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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1904
Page
2
The article argues paying taxes ensures legal protection and services from a civilized government. It notes taxes fund courts, education, and aid for the helpless, and that tax resistance harms both rich and poor by eroding societal safeguards. The piece juxtaposes law and order with savagery if taxes are avoided.
A Thanksgiving message urges public thanks for blessings and notes unequal access to life’s necessities. It calls for sharing wealth with the less fortunate and mentions a collection at the Union service for state orphanages, emphasizing neighborly aid and parental care for deprived children.
The column notes stock water hopes after a sunny cool spell and healthy village life. Visitors include Mesdames Susie Nelson Jennie Cobb Jackie Webster Berdie Shelton Stella Avent and others visiting Oxford Water Valley and Oxford again. Mr James Garner died recently and was brought back for burial as the community sends regards.
Notice from J H Wates Sheriff of Panola County Mississippi shows sale on Monday December 5 1904 at Oxford courthouse for cash of property described as south east quarter section 4 township 7 range 4 west 160 acres and northeast quarter township 7 range 3 west 80 acres with improvements to satisfy an execution. Also public notice invites bids for bridge construction across slough north of the Iron Bridge on the River at the Oxford courthouse with bid bonds and sureties, bids to be opened by the Board of Supervisors.
An advertisement extols inhaled Compound Oxygen as a life extending remedy. It claims quick systemic reach, blood purification, digestive aid, and usefulness against debility and nerve fatigue. Offers free information and a new book from Drs. Starkey and Palen at 1113 Girard Street, Philadelphia.
Weather and local happenings fill this community page. Residents recount rain, livestock needs, travel by Oscar Butler, a rail yard accident near town, school notes, and social visits. Medical ads praise Dr. Kings New Discovery and Ballard's Snow Liniment while local merchants tout Foley's Honey and Tar and Herbine as cures.
In Blackwater last Saturday a shooting occurred at McLeod's mill where Elrod was shot three times by James Fitch but escaped serious injury. Joe Kay has returned home after weeks of confinement. Singing bands gathered at Thomas Rayburn's. Henry Pries led performances. Effie Cox began her school term Monday.
Abbeville news notes visitors and guests including Mrs Hariette Wilson of Fal lton Ky and Mrs Coffee. Oxford area reports include trips by Mssrs Good and Nichols, visits by Mrs Enla Matthews, and a Synod in Mississippi. Local ads promote Foley’s Honey and Tar and Bullard’s Horehound Syrup with medical endorsements and Oxford Pharmacy sales.
Unclaimed letters listed for week ending November 19, 1904 in Oxford Mississippi include Jas Arnold Jack Arnold etc with entries 1 through 8. Advertisements promote Chamberlains Cough Remedy and One Minute Cough Cure and note sales of old newspapers at 25 cents per hundred.
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