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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1909
Page
2
The Oxford Eagle reflects on national affairs with a stream of satirical remarks on Taft Roosevelt and Wilson era politics. It lampoons sessions in Congress, census appointments, and shipping mail routes while noting speeches and public figures with a wry, period voice.
Mississippi history note details the Lamar Rifles silk banner donation to the state archives. Letters from Dunbar Rowland and J. F. Brown praise the gift and describe the banner’s eight by five foot white silk, blue sky, magnolia tree, spread eagle, and the motto Lamar Rifles Always Ready. The event recalls Oxford’s 1867 presentation by the Ladies of Oxford and notes the banner’s maker and artists.
Shady Grove reports Miss May Gray of Houston visits Misses Perkins. Mr. Oscar Rosell returns from Onslaska to spend winter with his brother G W Russell. A singing at Mr HH Perkins drew a crowd. Mr. Dallas McPadden of South Oxford visits relatives. Mr J R Waller and Miss Martie Hyde wed at Mrs Sim Duke's home. Death of Mrs Nootill mourned by Kotend and five children. Wedding bells expected soon. Financial statement of the Town of Water Miss shows various balances and bonds. Bankrupt petition in Oxford court filed by J H Roy with order for discharge hearing set. Machines advertised for sale with installment terms.
Local notices report ordinary life with health, weather, and farming updates. The page mentions individuals visiting nearby towns, sermons, and market chatter plus advertisements for medicines and paints. A lengthy ad block promotes Dean’s Kidney Pills and other remedies, reflecting period commerce and public notices.
Farmers gather crops ahead of im pending rain while fair premiums crown local contestants. Maj Pileher horse sale price and awards to Short boys Pilcher Bevill and others highlight a busy Pontotoc region fair, with teases of Oxford events and church sermons.
The Sunday Record celebrates Walt on Barland for witty homemaking counsel and direct answers to women's questions, praising Dame Cortes and Dame Ourisey for etiquette and taste. Notices warn of bridge repairs on Blackwater Creek and lanes. bids open with bonds required and right to reject. Frank Disberry praises Azolea Salve for knee injury recovery.
A small town column notes health seems good, crops are short but nearly through. Local visits include Esker Butler and family with Crawford kin, and Thad Crawford at a Hyde marriage in Lafayette Springs. Advertising promotes Be King’s New Life Pills and Hallard’s Horehound Syrup, with medical notices and local business mentions.
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