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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1915
Page
2
A terse legal notice from Oxford reports a notice of a business matter filed with the post office as of Thursday March 4 1965. The record mentions AL Brown Jr and a Mississippi Press Association attribution.
The Fagie announces fees for candidates at Alabama county offices. County offices set 6.00. justice offices set 3.00 for filing or related actions.
Authorized notice lists gentlemen as candidates for various offices, subject to the tie Aneocratic primaries of 1915. Names appear with titles and positions expected. The brief confirms official candidacy and party process within the year.
The document names Penitentiary Trustee P E Matthews and R C Crenshaw for Chancery Clerk candidates. R L Stephens and WM Woodward for Circuit Clerk. F L Toole for Tax Assessor. Sidney S Webster and G W Whitehead for Representative. Howard Parks and J M Saunders for Representative. S E Harkins for Supervisor Beat 1 with Will Rushing and S Furr. J A Parks and R W Windham for Supervisor Beat 2. other names include L Patton Mitch, D T Mitch, bb K Collins, Walter Davis and more.
The article urges Mississippians to grow state grown products to cut losses from out of state imports. It stresses farmer producer participation, proper handling and market preparation, and farmer merchant cooperation to boost local goods and prices.
A correspondence voice condemns Governor Brewer as a hostile official dragging the state into scandal. The writer accuses Brewer of manipulation, detective schemes, and perjured testimony, predicting a worsening political crisis while urging voters to reject his leadership. The piece closes with personal notes and a planned tour next week.
Senator Russell reports strong Southern Mississippi crowds at Bogue Chitto Ruth Laurel Sumrall Hathorn Georgetown and Lincoln Jones Lam ar Marion Copiah counties. He says Bilbo will sweep the region and that many prominent men are offering their services, with opposition fading as rumors are debunked. He notes Gov Bilbo could reach one hundred thousand votes in the first primary.
An old ad touts Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as antiseptic and healing for throat and head ailments. It also promotes Electric Bitters as a spring tonic with a 25 cent price and claims to clear ailments and refresh vitality.
The article outlines corn planting and cultivation methods, advising March planting for higher yields, deep fall land breaking, and early shallow cultivations. It highlights prolific varieties like Cockas Mozhy Hastings and Tennessee Red Cob, plus methods for laying by and weed control.
President Markham of the Illinois Central Railroad releases a frank letter defending the road against damage suits and urging fair settlements. He argues litigation profits only lawyers and burdens the public, cites intercity rate comparisons, wages, and cites Dun's Review on railroad earnings. He emphasizes openness, avoiding court battles, and fair treatment for corporations under law.
Hastings & Company of Atlanta offers a free seed catalogue by mail with a feature on five free flower varieties and a cash prize for Corn Club boys. The ad highlights 2,200 acres of seed corn and cotton from the Southern seed house and invites readers to request the catalogue by writing.
Fragmentary text appears to discuss medical cures and remedies with many garbled phrases. It mentions conditions like constipation and references unnamed authorities, unclear dates, and nonsensical statements. The readable items suggest a historical medical advertisement or misprinted discussion with no verifiable facts.
An Atlanta farm and garden advocate urges city and country families to grow year round food. H. G. Hastings of the Athens Chamber of Commerce leads a campaign showing home gardens can cut living costs by half, with city shoppers saving on vegetables and farmers saving on supplies.
Miss Lola Skelton of Chordsville North Carolina suffered biliousness headaches and dirty spells for a long time. She found permanent relief with Chamberlain's Tablets and praised their effectiveness.
Citizens of Mississippi urge Governor Earl Brewer to grant executive clemency to J B Hall a white man serving life for rape in Lafayette County Circuit Court He has served eight years and maintained a good conduct record list of signers including J T Burton TJ Harkins J H Marchbanks A B Moonagill J C Gathings HT Leake John Sutherland AR Coleman HW Perham JT Prances E F Keefe and others in Oxford and nearby areas with residents noting long residence and hard work past conduct.
University lecture explains that lighting value depends on proper placement and diffusion. Poor illumination wastes money and harms eye comfort, urging general room illumination with globes and appropriate task lighting for reading and work.
An advertisement touts Soan's Liniment as quick relief for rheumatic and neuralgic pain. It claims applying to sore muscles or joints without rubbing in penetrates to the source and provides almost immediate relief with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
A reader from Rochester New York claims Peruna cured catarrh in six weeks after years of head and breathing problems. Another testimonial from San Antonio Texas says five bottles relieved catarrh of the head nose and ears after nine years of suffering.
A garbled excerpt describes a “sleeping point” and “open bedroom” with references to a cold spore bath. It notes Tim Bactz’s companion urging caution and mentions Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a remedy seen "everywhere" during the morning.
The issue promotes a Twice-a-Week edition and the Daily Globe Democrat with seasonal rates. It outlines subscriptions for Rural Free Delivery and Star Route patrons, pricing per year and per six or seven issues, plus a Sunday option and a weekly rate.
An advertisement touts Chataberevs Tablets as a remedy for constipation. It claims dosing after supper will restore regular bowel function and promotes availability in stores everywhere.
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