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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1903
Page
2
Morgan Still Wears Straw Hat in Wall Street Scene
Report notes J Pierpont Morgan in public in a straw hat amid market chatter. Analysts debate if steel shares will dip below a key threshold while army movements in Kentucky spark talk of safety and revenue officer tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Pierpont Morgan
Wall Street
Edward VII Cabinet Crisis Cited As We mock the Era
A sharp, derisive note claims Edward VII displays more vigor than his image suggests amid a cabinet crisis. The piece mocks Rockefeller influence as it alleges broad thefts and a quiet retreat by powerful interests in a railway matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward VII
Igor
Whispers Grow Around a Man’s Fortune Losses
The piece notes public emphasis on wealth gains loudly proclaimed while losses are discussed in hushed tones, reflecting social responses to fortunes and misfortunes. It hints at a broader pattern of public whispering during financial reversals.
Tennessee Senator Carmack Holds Fire on Repeal
A disjointed note reports Senator Edward W. Carmack of Tennessee will not pursue repeal of the fifteenth amendment before fall. The piece also mentions Tillman avoiding execution for murder in South Carolina and a Jackson Kentucky Salvation Army campaign failing to convert. It lists Mississippi counties and school term extensions by localization across numerous counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward W. Carmack
Tennessee
Salvation Army
Jackson
Professor Goolsby Named Principal at Thaxton School
Prof. W P Goolsby of La Meyette Springs visited Tuesday and accepted the principal post at Thaxton School in Pontotoc County. His departure leaves the local county without his service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Goolsby
la Meyette Springs
Paying Your Local Newspaper for Representation
Businesses must support the press to reach the public. open doors to customers and pay fairly to secure effective advertising. The piece urges authors of trade and merchants to invest in newspaper representation to start and sustain their enterprises amid competition.
What We Can Do To Progress Like Heroes Of The Past
The article argues we should focus on discovering and doing our best what we can, rather than seeking self knowledge alone. It cites Civil War efforts by men, boys, and even women in clothmaking as proof that perseverance builds hidden talents and opens new chances for success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Confederacy
Martha Crowder
California
Scarritt Bible Training School
Kansas City
University to Exhibit Historic Electrical Apparatus at St Louis Fair
Hon R H Henry State Commissioner for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition visited the University and outlined plans to represent it at the St Louis fair. Exhibits will include historic electrical apparatus from the University of Mississippi, notably a Richie 1848 high tension machine and Davy battery fragments, plus campus views and publications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Henry
St. Louis
University of Mississippi
America
Richie
Boston
University
Humphrey Davy
Royal Society of London
Local farmer markets new molasses on offer
A citizen named J. L Shinault on a farm north east of Oxford reports testing Ribbon Cain molasses with a delightful flavor. He compares it favorably to Sigar House molasses and offers it at 40 cents per gallon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L Shinault
Oxford
Home Mission Column on the Methodist Home Mission
The Leiceson group from the Home Mission Society argues for renewed home mission work to spread the Gospel in the United States. They note new deaconess trainees, subscriber shortfalls for Our Homes, and ongoing school and mission programs across Cuba, the Pacific Coast, and Appalachian coal regions, with plans to publish more school details in future columns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On
Church
McDowell
Methodist Pub. House
Nashville
Tenn
Home Mission Society
M. E. Church
United States
Atlantic
Pacific Coast
Ruth Hargrove Seminary
Key West
Fla
Ann Browder Cuniningham
Los Angeles
Cal
San Francisco
Humorous Riff on Spelling and Spittoons In 19th Century Observations
A column from Ocean Springs Progress quotes a Toledo Irish porter tale about spitting etiquette, then laments modern spelling education. It contrasts Webster’s spelling standards with today’s reading-first methods, arguing orthography remains crucial for job prospects and pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Pat
Commaness to Bettie Gaiter in LaFayette County Suit
The state commands Bettie Gaiter to appear before the Chancery Court of LaFayette County Mississippi on the fourth Monday in November 1903 to defend the suit of Tom Gaiter. This shows clerk Li P. Gray and McGowan as complainant’s attorneys. Also includes an ad for Grove Tasteless Chill Tonic promising malaria relief and a no cure no pay offer for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Bettie Gaiter
Chancery Court
LaFayette County
Misppi
A. D
Tom Gaiter
Li. P. Gray
McGowan & Attorneys
Grove
Good deeds and medicine in Midwestern wisdom
A Chicago man extols kindness over real estate deeds and urges sympathetic, gentle acts. He cites Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a trusted cure for colds with no pneumonia danger, claiming personal proof and endorsement by local merchants like K. R. Chilton & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chamberlain
Doug
K. R. Chilton & Co
Chamberlain's Cough Kennedy Promotion Text
An old promotional notice touts Chamberlain's Cough Kennedy as a cure for colds and grip and claims it prevents pneumonia while being pleasant and safe to take. Sold by R R Chilton & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wesley
Mistress Wesley
Chamberlain
R. R. Chilton & Co
Electric Bitters touted as cure for long sufferer
Wake Ark pastor Rev John 8 Cox says 12 years of yellow jaundice vanished after using Electric Bitters. Ad touts the medicine for liver and kidney trouble and general debility, guaranteed by A H Kendel for 50 cents. The Hattiesburg Progress notes merchants watching customer flow and those who advertise prosper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John 8. Cox
Wake, Ark
