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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1902
Page
2
A garbled 1902 issue mixes political talk of Congress and President Taft era debates with coal miners' strike tensions, tariff talk, and reform sentiment. It notes Admiral Evans at Hankow, discusses Puerto Rico status, and mocks protectionist policy while railing at coal barons and civic order.
A regional editorial argues for introducing agricultural education in state public schools. It contends that many farm workers, especially African Americans, would benefit from specialized farming instruction to improve living standards and state productivity, and suggests prioritizing agricultural courses over traditional classics.
The article argues that wealth without ethical foundation and personal development is a trap. It contrasts farmers who exploit labor with mercantile rulers who seek dependent workers, and warns against a life of purely monetary gain. True success requires mental, moral, physical, and practical growth.
The Association of Colleges and Preparatory Schools of the Southern States will meet at the University of Mississippi on November 6 and 7, 1962. Mississippi colleges and high schools are urged to send delegates, ideally two per institution, to participate in discussions on improving secondary and college education across the South.
The excerpt features an old gentleman listing fears including a mad woman, and a later exchange about dancing with Deacon Newgall recalling traditional steps and wooden music. The dialogue contrasts fear, humor, and nostalgia for old fashioned social dancing in a rural setting.
The petitioner William Jackson seeks a gubernatorial pardon from A. H. Lonaino. He claims innocence in the 1902 Lafayette county murder case, citing alibi witnesses and a dying declaration by co-defendants asserting his innocence, plus the impact on his family and wife’s insanity. He argues lengthy imprisonment for a crime he did not commit is sufficient punishment.
Community notes a church gathering with Miss Pat Nichols visiting, Jim Hancocks planning a move, and family visits from Mrs. Jeff Cook to N. B. Works. Several residents, including Mrs. Henry Tyer and Lorene Philips, are mentioned amid weather and crop updates.
Durham North Carolina resident P Muse credits Dr Kings New Life Pills with saving his life from a severe stomach trouble after years of suffering. He praises the pills as the best on earth and notes they cost 25 cents at R R Chilton & Co drug store.
Davis Kentucky druggist C T Smith touts Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption among six years of sales with claims it cures throat and lung diseases. He says it saves sufferers when other remedies fail and notes guaranteed satisfaction with trial bottles free and prices 50 cents and 1.00.
An advertising item touts Grove Tasteless Chill Tonic as a simple iron and quinine remedy for malaria chills and fever. It claims to be tasteless with no cure and a price of 50 cents.
Major General Robert Lowry, commanding Mississippi division UCV, issued a general order urging camps to hold regular meetings and recruit veterans. He notes his re-election as commander at Hattiesburg in September 1902, stresses fidelity to the cause, and praises veteran participation in Confederate Veterans activities. Also includes ads for Smith's Sure Kidney Cure and Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with endorsers and prices.
Farmers report strong crop progress in the LaFayette Springs area. Visitors include Dr. Powell of Sarepta with his daughter Mrs. Smith, W W Conner of Pontotoc and Dr. Webster family, and Dr. Gathright with kin. Mrs. Smith recovers from illness and several local residents visited or hosted guests, with Dr. Bell of Water Valley preaching Sunday night.
An advertisement warns that Grove’s tasteless Chill Tonic contains only iron and quinine with no cure promised. It states “No Cure. No Pay” and lists a price of 50 cents per bottle.
The text notes poor community health due to recent rains injuring cord and cotton crops with sprouting on stalks. It mentions Rev James Porter preaching at Cambridge to a large crowd and several weddings or engagements in the area, including Aldergen Roberts and others, plus various visits and ailing folks like old lady McNeely.
Alfred Jice of Welfare Texas describes how biliousness and a lame back left him unable to eat or work. After using Electric Bitters he regained strength, slept well, and can eat anything, praising the tonic as a lifesaver. Sold for 50 cents at R R Chilton & Co's drug store.
An advertisement proclaims Smith’s Sure Kidney Cure as the greatest blood purifier and kidney remedy of the age. It invites people with impure blood and facial pimples to try one bottle, claiming purification from a base material used by Indian natives. Prices are 50 cents and 1.00, sold by A. H. Kendel.
A collection of brief items on neighbors visiting relatives near LaPayette Springs, a youth dance at James Tubbs, and visits by George Barefield of Glennville. Coffey Tubbs and Miss Bettie Mize wed at the bride’s parents home with Rev. Deckard officiating. An advertisement claims Smith's Sure Kidney Cure cured a boy with eight years of bladder stones after other treatments failed.
State of Mississippi commands Willis Wadley of Memphis Tennessee to appear in Lafayette County Chancery Court on the fourth Monday in November 1902 to answer Amy Wadley suit. Also to Montez Ford Ava Ford and Willie Ford of Memphis to show cause why final account of J F Robertson surviving executor of Drewery Robertson should not be allowed. Dated September 25 1902 and September 30 1902 respectively.
The administrator WM Houston Jr informs creditors that letters of administration were granted on August 18 1902 for the estate of Wm Houston Sr. Creditors must probate and register their claims within one year or be barred by law. This notice dated October 14 1902.
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