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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1916
Page
4
A vintage cigarette ad urges men who struggle with smoking to try Prince Albert tobacco. It touts discreet use, fine flavor, cool and cheerful satisfaction, and a bite-free, parch-free experience. The ad promotes buying a supply to discover lasting peace of mind and tongue with Reynolds tobacco branding.
An extensive article discusses postwar crop value shifts, corn surpluses in twelve Southern states, and the rise of diversified farming. It argues Southern farmers can exceed one-crop cotton limits through coordinated support from landowners, bankers, merchants, and manufacturers, predicting broad prosperity if such practices continue. It also includes practical notes on alfalfa and soybeans as protein sources for hogs, advising a mixed ration with corn and other feeds to maintain fat gains and growth.
Avold Spring advises that spring colds can become chronic and warns they may lead to a summer cough. It recommends Dr King’s New Discovery as a pleasant remedy to soothe the cold and aid recovery, noting decades of testing and urging readers to ask their druggist for a bottle.
The text argues a pig should stay with its mother until six weeks old to learn to eat and gain protein for bone and muscle development, noting that at this age the pig requires protein to support growth and that the framework is deficient without it.
Prominent man speaks for Rexall Orderlies, stating the laxative is suitable for men women and children. He cites personal experience with pleasant taste and reliable action, insisting on its favorable selling rights.
In Winnona the second mayoral primary produced results with Will B. Kelly the current mayor receiving 194 votes and J A Glenn 120 giving Kelly a 64 vote lead. Separate items note bond issue petitions in Yazoo Sunflower Washington and Hinds counties and Booneville’s electric light plant sale to J K Kaye of Okoloma Wiss who will upgrade systems.
Washington reports indicate administration officials expect an early adjournment, possibly late June or early July, as Congress advances preparedness bills and removes European and American questions from debate. The House aims to pass the Hay army reorganization by March 23, with Democratic unity growing around national defense and related measures.
A German raiding force of four seaplanes attacked the east coast of Kent on March 19. Four German seaplanes flew over Dover Deal Margate and Ramsgate before bombs fell on towns. Casualties tallied at 9 dead and 22 injured, including men women and children. A British aircraft reportedly shot down one raider. bombs caused multiple injuries and structural damage.
Madrid King Manuel of Portugal telegraphs Lisbon offering his services for the country. He writes his only aim is the welfare of his country. Submarines active. London reports hostile Entente ships totaling 0,000 tons sunk between March 1 and March 18, credited to a Berlin source via Amsterdam.
In Kenvil New Jersey an explosion at the Hercules Powder plant involving 1000 pounds of powder injured five workers, three of them seriously.
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