Cotton Growers' Association Seeks Living Cotton Price
In Lafayette County the Cotton Growers' Association links with the Southern Cotton Growers' Resolution to push higher cotton prices. The piece urges reduced acreage and fertilizer use by 25 percent to tighten supply, promote home farming, and unite merchants, doctors, lawyers, and bankers in backing a living price for cotton. See M. Russe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotton Growers’ Association
LaFayette County
Southern Cotton Growers
South
M. Russe
Gate theft leads to shooting at University incident
Saturday night University students carried off Mr. W B Johnsons gate. The next morning Johnson used strong language prompting Butler and Oglesby to visit his home and demand a retraction. A scuffle occurred, Johnson weakened, Johnsons daughter Miss Pick Johnson fired a pistol striking J C Finley in the wrist, not seriously injuring him. The youths were arrested and will have a preliminary hearing before Mayor Matthews Saturday at 9. Also sale notice for Mrs Jennie Standifer residence on University Ave. and Second Booth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University
W. B. Johnson
Johnson
Messrs
Butler and
Oglesby
Miss Pick Johnson
J. C. Finley
Matthews
University Avenue
Second Booth Street
Jennie Standifer
Prepare to Meet Progress in Cotton Farming Plans
The article argues for coordinated efforts by growers and buyers to stabilize future cotton prices. It outlines a shift to reduced cotton acreage, diversification into peas and potatoes, cattle and hog production, fruit and berries, and continued poultry farming led by farm households to mitigate soil depletion and market glut.
Stock Law Meeting in Lafayette County Mississippi
A mass gathering of resident freeholders and leaseholders from multiple townships in Lafayette County Mississippi discussed preserving stock law. Speakers reported broad local support, with calls to petition for a general stock law and elect canvassers to gather signatures. The meeting urged publishing its proceedings and adjourned with plans for countywide action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaFayette
Mississippi
J. E. McCorkle
Fr. Webster
H. Kimmons
Supreme Court
LaFayette County
J. E. Hope
Board of Super
J. W. T. Falkner
Oxford
Funeral Notices and Local Calls From Oxford Area
Attendees at the funeral of Mrs. Margaret Sisk include Hesdames St. and J. Lawshee with children of Oxford. Mr Wil Carothers and wife visited after the death of her father. Mr John Carothers and Mrs J L Sisk on the sick list. Mrs S A Williams and Mr F W Williams spent Sunday with Mrs S A Sanders. Lena and Ira Ragland and Messrs Dog Ragland Charles and Sidney Williams also visited Water Valley. Will Hamilton of Clinton attended Baptist services and returned to school. Mrs James Palmer was with her daughter in Water Valley Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hesdames St. Rates
J. Lawshee and Children
Oxford
Margaret Sisk
Wil Carothers
John Carothers
J L. Sisk
S. A. Williams
F. W. Williams
A. Sanders
Lena
Ira Ragland
Dog Ragland
Charles
Sidney Williams
Water Valley
Will Hamilton
Clintor
Baptist
Jeaae Sanders
Mesdames
A. L
M. E. Cook
A. Kitchel
Free Springs
Kitchel
James Fitch
Lawrence Murphy
Lew's Hill
Ceary Sanders
Blackwater
Wallace Murchison
T. K. Waldrip
Piers
William McAlister
Blackwalter
Lee Harmon
Thurber Williams
James Newton
Tyre
C. B White
Ivy
Gomez
Rosa Brown
Dispensary Pitches Kodol and Other Remedies
An advertisement invites readers to try Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for indigestion and stomach troubles with testimonials from N Watkins of Lea Ky praising its effectiveness after six bottles. It notes sale by A N Kendel and extols Cham berlain s Cough Remedy for children. Additional claims mention Baltlard's Snow Liniment for rheumatism with a dated testimonial from John C Ki nsman in Ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Watkins
Lea Ky
A. N. Kendel
Weather and Community Notes From a Missouri Week
The note highlights pleasant weather ideal for planting gardens and seeds. Mentions Joe Worley’s illness after returning from an unspecified visit. Observes local people including Misses Mary Slaughter Una Green and Mr Sam Rodgers, plus W W Baird visiting relatives in Holly Springs and Memphis. Vie Butler sent to Orrwood by sister's influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Worley
West McNeill
Mary Slaughter
Una Green
Sam Rodgers
W. W. Baird
Holly Springs
Memphis
Vie Butler
Orrwood
Scrscriren
Arcb MacLarly
Misa Mabel Stone
Lawrenceburg
Tenn
Mattie Lumpkin
Daisy McLarty
Kate Stephens
Mount Zion
Lily Waldrip
LaFayette Springs
Misa Unn Green
Friendship
Annie Douglass
Oxford
Clara Worley
Frantis Linker
Mt. Zion
James
Ike Slaughter
Dlesars
Hulet Butler
Brownie McLarty
David Slaughter
EAGLE
Incredible Devitality and Patent Cure Claims
An advertisement extols Sincklen’s Arnica for eye injuries and ulcers, and Nerbine and Hervinle products for blood, liver issues, and fatigue. It quotes Mrs. Belle H. Shirel praising Hervinle for liver complaint and poor blood, claiming renewed vigor and health. Prices noted: 25 cents and 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F
Syracuse
Sincklen
A. E. Kendel
Belle H. Shirel
Middlesborough, Ill
Hervinle
Mt Zion Happenings Weather Brightens Community
