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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1913
Page
4
An old advertisement urges mothers to switch from harsh laxatives to California Syrup of Figs, claiming it cleanses the liver and bowels safely. It touts children love the taste, promises easy dosing for babies and adults, and directs readers to ask stores for updated bottles with full directions.
Colonel Osborne of Kentucky, former Confederate exofficer and Baptist, faces criticism after an offhand joke about attending a Baptist convention during a Confederate reunion in Chattanooga. A hospital commission secretary, he defends the remark as harmless.
An assemblage of promotional claims tout cures for neuralgia cramps malaria and various aches. Advertisements reference Elisle Babek and other tonics with testimonials and prices. Mentions include parcels post offers from Washington and a Baltimore American quote about Hemnhardt.
Three unnamed women praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief during Change of Life and for supporting their health. They share locations in Illinois Pennsylvania and California and recommend the tonic to women of all ages. The Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co invites confidential letters for advice.
Daily torment of thousands seeks cure by removing cause. Foley Kidney Pills begin to work from the first dose and exert a direct beneficial action in kidneys and bladder to ease pain and torment of kidney trouble.
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a nightly cure for dizziness headaches biliousness and sour stomach. It claims toxins from reabsorbed waste foul gases and sour undigested food clog the bowels and that Cascarets cleanse the stomach remove bile and waste while you sleep leaving a clear head and regular bowels by morning.
A sermon notes the devil as a god of this age using deception to corrupt minds. It warns of sanctimonious appearances and false religious rationalism, praising Bible guidance, true repentance, and wary endorsement of universal salvation and formalism. It cites Henry Jones and Constance Smith.
In a social setting William Dean Howells recalls a man visiting a household where a girl named Gladys played with a candy cat. The child says the cat is too pretty to eat, then days later, after a return visit, she explains the cat got dirty and she had to eat it.
A collage of ad copy and stray dialogue references. Phrases mention a medicine 25¢ claiming to cure chills fevers and liver issues, plus quips about population figures and a street scene with an unconscious friend and a man evaluating others by favors.
Miss Cayenne quips that the nuptials were at the bride’s home and the groom has been trying to run away ever since, reflecting on the unconventional union as reported by the Washington Star.
Farmer Corntessel says eight hours of work is enough for any man. His wife retorts that finding a man to do that much work is the real problem.
A Washington Star exchange shows an eminent visitor and a prominent citizen debating who should be introduced. The lengthy talk nearly left the other party shut out, revealing tension over social accessibility and recognition.
A National Food Magazine anecdote tells of a thief named Dick blamed for many thefts in a neighborhood. He insists he did not steal turkeys but found a rail with his own mark, only to discover nine turkeys perched on the fence at Mr. King's pasture.
A chemist praises Grape-Nuts for brain and body nourishment across life stages. Personal testimonials note better appetite at noon and sustained energy with meals and tea. Families including a traveler son and an aunt over 70 report improved nourishment and use the cereal with milk or cream. There’s a reason.
Advertiser claims Pape's Diapepsin digests all foods and relieves indigestion in five minutes. It asserts stomachs regain sweetness with no gas belching or undigested food. A fifty cent case is sold in stores as the best possible investment for dyspepsia and a sour stomach.
Youngstown Telegram notes a woman connected to the case surrounding Marcella-Pervival, with coverage focusing on developments as the investigation continues.
Old home formula promoted as Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy promises to darken gray hair, add gloss and thickness, stop dandruff and itching, with a report of a single bottle costing about 54 cents. Instructions suggest applying with a brush strand by strand for natural looking darkening.
A damaged text fragment shows a courtroom dialogue with phrases about fear and speech. The legible parts include a judge and references to fright causing dumbness, suggesting a formal interrogation or statement within a legal setting.
Congressman George W. Pair recalls Gotham incident as Tommy, heir to a happy home, announces at breakfast that he is tired of school and plans to stop. The boy explains the day breaks up by going to school, prompting his father’s surprised reaction.
In a St. Louis Republic humorous line a teacher prompts Johnny Binks to describe the earth. He answers the earth is round like a baseball and has four seasons. The teacher approves and asks for more, prompting the baseball base metaphor.
A description of Post Toasties as a sealed pack of a fast meal with Cam a gunk ling of sugar. The text praises the product for saving time and pleasing the palate and notes grocers stock it widely.
A mixed clipping features an Evie Powell testimonial praising Cardus the woman’s tonic for nervous spells and fatigue. It also includes short items on child breathing habits, modest moral anecdotes, and light humor from Town Topics and New York Weekly.
Mr Meekton admits he never goes trout fishing saying Henrietta always calls him back from leaving the house to keep him from getting his feet wet. The exchange reveals a humorous domestic dispute over outdoor plans and cautions.
A customer from Matthews Georgia describes a long battle with pimples dandruff and hair loss. After using a free sample and two cakes of Cuticura Soap with Cuticura Ointment she reports complete relief and cure. The note is signed Miss Willie M Walker dated July 1912.
A defendant in a London court tells a sprawling joke about putting pistols in pockets and balloons to provoke punny theater. The judge, stony at first, finally reacts with restrained amusement as the exchange escalates. Three months hard labor is imposed.
Captain William Cavanaugh of the police department will provide all drinks at his own expense before morning rounds. He says hot coffee dulls the craving for whisky in recovering drunks, noting that the urge returns quickly and often leads them back to drink within an hour.
An old advertisement touts Danderine as a cure for dandruff and falling hair. It claims dandruff weakens hair roots, causes itching, and leads to hair loss, promising glossy, fuller hair after several weeks of use. The piece ends with a quirky non sequitur about reading and black sheep.
Tourist notes Parmer has vast corn acreage and asks if crows bother him. Parmer replies he is rarely bothered and adds he is often in the fields himself, explaining the lack of scarecrows. The New York Mail credits the quote.
A fragmentary collection of jokes and quips from newspapers and readers notes. The items touch on remedies for children, satire on political figures, misheard questions about Utopia, and light exchanges about personal conduct and a manager. The tone mirrors a busy, humorous paged editorials.
An editorial praising Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle laxative tonic that improves health by regulating the bowels and stomach. It claims women’s beauty stems from health, not cosmetics, and cites Mrs. C. J. Vance as an example. The piece promotes widespread use for all ages, with guaranteed results and available at drug stores.
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