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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1916
Page
3
Oxford region reports a busy week with church sightings and visits by Sparks and Fennie Dunlap, a Baptist pulpit occupation by James Leavell, and Boy Scouts outing. Included are Keystone updates on illnesses, travel, and a school parade success, plus community milestones from the Teachers Association and local marriages licenses.
An observer recalls a farmer seen on a country street who embodies a hard working image. The piece notes his valued farm, stable home life, and reliable finances, contrasting the crude remark of locals with respect for the farmer’s character and status.
A promotional note on Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a cold remedy. It claims fast cough relief and throat soothing effects for all ages, urging readers to insist on the brand and that doctors approve its formula.
The report notes busy planting season and family visits at Fudge Town. Mrs Alle Fudge is able to be home, Mr Farr Fudge visited father Sunday, and Mrs Oscar Shaw’s nephew underwent a major operation at the hospital and is recovering. A fifth Sunday sing at Fudge School House drew a large crowd and praise for performers including Mr Erie, Mr Oia, Whitehead, and friends.
A public expression of gratitude from Mrs J J Woopwarp and children for the kindness shown during illness and death of their father and husband. They acknowledge many flowers and wish blessings, brightness, and happiness to all who remembered them in their sorrow.
Mississippi College pushes early as Ole Miss storms back with five runs in the seventh to clinch the win. Holmes earns the victory with airtight defense while Ole Miss supports him with clutch hits and key plays.
The editor and his wife thank Mr. and Mrs. C N Baird for a peck of fine strawberries sent Tuesday Prof Hughes shared the fruit and provided a quart of rich milk since they have no cow Strawberries and cream are noted as a fine dish
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