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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1911
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR lists names and titles for county and state offices including editor Wilmer, attorney candidates Joseph Power and James Vardanai, state senator contender S. Hutson, circuit clerk Lee Russell, treasurer Morris Whitehead, and others.
S. M. Parham appears in the proper column as a candidate for Treasurer. He is a substantial Beat community citizen with wide county acquaintance and has earned voter confidence after serving two years as supervisor and six years as Magistrate.
A local letter from Tula dated March 25 urges readers to support Wilmer Kennedy of Oxford for Representative, praising his friendship, integrity, and ability to look after the community. The writer cites Kennedy as a strong contender and asks him to consent to run.
The creed attributed to Henry Watterson stresses printing nothing of a man in malice and speaking truth to his face. It calls for respect for the old, defense of the weak, and fair conduct toward all, day and night, at work and at play.
The grand jury praises the board of supervisors and sheriff while faulting critics of the road system. It argues the new road program will yield better results over time, notes funding and contractor challenges, and urges public patience and support for continued work.
Last week marked the start of the political season as Attorney General nominee Ross Collins, District Attorney hopeful N W Stadford, and Senator Theo G Bilbo toured towns including Tula Lafayette Springs Pree Springs and Oxford. Crowds greeted them warmly with enthusiastic applause and friendly receptions.
Central Farmer's Union will meet at the court house on Saturday April 1 at 2 p m. Important business to attend to. Let there be a shaking up of the dry bones. J A Biccer.
Fudgetown news reports several local families affected by illness with Lucile Johnson improving. Neighborhood activity includes visits among the McCain and Fudge families, Mrs Calicoat nursing Lucile Johnson, and residents like R. P. Singleton and Luther Mize hosting and visiting. Wet weather noted and community health described as good at writing time.
Attorney General Hudson issues a clarified ruling stating that paying road and street taxes by February first is not a voting prerequisite. The opinion reaffirms that discharge from voting rights depends on taxes maturing before March, and that pre February payments do not bar eligible voters.
An exchange recounts a clergy member and a physician debating the existence of a soul and pain using the five senses. The doctor argues four senses deny soul or pain, while the clergyman asserts their reality, concluding with a reminder that belief persists despite senses.
The community notes many visits among residents including Mrs Vinnie Wilson and relatives near Yellow Leaf and Oxford. An advertisement praises Dr King’s New Cough Remedy for croup and chest infections, with testimonials from residents in Greenshorn and Far mét area, urging trial and local availability.
An eccentric letter from Uncle Rip discusses the county’s finances and asks which benefits taxpayers more from a legal official. He references a controversial hypothetical comparing the county attorney to a Black person based on baseball terms and signals a broader focus on business in meetings.
Readers learn of Dean's Kidney Pills for backache and kidney relief, Bucken's Arnica Salve for sores and bruises, Balard's Horehound Syrup for coughs, and Pettis remedies. Testimonials from Jim alina J Moore praise kidney pills, with prices and agents listed.
In Verllo Germany on March 24 Pastor Kuswell preached on the Kingdom of Heaven and the role of John the Baptist, contrasting earthly and heavenly roles. He cited Bible verses, noted large Jewish audiences in Vienna and Krakow, and argued the Bridegroom concept, the First Resurrection, and the place of ancient worthies in the Kingdom with emphasis on faithful, holy living and avoiding the Second Death.
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