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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1911
Page
2
A critical column condemns political hypocrisy and church rivalries in the nation. It argues that reform is needed as elites blend with questionable tactics, denounces corrupt practices in campaigns, and urges higher standards in politics, religion, and business.
A reflective piece praises the horse for strength speed and beauty while condemning its mistreatment. It argues horses deserve humane care, noting their intelligence and suffering, and cites scripture Revelations linking the horse to divine imagery and judgment.
A distorted testimonial praises Dr. King's New Life for women's ailments and constipation. Mrs MC Dunlap of Vandalia Tennessee reports wonderful benefits, urging others to try the remedy, noting it as a splendid cure despite the burglary reference and scattered wording.
A chaotic scene near Graham Texas details Doak Matthews feuding with a Texas yearling bull during cattle transport. The bull tramples a fence before Matthews subdues it, leaving the calf missing and Matthews with bruised pride. Matthews later jokes of better fighting in an arena with escorts. Usual advertisements for tonics and medicines follow.
Community health concerns and social visits at Freeman Farm including visits to La Fayette Springs and Mt. Zion plus school closing notices. Advertisements promote Foley Kidney Pills and Chamberlain’s Liniment for kidney ailments backaches and rheumatism with local dealer listings.
You are commanded to appear before the Chancery Court of Lafayette County Mississippi at its spring term 1914 on the fourth Monday of May to plead answer or demur to the bill in the divorce case of Davie Green against Tevin Green concerning a mutual causa. Clerk Woonwann and attorney Asonuwa for the complainant note serving address unknown.
A lengthy petition from La Fayette County citizens requests clemency for A Graham Henry Mefreeth and the Wilsons convicted in the September term 1040 of the Circuit Court on an unspecified charge. It cites affidavit testimony by Newt Medea recanting earlier claims and asserting pressure and perjury. The petition argues public rumor and corruption impaired the trial and requests release and relief from imprisonment.
A dated sermon outlines Scripture on death, the resurrection, and Christ’s redemption. It cites Romans 5 12 21 Corinthians and Hosea to argue death as sin’s penalty and Christ’s victory over death promising eternal life to believers.
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