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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1919
Page
4
Anemia common cause of headaches, especially among girls and indoor workers. Pepto Mangan claims to build red blood cells, improve appetite and complexion, reduce headache frequency after a short course, available in liquid or tablet form with the Gude's name on the package.
Elder W L Smith of Oxford preached at Prim itive Baptist church in Lafayette Springs this week. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Jimmie Heard of Pontotoc and Mrs Gena Tubbs in Memphis. Farmers near end of harvest. Theron Pickens visited home then returned to sister's home for school.
An 19th century advert promotes Herbine as a fine bowel tonic and laxative with regular use suggested to assist bowel action. Price 60 cents. Sold by A. H. Kendel.
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears as senior partner that his firm will pay $100 for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. Notary A W Gleason certifies this 1886 oath in Toledo Ohio. The medicine is described as taken internally and acting through the blood on mucous surfaces. Contact F. J. Cheney & Co. for testimonials. pills are also sold for constipation.
A fragment describes using a tiny bottle of oo eel and air at pod to remove corns and calluses from the bottoms of feet. It claims skin beneath becomes pink and tender after Freezone treatment.
About a thousand farmers feeders and producers traveled to Washington to oppose the packet licensing plan before the senate agriculture committee. They warn the legislation would not lower living costs and could disrupt the meat industry by hampering packers. Business groups nationwide also oppose the move fearing government control and political interference in commerce. C T Caldwell of Moultrie Georgia cites Swift & Co as key to farmer diversification and livestock distribution.
The question of whether refrigerator cars should be owned by railroads or by packers moves toward legislation in Washington. Packers argue rail ownership won’t help fairness, while fearing insufficient car supply would disrupt meat distribution and hurt the public. The ICC report found no unfair practices, but critics warn pooling would hinder shipments and livestock demand.
The item blends community notes about crops rabbits and local landmarks with editorial quips on traffic and public works. It mentions cotton harvest progress, plentiful rabbits, cheap meat, mud in the public square, and sidewalks needing raising. An advertisement urges Herbine for bowel relief with price and seller.
A census bureau report by Sam L. Rogers shows Lafayette county ginned 4,737 bales of cotton for the 1919 crop up to November 14, compared with 2,200 bales by the same date in 1918.
Advertises Ballard's Snow Liniment as rub-in relief for rheumatism neuralgia contracted muscles sprains and lameness. Claims deep pain easing action and removal of cause. Three sizes 20 cents 60 cents and 1.90 per bottle Sold by A H Kendo.
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