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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1908
Page
2
We are authorized to announce the following named gentlemen as candidates to represent this Second Congressional District in the progress of the United States. The actions of the Democratic party CAPT. THOMAS SPIGHT of Kinley and HUGH K. MANON of Holly Springs.
A collage of quotations and opinions on politics and industry verse a civic essay urging orderly reform. It contrasts Carnegie predictions with congressional snubs and calls for improved public appearances, sanitation, and home upkeep to bolster town life and safety.
Pontus L Linker writes to the Plant paper to clarify views on cotton supply and demand. He cites Ellison and government figures, argues speculative demand drives prices, and urges cooperative marketing to regulate value. He praises Plant, invites further letters, and stresses farmer influence in pricing.
A scrambled ad page notes inflated paint prices and counterfeit concern, praising Devoe as a remedy. It includes testimonials on arsenals and pain balms, plus warnings about rheumatism and relief claims, with various prices, brands, and local druggists cited.
Community health described as very good while farmers show dullness from constant rain. Local visits mention Mrs J M Snenee departing for Memphis and Mr Tilden Tabor traveling to Marshall County. Young people enjoyed an ice supper at Mr J M Spence’s. Mrs Florence Fuller has a new builder at home. Various health ads tout Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and Electric Bitters as remedies with endorsements from Norman K Coulter and Mrs Rows Potts, plus advertising for Cream Vermifuge and related salves and products.
Publishers must secure renewals before expiration else subscribers are excluded from the legitimate list. Mailed copies will not qualify for 2d class at 1 cent per pound and must use transient 2d class postage of 1 cent per four ounces or fraction, prepaid by stamps.
An ad touts Dr. King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for constipation diarrhea malaria and more with a money back guarantee at A Kendal’s Drug Store. The community note mentions cooler weather hurting cotton farming with farmers reconsidering planting along the river and several local residents visiting relatives and boarding at homes.
Heavy rainfall keeps farmers behind on work while locals report several small travels and visits. Rev. David Gean and W I tinediner left Tuesday for a quarterly conference in Holly Springs. Callie Harris of Bluff Springs visited his son Emmett Harris in Altus Friday. Sunday singing at Bluff Springs was canceled by rain except for Westly Hyde and Grover Kinney. R V Hyde checked on ill brother Ben Hyde in Lafayette Springs and reported improvement.
Executors notice to creditors seeks probate registration within one year. J T Lowz named executor. Court clerks to record claims. failure to register bars claim. Dated May 1 1905.
Notice to bidders for construction of a bridge across two sloughs on the Abbeville and Holly Springs road in Wabahateble bottom. Bids due by noon on Tuesday June 2. Plans on file. security required. board may reject any bid and relet to lowest responsible bidder. Oxford Miss May 9 1903.
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