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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1908
Page
2
A collage of political quips and notes on Roosevelt Taft Bryan and Powers. Mentions Chicago drought winds and the Denver trip while joking about campaigns and public figures. Includes stray items on Japan Korea Vanderbilt Paris and a Connecticut pie death and a Michigan apple theft.
A critical notice addresses Mississippi school management, urging strict contract laws, proper duplicate contracts, and lawful teacher payments. It cites superintendents paying teachers without formal contracts, partial monthly salaries, and officials juggling other duties. The piece calls for rigid enforcement and ongoing public commentary.
A call to support the county Board of Supervisors and actively aid road and capital initiatives. Warns against petty criticism and urges practical suggestions, neighborly dialogue, and generous engagement with public officials to drive broad improvements. Subscribe for THE Esaroie.
A large crowd welcomed the Nashville Board of Trade delegation known as the Boosters. Oxford hosted the visitors with a full reception including a brass band and guided tours. Judge Rane welcomed them, Leland Hume voiced thanks, and the article predicts the trip will yield thousands of dollars in trade for Nashville.
H. K. Mahon of Mississippi, a Second District state senator, lawyer, and noted woodman, plans to run for Congress. He rose from farm roots and Marshall County politics, educated in public schools, a Memphis commercial course, and the State University law program, practicing in Holly Springs since graduation. He is described as a calm, logical debater who studies bills from all angles and supports Woodmanship through active camp participation.
A Letter of Appreciation from Nashville Board of Trade chair Learn Hume praises Oxford for cordial receptions during a Booster Train tour through Mississippi. The note highlights Judge Roane and a motor ride, urging ongoing cooperation to build up Nashville and uplift Oxford.
The Mississippi State Democratic Convention nominated William Jennings Bryan with no opposition and instructed Denver delegates to vote for him first and last. Vardaman Williams McLaurin Noel Lowry and Longino were sent as at large delegates, with Mississippi confident their interests will be well represented in Denver.
At the State Convention the Second Congressional District elected Robert Gresham of Benton as Elector with J H Walace of Tallahatchie as alternate. Delegates include K W Bailey Panola W U C Wright Marshall with alternates G L Jones Union C H L Curd Marshall. Executive Committee: Walker Wood Tate J A Brown DeSoto L G Fant Marshall. Messrs L M Russell H H Thompson W P Shinault were delegates from Lafayette County.
William Curtis, celebrated Chicago Record Herald correspondent, writes a daily two column letter for the paper. He has traveled widely and produced many travel letters later published as books. His career began in Chicago in 1572 and culminated with leadership roles in government and journalism.
The article notes good community health with farmers finishing cotton hoeing and corn planting. A large Bethel Sunday crowd filled the church, singing was strong with 45 80 singers, a plentiful noon dinner, and praise from leaders Megara Hyde Stephens Grover Hooker Foust Grissom Johnson and Yellow Leaf. Also includes a testimonial for Chamberlain's Pain Balm aiding a sprained ankle and a note on sales for 25 and 50 cent bottles.
Jesse B. Marvis of Skippers Virginia recalls a near fatal pneumonia attack in 1906. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with immediate relief from weakness and a severe cough, noting his cure after two and a half bottles. The product is sold under guarantee at A H Rendels drug store with a free trial bottle offered.
A list of unclaimed mail at the Oxford Miscellaneous Post Office for the week ending Saturday, June 20 shows numerous names and partial addresses with request for letter numbers and advertising details. The item also includes local notes on weather, sermons, politics, social events, and advertisements for health tonics and remedies.
An old ad copy touts Ballard's Herbine for headache and liver relief as a quick cure. It also promotes White's Cream Vermifuge to expel worms in infants causing weight loss and poor health, priced at 25 cents, sold by A. H Bendel.
Advertises Chamberlains Salve as a cure for distress in ailment of nursing mothers and infants. Claims nurses see best results and urges use before nursing. Promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve for sores and boils with a testimonial and price.
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