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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1908
Page
2
The item mix cites Roosevelt in Washington while oil, trusts and tariffs dominate talk. References to Hughes, Persia, and a Denver railway crash color a broad but scattered political snapshot. A satirical note closes urging readers to subscribe to Tug Early.
A vivid review of the latest public performance of Le Bourgeois Gentilharmine by Molere staged by the University French Department. Performances by Olust Dedeaux and Mary Glenn receive high praise with strong ensemble acting and period costumes.
A Scott County Register editorial opines on social pretensions and keeping up appearances. It argues that many try to project wealth and status beyond their means, leading to stress and unhappiness, and urges people to be true to themselves.
Notice from R. 8 Adams Mayor seeking two hundred peeled Chestnut Poles twenty to thirty feet long with at least five inch diameter at small end. Respond by Feb 19.
A devotional piece urges readers to combat the sin of omission by daily acts of kindness. It laments neglected encouragement, visits, letters, and support to mothers, fathers, invalids, the elderly, and servants, urging proactive praise and care to brighten days and honor loved ones before they pass away.
Notice to cotton holders offering an advance of 3250,000 on cotton stored in compresses warehouses in Mississippi at 8 percent per annum for four months. Parties in Lafayetter County seeking an advance can see Mr J R Harkins G R Hiaurower.
The French play drew a large crowd of students and visitors and was deemed a grand success. Mr Suttle and Mr F P Smith returned to the University after brief absences. Mr Whitten, 07, visited his sister on campus, while Mr McLaurin is ill with mumps. Chancellor Withers spent several days in Jackson as examinations approach.
The Senatordia Democrat pledges to publish news on all subjects with brevity and partiality to county affairs. Readers urged to share opinions on Prohibition, education, correspondents, and town growth, while the paper promises to reflect diverse viewpoints and let the chips fall as they may.
Professor J A Howell of Mavens Cuba extols Chamberlains Cough Remedy after his baby fell gravely ill with a severe cold. He describes rapid relief after use and urges others to rely on the remedy. Also advertised are Balards Snow Liniment and Chamberlains Cough Remedy as cures for croup and general ailments.
Bay Springs notes record Mr Wash Russell visiting his brother in New Orleans. John Moreland and Fantis Roberts spent a few days in Memphis. Mr Bray and wife of Gomez visited relatives near Bay Springs. Miss Rita McNeely closed her Cambridge school Friday. Mr Joe Lawhorn’s team ran away and tossed him from the wagon, bruising him but he improves. Farmers may request USDA bulletins from J P Goolsby Oxford or A S Meharg Grenada.
Auction note offers a Victor Talking Machine priced at 360 and asking 820. Apply at this office for purchase details and arrangements.
For sale. My residence on University Street. For particulars apply to Mrs. M. B. Jones, 27 Uphon Street, Memphis, Tennessee.
Sunshine brings peach blossoms and hopeful signs of spring. Mrs. L. Morgan improves after illness while Grandfather Purvis remains frail. Lallie Anderson visits from Oxford. Lena Short and children visit relatives. Will Hyde returns from Texas to stay. Rev. Pilkinton preaches at Bethel. Sam McGonigall visits from Delay.
Advertisements tout Chamberlains Pain Balm for shoulder injuries and Bucklens Arnica Salve for piles old sores and chapped hands. Also promotes White's Dream Worm remedy for worm infestations in children. sold by A H Kendel drug store with local endorsements.
The note recalls the death of Philip Lacey, a promising young man, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. P. D. Lacey, prompting sympathy for the bereaved family. It also mentions John Lacey of Memphis returning home, Abner Delbridge visiting Oxford relatives, H V Somerville of Oxford on a farm, and P. T. Gamble becoming postmaster and opening a new store.
A testimonial from Jacob Springer of West Franklin Maine claims Dr King’s New Life Pills raise his health to a higher level by keeping his stomach liver and bowels working. The ad notes free samples at drug stores and refunds if unsatisfied, with price shown as 25 cents.
Clyde Lyneh as trustee under a 1907 deed to secure Eskridge & Co. offers for sale the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter of Section 16 Township 10 Range 2 West in LaFayette County. Sale set for March 16 1968 during legal hours at public auction for cash.
A 1900s letter from Mattie Fowler of Shelford Mississippi praises the D D Prescription as the best quick cure for eczema and skin diseases. The note advises readers to secure the wash and I D Soap, claims low cost, minimal risk, and urges consulting the company and pamphlets for directions.
Miss Emma Mathis left Monday on a visit to Water Valley friends and relatives. Mrs. Nina Mathis and Miss Donna Buford spent Saturday in Oxford with Mrs. Mathis's mother Mrs. Tankersly. Miss Maude Payne suspended school for two weeks due to sore eyes and grippe, returning to Water Valley during the interval. Several local residents, including Miss Georgia Frierson and Mr. J A Dunlap's family, are sick, with others recovering from illness. Mr. Kingar Dunlap has moved from Memphis to join the community. Mr. and Mrs. R A Shaw hosted a large supper Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson donated a church clock in memory of Edgar Anderson. Maurice Moss and Rena Reeves returned from Memphis schools. Minnie Frierson also returned from Memphis. Daisy Clardy of St. Louis is to visit the Friersons this week.
An advertisement extols Joans Kidney Pills for back and kidney pain linked to weather changes. It cites a testimonial from a Mecidian Mississippi couple noting rapid improvement after three boxes. Also mentions Chamberlains Salve for skin diseases and Dr Kings New Discovery for coughs.
A quirky note requests math and paint cost calculations. It asserts Devoe paint is worth over eleven thousand dollars per gallon, a figure stated as a clue not to be revealed.
The Oxford Mississippi Post Office shows unclaimed mail for the week ending Saturday. Names include Rev. D. B. Coleman Mrs. J. A. Clark Miss Agnes B. Fox William Hay Mary Me P. Min Annie Jimerson Brum Jarrett Miss Sunie Marin Bee Montgom Fab Parteete W. A. Rogers Agnes Richardson King Mande Gus Sesk EMI Maggie Wilkins Susie May Akdalina Pokridge Mary Jett J. H. Young and others. Each entry notes the recipient and a date advertised with a request to provide the number of letters and the advertisement date.
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