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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1908
Page
2
The Oxford Eagle cites Democratic nominees for president William J Bryan of Nebraska and mocks various figures including Hearst and Roosevelt. It notes campaign discourse, tariff talk, and mixed views on taxation, Standard Oil, and Hitchcock, with reflections on Taft and the Thaw case amid a noisy political season.
A regional column warns merchants face rising strain as cotton debt pressures farmers to delay payments. It urges citizens to support local merchants, raise necessities at home, and build livestock before cotton, to prevent closures and credit losses. The notice highlights erosion of hillsides, urging better land care and pasturage.
The Civic League committee for Oxford Mississippi submits a compact plan to enhance town appearance. Proposals include street and sidewalk grade establishment, tree trimming and planting, rear entry for wiring, continued street watering, removal of unsightly fences, and stricter stock laws. Also calls for yearlong electric lighting, prohibition of spitting, trash controls, and prizes for best kept premises.
Samuel R Worley of Hixburg Virginia says Chamberlain s Pain Balm has given him great relief from lame back and rheumatism calling it the best ointment he ever used for sale by all druggists.
Local union resolutions denounce night rider activity across the state and pledge civil officers support to bring offenders to justice in Lafayette County. Notices warn against trespass on land parcels in Lafayette County Mississippi with penalties. Also notes Klux Klan drama "The Clansman" planned for the Opera House and various community tidbits from Altus Mississippi and surrounding area.
The community notes ongoing good health and cool weather with no frost yet. Rev Landers preached at Central Stand schoolhouse Saturday night and stayed with Mr S M King. Mr Joan East of Tocopol a has been in Texas a few weeks and will return soon. Willis McLarty and family plan to move to the Territory this fall for work. Mrs Joe Livingston and daughter at Shiloh Sunday. The Farmer's Union owns the schoolhouse and seeks more members. Every farmer should join.
Robert Gordon visits Palestine this week while Miss Crase Arnold heads to her school. John Morrin from Grand Junction Ala visits, and Mildred, his daughter, is here. Mrs A C Graham returns from Memphis sick with typhoid. Ballard Bowen and wife from Winona visited. Lawson Wiley of Oxford visits. Will Goodwin and wife and Myrtle Anderson go to Memphis for the Tri State Fair. J R Morgan and family visit, W M Goodwin in Oxford. F M Pettis spends Friday in Memphis. James McNeely returns to Red Bay Ala. Apron party at Murchison’s with prize to best hemmed apron. Greer wins. McGowen couple spent time in Memphis. Wedding bells near. Etta and Lizzie McNeely shop in Oxford. Mrs C T Bennett sick. Mrs R S Morgan returns from visit to daughter Woodward.
A letter from F. W. Devoe & Co explains different paint usage on two houses in Lorkin Texas owned by Judge Claire, noting 154 gallons vs 25 gallons from the same price line due to color and whitening. The Oxford Miss post office lists unclaimed mail matter including many names and a note to contact S. M. Howry, P.M.
A local testimonial from A Gosgette of Meridian Mississippi promotes Duan's Kidney Pills for kidney and back pain. It claims rapid relief after three boxes and urges buying from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as agents. Other local notes mention sick list, whooping cough, and missed church due to no pastor.
George M. Felton of South Gibson Pennsylvania recalls years of chronic diarrhea while in the army and credits Cham's Colic Comedy after being persuaded by A. W. Miles to try the remedy, reporting relief.
A testimonial promotes Dr Miles Nervine as a remedy for rheumatism claiming pain relief and better rest. The letter offers free advice and urges readers to obtain a bottle, sharing a personal recovery story and providing contact details.
The Thrice a Week World pledges comprehensive presidential campaign coverage in the current year, aiming to reveal every step and detail. The paper invites readers to subscribe for timely, fearless news, offering a one year rate of $1 for the two-paper combo. An endorsement from Mrs. M. M. Davison praises Electric Bitters as a trusted family remedy.
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