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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1906
Page
2
A collage of political chatter and social comment recalls Captain Thompsons re election bid, labor and foreign affairs rumors, and jokes about Paris labor, Russia, Japan, and Kansas. It notes Democrats in Kansas, a bumper crop forecast, and debates on insurance, prices, and the Delaware battleship.
A town revival urges daily religious living beyond Sunday and questions the impact of weekday vice. It warns that laxity in work and leisure harms public morals and governance, urging reform, frank confession, and strict enforcement of laws to build a virtuous community.
A local editorial advocates awakening public conscience to enforce laws and compel respectful conduct. It argues that silence amid lawlessness worsens state affairs and calls for open reform now, urging residents to act against those who mock propriety.
Complimentary notice from the Jackson Evening News praises Hon. D. M. Kimbrough of Oxford a member of the lower House urging him to run for district attorney in Lafayette County. It notes his eloquence earnestness and committee work and mentions his role with Missiverests university matters in the current session.
The Chicago Record-Herald offers a daily high grade four story installment in a popular section. Recent reads include Anthony Hope’s Tristram of Brent and Coes Major Alics of Old Vinerines with notes on upcoming installments and constraints on reading time.
Local notes report continued rain causing worry among farmers and mention community events such as a Kingdom cemetery burial, visits by relatives, and an all day singing planned for May 20 with Rev. Dr. M. Floyd. Advertising promotes De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve and Pain Balm with local sellers noted.
Health is very good in the neighborhood. Mr. Duke St. John visited Oxford. Mr. Bud Roy traveled to Abbeville on business. Mr. St. M Brown made a trip to Tyre. Rain kept Sunday school at McAlister schoolhouse from meeting. E. H. Lammey and wife of Harmontown visited Alex McAlister. grandmother Mrs. Lammey and Miss Teenie Lammey from Teckville accompanied. General Green noted amid heavy rain. Jesper Davis reported a deer hunt by the river. ads promote Kennedy's Laxative, liver regulator, and Ballard's Horehound Syrup with medicinal claims. sold by A. L Kendal and A. H. Kendel.
Community notes describe a thriving Zion area with good rains promising a bountiful crop year, plus reports of a Sunday sermon by Rev. G. W. Strickland and revival influence extending from Oxford. Also mentions Foley's Kidney Cure success story and promotional health notices for Kodol and other tonics.
Product fragment mentions fruit rup and tablets with a booklet. It references tasting pleasant, stores and action, but details are unclear and largely fragmented.
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