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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1902
Page
2
A chaotic column mocks politicians from Bryan to Beveridge and Funston as the nation debates Cuba and the Philippines. It mocks party lines, tax talk, and the press while noting Republican support for Roosevelt and the looming census in far flung districts.
The article lauds Wes Jonnegs and Hon. William J. Bryan praising his simple moral appeal. It argues Bryan’s ideal government rests on the Golden Rule and the Sermon on the Mount, urging the twentieth century to strive for elevating national conduct and citizen virtue.
An anecdote in Memphis features a young man asking for a dime’s worth of champagne at a saloon, then shifts to a discussion led by Miss Superculture on higher education and marriage. The old gentleman rebuts women’s courting roles, arguing nerves and finances would hinder courtship, while noting enduring demand for traditional marriage.
An owner finds his saddle horse used all night by a vagrant. The piece condemns vagrancy and racial stereotypes, urges rigid enforcement of laws, and calls for leading citizens to mobilize against perceived social ills. It argues the negro race is idle and should be put to work and warns of rising crime if not curbed.
Five years after Tulane, LSU, Alabama, and Ole Miss drew a huge Chapel crowd, the Gulf States Contest returns Friday with about 450 medals at stake. Tulane’s George H. Terryberry won the last event and his speech is remembered as a standout. W Otis Robertson of our Varsity seeks to defend the school’s reputation as contestants promise another strong lineup and audience.
Weather notes show a 49 degree low and 43 degree daily range with 0.35 inches rain in 24 hours and 1.25 inches in a week. Total May precipitation 3.16 inches, 11 clear days, 15 partly cloudy, 4 cloudy. Agriculture remarks say corn is up, cotton nearly finished, rain expected to aid crops. J W Jonson University observer report May 2.
A sunny Sunday drew a crowded house as Brother Sones preached. Many friends from Woodson Ridge enjoyed the singing at Mr. Maydell's and discussions of recent visits. Local residents and visitors spent Saturday and Sunday in Oxford and with relatives, with musical entertainments and shopping noted. A South Street residence near the square, six rooms, water works, and air conveniences, is for sale on easy terms. Old papers for sale.
Squire E A Roberts and family visited his wife's parents Sunday. Rev James Porter will preach at Cambridge Sunday. Miss Nina Herodoo is ill. John Rushing welcomed a girl and a boy. Buggy horses in demand. Bay Springs singing was well attended. Mrs Kk D Roberts and Elsie to Pontotoc County this week. Sol sends this issue strongly. readers urged to visit Joe. Tee E.Gie staff praised. Bull y Purifier ad promotes Smiths Sure Kidney Care with Indian base. price 50c and 1.00. A. H. Kendel sells it.
May brings mild weather and hopeful talk of locusts. a Mt Zion quarterly meeting drew a large crowd with sermons and dinner but poor financial reports. Children’s Day plans and large Sunday attendance lead to talk of enlarging the church. Several visits, deaths, and births are noted along with farming update as farmers speed planting season.
Advertiser T. C. Hagsaves of Casstown Ohio offers to purchase Confederate stamps envelopes scrip and bonds in clean condition. He invites collectors to send samples or lists and states he will deal fairly and will reference any bank in the country.
Mrs A I Speed and daughter Mai visited relatives in New Albany last week. Many attended the Midway singing over the weekend. Residents visited Tallahatchie bottoms for a fishing and hunting excursion. Mr Taylor and wife and Dr Barry and family visited in Oxford. Children Day services set for the third Sunday this month. James Smith, employed locally, died two hours after an accident near Water Valley from a wagon wheel mishap while returning from Oxford. Dr King’s New Discovery praised for coughs and colds with trial bottles offered at drug stores.
In Liberty Hill area news, J L Sneed wed Exie Cook and Gay Windham wed Cora Ward, officiated by Squire A R Owens, with best wishes for the couples. Donnie Hale attended Midway singing auxiliary. Squire Owens family visited A H Hale. Also notes on local businesses and public sentiment regarding THE Eagle newspaper.
The item lists neighbors busy with planting and visits by Lovelady Fudge Mooney King and others. It mentions a Sunday church service at Fudge schoolhouse, a Children’s Day near London Hill on May 25, and local social activity with relatives in nearby areas. An advertisement promotes Bitters for cough and vitality and notes druggist assurances and prices.
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