Candidate Announcement for Second District Congress
We announce Hos. Hupeat D Sternexs as a candidate for re election to Congress from the Second Congressional District.
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1914
Page
2
We announce Hos. Hupeat D Sternexs as a candidate for re election to Congress from the Second Congressional District.
A Mississippi statehouse column argues for financing reforms to unify state operations. It urges selling Belmont and Oakley farms, ending experiment stations, and shifting funds to agricultural high schools, with consolidation of four large state schools to cut costs and curb politics.
Legislature may not adjourn this week as leaders weigh finishing work. Despite hope for progress, doubt remains on whether they can wrap up by Saturday night while acknowledging improvements and fixes to laws.
The message warns there are no substitutes for Royal Baking Powder a pure cream of tartar product and healthful. It notes some powders marketed as substitutes contain alum.
The article decries breakdowns in landlord tenant relations across the state, blaming absentee landlords and self serving tenants for farm neglect and decay. It argues renewed mutual effort and daily disciplined labor between landlords and tenants could revive resources, water, soil, and timber, doubling state assets within ten years. The piece warns of backward steps if proper partnership is not restored.
J. T. Morrison formerly of this county died at his son Chesley Morrison's home in Caruthersville Missouri on Sunday the 22nd in the 85th year. He was a Lafayette county native whose remains were brought to Taylor for burial at Church Grove. A veteran of the war, he is remembered as a brave soldier of our Southland. Peace to his ashes.
The community mourns the death of J H Lewis, a seven year Oxford resident whose health declined after a brief illness. He remained active in his studio until shortly before passing. His wife and Willims travel to Atlanta for burial.
Mrs Florence B Henwood dies at the residence of her son in law Dr W T Palmer of Lynchburg Virginia on Tuesday the 24th. A pioneer Oxford resident, she lived there until moving to her daughter twelve years ago. Interment will be in Lynchburg with a later Oxford student interment.
Miss Annie Lewis died at her University street home Thursday evening at 4 o’clock after a short illness from pneumonia. She had lived in Oxford for years and was highly regarded for her Christian character. She leaves two sisters and many relatives, with warm friends here. The obituary notes her long residence and esteem in the community.
Senator Lee M Russell reviews last week’s work on appropriation bills and notes unfinished items. He reports passage of University and I L & C and A M bills, the initiative and referendum measure, and potential constitutional amendments for six Supreme Court judges. He discusses recall of officials, public demand for accountability, and the pending Boyce & Co. inquiry with Gov. Brewer and Detective Fagan.
Trustee J B Roach to sell at public auction in Oxford Mississippi on March 9 1914 for cash the estate of P H Wright as secured by a deed of trust recorded Book 7 2 in Lafayette County. Property includes a fractional 34 34 acres part of Section 19 Township 7 Range 1 West and one half of 167 acres sold to Lawhorn plus one good horse.
A promotional notice touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe substitute for calomel, promising no after effects and a refund from providers like A. H. Kendel. It claims the tonic eases bilious conditions, constipation, headaches, and clears coated tongue while improving overall health. Also endorses Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and chest ailments with testimonials and pricing at 50c and 61c.
The piece reports locals attending a Panola county dance and several short updates. Mrs Mamie L Slate traveled to Oxford for family illness and death in the Lewis family. Master Farr June visited his sister in Oxford. Miss Ethel Barry of the State School spent weekend with parents in Oxford. Comorah Richard plans a several week stay south of Burgess. Cleavland Frazier visited Harmontown with his parents. Afton Morrison undertook a business trip to Oxford.
Grain options offer limited risk with buys of puts or calls on 10 000 bushels for ten dollars. Buyers may mix or duplicate positions. one cent move equals hundred dollar profit, five cent move limits risk. Send mail to Lock Box 1420 First National Bank Building Columbus Ohio.
Mrs. Salina J. Moore of Depot St Oxford Michigan testifies she suffered backache and weakness across her loins and kidneys until using Dean's Kidney Pills from Kendell's Drug Store. She reports lasting improvement and confirms prior endorsement of the remedy.
County Field Day activities in Oxford Mississippi begin April 15 through 16 1914 with boys and girls basketball events running broad jump running high jump sprints and relay races. The program includes a teachers race ball games sack races egg races potato races three legged races and a greased pig race with prizes and gold medals for declamation winners.
A terse old notice touts a cure for chronic stomach trouble. The message markets a remedy as a lasting solution after long suffering and hints at a sale or offer for the treatment.
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