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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1903
Page
2
The piece endorses candidates such as A J McLaurin and EB Noel while lampooning figures like Grover Cleveland. It notes World affairs, school holidays, a Chicago auto accident, and jokes about coal shortages and a miners’ combine. Norman B Mack looms as a unifier contender.
The piece notes President Roosevelt recognizing discretion as prudent while traveling Iowa and discussing the Iowa idea. It mentions a Gallatin rural free delivery route near Senator Bates home, four miles to a post office, and Bates being shot in the leg during the Mexican War. The discussion also references Methodist and Episcopal debate on John Wesley and a nod to The Hague.
The piece questions bankers efforts to lend Venezuela funds to pay foreign claims, suggesting a possible setup for future action. It notes a divided Republican Party with wary votes from Connecticut, Delaware, and West Virginia, and hints Roosevelt facing a transformed national map as New York's support becomes doubtful.
The passage argues that Canada grants England preferential tariffs while U S exports to Canada are rising. It suggests reducing trade barriers with Canada to capitalize on a large, profitable market north of the border without harming American interests.
The article argues that a national rail system would provoke strong debate in the country. It notes the major dispute looming in Australia over whether people owning the railroads would then be controlled by their own workers.
Mr Milton Whitney head of the Bureau of Soils argues cotton culture in the hill regions near the Mississippi Delta should end. He notes worn land yields only half a bale per acre even with best cultivation and only about 25 percent of land is in use. He favors alfalfa and ventures of fruits berries track gardens and cattle raising to revitalize the area and spare worn land.
A college head notes parents seek only good roommates for their sons while ignoring the impact on the others. The piece argues that selfishness governs buying selling voting and religion, urging fair treatment of the other fellow and reciprocal justice.
Ardmore I T May 24. The writer reports good corn and cotton prospects but slower cotton due to stands. Ardmore home to about ten thousand, largest city in the Indian Territory. He notes many LaFayette county voters are candidates this year and asks to publish any election defeats. signed Jas S. McHaren.
The note stresses that only qualified voters who paid taxes by February 1, 1903 may vote in the August primaries. It warns election officers may challenge voters, allow oath questions, and punish perjury. It condemns alcohol influence on voters and warns back taxes bars entry. It argues for Arizona New Mexico Oklahoma and Indian Territory state admission as justice and unity.
A wandering speaker questions political cant about money while locals joke about free silver and gold bugs. A groundhog explains its absence, and a drummer recalls an encounter with an old woman and her frugal household as a visitor notes life’s hardships and plans to hire a man for the garden.
Ox ford Mississippi resident L. Lake 87 and his son A O Lake over 60 both served in the Confederate army through the war. They attended the reunion on Gen Lowry's staff with storied memories and civic ties to Mississippi artillery and quartermaster service. The elder Lake began reading the Picayune in 1837 and still enjoys it.
A group of LaFayette county voters endorses K. G. Hunter for the lower house seat, praising his ability and integrity and urging him to run. Signers include T. L. Avent A. B. Morris Tom Barry D. O. Gilmore J. D. Smith D. N. Smith James V. Sneed B. M. Foust A. B. Sneed M. F. Patton.
Three spacious unfurnished rooms available for rent close to the university. Apply at this office for details and viewing times.
The excerpt portrays Governor Bob Taylor warning candidates about the perilous path of politics. It likens a candidate to a mariner without a compass and a walking petition, noting the fleeting joy of triumph and the enduring risk of defeat and moral peril.
Mrs Frank Chiasson of Patterson Louisiana writes June 8 1901 that malaria fever persisted after doctor treatment until she used a sample bottle of Herbine which she found to be excellent and later bought two bottles to complete a cure She notes Herbine is sold for 50 cents per bottle at Oxford Pharmacy.
Dr T G Merritt of North wedropee et Pa reports a patient with violent stomach hemorrhages from ulceration who improved after Electric Bitters. The physician notes the patient had no attack in 14 months. The ad claims Bitters aid stomach liver and digestion and sells for 60 cents at A H Kendel.
