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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1905
Page
2
A fragmented column from The Oxford Eagle cites wartime rumors about Linevitch and RoJestvensky, speculates on Russo-Japanese conflict outcomes, discusses immigration and labor, and notes political figures including Roosevelt, Leopold II, and Morton. It cites economic chatter on cotton, finance, and canal supply prices, with satirical asides on public figures and events.
The piece argues that meeting local demand boosts merchants and farmers alike. It notes large Irish imports and cotton income, urging Mississippi farmers to expand beyond cotton to supply regional needs with cheaper, home grown goods to improve national supply chains and profits.
A Jackson Mississippi College reader defends Mississippi University trustees and governor against a Carnegie Library Fund critique. He argues Mississippi should avoid Northern influence, questions Carnegie methods, and praises local trustees for debt free progress and better library options.
The county board opened with routine allowances for bridges, jail, roads, and pauper care. It approved bridge work, hires a new overseer, and authorized bids to build a bridge on the Late View and Thennville road. Damages from levee work along the Memphis and Coffeeville road were assessed, with three landowners compensated while the county paid none. Adjournment set for July.
The firm of Avent Matthews and the old firm are requested to call and settle their accounts. T. W. Aven’t, P. E.
A group of veterans departed Tuesday morning for the Reunion in Louisville. Names include J. L. Shinault, L. B. Dillard, J. C. Gates, A. S. Metts, J. T. Slaughter, and P. continuing attendees not listed.
Farmers cheerfully report fine weather and crops thriving despite a light rain request. Local visits and neighborly notes fill the page with names and small-town gossip, while medical remedies from Chamberlain’s products are endorsed by wives in Houston and Paducah letters.
Farmers harvest sota and hay amid scarce rain with crops stagnant awaiting a timely shower. Stella Avent’s friends planned a visit. D J Lucas remains ill. Carmen Callaway visited Oxford. Neva Russell sick. Clear Creek attached sermon by Rev N W P Bacon. Mt Zion Sunday school to meet. Chamberlains tablets marketed free of charge. Miss S M Kewary seeks a return mail regarding a letter and date.
A note requests a Secont bottle for a sore patient who expresses mistrust. The message appears informal with emphasis on providing the medicine to the unnamed woman in need.
Mr John Almond leaves for Memphis to enter a business college. Baxter Carter visits friends. Miss Gooch of Louisiana visits Mr Goodwin. Miss Beadles of Big Creek visits Miss Mattie Wilkins. Warren Williams spends Tuesday in Oxford on business. Miss Banks hosts a gathering for Miss Beadles. Children Day services planned at Methodist Church. An ice cream supper by Ladies Aid Society was a success. J A Brown visits Oxford on business. DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve advertised. Rev J H will preach at 11 o'clock. Mr James Parke of Water Valley visits G H Parke family. Lallards Benon Listment advertised. Subscribe for Tas Baguz.
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