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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1903
Page
1
The item reviews European and American finance and policy figures, noting J Pierpont Morgan on Wall Street and Roosevelt's Cuban treaty role. It comments on pensions for journalists, pensions for geniuses, and U S relations with Venezuela and Europe, with Cuba’s rapid Americanization mentioned through ads and testimonials.
A Western newspaper notes Mr. Pizen Smith’s absence from a Red Light social due to a strangulation attack. It reports eight Negroes killed in a Florida fight, hints at Roosevelt policies in turpentine districts, and mentions Grover Cleveland’s advisory politics. It criticizes Pierpont Morgan influence in Treasury, and mocks a bear hunt and missing public funds in Mexico and Washington.
The piece counters claims Congress members will be too busy with politics to attend an extra session this year. It likens the argument to a man being too busy to work, suggesting there are other important matters in the world beyond politics.
A Missouri preacher declares he will tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth in funeral sermons. Observers doubt he cares much for officiating at funerals as calls may become few and far between.
The report notes renewed unease among American missionaries in China about possible Boxer outbreaks targeting foreigners. The piece also reflects on tensions in the United States regarding treatment of Chinese people, warning that such conduct undermines goodwill toward Americans abroad.
The article urges voters to choose honest, capable leaders over demagogues. It emphasizes integrity, experience, and public spirit as essential for effective government and civic duty in selecting officials. It warns against incompetent, self serving candidates and calls for patriotic leadership.
An old bachelor muses on gender roles noting women celebrate home life while neglecting the man who earns and pays for it. He argues husbands and fathers work hard in stores or offices yet receive little recognition for bills, meals, and sacrifices.
Hon J W T Falkner declares himself a candidate for the State Senate subject to LaFayette county's wishes. He has served one term in the Lower House and four years in the Senate and is praised for incorruptible principles, integrity, and experience. His supporters urge enthusiastic backing.
Hon H D Money told the Senate last week he opposes social equality of races and rejects a role for colored citizens in the U S Army. He asserted the Negro race is inherently incompetent for self government and citizenship, regardless of education or origin.
Mr T R Maxwell of Hernando, candidate for Auditor of Public Accounts, spoke to citizens at the courthouse in Oxford after being introduced by Gov Shands. He has long served as Chancery Clerk of DeSoto County and is described as an honorable courteous popular gentleman. North Mississippi residents expect representation at the Capitol and see his election as broadly satisfactory.
A visiting man recalls time with the Jones clan and their members Tom Jim and Philander. Tom and Jim treat him well with dinners and rooms but Philander offers stronger drinks, leading to a preferred memory of Philander over his hosts.
Citizens of Tula Mississippi gather March 16 1903 as Prof C C Hughes resigns after 15 years of service. Resolutions praise his teaching and health sacrifice while pledging support for future endeavors and urging publication of the resolutions by local papers. Proceedings appoint Denton as chairman Ragland as secretary and adjourn after routine business.
Advertising proves cumulative as each insert draws customers who stay in memory and continue to generate returns long after publication. Steady, persistent effort yields growing trade and wealth, mirroring the gradual accumulation of capital through sustained plodding.
A historic medical pitch touts Electric Bitters as a cure for overwork sleeplessness nervous tension and disorders of the liver and kidneys. The copy claims it dispels nervousness rheumatism neuralgia and malaria germs and promises relief with a 50 cent price and guaranteed sale at druggists.
Mrs Joe McIlraith of 327 F First Street Hutchinson Kansas writes she has used Ballards Horehound Syrup for four years with her children and finds it the best medicine for coughs and colds. priced 25c and 1.00 at Oxford Pharmacy.
Frank W. Perry editor of the Enterprise at Shortaville New York reports a severe grip attack last winter cured by one bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. He used a teaspoonful during coughing spells at night and slept free from cough after. he notes shorter duration and less pain with the second attack. Sold by B R Chilton & Co.
A physician advertises bulk Herbine availability at Oxford Pharmacy and notes its use for digestive ailments. The notice also lists voter registration dates and locations across Oxford and surrounding communities in LaFayette County, with sessions in April and May 1903.
IT SAVED HIS LEG. P. A. Danforth of ee Ga suffered six months with a painful running sore. Bucklen's Arnica Salve wholly cured it in five days. For Ulcers Wounds Piles it's the best salve. Cure guaranteed. Only 25 cents. Sold by all druggists. CURES SCIATIC RHEUMATISM Mrs A B Simpson Knoxville Tenn writes of relief from Ballard's Snow Liniment. Enclosed $2.00 for a bottle by Southern Express. Sold by Oxford Pharmacy.
Advertisement urging settlement along the Cotton Belt Route offering cheap land and inexpensive travel to Arkansas Louisiana and Texas. Promotes farming prospects with crops and livestock, publishes several guidebooks and announces March and April ticket sales from St. Louis Thebes Cairo and Memphis at special rates via the Cotton Belt Route.
Neighborhood health is described as very good. A debating society and a Sunday school have been organized and are progressing well with hopes for good attendance. Several locals are visiting Holly Springs relatives and others attend Bay Springs School.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy touted as safe and effective in preventing pneumonia from colds and grip. The ad claims many users and no proven case of pneumonia, promising quicker cure and pleasant taste. Available from R. R. Chilton & Co.
Mrs. C. Peterson of Topeka Kansas praises Ballard's Horehound Syrup noting it never fails to satisfy and quickly cures coughs and colds. The product comes in 25 50 and 1.00 dollar bottles sold at Oxford Pharmacy.
Weekly list of unclaimed main matter at the Oxford Mississippi Post Office includes names such as Conk Frankin Foster McEwen Euire and Mrs Rebecca McEwen Julia Kennedy P A Hensley Daisy Graham G OL Gr L A J O Frierson Collier Surleast Archibald Budgeson Boter Ina Bridges Savannah Moore P H Jones Lizzie Brown Colin E Patton Lula Mosley Mary Riley Mat Holts Jane Maynes Va Withrow Oscar Gurden Lula Gamble Vaughan Magzie Shores Tom Wright Anna Pone A W Chrisman Chas L. Call for letter number and date advertised.
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