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Newspaper

Oxford Eagle

Location

Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1914

Page

2

Winona clash pits Brewer against Russell in heated campaign talk

In Winona Gov Earl Brewer and Sen Lee M Russell faced off before an ad hoc crowd. Russell accused Brewer of breaking pledges and backing pro Bilbo policies while Brewer defended his record and attacked Bilbo and Vardaman. the audience reacted with mixed chants and applause as the debate stretched into a lengthy exchange.

Vedal Oxrogo Winona Earl Brewer Lee M. Russell Brewer Hilbo Senator Russell Judge Tear Shed Hill Bilbo Hobbs- Bilbo Gov. Brewer Vardaman B. F. Ward Pees Russell Dr. Ward Gov Brewer J. S. Sexton Ross Collins Boyce Fagan Bilbo-Hobbs Gov Misissippi Europe Withers Tunica County Cateh Rusaell Yellow Rabbit Vinegar Bend U.S. Senate Mississippi ant-Vardaman House Russell Flay

We Should Be Thankful for Our Struggling Cotton Farmers

The piece contrasts blue attitudes with a near collapse in cotton markets due to boll weevil damage. It notes wartime awakening to dependence on overseas markets, urges farmers to adapt and live at home, and cites Amite county’s drop from 32 000 bales to under 1300 as emblematic of regional decline.

Mississippi Amite County Nes

Farmers Institute at State Fair Offers Free Lectures on Cotton

Mississippi farmers are urged to visit a free Farmers Institute at the State Fair. H E Blakeslee and R B Wilson will headline illustrated lectures on cotton and farm relief, with a stereopticon showing colorful lantern slides. A comfortable tent near the Agricultural Building entrance invites all to attend and ask questions.

Mississippi H. E. Blakeslee R. 8. Wilson

Levee Dirt Work Bids Sought by Lafayette County

The Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of Lafayette County Mississippi announces sealed proposals for about 1500 cubic yards of dirt work to build a levee across Taylor Creek on the Paris and Taylor Road. Bids due November 3, 1914 at 12 noon, per plans on file in the Chancery Clerk's office. The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

Board of Supervisors Lafayette County Mississippi Taylor Creek Paris and Taylor Road Changery Clerk Board of Chandler Spring Tapier Paris Markette W. M. Woonowarp Chanene Wrepwanp

Marvelous Escape From Night Croup Attack

A child in Prince Albert Cape of Good Hope escaped a severe mid night croup incident with help from Chamberlain's Croup and Respiratory Remedy. After an hour of treatment the boy's throat danger subsided. The account is shared by P. F. Ba. Sold by all dealers.

P. F. Ba Prince Albert Cape of Good Hope

University Weekly Letter invites public correspondence

The University Weekly Letter details mailings to newspapers every Saturday and invites readers to correspond with writers. Communications will be answered promptly, addressed to J N Powers Chancellor University Mississippi.

University J.N. Powers Mississippi

A Factor in the Cotton Situation by J N Powers

Financial statement of the City of Oxford for the year ending Oct 1 1914 notes on cotton credit risks. Powers argues merchants should support farmers who stop growing cotton, urging boards of kindred to pledge markets for alternative crops and outlining city assets and accounts. City Clerk Co E Louisa certifies accuracy.

Oxford South Co. E. Slouca

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement From Mr Burrow

An Osford grocer Mr Burrow testifies kidney pain eased by Doan's Kidney Pills bought at Kendel's Drug Store. He notes relief and that the remedy cured kidney troubles with lasting effect and adds a family member also benefited. Manufacturer Foxter Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y offers the product.

Kendel's Narrow Doan Sam Dles Barrow Foxter- Milburn Co Buffalo

Kaymendall Greaseless Remedy Promoted in Ad

An old advertisement touts Kaymendall Greaseless Remedy for eczema with a money back offer. It urges readers to avoid costly failures and claims Dr new Ae wep it Ouse endorses the product via Lewis Chamberlain of Manchester, Ohio.

Calabees Lewis Chamberlain Manchester Ohio

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