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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1908
Page
2
A collage of political quips from the era cites Congress, presidents, and parties. It mentions Taft, Bryan, Foraker, and Dick, with jests on tariffs, postage, and extradition while mocking current events and figures across states and newspapers.
The article argues that pride in one's livelihood and possessions inspires progress in a first class town. It urges professionals and wealth holders to take rightful pride, but emphasizes communal pride through moral conduct, education, and neighborly support to attract outsiders and prevent retrogression.
The piece argues happiness comes from simple living while comparison spurs effort and improvement. It notes Mississippi lags in development, urges local towns to attract investment and job-creating ventures, and cites twenty-three thousand idle freight cars as a warning to arouse capitalists and push for growth.
Little Mary grows through school ages and name changes from Mae to Mayme to Ma as high school and college years broaden her fame. The Starkville News notes a Bache subscription at 1.00 dollars per year.
The LaFayette County Democratic Convention met at the courthouse appointing P. E. Matthews as chairman and T. W. Avent as secretary. Delegates to the State Convention included W. A. Roane and W. P. Shinault among others. voting unit rules and pro Bryanj endorsements were set. Executive Committee nominees covered Congressional Judicial and Senatorial committees with named members.
Rev D M Gean preached a splendid sermon Sunday to an appreciative audience. Our Sunday school is the best in years, about 65 on roll. Miss Ila Welch is seriously ill. Mr C W Metis child critically ill. Misses Donnie Threlkeld Pontotoc and Mary Turner Houska visiting sister Mrs Cora Franklin. Miss Sallie and Rosa Stewart visited Oxford Saturday. Miss Kate Welch at Lafayette Springs. Farmers behind due to heavy rains. Fruit crops good especially plums and blackberries. Old soldiers attend reunion at Birmingham. For Sale residence of Mrs M B Jones on University street. For particulars apply to W D Porter. For Rest a good home near town University Training School apply to F S Leavell.
Brown Byres notes Mt Zion church hosts a joyous Children’s Day with 40 children in white, a grand march, and a 1.5 hour program of recitations and gospel songs. Glad crowds praised Mrs Steve Callaway for leading the training and all volunteers for a successful day.
A community report defends against Mr Green and his cohorts of weed leaders asserting unity to protect fields. It notes a sick neighbor Mrs Howell seeks Memphis treatment and reports Bro Crum’s impactful sermon at Pine Grove church. The tone is hopeful with improving crops and a bright fruit season anticipated.
An advertisement praises Dr. Decature Dennis skin treatment using pure vegetable oil of wine mixed with ebon Giuteiete and other mild ingredients to treat eczema and itch. It claims wintergreen oil alone fails and claims immediate relief once applied. The message urges readers to inquire at the store for more details.
Notice to bidders calling for sealed bids by 12 noon on Thursday July for building a new bridge over the Wallahatchie river near Seven Ferry. Also bids for a creek bridge on Sloughs Lane and for a Hurricane Creek bridge at Mose’s Mill plus 1500 cubic yards of levee across Pose Creek bottom on the Oxford and Rocky Ford road. Bids must follow plans on file and bond equal to twice the bid. bids let to lowest responsible bidder.
The Marshall County Democratic Convention on June 13 unanimously endorsed Hon. H. K. Mahon for Congress. They praise his integrity experience in the Legislature and State Senate, and urge support for his candidacy in the Second District. Ennis Bros report success of Chamberlain's Gold and Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy in Narcoosee Florida with local adoption and sales.
The piece laments rising poor posture and health among youth, condemning slouching and turtle backs. It urges young people to walk erect, keep regular hours, and maintain a proper diet to avoid long term health decline and harm to future generations.
C Farthii Mil Creek recalls near death nine years ago and credits Electric Bitters with restoring health and vitality. The product, sold under guarantee at A H Kendall's drug store, is promoted for general weakness and long-lasting ailments. A Hampton Tennessee user reports ankle sprain relief after use. Also advertised New Life Pills claim to ease liver and bowel stagnation without griping, available at H Keudel's drug store.
Week ending June 13 unclaimed mail items include Brown Mrs Maurrys Boone Union Female College director Jackson Miss Mary Lockridge William v Myers Mime Betiiv Mcllaine J L Milley Mk Les Pigies Lena Kobe Virgie Susie Lee Thomas proprietor Marble Yard and others. Addressees urged to inquire at local post office for delivery.
An old notice claims a remedy by Chamberisia's Salve for infants with a misguided cure involving a prayer and cloth application. It asserts relief for mothers distressed by ailments and urges purchase through druggists.
A chancery court decree sets a July 1908 public cash sale at the South courthouse in Oxford to settle property division. It covers a second story office space in Lot 2, Block BE, with forty by eighty feet frontage, three rooms, and use rights from the front, subject to confirmation and possession on sale. Official seal dated May 23, 1906.
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