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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1910
Page
4
A reflective piece arguing a mother's character shapes her children's morals and manners. It asserts that a refined, sincere mother sets a lasting example, tempering roughness in sons and daughters through kind words and steady example, guiding tomorrow's world.
An advertisement claims kidney pills cure distressing kidney illness and restore function. A testimonial from E McClanahan of New Richmond credits the remedy with swelling feet relief and life saved. Sold by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo New York at 50 cents a box.
A witty tale from Youths Companion about Mrs Briggs traveling twenty miles to hear Rev Mr Gomswin preach in a distant township. She arrived on foot and, after the sermon, announced to the congregation that she had hoofed it, eliciting amusement.
An American student recounts a German university classroom moment where a professor praises a paper on a living German novelist. The professor asks for the method used, and the student replies that he simply wrote to the author and asked questions, receiving the author’s direct response. The story ends with a cynical remark about friendship.
Jumbled lines mix out of order phrases about syrup and a city trace. An optimist mentions mascota while a pessimist references hoodoos in a surreal, coy snippet.
G. N. White argues pastors must personally visit outsiders with common sense and a sincere pastoral zeal. He warns against overreliance on pulpit work and urges tact, respect for all professions, and timely outreach to areas and families distrustful of church. He shares a teaching anecdote about a sailor audience doubting religious advice.
The text contrasts living witness with words through acts of faith and generous giving as early Christians did. It urges a holistic witness showing Christ in life and possessions. A prayer asks God to grant bread and water of life and to renew the Spirit that daily sanctifies and marks believers in the Book of Eternal Life.
One cup of milk one secant cup of bread crumbs one tablespoon cocoa or chocolate one tablespoon sugar mixed with cocoa yolk of one egg beaten and baked until firm. Make a meringue from white of egg and sugar, spread on top, brown lightly, then serve cold with cream.
A Sabattus Maine reader named Hi W Mitchell gives full permission to use his name in testimonials for Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The letter highlights health restoration during menopause and urges women to seek the remedy for female ailments.
The advertises a cure claiming Gerehen 6 Curgstive with iterative and cathartic properties. Tutt’s Pills Pseres these qualities and quickly restore the Semele’s peristaltic motion to regularity. Thompson’s Eye Water is also listed with Memphis advertisement details.
A Louisville Courier Journal excerpt shows a banter about an editor and a writer discussing a rejected story. The writer recalls turning down a piece offered for seven dollars and later selling it for forty, then asks for another rejection to aid future sales.
In a humorous quip Pat explains his honesty by admitting a weighty error. He filled weights with lea to cheat customers, thinking no one would notice. Each moon, he says, one pound of sugar yielded twenty three ounces, yet he kept the money and claimed innocence.
A dialogue shows Gladys Wise and Algy Weakling discussing timing and a proposal. Wise says she will consider the proposal and provide an answer by the time it takes to finish. The exchange resolves around pacing and decision readiness.
An Arizona man describes years of breakfast-related distress then credits quitting coffee and starch foods for Postum and Grape-Nuts. He reports improved digestion, absence of stomach distress and headaches, a 12 pound gain, and better overall well being. He touts Grape-Nuts as tasty and nutritious and Postum as easily digested with no dysopepsia.
Mrs Ella Flowers of Chandler Oklahoma praises Cardus claiming it restored health and gained weight after use. The ad touts Cardus as a over fifty year remedy for women with many testimonials and urges trials, noting availability through druggists and a home treatment booklet upon request.
Firefighters rescued members from a burning clubhouse after an incident that left responders insulted by a headlines led by reporters. The group says only a few items were saved and nothing of value.
Mrs Bertha Sachs of New York reports seven year itching spreading from limbs to body, costly doctors and hospital visits, two sets of Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills cured her inflammation. She urges others with similar disease to try Cuticura. Included is corroboration from Morris Sachs, secretary of local benevolent societies.
A girl remarks the Wall Street towers resemble brownies, asking if doubling height makes them smaller. Her broker father confirms, then she calculates they won’t amount to much in heaven, prompting a brief exchange on perception and numbers.
At a Ramona yacht dinner Jacob H. Schiff condemned shortcut methods saying there is a moral in the receiver story. He recalled a boy asking what he would be and a man’s reply about a receiver, noting their family's wealth from receiverships included champagne dinners and two cars.
Murine Eye Remedy Co of Chicago markets Murine for red weak weary and watery eyes with soothing claims. The ad lists liquid and salve forms with prices from 25 to 100 cents and offers free Eye Books and Eye Advice by mail. A closing remark notes men try to save money by not bearing their debts.
A parish crowd observes childlike interpretations of heavenly imagery after a hymn. A Chicago churchgoer recalls a pastor’s eloquence while a child humorously questions who creates all things, and a rowdy tale erupts about a rough town event ending with a patrol wagon.
A school story recalls Willie receiving a four bladed pocketknife from a caring teacher who warns against misusing it. The gesture follows the teacher’s early fondness that grows as the term ends and percolates into a lesson about restraint and responsibility.
An advertisement touts Cheney Co catarrh remedies claiming internal and external treatments cure catarrh. It cites “Siternal remedies” and Hale Catarrh Cure with claims of clearing nasal and mucous surfaces. Mentions testimonials, free sample, and retailers, urging readers to try the combination.
A brief scene shows Master Frank accused by Harold after a punch. The nurse orders Frank to wash a dirty mark while Harold claims responsibility for nothing.
Spahn Medical Co offers a distemper cure in forms for horses and dogs. They report 610,000 bottles sold yearly at 2.50 and 81.00 per bottle. Drugists or manufacturers are sought for distribution from Goshen Indiana Spec Contagious Diseases unit.
A damaged OCR snippet references a tainted drink formula claimed to be plainly patna and potent. It asserts a tested taste and a nine minute time frame, mentioning sales over years and bottles. The readable text is highly garbled with missing names and concrete details.
A humorous sequence notes a conservatory linked to a baseball enthusiast due to many pitcher plants. It then reports a Kansas woman seeking divorce after bricks are thrown by her husband. A 70 year old Ohio man weds a 20 year old, deeding 500 acres, prompting grounds for divorce. Diogenes is invoked, and a quip on truth and marriage vows ends the piece.
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