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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1904
Page
2
The Oxford Eagle proclaims Eliza A. Thomson as proprietor and publisher. It notes post office entry as second class mail matter and lists subscription rates and terms, including one year for 1.00 and six months for .60. The paper is dated Thursday June 20, 1904.
A collection of political quips and predictions referencing Earl Thomas Spight and the 150th Congress. Includes remarks on Democratic primary prospects in Delaware, Roosevelt era speculation, Japan and the Philippines, and criticism of the Manila and Manchuria conflicts.
As the convention nears it becomes clear that no Democratic leader earns Bryan's approval except William Jennings Bryan himself. The text underscores Bryan's solitary influence over the party's direction and leadership choices.
A Southern minister urges a church convention to deem Santa Claus a myth and an abomination arguing belief in him teaches deceit. The piece laments harsh views and invokes playful childhood imagination as a contrast to strict doctrine.
A girl notes sweet honeysuckle and moonlight while an elderly woman warns of malaria in a full cistern. The dialogue contrasts outlooks with the girl’s hopeful view and the woman’s grim prognosis, urging happiness despite gloom.
The piece argues laziness is a persistent, widespread sin harming all social classes. It links laziness to poverty, neglect, and moral decline, urging readers to fight laziness through personal industry and societal crusade, across home, work, and leadership. It frames laziness alongside intemperance and gambling as major evils to oppose.
Miss Carrie Anderson of marsh al county visits brother Mal Anderson. Mr and Mrs Charles Strickland guest of Rev G W Strickland. Alex Houston and Wave Balfour visited. Miss May Anderson stays with brother Dr Guy Anderson near Memphis. Lizzie McAuley visiting relatives in Texas. Miss Ethel Davis celebrated tenth birthday with a social and refreshments. Families and youths enjoyed ice cream cake and lemonade. Mr Gus Gallegly and wife spent time on his farm. several young people joined a gathering at F M Pettis' lawn. Stricklands visiting relatives in Duck Hill. Camp fish and hunt chaperoned by P E Matthews. Gallogly family present. Mr Charles Murchison improving after illness.
Myrthe Leggert writes from Guayama Porto Rico in June 1904 describing the island’s geography economy and climate. She notes sugar cane coffee and tobacco crops along with limited rail travel and the need for more schools and schoolhouses.
List of unclaimed letters at the Oxford Mississippi post office for the week ending June 24 1904. Includes names such as J W Aldersenserdes J R Bryant Miss Gussie Montgomery Mrs Mattie Ray Mrs Henretta Washington Johnnie Sallie Woolfolk B F Wilkins Miss E J and others with instruction to callers to give letter number and date advertised.
The Splinter people began with two worship sites in 1851, a Methodist schoolhouse and a Baptist meeting at Yocona. By 1852 most heads of families were religious. little friction existed between faiths, with only two noted debates between local preachers. Today Baptists predominate with Methodists and Presbyterians present, and the community is described as lawful and compassionate.
The Mobile and Ohio Railroad offers Tuesday and Thursday excursions in June to St Louis at fares under half the regular rate. Return limits are liberal. Inquiries and tickets available from M O R R agents for details.
Paducah Kentucky druggists Lang Bros report selling over 700 bottles of Dr Mendenhall’s Chill and Fever Cure in a single season. They note physicians prescribe it and former users prefer it above all others.
Rain persists as farmers hope to conquer Gen Green again. J B Conner of Lespidera visits. W E York from Walton visits homefolk. A B and B R Sneed summoned to bedside of father in New Albany. E P Sneed visits grandfather. Dora Patton visiting Water Valley. Elder A S Morris preaches well at Baptist Church. Toe Eagle seeks subscribers.
Sunshine and rain keep farmers busy as corn prospects look good though cotton lags. Reports of visits, family news, hunting, a Masonic picnic, a baby girl, a death, and local social notes fill the week. Town letters mention fairs, trips to Memphis and Nashville, and local correspondents signing off with Benny.
An advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as effective for sick and nervous headaches. It claims they purify blood and improve health, with a money back guarantee of 25 cents if not cured and notes sale by A. H. Kender, a local druggist.
Testimony from T J McFarland of Benterville Virginia claims three years of bronchitis cured by Dr King’s New Discovery. The ad asserts effectiveness against lung and throat troubles including consumption pneumonia and grip. Trial bottles are offered free with regular sizes 50 cents and 1.00 guaranteed by A H Kendel druggist.
The county community reports good health and backward crops under careful cultivation. Grandmother Ragland visits from Tula. families of Prof. J.S.W. Hodge Burgess and Dr. Bell Oakland visit Frank Hodge's family. A note upsets Sunday picnics as harming churches. Bucklen Arnica Salve advertised for burns and wounds at 25 cents.
An advertisement touts Mendenhall Chill and Fever Cure as a substitute for quinine with a money back guarantee. It promotes special Iron Mountain Route fares to Texas and nearby territories on select Tuesdays and dates, plus Home Seekers tickets to Texas Indian and Oklahoma lands and Arkansas. Names J C Mendenhall, D Wilson, J P Pamont, A G P, A T P A appear with Memphis contact details.
Mrs 8 H Newson of Decatur Alabama endured three years of severe indigestion stomach and bowel trouble until she tried Electric Bitters The medicine reportedly brought an immediate improvement and full recovery It is promoted for liver kidney stomach and bowel issues and offered at 50 cents by A H Kendel Drug.
Travel ad for The Wabash Railroad offering September meeting travel to San Francisco for the Knights Templar Conclave with low fares and baggage handling to the World's Fair grounds. Also an antibiotic style ad urging immediate use of Dr. Boschee's German Syrup for persistent coughs with trial bottles available from A H Kendel.
The column reports a calm week with Rev G W Strickland delivering an excellent sermon to a large attentive congregation on Sunday. It mentions singing at D J Lucas's Sunday night, social visits from local residents, and plans for a July 4 picnic featuring Capt W A Keane Prof Dabney Lipscomb and Rev J R Countiss. Weather is warm with rain elsewhere.
The I C Road offers round trip coach excursion tickets to the St Louis World’s Fair valid ten days for 9 05. Tickets go on sale June 9 14 16 21 23 28 and 30 with no stop over privileges. Apply to A W Mitchell agent Oxford Mississippi.
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