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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1904
Page
2
Announcement favors Thomas Spighet for re election to represent the 200 Congressional District in the 59th Congress subject to the Democratic primary. The text blends political notices with contemporaneous commentary on Japan Russia the canal and trusts reflecting era concerns and party dynamics.
The piece argues that rising costs and fast living are inevitable as society advances. It stresses appreciating modern conveniences while urging none to lament past blessings. It frames progress as necessary and calls for prudent, forward looking optimism for future generations.
The piece argues charity covers faults but many avoid it, preferring only grand acts. It cites everyday kindness such as a cheerful greeting to a weary worker and a physician known for kind words as true charity. It urges praising virtues over airing faults and shows charity of speech costs nothing but yields reciprocal kindness.
A passage notes that 7 865 new books were published in the year 1903, reflecting a surge of literary activity. The remark emphasizes the vast volume of titles produced and the pride some readers take in keeping up with new works.
A travel sketch describes a 26 hour rail journey south from Leipsic to Italy through the Alps to the Adige and Adriatic, then Venice with its Grand Canal and St Mark's Basilica, the Doges Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs. It moves on to Florence via the Arno valley, noting Michelangelo and Raphael treasures, Dante and Savonarola, and Florence’s art and architecture.
A fragmentary note recounts a monk’s life preserved in a monastery with books, praising Florence figures Michaelangelo, Raphael, Dante, Savonarola, and a then unnamed preacher, contrasting liberty and religion with a stake burn.
Lang Bros. druggists of Paducah Kentucky report selling over 700 bottles in a season of Dr Mendenhall's Chill and Fever Cure. They note physicians prescribe it and users prefer it after trying it.
LaGrange resident P. A. Danforth reports a six month running leg sore healed in five days by Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The advertisement touts the salve for ulcers wounds and piles with a guaranteed cure at 25 cents sold by A. H. Kendel.
The note reports Mr. Can field's rapid recovery and lists upcoming items. Chancellor Fulton is invited to address the Mississippi Press Association in McComb City on May 17. Visitors include Miss Carrie Thompson from New Orleans, cousin of Mrs. R. B. Fulton, and Miss Eva Woodruff from Courtland who has enrolled at the State University. Miss Lois Taylor of Senatobia and Miss Sallie McLean of Owatonna will visit Mrs. P. H. Saunders next week.
Our school will close Friday night with a grand concert. A large crowd is expected. Miss Lola Lock, sister of Dr. Sam Lock, died at her home near Water Valley. The remains were laid to rest at Clear Creek cemetery. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved. Mrs. Clyde Toney visits Panola County. Masonic Stall near completion. Mr. Garrett Goforth returns from Oxford. Mr. W. M. Garel visits Orrwood. Mr. George McIlroy moves family west of Burgess. Weather described as very bad.
Public prints highlight the worn-out stomachs of the rich while laborers suffer worse dyspepsia. Green's August Flower is pitched as a long standing remedy that stirs the liver, boosts appetite, and aids digestion. Trial bottles cost 25 cents and regular bottles 75 cents at A. If. Kendle's.
List of unclaimed letters held at the Oxford Mississippi post office for the week ending March 26 1904. Names include Miss Louella Barnes Miss Sophia Bless W H Bryant Miss Sallie Belle Johnson Neal Jones Flora A Jones Rev Ivy Ellen Pettis Mrs K H Rogers Miss Katie Redmond William Turner Miss Mary Lillie Webb and others with reference to advertisement numbers and call dates.
Pleasant City mother credits Dr. King’s New Discovery for saving her son from pneumonia after a severe cough. The ad claims the remedy cures coughing colds and all lung diseases, with guarantees from A. H. Kendel druggist and trial bottles free.
The ad claims Electric Bitters cure liver and kidney disorders, nervous tension, and fatigue. It promises relief from nervousness, rheumatism, and malaria germs, calls the product a tonic and nervine, and notes a 50 cent price with satisfaction guaranteed by A H Kendal druggist. The Eagle also advertises old newspapers for sale at 25 cents per hundred.
Friday night a swift cyclone-like visitor tore through the area. It toppled house tops, toppled chimneys, and damaged barns and fences while felling trees, yet no serious injuries were reported. The Yocony River rose Sunday at Oliver Crossing testing the levee. Grandpa Garrett lies ill with measles. Mrs. May Harris mourns the death of daughter Mattie Ray. Rev. W TI Nolan from Paris visited. P M Franklin visited Tula. Miss Malvie Poland stayed with L W Metts. Kingdom church plans preaching and singing Sunday.
Warnings against catarrh ointments containing mercury note mercury damages smell and the whole system. Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co is mercury free and taken internally. Made in Toledo Ohio. Testimonials free. Also Hall's Family Pills for constipation sold by all druggists.
Advertisement claims Dr. King's New Life Pills cure indigestion biliousness constipation sick headache and all stomach liver and bowel troubles. Describes the product as lazy pleasant safe and sure and priced at 25 cents at A. H. Kennel's drug store.
Recitations and a concert at the school proved successful with a large audience. The Board of Directors elected Prof. M. H. Perritt as principal for three years. Prof. Bratton plans to leave soon. Ed Hyde family moved to Pontotoc. Dr E P Sneed bought their house. Health is good except chills and frost damaged early fruit and vegetables. Willie Howell of Sarepta visited. Rev A B Morris attended services and preached a good sermon.
Floods continue delaying agricultural labor while Delayeepening Public School hosted a grand Friday concert. Oxford visitors Blanche Rogers Lillian Leeton and Sue Ree Miller stayed nearby. Rev Nolan spoke on The Christian Character, drawing a large audience, as Miss Mary Hodge and Miss Minnie Hodge were seen in the area. A writer named W. I. H. contributed a piece, and a caution against profanity was voiced, warning of divine judgment.
Winter returns as a storm causes damage to houses barns and fences with no serious injuries reported. Local activities include visits from Elmer Livingston and family and church preaching at Slick Ridge. Mississippi Teachers Association call to Meridian May 6 7 with lodging and rail rates. tickets on sale May 4 5 6. exhibit shipments due May 1 to Miss Ida K. Smith Meridian. leadership names T P Scorr and P H Sampers.
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