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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1910
Page
3
Gentle weekly roundup from Oxford detailing visits, family illness, school news, church events, social entertainments, and local business notes. Highlights include Miss Gabriel Huston’s return, Mrs. Matthews hosting, missionary trips to Abbeville, a special city election on June 1, and various community updates among residents, guests, and visitors.
The obituary notes the death at age 83 of Brother J. P. Park of Gathright Lodge No. 30, PF and A M. It honors his faithful service, offers sympathy to his wife and children, and resolves to spread the minutes with memorials while praying for his spirit. It laments mortality and urges members to imitate his lodge virtues.
Board of Supervisors lists delegates from Oxford Abbeville College Hill Harmontown Markette Paris Tula Splinter Burgess University and more with Jackson gathering set for June 21. Mayor Adams adds Oxford and other names. Also notes improved King Cotton Seed offered for 1909 planting by Markette Seed Co.
Falkner and Bennett advertise a selection of horse drawn buggies for sale, inviting customers to visit and view the stock.
Attention ladies invites inspection of hats advertised as new and stylish values. The note promises not to push old stock and mentions a contact phone 259 and location on the north side of town.
The New York World Thrice-a-Week edition presents news impartially and practically serves as a daily. The paper offers a one year subscription for 1.00 and a combined offer for both papers at 1.74, highlighting the value of news at a reduced price.
An early 20th century ad style notice warns of health hazards from kidneys and diabetes with dubious claims. It promotes Pills and tonics from Foester-Milburn Co and Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as cures, citing a testimonial from Oxford, Mississippi about relief from back pain after using the product.
A. H. Rendell promotes a teething aid claiming safe formula with no harmful drops. Advertises price of 58 cents per bottle and voter canvassing for the product as a smart purchase. Proclaims benefits for babies with teething discomfort and bowel issues while urging cautious use.
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