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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1914
Page
4
The article notes the ancient practice of oil and perfume use among Jews as daily cleansing and bathing ritual. It mentions hospitality lapses by guests, solo perfume remnants, and moral concerns about monopolized perfumes, while wedding customs include rose leaf showers and rose water, with costly ointments for hands and face.
Fragmentary notes recount Mrs Judkin reading a paper before a suffrage club. The text mocks poor preparation and a joke about an organ and a missing monkey, reflecting random sentences and garbled dialogue from the source.
A dialogic fragment shows a refined lady admonishing a tramp about drinking. The tramp replies that drinking comes easy, and jokes about shoes being tied and appearance masking behavior. The piece hints at social judgments and class tension with witty wordplay.
The article contrasts Norway and the United States with Norway described as a land of quiet voices and gentle manners. It notes Norway’s population, gender ratios, and peaceful crowds boarding and departing steamers in Christiansand without noise, while comparing to bustling London New York and Paris.
Dan J. Callaghan, chief steward at an Indianapolis hotel, received a knife left by a guest. The blade came wrapped in a Biblical tract and a letter stating the guest took it by mistake and returning it as an act of neighborly love.
A survey contrasts a lean general’s baggage habits with Napoleon III’s heavy kit, notes decoy periscopes used in naval warfare, and recalls the Peacock’s 147 day New York harbor cruise under Commodore Lewis Warrington. It highlights a famed Florida engagement earning Warrington a congressional gold medal.
A concise reflection by Huxley on education guiding the intellect and affections to align with natural laws. It frames education as shaping men's thoughts and desires toward harmonious conduct with nature.
A well dressed woman was struck by a speeding car at Euclid and Superior in East Cleveland. The driver fled, the policeman pursued, but the woman refused to give her name. She admitted the driver was her husband and asked the officer not to arrest him, and he complied.
A sunlit encounter shows a ragged traveler who recalls calling at a house in winter. He admits sharing a meal in exchange for shoveling snow but left without completing the task, and now returns to fulfill his promise.
A collection of jokes and curiosities includes Prof George Putnam of Kansas recounting a spoof tale about horses in New Mexico and a tutor in Oxford. The piece then touches on Britain's income tax origins under Pitt in 1799 and Napoleon eras and quips about kisses and brides and receipts in social sketches.
A Leeides Weekly writer recalls a Honolulu trip to Kilauea, describing a foggy notion of the volcano behind city hall replaced by a sea voyage to the crater. He notes the surreal scene of a lava rim, rising lights, and a mix of awe and fear as guides announce the crater.
A humorist recalls a short story about a low footed black man at a Texas railroad station who jokes that noon means dinner time only for others, not him. The piece reflects pathos in humor and hints at broader American themes. The column includes social notes on women’s groups, suffrage, pay, and domestic science careers, plus brief quips from Harper's and Washington Star.
Quote underscores that in military affairs steadiness is more essential than in peace since errors in war can be irremediable, attributed to Lord Bacon.
A health ad claims calomel makes people sick and promises Dodson's Liver Tone, a vegetable liver medicine, will cure sluggish liver, cleanse bowels, and restore vigor by morning. It guarantees results and urges return of money if unsatisfied. The ad targets families and children with a pleasant taste claim.
A small town church in malaria country stalls its hot air plant for winter. A widow and her pale, feverish son travel miles to Sunday service. An usher seats them over a register and the janitor feeds the furnace as the sufferer declares the fever rising.
A Baltimore doctor recommends a simple home treatment for eczema ringworm rashes and itching. Use resinol ointment soap and warm water to clean crusts then dry gently apply a thin layer of ointment and cover with a bandage twice daily. The article also notes a Lincoln county fair exhibit showing a takedown house shipped by parcel post illustrating postal service ingenuity.
The editor urges a field trip to the reservation to collect society items from local Indian subscribers. He commands a reporter to mingle with wigwams and bring back social news for the journal.
Mrs Cabb shows Mr Cabb a vest found with long blonde hairs from last winter. He retorts that she was a blonde then, implying memory lapses and a tense domestic moment.
Hewitt asks Graet about luck on a shooting trip. Jewett responds that they did shoot each other and both suffered perfectly good accident palletes.
The article clarifies that S O S does not stand for any phrase. It is a universal distress call used by ships and wireless operators worldwide, comprised of three dots, three dashes, and three dots to stand out from other signals.
The article describes various firearm models used by nations in WWI including the Maxim and Hotchkiss. It notes machine guns attached to infantry units with typical two guns per battalion and explains high rate of fire and recoil mechanics. A test comparing two British units shows 223 rounds with 69 hits for one unit versus 408 rounds with 62 hits for another.
Domestic Animalia notes horses cattle and sheep suffer sores sprains cuts and bruises and claims Hanford's Bal sam of Myrrh is the standard remedy. It suggests keeping balsam as cheap insurance for valuable stock.
A fragment notes Hanford’s Balsam as a remedy for the worst burns. The text then recalls a little girl visiting a neighbor and describing a coughing horse with watery eyes, comparing it to her father’s horse from last summer.
The speaker recalls a series of acts at the CrossBar ranch including bell ringers, Della Brown the cornetist, and a grand production, while an easterner questions the play’s name. A character from Rene announces Louis XI as the production, and a feud with Jinks ends with a claim of having gotten even.
The piece advises avoiding irritants and duties that spark nerves. It suggests reading different books, addressing worries promptly, staying busy to avert boredom, and choosing action over arguing, noting fools and children tell truth only at the wrong time.
A compact item notes Wintersmith officials discussing grid and social topics as cold season approaches, with local concerns and planned community actions and events outlined by the city.
A fragmentary item shows Jones saying he wishes everyone well while a puzzling line about Miss Goldie and a sudden exit from a moving scene prompts curiosity about character roles and motives.
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