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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1913
Page
3
Local notes from Oxford recount visits by Mrs. P W Rowland and others, praise for the Courty Pair exhibits, and the new Opera House walls going up. Mentions residents in Ackerman, Memphis, Water Valley, and Greenwood, plus upcoming UDC meeting and a lecture by Prof. Mackenfuss at the Methodist Church.
Fragmentary note mentions fresh seed and seed origin ideas. It reads like an unsure glyph about seeds and cultivation with no clear event or named entities to establish a full report. Further readable facts are not present to identify people places or organizations.
Notarial statement dated October 21 19L3 by G. R. Bowess lists land worked under the direction of the Indiana Railroad Company's monitor J M Rigby. It notes ten acres produced eight loads of sogkins corn about 25 bushels per acre and about half a bale of cotton per acre under unfavorable drought conditions and careful management.
Miss Lucia Sloan of Washington Terrace announces her engagement to Henry H Hopkins. Sloan, educated at Mary Institute and Goucher College, is the daughter of Mr and Mrs James M Sloan. Hopkins is treasurer of the American Trust Co and member of University Club and City Club. The wedding is planned for December or January at a home event, with Oxford interest and many friends awaiting plans.
Esoteric circus billed as the newest, best and most progressive tented exhibition. Promoters tout high prices and famous acts with free displays and educational features. Performances begin at 1 30 and 2 00 p m with shows daily at Localock Street.
Seaster James K Vardeman has accepted an invitation to deliver an address at the State Fair on Saturday November 1st. Citizens of this home state will give him a rousing reception. Remember the date November 1st.
An old advertisement notes Kendels Antiseptic as a top selling product and lists Linder's Pills for indigestion alongside a P-ill remedy. Sold by A. H. Kendel.
An OCR fragment promotes winter rye seeds from Gotous on Co and Hilton and Sever, combined with a health claim for Hittr as relief when other cures fail. It cites Mes Lacra Gaines of Avess La claiming doctors had given up, implying recovery with the product.
The Times-Prese praises Greely Kirkpatrick as a sober steady capable helper. The piece notes his fit in the shop and his growth, comparing him to past figures like Joe and Dickey and expressing pride in his advancement to a higher position.
An advertisement touts Hunt's Cure for itching scaly skin with a money back guarantee. It claims the product relieves itch and pain and promises results when used as directed. Sold by A H Kendal.
Fragmentary text cites back pain and disturbed rest with references to disorders and a claim that only one method can cure them. No clear names places dates or organizations.
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