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Newspaper

Oxford Eagle

Location

Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1912

Page

4

Woman Sheds Light On Twelve Years Of Illness

Mrs Bertha Marr of Louisiana Missouri describes twelve years of illness with dragging pains monthly cramps and bilious spells after eleven doctors failed to help She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health and urges others to seek advice from the Pinkham company in Lynn Massachusetts

Louisiana Lydia E. Pinkham Bertha Marr 4Th Street Pinkham Laboratory Lynn Mass

Deeera Howell Debate on Surname Etiquette

Deeera Howell questions the necessity of appending "of Poeton" to Tom Watson names, comparing it to the usage once common with John L. Sullivan and arguing it adds no essential clarity.

Deeera Howell Tom Watson Poeton Powell John L. Sullivan

Jewelry recovered after theft case at Kingston Palace Court

A general servant charged with theft from her mistress in Ivydeane Southborough tread Surbiton London led police to jewelry hidden in a flowerbed and in the prisoner's bedroom. The case followed notices offering a reward for the missing peer pin and pearl and diamond ring.

Kingston Thames Palace Court Ivydeane Southborough Tread Surbiton London

Doan's Kidney Pills Touted For Rheumatic Pain Relief

A newspaper notice cites Doan's Kidney Pills as a remedy for backache and aching joints caused by kidney disorders. Anthony Ruf of Chippewa Falls Wisconsin shares a testimonial of relief after hospital failure, claiming a complete cure. The ad endorses Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York as supplier. A second note mentions a political question about protecting the Manama canal by jungle growth.

Doan Anthony Ruf Elm St. Chipipewa Falls Wis Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y

Private Moonshine Report Near Mountain Area

Conversation suggests rumors about a mountain area near the place, but a speaker dismisses the report as moonshine with no concrete details or verifiable facts provided.

Flinir Brabek Stops Chills Tonic Endorsed by Priest

Reverend Szymanowski of St. Stephen's Church Perth Amboy New Jersey testifies Elisir Bebek remedy as a tonic aiding malaria fever and other ailments. The product sells for 9 cents and is distributed by Kloczewski & Co Washington DC.

Flinir Brabek

Weather Affects Local Moods As Dry Spell Persists

The article notes an ongoing dry spell raising irritability and nervousness among residents. A weather forecaster is criticized for bias in reporting conditions, while officials urge calm and practical measures during the drought.

Fish for the Table and Home Cookery Tips

A nostalgic parade of kitchen lore covers fish preparation from 1851 guidance on selecting firm fish to methods of cooking including broiling frying and chowder. It notes water levels for boiling the right way, tells when fish is done by the backbone, praises steamed fish and sauces, and adds tips on fresh greens and home goods like rugs and shoe care.

Misa Heecher Payr Rikan Henrietts D. Gravel

Simple Starch Mixture Prevents Sticking to Irons

Peel and grate three or four large potatoes then rinse. Soak in water, strain, let starch settle, pour off water, add salt coal oil and boiling water, cook five minutes. The mixture prevents sticking to flatirons.

How to Clean Fowls by Baking Soda Scrub Method

Instructions describe rendering fowls white and clean by scalding with two cups of hot water and a level tablespoon of baking soda, then scrubbing the fowl with a small clean cloth to remove feathers.

Frugal Bathing Tip Using Soap Scraps

A note suggests saving small scraps of toilet soap in a salt sack and tying it up. Use this as a substitute for a cake of soap during bathing. It is pleasant to rub on the body and less likely to slip from children's hands.

Paxton Toilet Co Boston Mass

Mending Umbrella and Nut Muffins Recipe Tips

Practical notes on repairing umbrellas using black court plaster to seal holes, plus a nut muffins recipe. Ingredients include flour salt baking powder milk chopped nuts sugar butter vanilla, with method and bake time.

Where art thou in the Garden of Sin and Grace

A preacher reflects on Gods first question to Adam in Eden, tracing temptation, shame, fear, separation, and the path to redemption. He warns that sin isolates souls, yet God seeks the lost through mercy, gospel ministry, and eternal love, ending with a call who goes home tonight.

Hell Lfe

Faithful in Heart and Small Deeds Recognized

The message urges doing every act as in God’s sight and by His command. It notes most people manage small tasks, yet these can be gifts to the king of kings when performed faithfully. An old thinker is cited: little things are little, yet faithfulness to them can become something great.

