Local Officials Named for Civic Posts
Yor district voters consider W Aibone for coroner and ranger W Turner for surveyor with Dh 5 Martty referenced in the slate.
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W. T. Turner
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1903
Page
2
Political Mutterings and Global Crises of the Era
A collage of political and international observations notes cabinet picks by Peter, tax and jail topics around Mrs Maybrick, crusade against money sharks, canal questions, New York municipal heat, and chatter about koala style leadership. Bul crisis and Bulgaria Turks, Alaska cable, St Louis earthquake PR, brain power hype, US monarchy talk, cranks at the White House, Massachusetts Democrats, Cuban reciprocity sugar battles, Cuba coaling treaty, and Roosevelt appointment reactions.
The Value of Cheerfulness in Society and Success
A reflection on how daily cheerful conduct brightens communities and enhances real estate, attracts customers, and aids professionals, writers, editors, and lovers of life. It argues that inner sunshine is far more valuable to society than wealth spent selfishly and calls for recognition of character over cash.
I Could Have Told You So A Bitter Social Observance
A reflective essay on the phrase I could have told you so. It discusses back handed prophets in trades, their silence then critique, and how such wisdom harms friendships and social harmony. The piece argues for self reflection over offering unsolicited forewarnings.
Local notes highlight visits and illnesses
Miss Cassie Banks visited home folks on Sunday. Mr Mal Gilbert of Oxford visited friends. Mrs Hattie Graham is ill and hoped to recover. Mrs W L Goodwin of Oxford visits sister Mrs Davis. Mr Charles Goodwin spent Sunday with parents. Mr Moore of Water Valley visited Sunday. Miss Lizzie McNeely on sick list this week. Ada and Lillie Bennett spent Saturday in Oxford shopping. Mr Sid Good spent Sunday in Oxford. BESSIE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassie Banks
Mal Gilbert
Oxford
Hattie Graham
W. L. Goodwin
Davis
Charles Goodwin
Mr. Moore
Water Valley
Lizzie McNeely
Ada and
Lillie Bennett
Sid Good
Bessie
Farm Kicker vs Town Kicker In Civic Satire
A quaint comparison contrasts farm life with town politics. It jokes that farm kickers like a cow and mule are easier to handle than town kickers who demand privileges without paying, hinting that only a funeral would remove a stubborn town obstacle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mossback
Itinerant humor and quotes from the region
A collection of light anecdotes and exchanges from Arkansas and Mississippi. Jokes about weather, education, and religion mix with a math brainteaser about Mary and Ann. A Sunday school anecdote ends with a preacher quip and a newspaper subscription joke.
Cotton and potato digging to begin as frosts fade
The community reports sun and improving cotton yields as frosts pass. Farmers welcome the price rise and growing optimism. Health is good. visits include Mrs. W R Knight in Water Valley and Mr Charlie Wood at court in Water Valley. Sunday preaching at Mt Zion. Brown Eyes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Knight
Water Valley
Messrs
Callaway
Stephens
White
Memphis
Charlie Wood
Mt. Zion
Hallard's Snow Liniment Promises Fast Body Relief
An advertisement touts Hallard's Snow Liniment as fast acting for rheumatism and general pains. J K Smith of Tenaha Texas endorses it for aches throat and chest. The Oxford Pharmacy offers two sizes, 50c and 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallard
J .K. Smith
Smith House
Tenaha
Texas
Ballard
Oxford
Dream Vermifuge and Grove Chill Tonic Advertisements
A vintage ad listing White's Dream Vermifuge as a health tonic for children with worms and Grove Tasteless Chill Tonic for malaria symptoms. It promotes digestion, growth, and strength, with prices of 25 cents and 50 cents respectively. Also advertised is Tak Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets for cold cures with refund if ineffective, bearing Sk. W. Grove's signature on each box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Grove
Sk. W. Grove
OH. Sy
CY A Thia
Unclaimed Mail Matter at Oxford Post Office 1903 List
Week ending October 17 1903 includes names such as John McFarland R L Thompson Margaret Chapman Kate Smith Milly Senders Juba Meularen Moses McFerson Williams Kate Moore Bessie Mary Johnson Cordie Minnie Davidson Sadie Rh Freeman Coleman 8 F Berry Annie Stover Ligon Crawford Goulden Daisy Hayes Charlie Patterson Millie Dowling Will Allen Lizzie Minnie Frison Peter Slate Jennie Hester Thompson Amanda Dowson Alice and others. Call for letter number and advertised date. Pierce P M
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Oxford
Miss
McFarland
John
Thompson
R. L
Chapman
Margaret
Smith
Kate
Milly
Meularen
Juba
McFerson
Moses
Williams
Jalar
Moore
Bessie
McMan
Mary
Johnson
Cordie
Hill
Miss Minnie
Davidson
Miss Sadie
Freeman
Rh. D
Coleman
Berry
Annie
Stover
James
Ligon
Crawford
Allen
Goulden
Daisy
Hayes
Chalie
Patterson
Millie
Dowling
John Will
Lizzie
Richmond
Minnie
Frison
Peter
Slate
Casey
Epps
Jennie
Craigher
Hester
Amanda
Dowson
Alice
Pierce
P. M
Cheap Lands Along Cotton Belt Route in Southeast Missouri
