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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1900
Page
2
A scanned fragment from The Oxford Eagle details varied items including Leen ? Heme’s invitation to a Vicksburg event, discussion on Warme wreck removal and capitol building notices, census figures for Mississippi, and political commentary on McKinley, the Philippines, and Taft Commission reports.
A lengthy discussion on the dangers of rushing into business or professional life. It argues haste leads to poor learning, inefficiency, and long-term career barriers, with warnings about physical and mental strain as life progresses. It also mentions education reforms and per capita cost effects raised by Prof. Hibk Whitfield. The piece reflects a moralizing editorial tone common in late 19th or early 20th century journals.
Local residents attend events and travel far with scattered reports from Abbeville to Oxford. Mrs Graham’s sisterly visit, a Memphis trip, and school activities are noted among many family updates. Public notice from Oxford outlines a town electric light bond plan dated 1900 with multiple maturities. James Pittman bitten by rattlesnake treats wound with a wooden leg substitute afterward.
The article discusses the election outcome with McKinley and Roosevelt winning, critiques on Democrats, and then promotes McGee's Cackiche and Kidney Cure as a remedy for headaches and kidney issues. It notes endorsement by A H Kendrick and includes an advertisement for the remedy and mail matter.
A September 6 storm struck Alvin Texas and surrounding counties, destroying many homes and leaving residents in dire need. Veterans groups including Camp 236 of the UCV appeal for relief funds to aid eighty or more affected Confederate veterans, with remittances requested to Adjutant A Edwards.
An ad claims vast suffering from liver and stomach complaints in the United States. It touts August Flower as a cure with an offer to relieve symptoms like sick headach and coated tongue. Sold by A. H. Kendell with a Green's Prize Almanac promotion.
Local residents busy with corn gathering report a hot crop. Mer. awhorn returns from Memphis. Jono Goolbby visited Tula friends, possibly forming an attraction. Mrs Dowie Lawhorn and Mrs Lola McKivany manage the Harrisone family. An ad promotes a patent remedy for women's health sold by A. Liebholdel.
Fragments report Coach Estes visiting Wemphin Dr and Ksipacomb, with references to Gov and Mrs Shands reclaiming a week, Leathers visiting, and a deferred Texas football game due to Lone Star team issues. Also mentions diarrhea and old papers for sale at a college auction.
Obituary notices report Miller and Cain with interments at Pine Flat. Remains of Johony Vangho buried at Pine Flat cemetery. Local appeal for goat fox hunters near Pine Flat. August Flower advertised as remedy for indigestion and nervous complaints. Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic offered for fever and chills.
A store ad describes a new supply from the American Bible Society urging colored readers to buy Bibles and related materials at about half the price of competitors. It touts the society's affordable editions and the aim of placing a Bible in every family.
The Board met on the night of October 1900 to consider authorizing bond issues. Superintendent Ignatius D. Carperer presided as superintendent.
In accordance with the school law this notice posts reference for October 1, 1900. The listing appears for the respective schools and includes the Carp Co as superintendent of records.
Mrs C Moore writes from Oxford Mississippi praising the Equitable Life Assurance Society for a prompt settlement of her husband E J Moore’s death claim. She indicates a $2000 policy paid on October 8 1900 after proofs sent October 2 and settlement completed by October 13 1900.
Mrs M M Bogard reports her husband M M Bogard died October 9 1900 and Equitable paid 2000 to her as beneficiary. She received the Oct 15 check and praises the prompt settlement and endorses the policy in full.
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