12 Nov 1903
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1903
Page
1
A fragmented page from the Oxford Eagle, dated November 12, 1908, contains political commentary on pro Panama and anti Bryan themes, references to filibusters and the navy, plus satire on elections and tariff talk. It notes figures like Mr Bryan, Mr Chamberlain, Perry Heath, and mentions McKinley’s death impact and Tammany. The piece mixes humor with editorial opinions and anecdotes about public figures.
The piece contemplates gratitude for blessings and relief from poverty or wealth, urging readers to be thankful regardless of their circumstances. It contrasts peaceful life with strenuous existence and emphasizes appreciation for what one has rather than what one lacks.
A dated exhortation arguing that habitually taking things easy leads to mental lethargy and social decline. It warns that children youth and adults alike suffer, with consequences for families communities and lawfulness if laziness pervades daily life and work. The text urges exertion over ease and warns against Rip Van Winkle inertia.
Leipsic stands as a major musical center in Germany with three hubs: the St. Thomas church organ and Bach legacy, the Royal Music Conservatory founded by Mendelssohn in 1843, and a venerable concert hall marking 160 years of weekly concerts. The hall showcases works by Beethoven, Mozart, Mendelssohn, and Schumann. The diary entries reflect on the enduring power of music.
Oct 7 a morning visit to the Four Cornered Concert Hall reveals a 1800 seat venue with organ and 80 piece orchestra. The program featured Mozart The Magic Flute Overture Gluck Orpheus Procession of Spirits and Dance of Fairies and Beethoven Symphony noted for its life like pulsations. A Schumann symphony and Beethovens violin concerto followed in the same program. B T Kimbrough Jr Liepsie Germany.
The Illinois Central Railroad ran a luxury round trip from Chicago to New Orleans for nearly 2000 miles to educate rival lines about its facilities and South’s growth. About 100 passenger agents toured with entertainment, cost near 10000 dollars if purchased, and the event showcased a double track system and rock ballast roadbed. The move aids South promotion and raises competitive awareness, with Illinois Central gaining advertising reach through rival agents.
A humorous old-time exchange depicts a judge questioning a husband about injuries from a frying pan. The complainant asserts the blow, while the judge seeks visible harm. The dialogue ends with the claim of a dramatic frying pan event witnessed by all.
Varsity football teams clashed as Mississippi defeated Tennessee 17 to 0 in Memphis on Saturday in front of faculty and almost the entire student body. Also notes on social visits, sorority installation, and campus events follow.
Vermifuge claim states it kills worms and clears mucus they nest in. It improves body health once worms are removed. Available for 25 vents at Oxford Pharmacy.
An old style ad column urges readers to subscribe to The Eagle and The Galveston or The Dallas Semi-Weekly News for one year, touting helpful farming content and national ads. It promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a cure-all and lauds local harvests while noting cash flow and prosperity as town indicators. A cold remedy ad appears with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets priced at 25 cents.
A Salt Lake City reader praises Balford's Horehound Syrup for coughs and colds. The letter claims immediate relief and endorses the remedy to others. Available at Oxford Pharmacy in 24 60 and 1.00 price points.
Readers claim Dr Miles New Heart Cure cures heart disease and restores health, with testimonials describing relief from breathlessness, smothering spells, and side pains. Advertises free trial and money back guarantee via Dr Miles Medical Laboratories Elkhart Indiana.
The community reports strong health with few colds and farmers busy gathering and marketing cotton as prices reach ten cents. Local clergy Rev G W Strickland of Abbeville preaches his last sermon for the year at Cambridge, with hopes for another year. Visits from Dr P H Wright of Oxford to A H Wilson, and numerous social calls among neighbors. Infant son of E A Roberts improving. Rev G W Hollowell of Splinter to preach Bay Springs fifth Sunday at 11 am and 7 pm.
I M McHany of Greenville Texas writes of rheumatism relief after using Ballard's Snow Liniment. two bottles cured his pain and he remains free of rheumatism. The ad invites readers to buy at Oxford Pharmacy with 25 50 and 1.00 price points.
An advertisement extols Dr King s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds claiming even severe cases are cured. It cites Mrs Lois Cragg of Dorchester Mass as saved and notes the remedy is guaranteed by A H Kendel with trial bottles free and prices at 50 cents and 1.00.
A Fremont North Carolina resident reports severe kidney illness cured after using Electric Bitters. The testimonial claims relief from rheumatism neuralgia liver and kidney troubles and general debility after taking a few doses. The ad notes the product costs 50 cents at A H Kendel's drug store.
For a pleasant physic of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. Easy to take and pleasant in effect. For sale by R R Chilton and Co.
The article notes a strong push for good roads in Georgia with nearly a thousand convicts to be employed daily on public thoroughfares. It states other states are adopting similar methods to enhance road conditions and urges universal, year round road access for pedestrians and vehicles.
An ad proclaims Grove Tasteless Chill Tonic as a simple iron and quinine remedy for malaria. It promises no care and no pay with a 59 cent price.
Terminated with an ugly cut on the leg of J. B. Orner of Franklin Grove II. It developed a stubborn ulcer unyielding to doctors and remedies for four years. Then Bucklen’s Amica Salve cured. It’s good for Burns Scalds Skin eruptions and Piles. 25 cents at A. H. Kendel’s drug store.
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