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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1902
Page
2
The Oxford Eagle notes a mix of political commentary on Congress Captain Thomas Spight from Tippahy County a Bellevue Hospital run away couple marriage and various public concerns. It discusses tariffs Hawaii’s treasury coal prices European winter forecasts and Roosevelt’s ancestry.
The piece celebrates autumn as a bright, energetic season for teachers, students, businesspeople, and farmers while noting editors hope for paid arrears to lift gloom. It links harvest and Thanksgiving to economic and social renewal, urging delinquent accounts to be settled to restore cheer.
The article contrasts old caste and poverty with a dawning century of opportunity in the South. It argues land is cheap, a small homestead can support a family, and diversification like dairy, poultry, and gardens builds independence. Free schools spread across the region enable advancement through industry and prudent management.
After two weeks we report calm budget news and good autumn weather. Farmers harvest well and expect stored crops before harsh weather. Our community mourns Grandmother Slaughter who died of pneumonia in Moscow Idaho after visiting. Her daughter Mrs. Joe McLarty hosted the funeral procession with three children attending. Mack McLarty improves and Zion church holds all day service and conference Sunday with Sunday school advancing. Brown Eves.
The Kentucky unit plans a substantial drive to increase membership and support for the St. Louis society. Officials indicate potential fundraising well over one hundred thousand dollars, with the Kentucky group expected to become a permanent feature of the operation.
The Carthagenian editorial urges voters to approve three proposed constitutional amendments. It argues clean direct ballots, allows counties and cities to invest in railroads, and creates a two year legislative cycle with a regular session biennially, reducing gubernatorial power through a shorter legislative gap.
Testimonials from P. Muse of Durham and C. T. Smith of Davis tout Dr. King's remedies for stomach and liver trouble cold and lung diseases. Advertisers claim life saving benefits with 25c pills and offer trial bottles, money back guarantees, and popular appeal for consumption and throat ailments.
The community reports the death of Mrs. Slaughter at her daughter's home, notes Mack McLarty’s improving condition, and mentions farmers at work gathering crops. Other items include visits among families, a wagon accident with minor injuries, plans for a new school building, and a Grove Tasteless Chill Tonic advertisement.
Mrs. J. R. Faver of Atlanta says six physicians failed to help her female weakness for six months. After one month with Smith's Sure Kidney Cure she recovered and the last doctor pronounced her well. Price 50 cents and 1.00, sold by A. H. Kendel.
A report notes J J Hays of St Louis spent Sunday with Phi Kappa Psi. Prof Ray from Memphis University School attended the football game on Saturday. Senator A J McLaurin of Brandon visited his son A V J McLaurin Jr. last weekend. The first Record of the session was issued this week. Chancellor R B Fulton and Dr A L Bondurant attended Southwestern University dedication in Chicago and Fulton plans further university visits. Authorities promote Bucklen's Arnica Salve for skin eruptions and Grove’s Chill Tonic, with claims of simple iron and quinine content and a money back guarantee.
Our farmers enjoy good weather and expect a few more weeks to finish gathering crops. Jeff Tubbs and family visited home folks Sunday. Miss Minnie Tubbs visited friends in Oxford this week. Sam Adington of Water Valley and John Peacock of Oxford were in our midst Sunday. Miss Leona McBroom of Oxford spent Tuesday here with friends. Charlea and Joe Tubbs of Taylor's spent Sunday with home folks. The health of the community is very good. Miss Emma Wilson of Pickens spent part of lage week with Mia Hollowell. Baxter Warner of Panola county is with home folks. Lou Singeberg is at home from the Delta. Best wishes to Tos Eagle and its readers.
Memphis Tenn resident Joan E Deeman reports her son suffered bladder stones for years and failed to improve after visits to Cincinnati New York Chicago and Nashville. After trying Smith's Sure Kidney Cure the boy improved after taking two bottles, with price listed as 50 cents to 4 dollars. Sold by A Bendel.
Notice to creditors that letters of administration have been granted to WM Houston Jr for the estate of Wm Houston 1902 probate and register claims within one year or be barred. Dated October 14 1902.
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