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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1902
Page
2
Local items from Oxford Mississippi include visits and travels of residents to Memphis Winona and Courtland, illnesses, social events, and arrivals. Notables: Miss Sallie McGuire sick, Mrs Betsie Combs to Little Rock, Oster events, new spring goods, church revival efforts, and court term beginning with expected docket activity.
Peck's Mule and Cattle Feed offers a ground corn based feed claimed to be cheaper than whole grain and providing at least 25 percent more nourishment. Sold in 109 pound standard weight sacks. Made by.
N B Forrest Adjutant writes to Memphis and Lamar Camps inviting members and friends to join a special Iron Mountain Railway train to Dallas for the Confederate reunion. The plan includes Pullman sleepers and dining cars, no hotel needs, double occupancy rates around 1600 round trip, with ladies welcome and space reservations requested. Apply through J W T F Commander for details.
A fragmented page shows a fat cattle supply offer from BE. B. Romimsoy and a beef deal with Mr. Bem Price. Mentions JT Mooney & Co School and a general reference to an infallible healer Severag. Cobwebs and a woman with lockjaw appear in stray lines.
For sale. The residence on South street near the square owned by Mr J B Bandres. Six rooms, basement, waterworks and contemencesa. Will be sold on easy terms. For particulars apply at the Eagle office.
Sterling the Painter advertises a remarkable collection of 1902 wall paper samples identical to patterns from Chicago and Pittsburgh stores. The claim notes lower prices than any other big city and offers home delivery before the spring road show, with services in house painting paper hanging upholstering and varnishing.
A jumble page advertises Cor rie s Standard Fertilizers for cotton corn and vegetables with 100 pound minimums and promises higher yields. It also notes a new primary election law requiring nominations by elections and outlines a four year State convention cycle. Casual verses and old papers for sale conclude the torn item.
Walton News reports general health of the community with no deaths or marriages. Local residents visit relatives, move to Texas and Arkansas, and new residents arrive. The Oxford mail route changes, bridge work contracts, and free delivery are noted, with a health advisory from the Hay Fever Association and Dr King’s medicine recommended for ailments.
Local notice promotes Robinson Meat Market on Depot Street offering all kinds of choice fresh meats. Confusing stray text mentions travel rates and dates but the readable portion centers on the meat market advertisement and location in Dulles Texas and nearby rail terms.
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