15 Jun 1905
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1905
Page
1
The text argues smallpox is not contagious and results from internal conditions. It claims epidemics reduce mortality, denies dread, and asserts prior smallpox increases later infection risk. It condemns inoculation of children with cowpox as a crime.
A wide survey notes Russia favors Paris for plenipotentiaries while Japan seeks caution. President Roosevelt quietly urges peace through representatives in both capitals. The article covers domestic strikes, political shifts, and global reactions as war tensions ease toward potential settlement.
Jackson columnist H E Blakeslee collects notes on Mississippi industrial, commercial and agricultural progress. The column highlights regional resources, growth efforts and notable local developments across the state.
Mississippi publicizes a campaign praising the Mississippi and Texas Railroad Commissions for protecting local manufacturers. It highlights road improvements, agricultural growth, and efforts to keep wealth and jobs within the state, naming civic projects in several counties and towns.
Prof. W J Spliliman and Prof L C Corbett spoke to Ridgeland Horticultural Society about diversification farms near Ridgeland. Census requests compare Mississippi cotton figures with association data while Greenville funds aid King Daughters Hospital.
Louisville witnesses a Confederate Reunion kickoff with thousands of veterans and crowds filling the streets. General Stephen D Lee arrives with escort as the Confederate Memorial Association completes funding for a monument to the dead, with plans to choose a site and timing for the memorial shaft.
Farmers in southeastern Oklahoma report severe damage as web worms infest cotton and corn. Homestead grower Mavelm warns of worm activity while V. Holling describes quick spread, with acres destroyed by day and harvest abandoned. Neighbors fear widespread losses after recent storms.
The largest U S trust company plans a merger with Equitable Trust Mercantile and Moweton Trust to form a dominant financial institution. Deposits would reach about 160,900,000 with capital around 7,000,000 and substantial surplus. The move aims to rival the National Bank’s deposits and would consolidate major city banks under Thomas F Ryan’s influence.
A relic attributed to Confederate General John A. Morgan is found in Nashville by Samuel Holt, a Union veteran, who posted $1 to guarantee return if shown for the Louisville reunion. The sword bears Morgan's engraved name on the handle. It is believed to have passed from Morgan through his body servant to his son.
In a fatal shootout at a blacksmith shop near Tate Springs three men died instantly and a fourth was seriously wounded. Victims named John Holland, Will Holland, and Will Bundren. Enmity between the Holland and Bundren families had persisted for four years, leaving the Holland parents as the sole remaining relatives.
The Secretary of the Treasury announced that the second installment on public deposits from depository banks will not be required on July 1. Banks may pay anytime on or before July 1 to separate treasury transfers from July dividend and interest payments. The unpaid portion totals about 12,000 pounds.
The article describes dress styles for girls up to age ten, noting waistline adjustments and similar silhouettes. It lists fabrics such as voile, organdie, Swiss embroidery, laces, ginghams, and novelty prints, with trims like braids, bands, and tiny buttons. It also mentions materials for older children including wool blends and plaids, all styled with white collars.
Rob ert Hichens argues youth in women stems from varied activity and interest. Modern women juggle many roles and pleasures, appearing notably younger as they pursue diverse work and play while maintaining optimism about future joys.
The lingerie hat reaches perfection with minimal trimming and dainty materials. A typical model features a Sam O Shanter style embroidered mull over sky blue lining, with a plisse silk brim and two large silk clusters on one side.
Advice on selecting gloves emphasizes fit matching shoe size and finger length. It warns against overly tight gloves causing red hands and unflattering appearance when removed, urging attention to long fingers for a better look and comfort.
Fringes do not launder well and hand embroidery is valued. Linen centerpieces and doilies use hem stitched hems and scalloped edges, with color accents in purple green and blue. Proper washing involves soft luke warm water Ivory soap gentle rubbing and careful drying and pressing for durability.
A trim shirt waist features groups of tiny tacks beside a center embroidered band edged with a plissé frill. The back displays a pointed yoke and sleeves tucked into plain embroidered cuffs. It is worn with a silk girdle or a wash belt, reflecting the season’s trend toward simple wash dresses with wash belts.
The text notes poke bonnets will appeal to children and some young women, with several attractive models on display. A coffee colored lace straw bonnet lined with white tulle and pink and white roses stands out, but the poke is too conspicuous for everyday wear and should be reserved for garden parties, weddings, or other dressy events.
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