A. H. Kendel
White's Cream Vermifuge promotes child health
A vintage advertisement promotes White's Cream Vermifuge as the best tonic for children. It claims the medicine aids digestion and early worm symptoms, helping kids grow strong. Available for 25 cents at the Uxfo Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uxfo
Nail Through Hand Healed Quickly by Pain Balm
Mr J O Mount of Iree Mile Bay New York drove a ten penny nail into his hand while opening a box. He applied Chamberlain’s Pain Balm and later, finding relief, used it again. He states the balm removed pain and soreness and aided rapid healing. For sale by R R Chilton & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Mount
Iree Mile Bay
N. Y
Chamberlain
R. R. Chilton & Co
Stomach and Liver Tablets Aid Brother’s Recovery
The Holley Bros report a young man troubled by id lation recovered after using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets gaining 40 pounds in 30 days. The ad promotes the tablets and notes sale through R. R. Chilton & Co. Also mentions a vagrant law debate urging drastic measures to curb idleness and alleged race-based motives in towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Holley Bros., Merchants
Lor Iranch
R. R. Chitton & Co
Georgia
B. &, Chilton & Go
The Habit Of Borrowing
A humorous piece on the creeping habit of borrowing from neighbors starting with a local paper and telephone then a hair comb toothbrush and clock shelf, escalating to tobacco cow feed salt pork soup bones and even a board. It ends with a warning never to borrow a neighbor’s newspaper.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Credited For Healing Sore
Otto Dodd of Ponder Missouri says a yearlong sore healed after using Bucklen's Arnica Salve. He praises it as the best salve on earth and notes it costs 28 cents at A H Kendel's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Dodd
Ponder, Mo
A. H. Kendel
Clear Complexion Promised by Liver Health Help
An old advice note claims skin spoilage comes from poor liver function and suggests keeping the liver in good order. It promotes Herbine as a remedy to cleanse the bowels regulate the liver and improve appearance. Available for 50 cents at the Oxford Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promises Quick Spot Relief
An elderly user praises Ballard's Snow Liniment for rheumatism and general aches saying it goes right to the spot. D R Smith of Tenaha Texas endorses the remedy for family pains including throat and chest. Available at the Oxford for 25 50 cent and 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
D R. Smith
Oxford
Woman’s rise capped by brains and health, not birth
The Des Moines News asserts that nature bars some jobs for women yet grants equal intellect. With good health and opportunity a woman can enter the pulpit, run a business, farm, or craft, buying and selling and planning as a man does, without asking special allowances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Pleasant Chamberlain Stomach on Liver Tablets
An advertisement touts a stomach and liver remedy described as pleasant to take and easy to use. The copy emphasizes ease of consumption and favorable effects for digestive comfort.
Herbine touted as malaria cure in old Kans ad
An old newspaper advertisement from Manchester Kansas promotes Herbine as a cure for malaria chills fever headache and biliousness. A testimonial by J A Hopkins of Manchester praises its efficacy and a price of 50 cents is shown at the Oxford Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Hopkins
Manchester
Kans
Oxford Harmacy
Unclaimed Mail Matter at Oxford Post Office 1903 List
Weekly record of unclaimed mail at Oxford Mississippi Post Office for week ending October 3 1903. Names include Rev N H Williams Miss Boasey Mrs E B McCarty Laura Jones Eugenie Taylor Cora Taylor George Frank Willy Clide Hill Litty Jennie J S McCain Mrs P P Evans J W Davis Mrs Mary Carothers L Miss Lowry Luster James White Mrs Sallia Pettis Minnie Piniam Miss Belle Woods Miss Norah Buller T J Corau Mrs Angerline Herring Miss Joe Etter Reavers Bill Thalaging G W Herd Edmond Hoes Miss Hattie Stainback Annette Valent James Love Amny Maxwell W B.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Miss
Williams
N. H. Moore
Boasey
Smith
EB. R. McCarty
Laura
Jones
Eugenie
Taylor
Cora
George
Frank
Willy
Clide
Hill
Litty
Harris
Jennie
McCain
J. S
Goolsby
P. P
Evans
J. W
Davis
Mary
Carothers
Lowry
Luster
James
White
Sallia
Pettis
Minnie
Piniam
Belle
Woods
Norah
Buller
T. J
Corau
Angerline
Herring
Joe Etter
Reavers
Bill
Thalaging
G. W
Herd
Edmond
Hoes
Hattie
Stainback
Mrss
Annette
Valent
Tames
Love
Amny
Maxwell
W. B
E. &. Pusrce
P. M
New King’s New Discovery Cures Coughs
Mrs W K Havyil of Armonk New York credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving her daughter from a near fatal bout of whooping cough and bronchitis. A neice with advanced consumption reportedly recovered as well. Infallible for coughs and colds. 50c and 1.00 bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Havyiland
Armonk
N. Y
Dr Kings New Life Cure Promises Home Invasion Aid
Cavindish Vermont man S LeQuinn reports a break in at his home and claims Dr Kings New Life cures his chronic ailment. The ad guarantees relief and lists 25 cents at A H Kendels drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. LeQuinn
Cavindish
Dr. King
A. H. Kendel
To Cure 6 Cold in One Day Signa Laxative Bromo
Cure claim asserts that Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets remove six colds in one day. Advertises refund by druggists if it fails. Enjoined by E. W Grove signature on each box. Price 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W- Grove
The Eagle Sells Old Newspapers At Gale Price
The Eagle offers aged newspaper issues at 25 cents per hundred, a bulk sale aimed at collectors and researchers. Nearby stores and libraries are invited to place orders for assorted dates and titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Eagle
Gale
Nitrous Oxide Anesthetic for Tooth Extractions
The advertisement touts nitrous oxide and oxygen as the safest and quickest painless anesthetic for dental extractions. It claims rapid induction and recovery, with Dr. W. B. McMahon the only city dentist using this gas, offering low prices for fine work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. McMahon
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