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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1909
Page
2
The page compiles assorted items including political discourse, editorials, and social commentary. It references figures like Taft and Castro, discusses tariff debates, presidential banquet proposals, and mentions The New York Tribune, Baltimore Sun, and Chicago News in a broad, opinionated synthesis.
The fragment discusses a disease and its treatment, referencing charity associations, possible remedies like apples, and evolving medical ideas. It mentions fear, confinement, and legal or moral questions surrounding health, with scattered names and terms appearing as readable fragments.
Fragmentary notes recount a Memphis Mississippi reunion at 2 o'clock with Jane R at the center and invitations extended. The text praises modern communications, telegraph and cable links, and mentions a Bethday Celebration around May, with several local names and ages noted amid festive remarks.
The Gore Lesgee LP FVTERS membership lists 112 with monthly meetings first Friday night and annual meeting in March. A memorial service for Bishop Charlies B. Galloway is announced at the Methodist Church. Also notes a good horse for sale and a medicinal sales pitch for Foley's Kidney Elixir.
The fragment describes a local gathering with details on speakers and concerns about safety at a public event. It mentions Mr. Bog Parks, Mrs A J Abey, and Dr Kier as figures present, plus references to tax issues, law notes, and a rescue operation impacting residents. The text preserves a sense of town affairs and civic duties.
A garbled community page recalls weddings and church events. Mrs Mages Hardycas and others attend services at Midway with pastor Reverend Nelson presiding. The bride, a popular Bethel organist, eloped to La Fayette Springs after a ceremony, and well wishes pour in for a long and happy married life.
The notice states bids will be received until 1 o clock for the piecework to excavate and furnish materials for the approach at the Mitchell bridge over the river on One near Taylor. The project is for a local public works contract under W. M. Woolnwaqe, Clerk. Oxford, Miss., May 5.
Fragmented OCR reads like a small local page with pastors sermons and community events. Mentions Edgar Wells, M. Tewesn, James Pucebee, Hamp Winters, and William Williams of Water Valley with references to a regular Sabbath and a spring health advertisement for Foley’s Pills.
Ills and health remain generally good in the community despite heavy rain. Mrs. J. A. Bigger is improving slowly. Miss Salue Stewart from near Kingdom visited relatives here last week. Mrs. B. A. Bryant visited her aunt. Mrs. H. Cromwell of Hope attended Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Laura Stephens of Mt. Zion visited Mr. G. W. Hill’s group on Monday. Mr. Walter Harris of Randolph spent days with cousin J. M. John. A Central Church meeting is set for Sunday May Seb led by Rev. R. L. Niei oleos. All invited to attend as the writer signs off.
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