30 Mar 1922
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1922
Page
1
This vintage advertisement targets husbands, claiming wives are run down and nervous, and recommends Gude's Pepto Mangan as a building-up tonic to restore vitality. It promotes both liquid and tablet forms and notes doctors have endorsed the product for thirty years.
F R Birdsall editor of the Yazoo Sentinel argues in a current issue that newspaper consolidation is inevitable in Mississippi. He notes Meridian Greenwood and Greenville have moved to single papers and lists many towns moving toward one-paper operation including Columbus and several other cities.
John Hair, grocery and restaurant owner in Oxford, testifies Doan's Kidney Pills cured years of backache and kidney trouble after others failed. He purchased them at Kendel's Drug Store and recommends the product. The ad notes 60c at all dealers and cites FosterMilburn as the manufacturers.
Senator Lowrey denounces mob violence while condemning lynching for crimes such as rape. He defends the Negro and recalls brutal anecdotes to illustrate the horror, arguing against federal penalties on local juries and officials and urging lawful justice over mob vengeance.
A brief church column presents biblical verses on humility and consideration of others. Scriptural quotes from Luke 14 11 and Philippians 2 3 4 frame a timeless exhortation to modesty and mutual regard.
A devotional meditation cites Luke 6 on generous measure and reciprocal giving. It explores loving those we aid, sensing divine love in acts of mercy, and questions paths to God while affirming the cross as the true way home.
A reader asks Wilberforce about his soul. He replies he is too absorbed with the cares of the oppressed to consider it. This reflects his focus on social reform over personal introspection.
A compact note asserts prayer fuels all Christian effort, serving as the essential power source behind church activities and spiritual outreach. It emphasizes prayer's central role in sustaining faith and guiding missions.
The excerpt presents a collage of perspectives on Christ from varied observers. Soldiers, women, Mother, disciples, a thief, Centurion, priests, angels, devils, Jehovah, and passers-by each view him through distinct emotional lenses, ranging from cruelty to obedience and indifference.
The Congregationalist notes that most people lack special gifts but stresses that everyday labor supports society. It adds that individuals with talent carry increased responsibility due to their gifts.
The speaker urges timely acts of gratitude and reconciliation with chosen friends. A call to express appreciation and settle past wrongs through simple words and thoughtful time together, stressing personal responsibility.
At Winona Lake Indiana the new Labor Secretary James J. Davis urged church and state to partner on industrial issues. He called for church preaching of economic justice thrift and the Golden Rule as daily business guidance for employer and employee.
The Browning club met with Mrs. Ralph Wilson this week and elected new officers. Mrs. Jones Harvey was named President, Mrs. Duncan Vice President, and Mrs. Murphy Secretary.
The Woman's Book Club gathered at Mrs. Calvin S. Brown's home where Dr. J. H. Dorroh delivered an engaging talk on civil engineers of America. Mrs. C. C. Longest hosted the Twentiethry Book Club on Thursday. The Eastern Star group met Monday evening.
Mrs Landron Andrews entertained the Bridge club on Wednesday afternoon while the Masons met on Tuesday evening.
The Mississippi Society of the Colonial Dames of America plans a memorial sun dial at the University of Mississippi on Thursday April 6 at 3 30 PM Judge Percy Bell of Greenville will speak Lafayette county residents are urged to attend If weather favors the ceremony will be on the campus near Ricks Hall else in the chapel The program includes invocation flag salute Star Spangled Banner Dixie and America sung by the audience with the dial presented by Mrs Egbert Jones and accepted by J R Tipton before Bell's address
The Intermediate Epworth League hosted a delightful gathering at Mrs. Lee Lipscomb’s home with delicious cake and iced lemonade served.
Mrs C C Longest entertained recently in honor of Mrs D A Mc Call and Mr Wilkes Davis. A most enjoyable evening was spent.
The B Y P U held a St Patrick's party at the Baptist church on Friday evening with peach blossoms and fern decorations. Shamrocks were given as souvenirs and delightful eats were served.
Dr. and Mrs. De Garis left for Hannibal Missouri after visiting their son in the city. Miss Virginia Bailey of Bude Mississippi visits her sister Miss Beatrice Bailey at Rickshall. Guy Collins of Durant spent the weekend with his parents. Mrs Abe Brenner of Memphis visits Mrs H Friedman. Summer school postponed to overhaul the light and water plant. Mr P B Farr Jr returned from Meridian. Mrs D L Danley of Florence.
Local social column lists guests and visitors across Kosciusko, Coffeeville, Memphis and West Point. Names include Mrs. Tom Ward, Miss Birdie Smith, Mr. Arris McGonagill, Hon. and Mrs. Oldham, Miss Dorothy, and Mrs. Nerf Harkins among others. Also notes on TB J. L. Maxie’s flu recovery and recent medical procedures at Oxford and Bramletts hospitals. The T. E. L. class met with a business session and social hour featuring Miss Annel, with refreshments of cream chicken on rose coronets and hot chocolate.
At 3 P M last Sunday, L F Tubbs of Malesus Tennessee married Annie Lee Rea of eastern county. Rev W L Hargis officiated. The couple boarded the first train south for New Orleans then will reside in Malesus Tennessee. They receive many congratulations from friends.
If you are feeling worn out you cannot eat sleep or work with satisfaction Tanlac may help Rowland Drug Co advertises the remedy claiming new vitality and relief from weakness through its use.
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