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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1904
Page
2
Authorized notice names Thomas Spight as a candidate for re election to represent the 2nd Congressional District in the 5th Congress Subject to the action of the Democratic party authorities for nomination or confirmation and the forthcoming party process remains unresolved as printed.
A column threads jokes and commentary on Hearst nomination rivalries and suffrage debates in Ohio, Mansfield and Rhode Island hints. It mocks Roosevelt’s second term talk and laments graft fears, Washington’s name change jokes, and sea battles with Togo and Makaroff. It notes the Springfield lynching and political finger pointing toward the coal trust.
The text argues that work is a blessing not a curse, citing Eden’s garden as a starting point. It asserts that happiness comes from diligent labor, each person has a rightful suitable task, and true worth lies in doing one’s own work well regardless of fame.
The piece argues that Japan’s language lacks profanity and curses, using examples of quiet endurance in various situations. It urges Americans to imitate this restraint, suggesting dropping profane expletives to improve national dignity.
A writer argues against swearing as unmanly and indecent, stating oaths cannot validate lies and that profanity harms self-respect. The piece condemns profanity, liquor, and gambling dens, urging a relentless war against these evils while promoting true gentlemanly conduct.
A moral railing denounces swearing across society from boys in knee pants to leaders in business and politics. The speaker condemns the frequent use of profane oaths and questions mothers and church figures about responsibility for shaping speech and conduct. The piece laments pervasive profanity and its social cost.
Several campus items note Law class abstaining from recitations to allow attendance at Circuit Court. Mr Canfield recovering from pneumonia. Visitors from afar expected for University Minstrels. Mr A H Stephens of Natchez, Literary class of 1903, has joined the Law class. Charles Clark ill this week. Prof and Mrs Saunders hosted tea for Hon and Mrs Montgomery with a fine menu.
The town reports good health and active farming with plow yard noise, ax sounds, and rising cotton prices affecting corn hay and potato crops. Mr M L Wilson builds and moves to a farm east of Paris, Mr Curl Lyles moves to a farm west of Paris, and the school maintains full attendance.
Happenings from Oxford recount court attendance, residents returning from Texas, and local visits. Weather brings rain hindering farmers though oat prospects are good and corn planting continues. Gossip column notes church attendance, relapses, and small community updates.
The Memphis Morning News launches a popularity contest offering 15 free trips to the St. Louis World’s Fair for the 16 top vote receivers from the Memphis area. Votes count all advance subscriptions as triple in the first month. Nominations have begun but none from this county yet.
Miss Soneier McGowan of Holly Springs and Mrs. Kate Good hosted guests Sunday. The Abbeville Normal School second term exams are underway with physics honors led by Miss Goodwin student names. The Methodist and Baptist churches are being painted as locals recount social visits and town life.
Paducah Kentucky druggists Lang Bros report selling more of Dr Mendenhalls Chill and Fever Cure than all other remedies combined with over 700 bottles retailed in a season. Physicians prescribe it and former users refuse alternatives.
P A Danforth of LaGrange Georgia suffered a six month running sore on his leg and writes that Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured it in five days. Also claimed as best for ulcers wounds piles with cure guaranteed at 25 cents sold by A H Kendel druggist.
Mrs BE D Williams returned home Friday after visiting relatives in Central Texas. Mrs J E West and Miss Velma Ragland of Water Valley visited their mother Mrs K Ragland last week. Rev BE D Williams stayed with his daughter Mrs G W Shannon in Coffeeville. Lena and Georgia Jones and Ila Ragland attended an Oxford opera last Wednesday. Duffy Ragland bent the flag in Water Valley Sunday. CC W Williams resumed night operator duties in Oxford. Mrs Wolf is very ill and unlikely to recover. Miles of near this place ill from measles relapse. fishing season is on.
The article argues climatic cures are overemphasized and claims German Syrup aids consumption treatment at home. It touts free morning expectoration, better sleep, and relief from night sweats, urging liberal use for both poor and rich patients with prices in rial bottles and regular sizes.
List of unclaimed items at the Oxford Mississippi Post Office for the week ending March 14 1901. Names include Bryant Ross Duster James Dawkins Guesby Rasio Hunter Hill Bem P. Pierser Romy Rivers Smith Kenry Smith Miss Eaver Stigall Minnie Simpson Townsend Miss Luby R Trimm Monroe. Callers must provide letter number and date advertised. E Pierce P. M.
Bethel Church notes Rev J Q Hill resigns to move to Arkansas. Rev Mr Fields of Grenada named new pastor and expected to relocate to Oxford. Congregation plans large turnout at Bethel on the third Saturday and Sunday in April. Sunday school grows despite rainy Sundays.
Advert reads Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as safe and mercury free. Claims internal action on blood and mucus surfaces with testimonials and availability from druggists. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation and Dr Kings New Discovery for coughs with free trials and prices.
Uncle Remus notes no current illness in the community. Denton visits en route to Tulia and plans to stay through spring. Mrs. Cora Franklin goes to Oxford to tend her ailing mother Mrs. Turver. William Turvis’ child dies and is buried at Kingdom Monday. Mr. Pet Ragland dies near Belav. Farmers report some corn planting.
An advertisement touts Arkansas, Texas and Louisiana as an ideal region for inexpensive farms with crops like corn cotton wheat and vegetables. It promotes fare discounts via the Cotton Belt and invites readers to request maps and descriptive literature from W C Peeler and E W Labeaume in Memphis and St Louis.
An advertisement claims disturbances of strikers are less grave than visceral disorders and touts Electric Litters as a universal remedy. It cites overwork, loss of sleep, nervous tension, and run down systems, promising relief from nervousness rheumatism and neuralgia with a 50 cent price and guaranteed satisfaction by A N Kendel, druggist.
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