03 Oct 1912
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1912
Page
1
The Oxford Eagle lists presidential candidates Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey and Thomas R Marshall for vice president along with a ticket featuring Congress member Hubert D Stephens.
The U S Department of Agriculture reports a 7 percent drop in average prices paid to farmers for key crops from August 1 to September 1, year compared with last year. Prices paid to farmers on September 1 this year show declines across numerous listed staples, while livestock and manufactured goods costs continue to burden farm incomes.
Leets D. Mrandeis argues that industrial trusts hinder democracy and efficiency, while the trust system profits through monopoly power. The piece cites Woodrow Wilson and Roosevelt era critiques, noting public calls to curb trusts and the political question of a third term amid rising living costs.
Citizens urge voters to abolish the County Prosecuting Attorney office. They argue the office costs the county several thousand dollars annually with little court benefit and mainly aids the District Attorney. Election day is November Sid. the public should inform themselves and vote for the county’s good.
A recent federal law requires every U S newspaper to file sworn statements of ownership and debts twice yearly with the post office and publish them in the paper. The measure aims to curb fraud by exposing private business dealings and backing behind publications, though it imposes burdens on publishers.
A Sapp Mississippi blacksmith reports severe kidney pain and nocturnal urination after work. He used Doan's Kidney Pills from Kendel's Store and saw relief soon after. The product is marketed by FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY with price 50 cents and urged to remember the name Levan's.
A West County letter-writer critiques Col Knox and a Grand Jury for endorsing the County Attorney’s office. The piece questions jurors turning into a secret caucus and dictating policy while urging voters to decide on the matter, road spending, and school and church funding in the Beat. The writer predicts more notes next week if crops permit.
The Senior Class elected officers headed by President Christine Farley and Vice President Margaret Moos. A constitution committee was formed with Jean Mathis Janette Stowers and Jessie Kimmons. New entrants Katrina Carter and Miss Brooks Good join the class as football and library notes, while roster highlights include the 128 total high school enrollment and various absences and activities around campus.
Farmers busy with cotton sorghum hay and harvests. Mentions visitors from Pontotoc and LaFayette Springs, new barn, weekend visits in Ecru, a death in Ellistown, and plans for winter with relatives. An ad blurb promotes Dr New Life Pills and St Josephs Liver Regulators with prices and outlets.
An advertisement-style piece touts Zemo for pimples and Electric Bitters for dyspepsia with testimonials. It cites W. Rose of St. Louis and A. H Kemlley’s store as sellers, and mentions testimonials from Michael Hessheimer of Lines Neb and W. G. Mattison of Hoernettsville New York. It promises relief and urges purchase of bottles.
Notice of sale by Trustee on October 14 1910 at Oxford county courthouse to the bidder for cash weathered deed of trust securing Bank of Oxford indebtedness. Property in Lafayette and Marshall counties includes a quarter section 44 acres south of the Tallahatchee River and the balance north of the river.
Altus area records frost fears and farm chatter about saving hay and picking cotton. Sickness runs through families including J H Deas and Dan McCrary. News includes visits, reunions, a hospitalized child, and assorted notices plus legal public notices from Mississippi Lafayette County with divorces and non-resident notices.
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