Washington’s birthday brought sunshine and gentle weather inspiring praise from nature and residents. Church attendance was strong on Sunday with a good sermon and singing at Mr UG Foust’s home. Maggie Sue Carter of Oxford visits relatives. Robert and Currie Farr from Oxford attended church. Sunday echoes continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt Zion
Washington
UG O Foust
Maggie Sue Carter
Oxford
Robert and
Currie Farr
Mt. Zion
One Minute Cough Cure Promises Quick Relief and Cures
Advertisements tout One Minute Cough Cure as mucus dissolving and throat healing for coughs croup and whooping cough. Claims rapid relief within a minute and promotion by A H Kandel. Also cites pneumonia death rates in New York and Chicago and extols Foley’s Honey and Tar and Champion Liniment for rheumatism with testimonials from Charles Drake. Subscriptions urged for Tue Eagle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Kandel
New York
Chicago
Foley
Town Notes Mild Winter Amid Sorrow and Local News
Readable items include obituary notice for Mr. Jack Freet, health updates on W. B. Brown and V. Blaylock, and local farm activity as fields prepare for corn and cotton. Reports mention a wild animal sighting near Lee Melarty's residence and church activities by Elder A. B. Morris. Also advertised are patent medicines and an unclaimed letters list at Oxford Miss Post Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaFret
Jack Freet
Yocona
A. B. Morris
ExGie
Harmontown Community Notes and Local Updates
Distressingly healthy town reports indicate flu weather stirred activity. Plow factory runs full tilt while a new vehicle warehouse nears completion. Tax assessor notes property gains. cattle losses linger from cold. Local trips, illnesses, and social visits populate a busy slice of Harmontown life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmontown
O. A. Hartley
Leroy Harmon
J. A Riales
T. B. Waldrip
D. W. Billingsty
Harmon Town
Oxford
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Dr. King's Pills Promoted in 19th Century Ad
An old issue features an advertisement praising Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo promising payment for curing catarrh. It also touts Dr King’s New Life Pills and Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Remedies. Local notes mention spring weather and residents traveling, with small-town updates on visits and illnesses.
Guara Cube for Piles Described in Patent Medicine Ad
An old advertisement claims Guara Cube cures piles including itching bleeding and proctitis in 6 to 14 days with a refund if no cure. It promises relief after first application and lists prices of 50 and 60 cents plus postage. The Paris Medicine Co. of St. Louis is named.
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Cage
Paris Medicine Co
Louie
Adams
Marion
BB Smith
Ecorswil
Pegues
Simmons
Oscar
Mathis
J. A Searless
Vibert
Pruitt
A. Se
Short
Rewerson
Mra. M
James
H.R. Ay
Wikies
E Re
Gine R
DS Sk Swa Iret
Nwirseggr
Ehfelfseqr
Ami Maneiganesietaoeic Fron
J.A
Oaananee Secorser
A. Trust Co
Blaker
J.C. A. Orneceen
Brown
Neagrsw
Crawford
F Nitrnwyr
W. Fenwyr
Hobson
L. A
W. A- Ehtorentiza
Standifer
Mra. J. N. Fek
Sfe
Mra. J
Rs. J
Mas
Smith
R P
Weaver
Reat
Z. C
Andy
Abbeville
Dr Mendenhall's Chill and Fever Cure Ad
An early advertisement touts Dr Mendenhall's Chill and Fever Cure as a pleasant remedy priced at a few cents. The copy positions it as an excellent preparation and easy to take for ailments described as chills and fevers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwitt
Mack Hamilton
Valley City
X. D
A. li Rendel
Sheriff Sale of Tax Land in Oxford Miss
In pursuance of the Statute 3811 code of 1892 the sheriff will on the first Monday March 6 1905 at the courthouse door Oxford Mississippi expose for public sale to the highest cash bidder lands delinquent for taxes for the year 1904. Printer’s fees 20 cents per subdivision will be added. Receipts or receipt numbers must be sent to the sheriff at his expense. J H Welch Sheriff February 6 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Oxford
J. H. Welch
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Oxford Eagle
LaFavene
Mes.retaa A. Pious, Proprietararel Publisher
Stock Law Meeting
Jno. F. Brown
Chamberlain
Baltlard
John CLI Kinsman
North Oxford News
Ealant and
Har
Wless
Charles Drake
Chapinville
Conn
Craggicts
Conse
Ene Ate
Dr. King
J. W
Aon
Talladega Springs
Ala
A. H Kendel
Bheville
Ivy Simon
Graham
Jackson
A. C. Graham
Clay Miller
J.J. Wilkins
Waterford
Warner Williams
Warner
Elliott
Blue Mountain
Gus Gallegley
Mr. Wilson
the Baptist Church
Waterloo
John M Fuller
Honey Grove
Texas
A. H. Kendel
B. W. Evans
Chearwater
Kan
Bailard
DeWitt
J. J. Tucker
The
Harmonizer
Centre
A. H. Kondel
Oxford, Miss
Cane
Anderson
Campbell
Misa Elien
Friatnon
Mire Maud
Goy
George
Harris
Henderson
Misa Addin
Moore
Garfield
Mitchel
Belle
Milley
Mira
Gare Aver
McKil
Miss Caratine
Nash
Al’s Owens
Mra
Julls
Potter
Isaac
Pickines
Clyde
Perry
Mary Jane
Parker
Nelleon
Seewee
V. John
Eases
William
Sastor
Will
Arthur
Thomas
Same
Toopen
Ann
Jone
Wen
M Howey
L. Apple
Mtawa Coonty Kan
STE Aetling Mortaliti
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Ucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Jlall
A. D
A. W. Gleason
Hall
F. J. Oheney & Co
Hh Tae Ee
of & Dewitt & Company
Ill
INDEI
A. H. KE
Knight Hotel
M. M. Knight
Miss
the Square
University Street
E.M. Badley & Co
le Liverymen
Ther
Cere
Ge. W. Pee
Grove
Albert
Etude
Druegist
Foley £ Company
Foleystighey
Mendenhall
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