24 Nov 1910
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1910
Page
1
The Oxford Eagle reports a Mississippi Press Association initiative urging newspapers to apply agreed advertising rates fairly for candidates. The article notes proposed charges: county offices ten dollars and state offices five dollars, with endorsements from district and state officials.
A didactic snippet urges readers to turn to specific Bible chapters for mood and life guidance. It cites Psalms twenty seventh and one hundred twenty sixth, John fifteenth, Hebrews twelve, Corinthians thirteenth, and Romans three, presenting a devotional instruction in a terse, rhythmic style.
A fragmented piece argues that advertising funds public relation campaigns and boosts business. It compares ad spend to fuel for railroads, claiming merchants save by cutting costs through advertising while publicizing goods to keep trade moving.
The late Hon. David Davis notes local papers run free lines for community benefit and argues editors do more for the town than preachers or teachers. He urges subscribing to support the floral paper as a smart financial investment for the community.
The column records a range of local life events and health notes, including visits by Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Baker to Mr. Edgar Phillips, attendance at LaFayette Springs meetings by J B Phillips and Will Colley, a sick list update for Jettie Mate Lou Bounds, and several residents traveling or visiting nearby towns such as New Albany, Memphis, Oxford, and one mentioning a gifted teacher.
Waldrip and Clara passed through town Tuesday. B E L Frazier made a business trip to Come Tuesday. Thurston Hartley on sick list this week. Eva Brown in town Wednesday. Annie Shepherd up again. Hosa Shaw also here Friday. Johnie Conrad passed through Friday. Euauna Billingsley and Kihel guests of Mrs. P M Cook Friday. J M Cook and wife on business trip to Tyre last week. Rev Crum and family leave for Hickory Plat to make home. Cleveland Frayser visited Gomez Wednesday. Heaten Cook spent Saturday night with Mrs J H Hartley at Blackwater. E A Lammey and wife visited N A Me Mister Sunday. Bow supper at Free Springs Saturday night a success. Newt Rayburn of Abbeville among friends last Sunday. Sindhe McDereitr in Was shopring we Oh Kia.
A Thanksgiving meditation notes gratitude for revived business and peace, praises educators and clergy, and lauds civic virtue. It recalls a humorous anecdote about a young couple and a bound account book showing a neat reconciliation of income and spending.
An old railroad employee offers a rambling prayer about safety and duty at a meeting. The text blends biblical imagery with railway terms and ends with a postal list of names and a note on returning advertised mail, requesting the number and date.
The Laerite County Board of Supervisors will meet December 1 at the Oxford courthouse to award the lowest bid for road work per plans on file. Bids must meet bond and legal requirements and the board may reject any bids. Roads include the Oxford Hollypriss road link Nos. 25 and 1, plus two new roads from August meeting petitions, and other specified links. Also includes medical ads and unrelated notices.
An ad offers risk free trials of Rexall Orderlies for constipation. The drug is described as gentle and pleasant with no diarrhoea or upset, suitable for children and the elderly. Available in 10¢ and 25¢ sizes at R. R. Chilton & Co's Rexall Store.
Advice on recognizing kidney trouble with signs like back pain headaches and fatigue. Warns of dropsy and diabetes and urges prompt treatment. Promotes Dean's Kidney Pills offered by Foster-Sullivan Co Buffalo NY with price 56 cents and agents nationwide.
Health and church news plus social calls across Midway LaFayette Springs and Bay Springs. Local visitors include Miss Kany Patterson, Miss Lottie Wooten, Mr W B Freeman and Mrs Dale Gardner. Updates mention a Christmas greeting and a large range of patent medicines with local shop ads.
Health remains poor with flu and colds. J. H. Deas ill. Ellis Hill family visited relatives. Et. W. ftems and kin near Bluff Springs. Taylor and Howard Brown at Houston last week. Allie Kinney visited sister Ellen Hyde. Altus School progressing. Miss Robbie visits Miss Louie Wootton in Bay Springs. Families from Bay Springs for grandson’s death. Willie Gardner improving. Baby of C. M. Morgan dies at six weeks. services at Hopewell cemetery led by Bro. Nicholson. Arnica Salve praised for skin and burn care.
An advertisement touts ZEMO and ZEMO soap as economical effective external treatments for eczema pimples dandruff and other skin eruptions suitable for infants and adults. It also includes a testimonial about Dr Kings New Discovery curing a severe cough and promoting renewed health with a free bottle guarantee.
Notice of publication from the Comptroller of the Currency certifies that The First National Bank of Oxford in Lafayette County Mississippi and The Flint National Bank of Oxford in Claiborne County Mississippi are authorized to commence banking under federal law. The document, dated October 4 1910, records compliance with statutory requirements and official seals.
Citizens of La Fayette County Mississippi petition Governor Edmunds for a pardon for DW Owens who sits in prison for murder, expressing belief in his innocence. Bond sale notice issued by the La Fayette County Board of Supervisors for 85000 dollars in school district bonds with 1 percent interest, due in 20 years, bids due December 5, 1910.
Public notice states sealed bids are invited for placing 1 000 cubic yards of sand to a 6 inch depth along a 12 foot wide section on Yellow Loafteres with bridges to be let separately according to plans and specs on file. Board reserves right to accept, reject or alter bids and awards to lowest and best bidder. Oxford Miss November Ist.
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