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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1901
Page
2
The column criticizes tariff issues and praises naval history while discussing President Roosevelt and Admiral Schley. It cites the pension bureau, Cuban questions, and McKinley electoral votes, noting Southern reactions and national unity after the president's assassination.
The Clarion Ledge movement calls for a marble monument to Col. L Power. Mississippi press and many readers respond with generous donations. Contributions are to be sent to Col. R H Henry editor of the Clarion Ledger in Jackson, Mississippi, with acknowledgments published.
The article discusses historic farm foodways with home cured meats and lard, noting how earlier generations self supplied meals. It argues for reviving thrifty methods, keeping meat houses, and growing crops for family use to reduce reliance on purchased meat and corn.
Farmers progress in harvesting with cotton crop poor but gum crop crowded. Dr J G M Smith ill this week but hopes for quick recovery. Mrs Shelton of Holly Spring visits Mrs Taylor. Dr Gatbrigtt from T Was in town. Mrs A B Smith and daughter visited Thaxton last Sunday. Mrs G A C Hampton and Emma moved from Oxford. Mr P E Matthews of Oxford 33 12 oar town Monday bought cattle from A B Saeed. Dr Powell of Sarepta visited his daughter Mrs J G M Smith. Telephone line to Oxford being repaired this week Philo.
Pleasant weather keeps farmers busy as they gather and weigh cotton shortages珍 in an unusual year for purchases. Families visit kin in Cambridge and Texas while local residents travel and recover from illness. The community notes upcoming departures and farm changes near Caswell and Barry.
The record outlines quarterly reports from Z E Descan, County Treasurer, and the Board, detailing receipts, expenditures, and fund balances. It notes bridge work orders, bids for road and bridge projects, and tax exemptions granted for contract completions, with names of officials and contractors referenced throughout.
A fragmented item describes an attack on C F Cliser of Cherokee Iowa and mentions a court proceeding. The text also touts a medicinal claim from Echos & Cos claiming the medicine banks blood and builds up health with dubious assertions.
An erratic sketch describes a circus style show with trained animals and aerial antics. It mentions a pecalets act, a quater-cule venue, and a trio of rings with various performers and a comedy segment by Lockarc.
Incoherent excerpt shows a legal notice in Lafayette County court with references to a September 19th date and a witness list. The fragment mentions damages, costs, and attorney names, but many words are garbled. The visible entities include Lafayette County and a court proceeding.
Fragmented text references Paralysis Headersom Grimec and Gaia aim, with garbled names Geu veDocaid Logan and W.Va officials. Mentions erecting something wide, Taies, and a strange notice about 22 sion and Ue. Details are unreadable. cannot determine a clear event or outcome.
A fragmented notice describes a record sale by BR Caltes & Co. It references typical items and a list of names and locations, noting limited population reach and a connection to a pre- Vertaal mediated anchor. The readable text suggests a commercial sale without clear dates or explicit items.
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