kill unmuZZled dogs. The ordinance takes effect upon passage and was approved by Mayor P. Matruzws and Clerk BR. L. Stervens. A separate public sale notice lists property in LaFayette County by Jerry Porter Jr. and others.
A reader letter discussing a paint sample named Devoe lead and zinc. The writer claims the paint used sulphate lead rather than carbonate, was adulterated and thinner than expected, with excessive dryer and higher cost than the claimed saving. The note is part of a consumer complaint and references a Rochester or New York supplier.
Weather is fine and farmers report crop progress as Mt Zion neighbors share updates. Norma Black visits from North Oxford while Mrs Davis and Mrs Prater improve. Oat cutting begins and early risers pills are advertised. Local testimonials praise Foley and other remedies, with sales by A H Kendel and J L Rendel.
Farmers report good corn and cotton yields with Geo Green. Social visits include Mrs George Hemerton, Mr Hubert Foust and wife visiting relatives in Oxford. Miss Laura Richmond visits Mrs Julia Davidson, and Roy Davidson visits Water Valley relatives. Kodol advertisement promotes digestion relief for indigestion and dyspepsia with local pharmacy support.
A column promotes Worm remedy Whuie's Cream to expel worms for feverish babies and better sleep. It claims 35 cent price and local seller WH Kendel. It also touts Herbine liver tonic from W C Simpkins of Alba Texas with a testimonial about chills fever and general wellness.
The item notes a fine blackberry crop and abundant fried chicken and apple pie for farmers. It reports on Prof J C Givens recovering from illness and Mrs Alice Mearchison overcoming chills and fever. Mr Abraham Kitehell dies May 1 at age 53. he is praised as a pioneer and moral figure. Free Springs school elects Prof A L Watson as principal for nine months at $63 monthly.
Readers praise Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for bowel trouble relief and household use. Ballards Horehound Syrup touted as a cure for coughs and lung issues with testimonials from Byhalia and other towns. PAZO Ointment offered with a six to ten day guarantee and money back if unused.
Beckwater News notes a large Sunday school gathering at McAlister's school house. Various residents including L W Miller of Teckville and E H Lames with spouses were seen visiting friends. Miss Maggie Powell and Florence Smith visited Mrs Boyd at Langston. The Blackwater Telephone Co met to discuss business.
A newspaper item promotes Lurative Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming a cold can be broken in one or two days. It notes initial symptoms as dry cough and nasal discharge and asserts the cure is guaranteed with a money refund if it fails. The box bears E. W. Groves signature and the price is 25 cents.
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