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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1908
Page
2
Oxford notes recount visits of W M Cook and J S Farr illness news, school appointments and a county board session. Local ads promote dry goods, clothing, wagons and sewing machines alongside fair week entertainments and a carnival with live rats sought for payment. Grace Brown obituary closes the item.
An old time minstrel style act by J. A. Coburn's Greater Minstress leads a modern up to date show at the Opera House Thursday night November 12 with parade and band concert at noon. Advertisements praise Dr Kings New Discovery and Jockeys Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles.
Mr W N Walker and Mrs Samantha Perden married at Rev A B Morris home on Sunday night with Morris officiating. Both are well regarded in the community and many friends extend congratulations and best wishes. The Eagle offers subscription at 100 per year.
The piece notes farmers using fair weather to finish crop gathering. It mentions Mr. Gus Anderson's illness, rising whooping cough among local children, Miss Bessie Traywick chosen as new schoolteacher starting Monday, a large crowd for Mr. J. D. Wooten's afternoon singing, visits by Mr. X R Wilson and wife, and the pastor Rev. Mr. Pilkin ton missing a Sunday appointment but hoping to return soon.
The ad promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy noting Hexamethylenetetra mine as a uric acid solvent and antiseptic for urine. It also offers Chamberlain's Salve for minor injuries and mentions sales by MacGonigal Littles and general druggists. It emphasizes prompt use for irregularities and crowd safety in households.
The Civic League schedules a meeting at 7 30 in the evening at the Court House replacing Friday night. The sanitation committee will report with a program including discussions on improving the public square and a brief address by Dr. Bailey. Sheriff Hartsfield Mr Beanland and Mr Davidson join the square improvement discussion. Financial statement of the Treasurer and enrollment of new members follow.
Webster, a salesman and collector, offers Singer and Wheeler & Wilson machines and needles at his new headquarters. Old machines taken in exchange for new models, any style furnished. Call to examine available machines.
Mrs Ellen Lundie of Oxford Alabama died after a long battle with rheumatism. In her 68th year she endured years of immobility with patience praised by her pastor. The service at home was led by Rev W J King with Rev Atkisson. The community mourns a devoted mother and friend. J A Coburns Greater Minstrels advertised with a free band concert next Thursday.
Blue Eyes notes in Adveville Chronicle record multiple locals in and near Oxford. Warner Williams made a business trip to Blackwater, Walter Anderson of Oxford joined Sunday night, and Miss Audrie Rushing left for school south of Oxford. Various residents visit relatives in Memphis and Kansas.
An advertisement touts Foley's Orine Laxative for digestion and liver issues claiming permanent cure. It promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a knockout for wounds with a cited testimonial from J C Goodwin of Baidsville. Dr Miles Anel Pain Pills are advertised for neuralgia relief with a 5 dose price.
Local farmers report a fine harvest season. Oxford visits include Mr and Mrs Aaron Gofort and Rev W D Hedleston. Gomez school opens under Prof Plumer Smith of College Hill. Misses Lottie and Irene Gamble plan winter teaching posts at Bluff Springs and Douglass. Foley’s Kidney Remedy advertised with local sale. Dr King’s New Life Pills praised for stomach and bowel relief.
A bold claim that advertising transcends visuals and typography, describing it as a real force that forges a direct link between the sender and the customer. It frames ads as speakers of the message, turning type into action.
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