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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1901
Page
2
The page reports on U S politics in the Philippines postwar stance of Bryan and Democratic views, editorials on wealth and vice, and notes on weather, court cases, and local notices plus wedding and community updates. It also includes disease and health items and public notices from local authorities.
A young man contemplates whiskey, arguing that one drink leads to ruin for many. The writer warns temperance to protect families, noting how drunkenness harms wives, children, and homes while depleting finances and inviting hardship.
The Browning Club met Tuesday November 5 with Mrs Young present and on duty. The program featured Women’s Work in Visage Improvement by Mrs Hudson TM A Movement for Public Beauty by Mrs Leavell. After discussion, refreshments followed and the group adjourned to meet November 3 with Mrs Bedford.
The Board of Supervisors approved contractor payments for bridge and road projects in Oxford and surrounding areas. Expenses list includes lumber, iron, and materials for bridges, jail, courthouse, and county offices, plus temporary relief allowances for named individuals. A public road extension petition and clock maintenance for town use were also ordered.
The Post Dispatch reports ongoing friction over city markets as the City Commission refuses to print markets supplied by dealers. A dealer coalition seeks to combine efforts amid the dispute shaping local commerce.
Fragmentary note praises a remedy called Wold 7 for anxiety and headaches, claiming it purifies blood and eases symptoms. Source text is incomplete with unclear references and few verifiable details.
Charley Williams heads to Torrence to establish a new home. Edna Evins Moore leads Taylor High School Primary. Dickey family visits Paria relatives. depot agent Hartey Turner noted among smuglers. Rev Hoggins called to Pime Flat to preach. Merchants bought 300 bales of cotton this season. Circus crowd to Water Valley. Oscar Shaw plans move to town for schooling. Coopersville report of a pleasant cough remedy promising rest before bed with Dr Kings New Discovery. Trial bottles offered.
Local column lists trips and visits by residents: Alex Houston’s trip to Fulton Kentucky, Mrs J A Tankersly visiting College Hill parents, Rev W D Heddleston preaching in Oxford, Mrs J Leland visiting Water Valley sister, the Gallegly brothers joined an Oxford bear hunt crowd, Ella McGuire visiting Mrs A C Graham, RL Stephens and wife of Oxford visiting Mr W M Goodwin and wife, Chas Goodwin visiting his parents.
The readable parts mention price and cures but lack clear names places dates or events. The fragmentary phrasing prevents definite reporting of people or organizations and the overall meaning remains undetermined.
Local society notes report the nuptials of Will Alderson and Miss Lilie Quick last Wednesday at the bride’s parents' home. The bridal party then drove to the groom’s home for an elegant supper and celebrations with relatives and friends.
A reader extols Chamberlains Cough Be The Best is the Cheapest claiming quick relief for a child and praising the remedy over broader affairs. The letter includes fragmented quotes attributed to Ekier and Rogers from Filey Missouri.
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