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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1903
Page
2
A crowded column humorously surveys political figures and events from Chicago to New York, including remarks on lynching, South American war sentiment, the Alaska boundary award, Secretary Hay, Morgan, Congress, and Bryan. It lampoons Roosevelt, Platt, Dowie, and Parkhurst while hinting at bribery treaties and a looming political fight.
A large petition of Lafayette County residents asks the County Board to fund a levee across Yocona bottom from Orrwood to protect farm markets. The appeal argues the area is cut off from oxford and water valley markets, risking tax revenue and local livelihoods. The signers include prominent citizens, and the board meeting is set for Monday.
The essay contrasts self made men with women who rise through effort and sacrifice. It highlights Margaret of New Orleans, a milk-peddler turned philanthropist, admired by many yet not calling herself self made. It praises a local woman who educated herself from humble roots and became a respected teacher and community influence.
A collection of light anecdotes and curiosities from town life. A young man quips about eloping with a car while a girl prefers walking. A boy misreads a medical report as vittles. President Roosevelt rides horseback in Oyster Bay under public notice. Classtime quips define average as a hen’s egg count. Officials warn about scrap writing and fines. Features include a widow’s road humor and Wolcott’s Denver reception mix up.
The Walton News notes fine fall weather for harvest and reports a social night at Dr. H. C. Waits home. It welcomes Mr. E Hale back after two years away and mentions his regular preaching in Philadelphia, hoping for a large congregation.
The Lafayette Springs column reports Prof W P Goolsby moving to Thaxton to lead a new school while Perritt’s direction keeps the local school performing well. New pupils arrive, three teachers anticipated. Sunday school resumes with energy and requests all to attend. Mrs Frank Taylor hosted her mother Mrs Keel from Holly Springs. prayer meetings held Wednesdays. youth attended events at the Corder neighborhood with enjoyment. Families visit: Mrs John Goolsby and daughter Lula were delayed by a runaway horse, needing a ride from Mr Bigger’s.
An elderly user reports Ballard's Snow Liniment goes right to the spot to cure rheumatism. R. Smith of Tenaha Texas endorses the remedy for aches and pains and throat and chest pain. Available at Oxford Pharmacy for 60 cents, 60 cents, and one dollar.
An old advertisement touts Herbine as a cure for malaria and associated symptoms. It cites a testimonial from J. A. Hopkins of Manchester Kansas praising its effectiveness for malaria chills fever headache biliousness and general blood purification. The ad notes the price as 50 cents at the Oxford Pharmacy.
List of unclaimed mail matter left in the Oxford Mississippi Post Office for the week ending October 24 1903. Names include Wesley Newman Watson Luda Wesley Emmie Watley Ellen Young David Waters Adiimead Wilkinson B W Stokes George Stokes Miss Mayonie Heildelburg H P Treson Jack 3 Falls and Miss Mary Caperly Heaven J B Wilson Miss Hattie Henderson James Bryant Frank H Jinter John Ham P D Dans Mrs Mary Henderson Mrs Victoria Graham George Cristman Miss Josie Cobin Liddie Cody I am Jones Ruth Allen Fannie.
A Cavendish Vermont man was robbed as a bogus text claims Dr King’s New Life Pills can cure chronic constipation. The advertisement asserts the pills arrest the trouble and are sold for 25 cents at A Henders’ drug store.
A Powder Missouri man Otto Dodd says a yearlong egg sore cured by Bucken’s Arnica Salve, price 28 cents at A. H. Kendel’s. The message also touts The Eagle and The Dallas Semi-Weekly News subscription offer for one year.
A reflective verse compares autumn signs to ripening pumpkins and ready stored fruit. It notes frost fears, game birds warning hunters, and the changing season as asters blaze and summer recedes.
A Chicago man promotes kindness over real estate deeds and advertises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a sure cure for colds with no pneumonia risk. The ad urges sympathy and modest help, noting its past success and selling through K. B. Chilton & Co.
Mr J Mount of Three Mile Bay New York ran a ten penny nail through the fleshy part of his hand while opening a box. He applied Chamberlains Pain Balm and later, noting quick relief, the wound healed. Sold by R and Chilton Co.
A ranch Mo merchant reports a younger brother troubled with indigestion found relief after using Chambrlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. In 30 days he gained 40 pounds and fully recovered, with solid sales of the tablets noted by Holley Bros. and R. R. Obil.
County officials face growing concern over unsafe roads and highways. The Scott County Register blasts the current system as a failure and urges using county convicts for road and bridge work rather than cotton cultivation.
Rev John 8 Cox of Wake Ark recounts a 12 year struggle with yellow jaundice that improved after using Electric Bitters. He endorses the remedy for liver kidney and stomach troubles and general debility, guaranteed by A H Kendel at 50 cents.
A local ad touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a cure for coughs bronchitis and lung diseases with 50c and 1.00 bottles and free trial bottles. It cites Mrs Havil of Armonk New York and a niece recovering from consumption. The piece also quotes Ocean Springs Progress on advertising as essential for business success.
A local remedy claims spoilage of the skin from pores filling preparations. It promotes a clear complexion by keeping the bowels regulated and liver in check with an occasional dose of Herbine. Available for 50 cents at Oxford Pharmacy.
An old notice claims John Wesley taught repetition, then touts Chamberlains Cough Remedy as curing colds and grip and preventing pneumonia. It notes sales by R F Chilton & Co.
An advertorial promotes White's Cream Vermitage as the best tonic for children. It claims the remedy starts working at digestion rather than food, helping children stay healthy and grow strong, priced at 25 cents at the Oxford store.
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