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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1904
Page
2
A collage of opinions and notes on global politics, finance, and domestic issues. Mentions Panama canal title flaws, Russia and England in fear of war, and calls for better roads and government reform. Also quips on ice cream germs, censorship, and agricultural shifts in Texas.
A local opinion column argues for harsher punishment of black youths for theft and crime, condemning leniency and urging whites to enforce stricter discipline. It contrasts antebellum justice with present neglect, asserting race and punishment shape youth behavior and urging decisive corrective action.
The board adjourned after noting salaries and expenses for bridge repairs and county offices. Officials approved road overseer appointments, road link transfers, and a public highway designation, with John R. Harkins tax collector report and adjournment set for April.
Burgess Lloy reports on a town gathering and visitors from Oxford and Aleville. War talk notes Japanese advances, serenaders amuse, and local life continues amid sickness and recovery. Klretsncoly Lang Bros advertise patent remedies. Becklin's salve touted for ulcers and wounds by A H Kendell druggist.
Parishioners attend Yellow Leaf services as Rev. T W Notas of Paris prepares to preach. Mr Lewis Hair named school trustee to fill out the term. Miss Eila Stewart and Miss Sallie Turner visit friends. Mr Matt Yarra recovers from illness. Mr W H Franklin and wife celebrate their 1st wedding anniversary. Ongoing move to Oxford anticipated. A large crowd is expected for the late Sunday in April at Kingdom. An advertising notice seeks a Special representative with salary and living expenses offered. Also promoting malaria and fever remedy from Dr Menomhall and a medicinal offer from J C Sendeswall, Evansville Ind.
The Eckville News reports cool weather and health notes noting whooping cough among children Little Audrey and Vergie. Local visits include Mrs. RE Wilbern of Panola Cowatt and Mr Lon Wooten’s wagon incident with injuries. Advertisements promote Dr King’s New Life Pills and Green’s A Flower for stomach issues.
The community greets Rev. J. D. Anderson at a Saturday gathering and welcomes Tim as a regular visitor. Sunday school is progressing, health is good, and Mr. PD Cook has recovered enough to be about. Several locals and visitors share news of travels, illnesses, and school term closings amid small-town life.
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