Advertises Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and lung throat trouble relief. Mrs O B VanMetre of Shepherdtown West Virginia credits one bottle with curing her Bronchitis after a year of failed remedies. Claims to aid Croup Whooping Cough Grip Pneumonia and Consumption. Guaranteed by A H Ken druggist. Trial bottles free Regular sizes 50 cents and 1.00.
The Chicago Record-Herald markets section covers livestock, grain, provisions, stocks, and bonds with two full pages plus foreign finance cables. Features include Speculative Gossip Wall Street Talks LaSalle Street Notes and a Wall Street letter by John Chambers detailing Gotham money matters. Port Gibson Reveille cites Cleveland on race and Southern policy as a Northern reader’s note.
Dr. F. L. Riley has been quite sick this week. Examinations are in progress this week. Will Kilmer was called to his home in Biloxi Friday, by the illness of his sister.
Promotional notice urging settlement along the Cotton Belt Route with land as cheap as two to three dollars per acre and rich lowland and upland for crops. Highlights staged reads of books on Southwest living and fields, plus discounted one way and round trip fares from St Louis Thebes Cairo and Memphis to Arkansas Louisiana and Texas with details to E W LaBeame G P T A Cotton Belt Route St Louis Mo.
The Kosciusko Baptist News endorses Noel as a popular governor hopeful. They praise him as upright and honest, active in Lexington Baptist Church, faithfully supporting his church, and devoted at home to his aged mother. They urge voters to elect good, upright men over demagogues.
Winter waste accumulates in the body leading to sluggish liver bowels and kidneys and low appetite. The remedy Herbine is promoted to remove waste, aid secretions, and tonically restore strength, offered at 2 cents at the Oxford Pharmacy.
A farmer near Patterns Mills New York arrived at a store doubled with rheumatism. The seller Mr C P Rayder recounts giving Chamberlain's Pain Balm free at first and being paid for a fresh bottle days later after the man walked in straight as a string saying he wanted it in the house always. For sale by R R Chilton & Co.
J A Gulledge of Verbena Alabama suffered a severe case of piles in 24 tumors. After doctors and remedies failed Bucklen's Arnica Salve quickly reduced swelling and inflammation and cured him. Price 25 cents at A H Kendal druggist.
List of unclaimed letters left in the Oxford Mississippi Post Office for the week ending May 23 1903 includes Clark Francis Thomison R B 3 Blackmon Miss Cornelus Harris Mrs Julia Harris W Hoyle Prof D F Bland Libie Porter Mrs Lily C Mead Misa Roipa Bartlett Miss Carrie Bulkes Miss Mama May Jenigan W F Call for letters requires the number and date advertised by E. 8S. Pregce P M.
White's Cream Vermifuge has achieved a worldwide reputation as the best worm destroyer and tonic for weak children. It neutralizes stomach acidity, improves appetite and digestion, strengthens the nervous system, and restores health and vigor. 25 cents at the Oxford Pharmacy.
An advertisement extols Dr King’s New Life Pills promising renewed youth after two weeks. Testimonial from D H ee of pee ee Pa praises liver stomach and bowel relief. Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets recommended for indigestion and bad taste. Sold 25 cents at R R Chilton Co. Noel political note on Mississippi booster support.
A Greenville law student, H P Burbage, reports a four to five year cough disappeared after using Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. He says after two bottles of the 25 cent size he was permanently cured and greatly alarmed no more. Sold by R R Chilton & Co.
Dr. Kates of Pana Illinois endorses Ballard's Snow Liniment as the best for burns and a handy emergency remedy for farm accidents. The liniment, selling in 25 cent 50 cent and one dollar sizes, is available at the Oxford store.
An advertisement proclaims Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a reliable, lifesaving cure for colic and cholera morbita, urging households to keep it ready as a trusted medicine sold by R. B. Chilton & Co.
A vintage advertisement claims Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets cure colds with a money back guarantee by druggists. E. W. Grove’s signature appears on each box. Priced at 25 cents. Also promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets sold by R. B. Chilton & Co.
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