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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1914
Page
2
The Oxford Eagle lists Mrs. Eliza A. Thompson as editor with publication details dated June 75 1914 and bearing post office mail matter notation. The header reflects the paper’s historic masthead and date format.
Announcements authorize Hon. Hubert D Streprens for re election to Congress from the Second Congressional District subject to the Democratic primary. Albert C Anderson of Ripley Tippah county Miss named as a candidate for Congress from the Second District subject to the Democratic primary.
Hon J Lee Bates of Pittsboro Calhoun County seeks Circuit Judge in the third judicial district subject to Democratic primary. Citizens are reminded of the August election for judges and congressmen and urged to vote at the polls.
An opinion piece laments debt and scarce credit as farmers face hard times and boll weevil threats to cotton. It argues road bonds are less urgent than addressing farming methods, praises Bilbo in the governor race, and condemns covert political plotting by unnamed rivals.
The writer accuses Governor Brewer of abusing power to persecute Bilbo, detailing alleged manipulation of grand juries and judges, a venue change to Hinds County, and biased rulings by Judge Teal. The piece calls for impeachment, notes a failing Holly Springs bank, and urges public scrutiny through stenographers recording the trial.
The author condemns a self styled candidate for governor who claims to run on merit while opposing Vardaman and Bilbo, calling him the new Benedict Arnold. The piece urges loyal supporters to reject anyone who betrays party principles and betrays the public trust.
Resolutions adopted by Lafayette Springs Lodge No 274 honor W S Threlkeld born Sept 17 1830 in Pontotoc County moved to Pontotoc and later Lafayette Springs where he served as surveyor mayor and secretary of the lodge He died May 10 1914 and was interred May 1 1914 The lodge extends condolences to his wife and family and orders the resolutions spread in minutes and furnished to the family
To The Public On July let we will discontinue our Jewelry business and all the stock which we carry in Jewelry and kindred fines to Messie But ter and Tomlinson. We will con tinue our Book and Stationery business at the store house own ed and occupied by us in the past. We desire to thank our friends and customers for the liberal patronage they have al ways given us in every way and we hope to merit a con tinuance of your favor. We will be able to keep a better stock in Books and Stationery than ever before and will have it better dis played. We bespeak for Meears Hutler and Tomlinson your confi dence and patronage of your jewelry business, including watch and jewelry work. All parties having watches or jewelry in our shop will please call for some at once. Our Mr. Davidson will continue the Optical business as heretofore. His office being at our Book and sStationery store.
Lafayette County Mississippi boards consider issuing bonds under Chapter 149 Laws of 1910 to fund public highways. Petitions for opposition by qualified electors may be filed before the July 1914 meeting. notices dated June 3 1914 bear clerk W M Woodward’s seal and signature.
The Mississippi Agricultural Commissioner H F Blakeslee funds and directs the state issued April Bulletin to be printed by a Memphis firm. The paper promotes Mississippi products under the slogan Grown in Mississippi Made in Mississippi and prompts jokes about relying on Tennessee printers while Blakeslee seeks a governor bid.
Seven renowned physicians evaluated Dodson's Liver Tone and endorse its use with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. They claim the tonic relieves constipation, headaches, and sluggish liver without pain or interference with daily duties, noting its safety compared to harsher remedies.
Company clarifies a misprint stating flour was sold to anyone. It says the business sells groceries only to merchants and feed stuff available for wholesale or retail.
The storehouse on the north side of the Public Square is now occupied by Bogard and Dunnton. Possession was granted for the term starting September 1914. Two good offices are available over the South Street Market for light housekeeping, at once. W. T. Falkner of the U.K.C. will meet in the Baptist Church Friday afternoon at six o'clock.
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