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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1904
Page
2
The notice urges voters to study the Democratic ticket and vote for electors, warning of defeat if the first ten names are ignored. It notes a Tuesday election preface and calls the public to cast ballots for nominees. A fire at A H Kendels drug store near the square prompted an Oxford Fire Co response.
Official decision by Supt H L Whitfield at Supt W N Stockstill request changes settlement between county superintendents and municipal treasurers. Disputes cover paying out of county funds for pupils in separate districts, eighth grade and above studies, teacher salary calculations, nonresident incidental fees, and excluding nonteaching costs. The pronouncement settles long moot ed questions.
The article stresses moral debts beyond money. It urges honoring makers, teachers, mentors, and ancestors, aiding the struggling and the unfortunate, and paying forward opportunities through effort and care for Mother Earth.
The Election Commissioners appoint officers of election for towns including South Oxford North Oxford Cambridge Abbeville and Dallas with named judges and peace officers for each locality. The list covers diverse precincts such as Paris Taylor's Shackelford and Wamphrey's with designated judges and peace officers for polling day.
The Bank of Oxford Mississippi sworn statement lists assets of 206 692 97 and liabilities 27 811 64 as of October 1904, certified by cashier Guerc W. mavenu and clerk L B Oldham. An advertisement promotes Boachee's German Syrup as a reliable remedy for colds and grippe with claims it cures cold in children and adults.
Ad touts long standing Grove'n Tasteless Chill Tonic as a tested remedy. Claims iron and quinine content with tasteless formula. Includes pay promise and price appears as 600.
J G Taylor of Olrieaman Texas claims a weak stomach left him unable to eat and weight loss. He reports the flat bottle and four bottles of Kodol Dyspapsia Cure restored his strength, weight, and health. Advertisement notes A H Ebendel as the seller.
An excerpt extols the Southwest as the fastest growing region with rising wealth and opportunities. It highlights cheap lands and increasing prospects for homes and business, urging settlement and investment in the area.
The column notes dry weather and scarce stock water, with farmers hauling to pastures and cotton held at ten cents. It lists illnesses in residents Roscoe Sagely, Zelma Hill, and H. S. Tate moving to Oxford, plus others leaving and new arrivals. Advertisements extol Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for piles and skin ailments with local references and endorsements.
Miss Jessie Kate Douglass spends the week with sister Mia in North Oxford. Hugh Werley and Miss Della Rogers visit brother James Rogers in North Oxford. Mrs Prontia Linker visits her mother in Nessee. Mrs Crester Slaughter visits relatives near Lopewell. Newell Douglass attends preaching at MS Zion. North Oxford letters encourage readers to write again.
An advertisement touts Men denhall's Chill and Fever Cure as a general tonic to replace quinine. It offers refunds if unsatisfied and lists J. O. Mendenhall of Evansville Indiana as the contact. The copy also extols Dr King s New Discovery for coughs colds throat and lung issues with testimonials of saving a child from whooping cough bronchitis and a niece recovering from advanced consumption. Bottles priced at 50 cents and 1.00 are guaranteed by A H Kendel with a free trial bottle.
A seasonal suggestion urges Purchase of Cham berlain's Cough Remedy to treat colds early for prompt relief. The piece highlights its wide recognition and advises keeping it at hand, noting it is for sale by all dealers.
List of unclaimed mail matter left in Oxford Mississippi for the week ending October 22 1904. Names include Mamie Banks Ida Inford Add Bunch Brown Mr W Crouch Edwards Sites Gillam Gilliam Bettie Goodwin Willie Gray Willie D J Jackson Jessie Jones Bailie Lon Mrs Jannie Ezekiel Willie Willen Sakepatin and more. Also a note about a prominent trainman H Hansan and Navy friends in Lima Ohio.
Abbeville notes Mary Davis returned from a visit to Oxford and college. Several social events are mentioned including Miss Louie Davis hosting in honor of Misa Harris and a street fair in Jackson Tennessee. Local residents attend gatherings, circuses, and a social at Miss Lula Strickland's home. An ad cites Herbine and Ballard's Snow Liniment with testimonials.
The community health is good and crops have favorable weather for gathering. Pearl Houston of Oxford visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Alex Houston. Sandy Wilbourns and Pearl of Yarbro visited friends and relatives. Richard Campbell and Miss Alice spent Saturday in Oxford. An inquiry notes Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a safe, effective choice for coughs, colds, and croup, sold by all druggists.
J E Gover of Ottawa Kansas reports his wife suffered a severe fall cold but after using Horehound Syrup she slept soundly all night and coughs were stopped after a few doses. Available at Oxford Pharmacy for 2c 600 and 81.00.
The note touts Foley’s Honey and Tar as the people’s cure for coughs colds and incipient consumption claiming it cures cold quickly prevents pneumonia and sharing a Batesville Ind testimony. Local items report visits by Mrs Black and Miss Slaughter plus a church sing and social happenings with neighbors in Oxford and Slopewell.
Otto Dodd of Ponder Missouri writes that a year long sore was cured by a box of Backlen’s Arnica Salve claiming it the best salve on earth. Sold for 25 cents at A H Kendel’s drug store.
Levi of Cavendish Vermont was robbed of health by chronic constipation before Dr King’s New Life Pills. The medicine helped arrest his trouble and restore well being. Available for 25 cents at A. & I. store.
An advertisement touts Dr Thacher's Liver and Blood Syrup as the superior cure for liver symptoms including constipation dyspepsia sleepiness and general malaise. It lists the natural ingredients and claims strict accuracy in dosing and long standing use by a pharmacist with years of experience. The message offers free samples and urges readers to ask their druggist about the product.
A Haldren firm advertises Thin Picture on Every Bottle as a general tonic by J. D. Mendenhall of Evansville Indiana. The claim cites relief for coughs colds and la grippe with no cure and no pay policy.
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