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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1906
Page
2
The fragment notes advertising rates and notices for The Oxford Eagle with price details, publication timing issues, and references to obituaries or tributes. It mentions co proprietor A Thompson and manager Wilmer Kennedy and indicates notices of respect and in memoriam items.
The notice discusses United States Senator James K. Vardaman and a weather warning. It mentions Walter Stephens recovering from an arm injury, Mrs. Calloway's visit to Memphis and Lyon, Charles Clark’s illness, Edna Brown visiting a relative, and the Sewing Circle Society sending clothing to Magie Stewart’s family. Mt. Zion church holds final services with Rev. Strickland and Rev. Spragins, inviting all members to attend.
LaFayette Springs reports good health and a strong farming season. Sympathy extends to four orphan children after their mother’s death. Collegiate Institute enrollment rises, urging steady school attendance. Hodge and Conner plan a saw mill to meet local needs. Mr. S L Crowson and family visit from Pontotoc County while daughters attend school.
Mrs. James Alford and family return from a Senatobia visit. Mrs. Maynard Coleman of Chulahoma visits Dr. G F Crawford’s family. Mrs. Paschall White is very ill. M L Childress carried produce to Oxford last week. Jesse Smith’s store and dwelling contract awarded to a Harmontown contractor. R L Jones sold his farm to Z T Smith and plans to move to Oxford. Farmers near completion of crops. April may finish others. Col Tom Gant from acrogathe I recently visited this side. Share thoughts on rural route and the road question.
The Denver Express will open a half hour earlier than usual and the curtain will rise promptly at 8 o clock. This change is made at the request of many patrons. The management states this adjustment.
The Illinois Central announces that after November 24 no through trains will stop at 39th Street Oakland and 32nd Street stations. Regular stops will be at 49th Street and 1st Avenue with baggage checked on Chicago tickets. Through trains to Grand Crossing Kenin Woodlawn Hyde Park remain unchanged.
The piece argues the boy problem in society and extols the YMCA as key to shaping character and opportunities. It laments neglect by business and social circles while praising Christianity and the YMCA for offering boys physical, intellectual, and spiritual growth, warning of gang influence and urging support.
Lumber for sale offers rough lumber at 75 cents and dressed flooring and ceiling. Postings warn landowners of posted lands and list names for a monthly fee. Subscriptions advertised as a method to post land notices.
The 1906 board laments the death of Sam W McCorkle, praising him as a diligent honest public servant and Christian gentleman. The resolutions authorize publication to newspapers including the Oxford Eagle and send the original to J E McCorkle. Signed by mayor J P Cotner and aldermen.
A. C. Stickel of Miletus West Virginia says a dangerous surgical rash involving a malignant ulcer on his daughter's hip was prevented and cured by the use of Klen's Arnica Salve. The ad cites cures for cuts burns and injuries and states the salve sells for 25 cents at F. B. Linder & Co's drug store.
Farmers near harvest report crops better than expected. Ms Bettie Jones with typhoid fever shows hope of recovery. Sunday singing at Mr M C Butler’s. Rev 5 P Brown preaches at Bluff Springs and plans move to Alabama. Escar Butler visits Will Hawkins. Nellie Hawkins and Ethel stay with Mrs Guy McLarty. Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup advertised with free Chamberlain’s Tablets sample at FP B I Co drug store. Foley’s Honey and Tar cures colds after exposure. Electric Bitters praised by a Virginia father for his daughter’s St Vitus Dance cure. advertised as quick nervous and malaria remedy.
Dr EK New Life Pills touted as a cure for constipation and headaches. The ad claims rapid relief when the liver and bowels are sluggish and mentions a price of 25 cents at a local drugstore. The fragment references Bess as part of the cure claim.
Mr G W Chilcoat and daughter Hettie spent Thursday in Lococopola. Mr James Webb made a business trip to Pontotoc on Tuesday. Chilcoat improving after a severe fall from a wager. Woodmen meeting at Tela saw four new members. Wind damaged John Hinsley home and barn, top blown off. many cotton bales and fodder scattered. Singing at Evanswaim home Saturday night. School opened Nov 12 with Miss Etta McNeely teaching. many new pupils. Denver Express at the Opera House Friday night. Foley’s Kidney Cure advertised. Mr Tackett of Alliance, Ry, recalls his recovery after lung hemorrhage using Kime’s Discovery. Medicines advertised: Cough remedies and Kidney Care. War-era piece praises preparation and remedies for colds.
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