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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1906
Page
2
A collage of opinion and rumor covering Cuba policy, land grants, presidential spelling, and international tensions. The piece notes reform ideas in czarist Russia, speculation about Bryan, Root, Bevan, and the press, with a satirical look at American politics and foreign affairs of the era.
A discussion on self assertion as a duty for individuals and groups. It argues modesty can mute identity, urges professionals like teachers and workers to claim rights, and links public recognition to print presence and local prosperity. The piece advocates subscribing and advertising to support mutual prosperity.
The Merchants and Farmers Bank of Oxford Mississippi presents its true and full statement of assets and liabilities dated September 12 1906. W D Porter bank president certifies accuracy sworn before the chancery clerk and examined as correct by the auditor.
Unclaimed letters list names in Oxford Mine Post Office for week ending Sept 20 with numbers and dates. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy advertised as safe for children and effective for coughs colds and croup sold by P. F. Lindor & Co.
A collection of old advertisements touts Electric Bitters as a cure for dyspepsia and general weakness, Foley's Kidney Cure for kidney troubles, Chamberlain's lotion for eczema, Devoe paints, and Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and colds. These notices claim multiple health benefits, trial bottles, and guaranteed refunds, sprinkled with local shops and testimonials.
The column notes visits by Mrs. Mra.dioland and daughter Mabel from Memphis, Miss Willie Lee Callegly and Mrs. Nash, and Mr. Aubrey Dacusa of Kilgore visiting Mrs. S. E. Dacus. K. S. McGowan celebrated his seventh birthday with a red white and blue themed party and veterans in attendance. Other items mention church services canceled due to rain, new cotton press remark, boarding pupil Chas. Tidwell, Rev. George Gordon’s relatives visit, and Cruse Arnold heading to school near Clarksdale.
Special Master in chancery announces public sale of the real estate described as lots 6 and 7 in block 17, section 4, township 11, range 1 west, Water Valley, Mississippi. The sale proceeds to cash, in Oxford, Lafayette County, to satisfy a decree in the circuit court of the Western District of Mississippi.
Notice calls all Woodmen in good standing to attend a special meeting on Tuesday night October 9 at 7 30 o clock with G M Extont as clerk. Also dissolution notice states Stone and Sivley partnership ends and all parties settle at once. Also advertisement for local cotton buyers to contact P E Matthews at Robison's store and a medical ad praising Chamberlains Pain Balm with local retailer.
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