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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1920
Page
3
An eminent New Zealand scientist advocates that 90 percent of illness stems from stomach disorders. Locally hundreds are reportedly taking Puratone with remarkable results, sparking much discussion.
Puratone is sold in Oxford by Hale and Russell in Abbeville by Roy Brothers and by one leading druggist in every town. This notice outlines the distribution network for Puratone across multiple locations.
A fragmentary voice laments the global distress and notes men turning to Bolshevism amid widespread anxiety. The piece hints at a spectral, repeating warning about dangerous ideologies rising from upheaval.
A veteran recalls a back from the front American major who cried “The war is over. I am a bolshevik.” The narrator probes the word’s meaning beyond fear and stereotype, using a medical analogy to diagnose the term through social symptoms and widespread usage from workers to elites.
Public is invited to attend the University Commencement Exercises from Sunday May 30 through Tuesday June 1 in Nashville Tennessee. The program includes a commencement sermon by Dr James Vendey, an 8 30 P M sermon by Dr Vance, and Monday morning class day exercises followed by alumni association meetings.
Roumanian oil wells remain largely nonfunctional due to Allied military actions during the German advance. Gen Falkenhayn’s experts worked on reconstruction with limited success, and a long, systematic effort is needed to restore prewar output. The Romanian government reportedly concluded a convention with Austria to supply petroleum and other essentials in exchange for industrial products.
Evidence of German crimes is furnished by M Delannoy librarian of Louvain Henri Davignon secretary of the Belgian commission of inquiry Paul Lambotte director of the art galleries of Belgium and M Lamy secretary of the French academy The latter has made a telling indictment of those responsible for savagery.
J B Allen of Galesburg Illinois praises Tanlac after six years of illness with stomach burns constipation headaches and weight loss. He now eats three meals daily weighs 43 pounds more and feels stronger. Tanlac sold in Oxford by Rowland Drug Co and in Abbeville by J S Good.
Report notes many claims paid by the Bureau of War Risk Insurance totaling 1 185 552 173 45 with 127 151 settlements for death and total permanent disability. Director R G Cholmeley Jones says 5119 claims are pending with beneficiaries abroad. Final evidence of death leads to rapid check issuance, sometimes within hours.
An advertisement claims Liquid Borozone provides quicker fuller and more pleasant relief than liniment for all typical uses. Priced at 30c 60c and 1.20 and sold by A H Kendel in Oxford Mississippi.
A vintage ad copy touts trusted service from Old Reliable, promising thorough work and dependable cleaning for garments and items, urging readers to let them handle the job with quality and care.
The advertisement claims catarrh cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated internally. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is said to act through the blood on mucous surfaces, composed of tonics and unifiers, with testimonials offered and a Toledo based company J Cheney Co as proprietors.
Obituary notes the death of Mrs. C. C. Stephens on May 18 near Mt. Zion after years of suffering. She leaves a husband, three sons, four grandchildren, and a brother. A Methodist, she is praised for faith, charity, and steadfast care for friends, with funeral in Mt. Zion Cemetery. An advertisement for Herbine medicine follows.
The author attacks movement leaders delaying a bond issue for state college repairs arguing that education requires funds. He cites support for all schools including the teacher training college and predicts voters will approve the bond despite political delays and self-interest by candidates seeking office on an economy platform.
An old advertisement proclaims 666 cures malaria chills fever bilious fever colds and la grippes fever. It also claims to be a laxative and general tonic. The copy dates from a July 15 advertisement.
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