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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1908
Page
3
Numerous short notes report social visits, travel, and local duties. Several residents such as Miss Carrie Leavell, Miss Helen Duncan, Miss Kittie Kimmons, and Miss Mary Gertrude Kendel are noted visiting family or returning home from out of town. The piece also mentions the upcoming Federal Court session and local health inspections.
Local notices report guests for Commencement week at the University, sermons by Rev George W. McDaniel, and Chancery Court activity. Vets urged to attend Birmingham Reunion plans, and the Municipal Primary results show mayoral votes and alderman picks with a second primary due tomorrow between Temple and Roach.
Advertisement claiming De King’s New Jif Pills cure headaches biliousness constipation and malaria at A. Ken del’s shop with a cheerful refund offer if dissatisfied.
An ad urges quick use of Hillard's Lotion for scratches sprains bruises and burns. It promises rapid pain relief and healing when applied according to directions. Prices listed as 24c 5c and 31c. Sold by A H Kerdel.
Notice to Bridge Builders asks for sealed bids by noon June 2 for building a bridge across two sloughs on the Ab beyilie and Holly Springs road in Talibatable bottom. Bids let separately per specs on file. bond required. board can reject any bids and relet at public outcry. W M Woodwarp Clerk Oxford Miss May 9 1908.
An honored citizen suffering severe dysentery was relieved after obtaining Chamberlain's tole ceoera and Diarrhovra Renedy, recalled by M J Leach, a Walcott Virginia druggist. The remedy, said to be stocked by local druggists, ended his illness quickly.
Webster, Agent in Oxford, Mississippi, advertises Singer Sewing Machine and Wheeler & Wilson machines. Offers to collect and examine machines and prices with reasonable terms and guaranteed satisfaction. Yearly subscription available at one dollar.
Graded School graduates receive diplomas in a chapel ceremony led by Rev. W. L. Hargis and with a keynote address by Prof. J. E. Holmes. The class presents a silver service to Principal KR Harris amid floral tributes. The Civic League proposes city cleaning reforms to beautify Oxford and urges orderly progress with local business cooperation.
The County Democratic Executive Committee will meet in the Courthouse at Oxford on Wednesday June 10 at 10 a.m. to select delegates to the State Convention in Jackson on June 7. Be sure and be present. C. L. Sivcey, Chairman.
A description of a good home for rent with electric lights telephone and water works located near town the University and the Training School. Apply to F S Leavell.
The report details pupils by grade who were absent three days or more and not on tardy roll for the month ending October 30. It lists primary through ninth grade students and notes honor roll recipients for the entire year, highlighting Mary Stall rate Two Charlie McCharen John Leo Linder Annie Sue Walker Annie Grace Parks William Falkner Kans Parks Oliva Walker Esther Linda Estelle dt Grade Seven Ilhan Rhodes Korie Parkes Grace Karl bevk.
Local letters praise Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney pain and weakness among children and adults. Testimonials cite improved kidney function, relief from back ache, and restored energy after using the remedy bought at Kentel's drug store and sold nationwide by Foster-Sinburn Co. Buffalo.
A Durand resident endorses Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy after treating their daughter’s whooping cough. The ad notes it is sold by all druggists and cites Mr Lane of iMart land as the recommending customer. The piece also lists events from the 6th Annual Commencement at the University of Mississippi including sermons, orations, and prize conferrals.
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