Southeast Missouri Arkansas Northwest Louisiana and Texas offer homeseekers cheap land with mild climate good water and abundant fuel. Prairie land at 4 to 5 per acre bottom land at 5 to 6 per acre improved land 10 to 15 per acre. Colonies of 2000 to 8000 acres 4 to 10 per acre. East Texas peach and tomato belt 10 to 20 per acre. Write for information and excursion dates. E W Labeaume G P T A Cotton Belt Route St Louis Mo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Arkansas
Louisiana
Texas
East
E. W. Labeaume
Cotton Belt Route
St. Louis Mo
Annihilation of Distance and Global News Reach
The piece proclaims shrinking world distances via telegraph and cable links. It credits Chicago Daily Record-Herald staff and foreign news service partners in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas for timely international reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Europe
Old World
Old Earth
Asia
Africa
Australia
South America
Chicago Daily Record- Herald
Record-Herald
New York
New York World
Associated Press
America
The Newspaper Reporter as Public Service
A reflection on reporters shaping public judgment by highlighting capable, action oriented individuals while often omitting their own contributions. The piece contrasts visible “facile pen” praise with the quiet impact of journalism in elevating worthy workers, noting reporters rarely receive credit for their role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leyard
Daily Journals
Good deeds and kind words counter real estate pouches
A Chicago man extols kindness over deeds and praises Chamberlain’s Caines Remedy for colds and pneumonia risk. The note includes testimonials and local retailer sales by K R Chilton Co and R R Chilton Co. Also reports J C Mount injuring his hand on a nail and healing with Pain Balm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Camberlain
K. R. Chilton & Co
J. C. Mount
Free Mile Bay
N. Y
C Chamberlain
R. R. Chilton & Co
Champerlain Stomach and Liver Tablets Boost Recovery
A testimonial reports a young man with chronic indigestion gaining 40 pounds in 40 days after using Champerlain Stomach and Liver Tablets. Holley Bros. of Long Range, Mo. are noted as merchants stocking the remedy. The Brooklyn Eagle quotes Tennessee law on clergy eligibility for the Legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champerlain
Holley Bros., Merchants
Long Ranch
R. RB. Chilton & Co
Tennessee
Brooklyn Eagle
Electric Bitters and King's New Discovery Endorsements
A priest writes of 12 years with Yellow Jaundice cured by Electric Bitters. Mrs Travil praises Dr King's New Discovery for curing a daughter's near fatal whooping cough and bronchitis and a niece with advanced lung disease. A state exchange notes Carmack's repeal of the fifteenth amendment could cut Southern state representation in Congress, Mississippi cited as a possible providential dispensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John 8. Cox
Wake, Ark
A. H. Kendel
W.K. Traviland
Armonk
N. Y
Thut
Dr. King
Carmack
Mississippi
Beautiful Complexions and the Herbine Remedy
An advice note promotes healthy skin by purging the bowels and regulating the liver with Herbine, sold for 50 cents at the Oxford Pharmacy. It warns against cosmetic preparations that clog pores and blemish the skin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Chamberlain Cough Kennedy Cures Colds and Coughs
The ad claims Chamberlain's Cough Kennedy cures colds and grip and counters pneumonia tendencies. It promotes safe pleasant use and notes sale by R. R. Chilton & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wesley
Thrice-a-Week World Promotes Campaign Coverage Offer
The New York World highlights its Thrice-a-Week edition as widely circulated and fair in political news. It urges subscriptions to cover the presidential campaign with serial fiction market reports and other features. A one year rate of 1.00 for 156 papers, or 1.75 for two papers, is advertised.
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World Lang
United States
South Africa
Australia
Oxford le
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Properleter and Publisher
A.J. M*laurin
H. D. Monkey
James K. Vardaman
Joseph W. Power
W.d. Miller
T. M. Henry
William Williama
Revcntion
Henry L. Whitfield
E. H. Nall
W. C. Cole
Wirt Adams
Supreme Court
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W. Aiboane
Duke MC Kimbrough
M. Vu. Denton
Sherif
J. Welch
J. A
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Oclcult
BE. Stough
Wor
Linbuen Cullen
Wor County Superintendent of Education
T. M. Anderson
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M. M. Knight
Beat , JR
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Tur
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OM Death
C. W. Petrie
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Tention
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Rh. KR. Chilton & Co
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Cares
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Express
Blood Balm Co
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BLACK
Thedford
Chattanoora Medicine Co
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the New York World
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Undertaker
Renee
Atal
Ghe Weekly Constitution
Thomas E. Watson
Thomas Jeffers
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Farmer’s Friend
The
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Children’s Joy
Ons Dolar
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