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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1903
Page
2
The column blend lampoons politics and society, noting Ann’s age, American refugees, Bryan and Cleveland feuds, and jokes about senators. It mocks Roosevelt’s stance on San Domingo, canal lobbying, and a Missouri battleship record, concluding with a light marriage note and a subscription pitch.
The piece suggests methods to handle distress by shifting focus from self to others. It argues worrying worsens mood and that doing one’s best, then helping someone worse off, reduces personal trouble and lightens the burden.
A collection of rural humor and reflections on kindness, faith, and everyday life. It includes quips about dieting with yard tea, hog digestion, and a honeymoon railcar incident. A minister receives a bridle-and-saddle suggestion from an anonymous letter and a girl muses on wealth and heaven. The Lexington Advertiser note on autumn woods and fading foliage closes the piece.
A reflective essay argues that homes and neighborhoods shape a town’s character more than grand houses. It praises unselfish, morally worthy citizens as the town’s real riches and urges residents to recognize merit with substantial support to fuel progress and civic pride.
The postmaster general invites bids by December 1 for mail delivery on five Oxford routes starting July 1 1904 with bonds ranging from 700 to 1300. Bidders must reside on routes and apply to Postmaster Pierce for bids and specs. Roosevelt race remarks target Southern whites and criticizes Teddy Roosevelt dining with Bookah.
Church superintendents must complete this form detailing school name denomination officers and teachers months open attendance home department cradle roll additions since April 1 1902 and grading status. Include address date and signatures and mail promptly. If exact figures unavailable provide estimates and answer first ten questions.
The advertisement touts nitrous oxide and oxygen as the safest and most painless general anesthetic for dental extractions. It claims rapid induction and recovery, endorses the method by up-to-date dentists and physicians, and notes Dr. W. B. McMahon as the city’s sole practitioner using the gas with a phone contact 196.
After weeks away we return with notices on Mrs. W. W. Baird's continued illness. Mr. T. W. Black and family visited near Toccopola. Dave Slaughter visited friends near Alesville. R. G. Slaughter and wife visited Press Park's home as the Parks plan to leave Beige seine. Prayer meeting proceeds and invites youth participation.
A Franklin Grove Illinois man J B Orner suffered a nasty leg cut that healed after four years of stubborn ulcers resisted by doctors. Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured the condition and is promoted for burns scalds skin eruptions and piles available 25 cents at A B Kendall drug store.
An advertisement claims White's Cream Vermiture kills worms and removes mucus and slime, aiding restoration of the body by creating an environment where worms cannot exist. Priced at 25 cents at the Oxford Pharmacy.
An old time drugstore ad touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a cure for severe maladies and dyspepsia jaundice fever and constipation claiming they’re effective regardless of age at 25 cents from A H Kendels drug store.
List of unclaimed mail items showing recipients such as William Bbins Miss Jane Holmes Burian Kenry Rayburn A L Bebobe Miss Scotia William Terry Miss Margaret Thompson Jane Scott Jones Mrs Lillie Mrs Evin Hight Hon G R with letter numbers and dates advertised. Pierces P M requests callers provide letter number and date.
A dated health notice urges use of Ballard’s Horehound Syrup for coughs colds and throat irritation. A Salt Lake City customer endorses the remedy claiming immediate relief and recommends others try it. Available at Oxford Pharmacy in 25 50 and 1.00 sizes.
An advertisement touts Dr Miles Nervine as a medical solution for nerve disorders and related organ diseases. It claims broad cures for neuralgia headaches sleeplessness and digestive troubles, with testimonials and a free trial offer from Dr Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana.
Abbreville notes mild weather as Mr Jeff Balfour visits home folks this week. Mr Pennebaker and family visit relatives in Myrtle. Mrs Charles Strickland of Savis visits her father in law Rev G W Strickland. Miss Pat Nichols Lula Strickland visit friends on Woodson's Ridge. Lula Strickland visits Mt Zion. Miss Mary Wooten of Woman's College visits Mrs Hardin. Two new visitors arrive in town and may stay. Best wishes from Carrie and the Eagle.
I M McHang of Greenville Texas writes that after six weeks bedridden with rheumatism a sample of Lallard's Snow Liniment brought relief and two more bottles completed cure. He endorses Snow Liniment as the best for rheumatism and other pains available at Oxford Pharmacy in 25 50 and 1.00 sizes.
Describes consumption and throat ailments being cured by Dr King’s New Discovery. Highlights Mrs Lois Cragg of Dorchester Mass as a life saver and notes guarantee by A H Kendel druggist. Prices 50 cents and 1.00 with free trial bottles.
Sizable medical advertisement block claims kidney liver and rheumatic cures with Electric Bitters Grove Chill Tonic and Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Includes testimonials from B F Baes of Fremont North Carolina and notes on doses prices and money back guarantees. Also promotes Semi-Weekly News tariff offers and local farming department.
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