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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1914
Page
2
A A H Kendal argues big schools show high attendance while urging banks to provide small cotton loans to relieve distress. He warns against outsiders seeking the city’s power plant and waterworks citing plans to gain control, while praising current utilities and opposing changes that threaten local jobs.
The speaker, seeking re election as Oxford mayor, acknowledges past mistakes and pledges to support the commission form of government if elected. He states commitment to the city’s welfare, faithfulness and efficiency, and asks for voter support if deemed worthy compared with opponents.
Chancery Court of Lafayette County Mississippi issues nonresident notice to Mrs Nettie Vandiver Bolivar Tennessee Route 2 to answer or demur to the divorce action filed by E C Vandiver dating from the fourth Monday of November 1914.
In a message readers are urged to evaluate the commission form of government as Oxford prepares Friday November 13 for an election. Citizens call for a capable mayor and two councilmen, defend business efficiency, warn against police justice offices, and insist on a clear platform and accountability from candidates.
A 1914 petition to Governor Earl Brewer from Mississippi citizens asks for clemency for J. B. Hall, a Lafayette County inmate serving life for rape. It cites good conduct, old age, and a clean prior record, urging restoration of freedom and noting local ties.
Professor Calvin S. Brown notes Arkansas Mississippi history and prehistoric remains in state. References Peabody Museum and Clarence Moore works. urges preservation and study. Also advertises Coburn’s Big Minstrels at Lyre Theatre with tickets through Butler and Tomlinson.
The report notes Lieut. Governor Bilbo speaking to about five thousand in Jackson, with smaller turnouts for Stovall, Quinn, and Riley. Tally and Stennis refused to attend. It argues the figures reveal strong public support for Bilbo and his election path despite opposition.
The Tula lodge 440 Masonry adopts resolutions on the death of W E Vines born Alabama 1840 moved to this state 1881 near Tula. He joined Missionary Baptist Church at Tula and was a master mason for about fifty years. He died at age 74 and was laid to rest in Tula cemetery. The lodge mourns his loss and extends sympathy to his children with copies of the resolution to the family.
The excerpt explains a mail order catalogue format from New Orleans Louisiana describing a method to teach a trade quickly. It emphasizes concise instruction and accessible material for rapid skill acquisition.
A thanks note expresses gratitude to friends for kindness after the death of Babe on October 23. Sallie and Hardy Rislee sign the notice.
Oxford citizens endorse Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney and backache. Mrs. L. Ramey of Depot Street reports relief from long backache and eye trouble after using the remedy over two years. She would use it again if needed, with price offered as 50 cents at all dealers. FosterMilburn Co. New York.
An OCR fragment discusses avoiding sedative cough medicines and promoting Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with claims of germ reduction. It also includes an unwanted farm land ad seeking a bargain within Dawson county Texas and a separate long terms farm purchase near Oxford Mississippi with discriminatory language.
The November term of Circuit Court will convene next Monday. The first week lists six juror beats with named jurors including Woolverton Gipson Shaw Purvis Baird Crow and others in beats two three four and five. Additional jurors include Russell Sneed Harris Jordan Black Sneed Cruse Wright and more in Beat groups.
A vintage health advisory urges readers to avoid draughty cars sleep in cool rooms and skip overeating during colds. It promotes Chamberlain’s cough remedy and notes doctors advise fresh air and rapid cold relief to shorten illness.
A used hay baler offered for sale in good condition. It has seen three to four years of light use and is available for cash or trade. Interested parties should contact J. F. Goorssy.
An old advertisement touts Dr Bell's Tar as a guaranteed remedy for coughs and throat irritations. It claims quick soothing effects for adults and children, with a price of 25 cents at the local druggist.
A promotional note urges mothers to keep Chas tain's Remedy to treat croup after describing a mother watching a child in distress. It claims the remedy is a certain cure and says it has never failed, with sale through all dealers.
The article notes that the most common cause of insomnia stems from stomach disturbances and digestive discomfort. It highlights how abdominal pains and indigestion disrupt sleep, suggesting addressing digestive problems to improve rest.
Deep sorrow is felt in Hazlehurst by the death of Mrs Lillian Pegues Birdsong at her home two weeks ago. She was raised in Oxford and was the daughter of the late Col. Thomas Pegues a prominent antebellum citizen. Many friends locally and elsewhere share in the sorrow.
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