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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1915
Page
7
New Monmouth New Jersey reports a burglar fled after a shotgun discharged near Nettie Walling’s home. Miss Walling and two sisters confronted the intruder, who claimed to be Clarence Metias, twenty four, with no home. Neighbors aided, man surrendered as home defenses held.
A seven to ten year old girl and five men were seriously injured when a furious bull from Bourbon stockyards charged through a Louisville shopping district, pursued by cars. Local authorities investigated as the incident unfolded across the crowded area.
In De Forest county a famed thresherman earns first prize for cookies at the Windsor fall festival. C. & Belley of De Forest displays skill beyond typical farm kitchen work and laments not entering more classes.
California Pat T J Underwood Washington county comptroller blames thirteen for his sheriff defeat. He cites his name with thirteen letters and a car license 113 amid a Friday August 13 incident that killed a black cat. The petition had 113 signers.
A woman concealed jewels worth about 3004 dollars in the toe of her slipper. She later hid them in a second slipper, forgot, and sent it to a cobbler for stretching. The cobbler discovered the gems and returned them, receiving a five dollar reward.
Jefferson City reports a farm hand is dragged by a rattlesnake inside his overalls. A separate note from St Paul records the youngest hunting license applicant this year, A S Bull, eleven, of Carter avenue. Norman Slade, thirteen, of Summit avenue, is mentioned in juvenile matters.
A sermon outline on the book of Jonah emphasizing God’s mercy and second chances. It notes Jonah’s obedience, Nineveh’s response of belief, humility, prayer, and sacrifice, and contrasts God’s justice with mercy. References include Matthew and Psalms to reinforce themes.
A vintage drug ad touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe alternative to calomel. It claims smoother digestion, renewed energy, and a clearer bowels with one spoonful curing liver sluggishness, heaviness, and nausea, backed by a guarantee toward full restoration.
The fragment notes that routing by water is cheaper and would explain several fare differences. It hints at transport economics affecting costs and travel choices without detailing specific routes or figures.
Mrs A L Seell recalls illness starting at age 15 after rain exposure causing severe abdominal and back pain and weight loss. She credits Cardui and Cardet with restoring strength, color, and health after two weeks in bed and a relapse from wet feet, recommending them as tonics.
Fragmented OCR notes discuss winter readiness, security, and a mention of prices 5c and $106. A line about a silent man and timber appears, alongside a Johnson quote about reading. The text is garbled but hints at preparation, sale references, and general literary musings.
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