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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1905
Page
2
The itemized column from The Oxford Eagle riffs on prohibitionist views, a senator’s race, and various financial and political notes. It mocks claims about fountain pens, notes the American Bank of Manila receiver, hints at beef price suspensions, and jokes about Russia’s peace efforts. The piece blends satire with brief references to Cortelyou, Shaw, and the treasury, concluding with Tennessee politics.
A reflective piece urging people to seize opportunities and use available resources. It argues Southern farms waste potential, neglect livestock and education, and that proper effort can transform talent, health, and environment into future success. Education and business growth depend on diligent use of present means.
A memorial notice from the Home to Foreign Missionary Societies and the Methodist Church honors Mrs. Levin Lake who died April 23. The tribute praises her virtuous life, deep kindness, and faithfulness and asks prayers for her family. Local notes include church events, Sunday school reports, and community notices with short personal updates.
A critique notes time as a moral measure noting the weary rich financier and the industrious time saver who serves others. It cites sickness, a shooting near Claude Howells place, and rural delivery agitation. proceeds to censure Carnegie money and declares cynicism in wealth.
Community health outlook given as good. Rev J W Peel missed service, Rev Mr Taylor preached in his place. Local visitors include Mr A R Wilson and wife from Bay Springs, Mr and Mrs J B Wooten, Mrs Maxie Webb, and Mrs Wooten. Fras Wooten of Woods Ridge stayed with J D Wooten. S S Webster of Oxford promotes Singer products and related services.
J. J. Hubbard of Temple Texas testifies in 1902 that Herbine restored vitality and eased headaches rheumatism and nervous ailments. He says a dose relieves the tired feeling and chills and fever, praising it as the best medicine. A bottle price is listed in cents.
Local column reports warm dry weather and good health in the area. Faithful readers attended Hopewell services where Rev W D Hedleston from Oxford delivered an excellent sermon. Community tidbits mention visits among residents, musical entertainment at Mr G H Evans, and updates on residents traveling or recovering. Advertising promotes Foley Kidney Cure and Chamberlain’s Pain Balm with brief health claims and local druggists offering remedies.
Clod Hopper reports continued show ers and good crop prospects with much corn planted. Families visit relatives in Surepta New Albany and Ponto toc. Bear our town mourns death of Mack Simmyon on June 10. Salem Cemetery interment noted. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve advertisement ends the column.
An 1800s style advert claims Ballard's Snow Liniment eases deep tearing pains from wet weather and stiff joints. A Gibson City user named Oscar Oleson credits it with curing back pain after a year of trouble. The ad markets bottles at fractions of a dollar to a dollar, touting quick temperate relief and other health claims.
The excerpt records a rainy forecast readers hoped for, church attendance with Rev W D Hedieston, and social visits among local residents. It mentions Miss M M McParland visiting Water Valley, Dr Wiley family with parents, Annie Hope Kimmons in Usford, O E Slaughter visiting Harvey Cromwell, Mes Sanders visiting Les Matte and Dinkie Wiley, William Young from Panola County visiting George Young, E Woodward visiting Oxford, and an ice cream supper at Harvey Cromwell's home with Frank Slaughter and Yellow Leaf relations.
Low rates on round trip tickets to Texas and other destinations with 15 day goings and 21 day limits. Listings for Wisconsin Central vacation spots and a cold remedy advertisement recalling E. Grove. Contacts include P A BD Wincom and PF Scuwevet with addresses in Tennessee and Cincinnati.
Lang Bros., druggists in Paducah, advertise Dr Men Chill and Fever Cure as the leading remedy. They claim customers keep returning after one use and state physicians endorse its widespread use in the area.
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