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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1914
Page
2
The Oxford Eagle reports a Brewer Russell debate will be held in Winona on Thursday October 29 1914. Judge J G McGowen is the chancery candidate noted in Mississippi Press Association coverage.
The Oxford city government considers switching to a commission form after months since the election. Voters are urged to study candidates, salaries, and the mayoral duties, with concerns over police, water works, and power plants. A public meeting is planned to discuss the change.
Lee L. Russell describes the boll weevil's impact across South Mississippi with warnings for Lafayette County. He cites Amite and Wilkinson counties where cotton output collapsed from 92 000 to 1600 bales, driving young families away and leaving farms idle. He urges diversifying crops, cutting cotton, and preparing for no cotton next year while seeking new markets.
The notice warns growers that cotton is deteriorating in the field and corn is rotting more than ever. It urges immediate harvesting to protect every pound of cotton and ear of corn, and to store cotton in a dry place. Do not let crops remain in wet fields.
The article notes author David Patrick MacMillan plans a new book Keep My Money to fund a Baptist mission school in Canton China for Mary R. Anderson. It is set for November release, with orders already exceeding 600, including a request for 100 copies by one buyer.
The writer expresses belief that the initial copy will aid sad and broken hearts and expects many copies to be sold through the church. Eppert W. Suith, D C Secretary Foreign Mission Presbyterian Church South.
Prize results from the County Corn and Canning Club Show last Wednesday list winners in Canning Club events led by Mae Johnson with several hats and tools awarded. Evan Baird, Mary Adams, Mattye Pettis, Annie Lee McLarty, Maggie McLery, Julia Wooten, Mary Bonds, Mamie Wood and Duff Fletchall appear among top recipients with cash, subscriptions, Mdse and tools. Corn Club honors include Duff Fletchall for best ten ears and top county yields with Ed Parks as runner up.
Mrs Motte Martin will speak Friday at 3 30 in the Sunday School Building to ladies and children and again at 6 45 to the congregation in the same room. The early hour avoids conflict with the Y M C A Lyceum Concert as the S B building fills for her tale of Africa. A gallery section is reserved for colored attendees at the evening meeting.
Sunday observance marks Reformation Day with a service themed The Struggle in the Netherlands. Rev. J. E. Brown preaches on the persecution and heroism of the people of Holland who were faithful unto death.
A. L. Downing, superintendent, notes costs from October 1910 to October 1911 with Cow. $8067.87 and $6110.56 saved $1057.31, asking Oxford residents if cutting salary is wise.
Advert alleges offering Sloan's freely for lumbago relief. Describes desire to secure in private home with reasonable terms. Address and contact to be received via this office.
A Hickory Mississippi woman, Mrs N A Gentry, endured six years of digestive tract derangements and a cancer diagnosis. After using Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy for six months, she reports being a well woman and credits the treatment with relief and restoration. The advertisement promotes the remedy as a thorough system cleanser sold locally by Dr R R Chilton Co and druggists nationwide.
The notice cautions against using sedative cough medicines and mentions risks from codine morphine and heroin in some products. It suggests an expectorant such as Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a needed alternative to clear the culture.
A notary public records a pledge from Frank J. Chener and firm for a one thousand dollar reward for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The note states the remedy is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. The document appears as a sworn sworn acceptance in Toledo, Ohio.
Mrs. James F. Summitt of Muscatine Iowa describes years of poor health and misery. She notes an improvement after trying remedies and mentions Keley and Sparks. The letter-like piece promotes bringing in old hats and other ideas for renewal.
Testimony about Dean's Kidney Pills featured in a readable piece sparks belief in their efficacy. The item describes local readers and quotes a witness, framing the product as trustworthy.
An advertisement asserts a bottle cures tetter ringworm itch eczema rashes and other skin conditions instantly even when doctors fail. It promises immediate relief for fever frost bites chicken pox and old sores and urges readers to try the product now.
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of Lafayette County will receive sealed bids for county printing up to noon on Tuesday November 3 1914. Bids cover blank forms for county officials and related printing. A certified check of 25 or cash 25 must accompany each bid. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Dated Sept 21 1914. W M Woopwarp Clerk Board of Supervisors By G A Erent, Cc
Lafayette County Mississippi invites sealed proposals to work the Taylor and Chandler Springs Public road about two miles long, 300 yards south of the River bridge on the Taylor and Paria Road, ending at the Markette Road. Plans on file in the Chancery Clerk's Office. Board may reject all bids. Witness dated October 10, 1914. Chancery Clerk W M Woodwarp. Spears Webster, Solicitor for Complaint.
An old advertisement touts a new discovery for cold relief claiming it stops head congestion and throat irritation. The copy advises keeping a bottle by the door for quick access and cites a “Chamberlain” endorsement for family use.
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