Oxford Eagle contents and international notes 1902
A cluttered 1902 issue notes Second Class mail, Oxford Post Office. Mentions Captain Ynomas Spight of Tipp County. Questions about South American revolutions and a French duel. References to King Leopold quarantine, UK politics, and U S military figures Uribe Uribe and Corbin with general remarks on news of the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Will Strother
Chancery Court
LaFayette County
A. D
Patience Strother
B. P. Gray
Falkner & Shands, Attys
Compi’t
Policy talk and reforms echo across States and Congress
The column argues for stronger federal action against trusts and monopolies, cites Secretary Shaw and Roosevelt era debates, and notes the coal strike commission as a trigger for regulatory measures. It mentions a harvester combine project, a Chicago music college plan, and calls for abolishing coal duties amid political resistance.
A Solid Foundation for Life and Work
An essay argues that a single weak foundation ruins ventures from public buildings to careers. It cautions against quick gains and poor early training, urging remodel of life to build honesty and integrity as the basis for lasting success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Union
Care-Takers and Care Makers in a Don’t Worry Age
A reflective piece contrasts caretakers who fear burdens with care makers who embrace ease. It notes Mr A as carefree yet tied to a cautious partner, while Mrs B staunchly clings to don’t worry ideals amid poverty and derelict children. The essay questions progress and civilization without responsible effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. A
Mrs. B
Old Ladies
Calhoun County Sees Bright Rail Road Prospects
The Oxolona and Houston line projects into Calhoun County with grading started and a contract let for the Calhoun line. Prospects point to an extension toward Big Creek and Water Valley in the near future, signaling growing railway progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhoun County
Oxolona & Houston
Calhoun
Big Creek
Water Valley
Matrimony and marriage taxes headline mixed town chatter
Odd newspaper column blends dating woes and social mores with a mock France bachelor tax. Tales of brides to be, beaus, and a pastor’s sermons punctuate reports from LaFayette Springs News. Clergy notes, local visits, and medical cures interweave with humorous reflections on love and matrimony.
Deaf and Dumb Institute at Jackson to Open Nov 5
The Deaf and Dumb Institute at Jackson will open on November 5. Game Commissioner Harris of Colorado collects fine specimens of wild animals to form part of the state exhibit at the World's Fair. Graduates of the University of Michigan push for a headquarters building at the Fair and a dedicated women’s building will host meetings and entertainment alongside men’s exhibits. Tim Eagle has all papers for sale. The very thing to go under your carpet.
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France
Deaf and Dumb Institute
Jackson
Harris
Colorado
University of Michigan
Tim Eagle
Union
THE
EAGLE
Zion Church Brings Strong Sermon and Music
Sunday at Zion featured Rev. James Porter’s sermon on steadfastness in Christian life. Attendees included Mr. John F. Brown and wife, Mrs. Simmons of Water Valley visiting relatives, Flora Porter of Oxford, G. A. White from the Delta, Billie Nelson and wife, and Mrs. Sam Wooten with infant. A Sunday School Rally and basket gathering were announced with emphasis on music and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Frost
Zion
James Porter
John F. Brown
R. Fef. Bkimmons
Water Valley
Flora Porter
Oxford
G. A. White
Delta
Billie Nelson
West of Oxford
Sam Wooten
Monroe
Willie Brown
Annie
Mr. Wells
Toccapola
Zion Choir
Brown Eyes
Dr Kings New Life Pills Save Durham Man
In a testimonial from P Muse of Durham North Carolina he credits Dr Kings New Life Pills with saving his life from a long standing stomach and liver trouble and restoring perfect health. At R R Chilton Co drug store the pills are 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Muse
Durham
N. C
Dr. King
R. R. Chilton & Co
C. T. Smith
Davis
R. & Chilton & Co
Abbeville News Highlights Local Social and Church Notes
Abbeville reports families and visitors, including Miller family wintering in Clarksdale, Miss Maggie Porter in Memphis stenography job, and Alex Houston from Fulton Kentucky. W. S. Balfour visits, W. A. T. U. elects officers, Epworth League to host a literary event, and Harry Campbell and bride move to Collins house. Also mentions Mrs. Arthur Graham's illness and local visits by James Smith of Chicago. Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised for skin ailments.
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RH. Miller
Mabel
Clarksdale
Mr. Webb
Maggie Porter
Memphis
Alex Houston
Fulton, Ky
Allie Davis
Water Valley
Walis Davis
W. 5
Balfour
Lamar
Gus Gallegley
Crew
McComb City
Methodist Church
Hazzie Graham
Joe Pennebaker
The
Presbyterian Church
Joe Anderson
Baptist Church
Juliet Balfour
T. L. Graham
Bert Nichols
James Porter
Harry Campbell
Bride
Collins House
Carrie Wilkins
New Albany
Flora Porter
Oxford
Arthur Graham
Epworth League
A. N
James Smith
Chicago
Sallie Smith
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Promise Fast Cold Cure
Advert announces that the tablets cure a cold in one day with the slogan no cure no pay. Priced at 25 cents, the package includes a money back guarantee if the cold fails to cure. EK. W. Grove’s signature appears on each box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
EK. W. Grove
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Oxford Eagle
Pliza A. Pms Peon
Putitsner
Oxford Post Office
Congress
Ynomas Spight
Tippab
Harry Ides
Hob
Kentucky
Henry Watterson
Leopold
Bacolod
Berweis
Mullah
England
Baer
Gen. Uribe-Uribe
Apmigaal Scomey
Texas
Santiago
Corbin
Potter
Harvester Combine
Harvester
Shaw
Chicago University
College of Music
Theodore Thomas
House
Senate
Roosevelt
Herseif
Paul
Tom
John Rockefeller
Jack
Doe
Jim
LaFayette Springs
H. B. Gardner
M. F. Patton
Pickens
Here
Rayburn
Sallie Lipp
Foccppola
A. B. Morris
Jackie Webster
Barry
E. P. Sneed
Iilwood
W. P. Goolsby
Toccopola
James Powell
Sarepta
A. F. Taylor
Joe
Cincinnati
New York
Nashville
Smith
John E. Deemman
Tenn
A. H. Kendel
J. R. Faver
Atlanta
Mt. Zion News
M. M.mingist
University Street
Public Square
Miss
Abbeville
America
Chilton & Co
Wm Houston, Sr
Wm. Houston, Sr
WM. Houston, JR
Illinois Central
Illinois Central Railroad Co
Minneapolis and
St. Paul
Rockford
Freeport
Dubuque
Waterloo
Albert Lea
Ilinois
Iowa
Chica
Central
Nei Central
A. H. Hanson
the New York World
Hearst
Baldwin Pianos
Dr. Baldwin & CO
Main and
Jefferson Streets
Memphis, Tenn
Memphis Weekly News
Memphis Morning News
South
Weekly
Roush Manns Co
All Newsdealers
GI & Co
Washington, D
Memphis Evening Scimitar
Madison and
Third Streets
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