Wilton Axminnister Ladies’ Home Journal W. L. Dougla W.L. Douglas W. L. Douglas BECA W. Iglas Wrise Brockton, Mem Tor Sbeta

Health for the Child and Constipation Relief

The article urges careful mothers to monitor children's health through regular bowel action. It recommends Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle, effective remedy for constipation, avoiding harsher laxatives. Bottles are sold nationwide, and a free trial sample is offered by Dr. W. T. Caldwell of Monticello.

Dr. Caldwell W. TB. Caldwell Washington St Monticello

Campaign Aids Tuberculosis Death Rate Decline In Several Cities

The National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis notes sharper declines in TB deaths in cities like New York Boston Cleveland and Chicago and states Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut show stronger drops than the national 18.7 percent fall from 1901 to 1910. Factors include urban population changes sanitation housing and strong anti tuberculosis campaigns. The association expects further declines as care provisions expand.

New York Boston Cleveland Chicago Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut National Association For the Study and Prevention of

A Stradivarius Like The Drug Business joked

A social gathering unfolds with a musician noting a Stradivarius worth thousands while a mother mentions Marian will take domestic science and music in college. A stranger questions the daughter’s age, and a wry remark compares music to the drug trade using Latin terms.

Marian Indianapolis News Mr. Cumrox

Silieus and Cynicus Exchange on Long Engagements

A humorous exchange notes that longer engagements eat into the time left for marriage. Cynicus argues longer engagements reduce marriage time, while Silieus questions belief in long engagements.

Silieus Cynicus

Physician Advises Cuticura Remedies

Four years ago I had itchy burning patches on my wrist and shin that bled when scratched. Diagnosed as dry eczema, ointments failed until Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills were used. Since healing four years ago the condition has not returned and I praise Cuticura for clearing my skin. Signed Irven Hutchison Three Rivers Michigan March 16 1911. A joke line closes the item about an author and a man who wanted to take the author’s life for notes to write his biography.

Irven Hutchison Three Rivers Mich

Not enough readable article content to generate a headline

The supplied text appears to be a fragmented quotation and advertisement fragments with no coherent news event, names, dates, or places to summarize into a newspaper card. No identifiable entities beyond generic phrases are present for a factual summary.

REAL MISTRESS OF HOUSE AT TABLE ETIQUETTE IN THE 18TH CENTURY

The article recalls the mistress of the house as mistress of ceremonies who carved and served, announced courses, and urged guests to eat more. It notes her gentle persuasion, with guests signaling when their plates were full. It cites Lady Mary Montagu practicing carving lessons weekly for public days.

Ome Mary Montagu

Miss Chance Sue Teeth Spark Conversation

A playful boast about Miss Chance-Sue’s teeth sparks debate over dental charm and style. The remark hints at allure and flirtation, prompting reactions about appearance and wit in social settings.

Sue

Bargain Coffin Quest Leads Brooklyn Man to Cleveland

A 79 year old South Brooklyn windmill dealer spent a birthday in Cleveland seeking cheap coffins. He rejected $100 plus options as overpriced, finding a second hand coffin for about $25 he deemed could pass for a $2.50 manufacture. He plans to wait to see if dying costs fall. Veracity Jim Slocum of Montgomery County testified about a witness, remarking that neighbors might want corroborating evidence before burying him.

Brooklyn Cleveland Jess Jim Slocum Mongomery County Kansas City Journal Jim

Burglar scare at dawn ends in mistaken fright

Mrs Fink recalls a dawn disturbance as a man’s legs appeared from beneath a bed. The incident turns out to involve her husband rather than a burglar, following a loud noise around two o’clock and a startled reaction from both spouses.

Clara Mrs. Fink

Quotable Quip on Soft Answers and Biscuits

The speaker parries a wife joke about a soft reply ending in mush after a remark about how a biscuit tasted. The quip relies on humor through understatement and a playful misunderstanding.

Fragmented Parlor Quips and Ads in an 19th Century Page

A mixed read includes jokes about music lessons class status and a motor car accident, followed by early 20th century ads for Paxtine toilet rinse, Mrs Winslow’s Teething Syrup and Garfield Tea. Humorous quips touch on manners and social pretensions.

Gardeld Teg Receives OBE Honor

An official honor notable for Gardeld Teg is announced, marking a significant recognition in their career. The ceremony details and the implications for Teg’s future contributions are outlined in the report.

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