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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1909
Page
2
Fragmented column notes state wide prohibition, oil fines in Texas, Taft and Roosevelt remarks, and a local Oxford Oil Mill sale. Mentions Page topics from politics to crime microbes, rail reform, and stock for sale at Oxford Bank. Local items mix with national headlines in a rapid, unsigned column.
Opinion editorial praising universal peace through Christian unity and educated governance. It argues war ends when nations educate citizens, embrace benevolent rule, and pursue global Christian enlightenment, while noting rulers like the Czar and the Turkish reforms as parts of a hopeful trend. The piece contrasts this with gossip and social inquiry from a telephone girl aside a local update about community health and visits.
In Kings Tre South Carolina during the 1770s immigration from Ireland shaped the town. John James born 1732 rose to captain of the Williamsburg militia and later major serving under Marion and Greene. He married 1733 and built property while earning military renown. He was noted for humor and fearlessness in battle and tall tales of ghosts and spirits followed him, including an incident with a sheet near his father’s grave. He fought at Eutaw and Snow Hill and held a seat in the first county assembly.
The text notes a veteran who supported Charleston’s defense in 1776, joined Moultrie in a 1779 retreat before Gen Prevost, and led 150 riflemen near Tullifinny Bridge close to Coosahatchie. Adapted from Howe’s History.
The Oxford Mississippi board approves a levee project bid and 30 tons of coal, changes Oxford and Taylor road links, and assigns road survey duties. They appoint Barrow overseer of convicts and J. J. Barrow to build a bridge on the Oxford and Panola road. Meetings also cover tax assessor deputies, and public notices call for sealed bids for levee earthwork with bids due June 7.
An Oxford resident, D. Wiley of South Street, shares relief from dull backache and urinary troubles after five years of heavy lifting and kidney discomfort. The ad promotes kidney health guidance from Foster Milburn Co and urges readers to seek the 50 cent remedy sold by all dealers and distributed by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York as sole agents.
The Thrice-a-Week World claims to publish news impartially and truthfully, aiming to be an accurate reporter of what is happening. It highlights its distinction from the daily New York World and notes delivery on non-Sundays.
Chills and illnesses linger as families near Dallas and Water Valley visit kin. Local updates list visits, fish catches, cool weather, and garden produce with medical ads for kidney and throat remedies, urging DeWitt’s pills and Foley’s products. Community news from various towns includes church, schooling, and social visits.
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