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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1904
Page
2
A fragmented political column reviews Roosevelt’s wheat parity boasting and labor disputes as factors in a looming election. It notes opinions on the coal and meat strikes, Russia's Far East posture, and Democratic messaging while predicting the impact on Republican support.
A commentator notes a shift in black attitudes toward whites over two years, linking social equality to increased independence and potential violence in the South. The piece warns that Roosevelt's reelection could amplify black autonomy, urging firm white rule, strict law enforcement, and preparedness for race-related strife. It also includes local notices about community events and a Mississippi Arkansas letter praising Arkansas growth while criticizing its governor.
Six large farms near Water Valley totaling about 600 acres with fine soil and cotton potential. Also twenty smaller farms priced around 350 dollars per acre. Marketed by Mrs J D Pracoc in Water Valley Mississippi. Subscribe for The Eacis.
An article extols the stomach as key to strength and recovery, urging digestion as the path to nourishment. It cites Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and Ballard's Snow Liniment for sprains, with experience notes from S. A. Tread of Cisco Texas dated March 11 and references to local druggists offering these products.
A vintage notice touts DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve from E. C. DeWitt & Co of Chicago as a cure for eczema, cuts, burns, and skin diseases, warning of counterfeit products. Local items mention residents and social notes, with ads urging readers to beware imitations and subscribe to updates.
Bennie Slaughter hosts friends on Woodoons Ridge with Misses Green and Mary Slaughter. Miss Pate Stephenson visits Miss Lelia Stephens. Prentisa Adame and Allie Littlejohn wed by Rev McLarty. Ice cream supper at J Lucas Friday. Advertisement for Hallard's Horehound Syrup priced at $1.00 with local testimonials from Valley Mills Texas. Sold by Oxford Pharmacy.
A dramatic testimonial from W. H. Brown of Leesville describes rapid relief and cure from asthma after using King's New Diacoytery for consumption and lung troubles. The ad touts cures for throat and lung ailments, guarantees bottles at 60 cents and 1.00, and offers trial bottles at Kendel's drug store. Also promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with a 100 reward for unresolved catarrh and credits F J Cheney & Co. with endorsements and a mail order pitch.
Weekly list for the Oxford Mississippi Post Office shows unclaimed mail items for August 1904 including names such as Miss Odessa Barry Mrs M. BE Cook Mrs Harriet Collins and J. M. Hubbard among others. Additional text promotes Electric Bitters as a remedy for kidney liver and stomach complaints with testimonial from J J Haveus of Versailles Ohio.
The text presents medical ads claiming Proline prevents constipation and restores health after meals, with testimonials from William M. Stroud of Midlothian Texas and Mrs. Gertrude E. Fenner of Marion Indiana praising One Minute C Cure for pneumonia and cough relief. Products sold by local druggists including Oxford Pharmacy and A. H. Kendel.
Lesadville Indiana resident B Spiegel at 1204 Worth Virginia Street says kidney and bladder troubles left him near collapse after years of pain. He reports that after trying three doctors with no help Foley's Kidney Cure gave relief in a first bottle and full cure after a second. Sold by Oxford Pharmacy.
The studio announces first prize for best photographs across Mississippi Alabama and Georgia. It touts a diploma on portraits and urges action despite cloudy weather, at its Oxford Studio on the northwest corner of the Square.
Evangeline reports a social gathering at Mr. and Mrs. B D Anderson's home honoring their niece Miss Lula Burney of Memphis. Guests from Oxford College Hill and nearby towns enjoyed games music and late rides with Sunday church and fond farewells. Also includes local notices and medical advertisement blurbs about kidney cures and liniments.
Many suffer continual strain from financial or family troubles which harms nerves and organs. Green's August Flower is advertised to tone the liver, stimulate the kidneys, and restore vitality, easing physical and mental distress. Trial bottle 26 cents. regular 75 cents. Sold at all druggists.
Miss Claudie Wilson of Oxford visits Mrs. Jamea P. Palmer. Mrs. A. Williams visits Water Valley friends. Mrs. G. B. Taylor of Oxford attends Baptist meeting with Mrs. Sue Taylor. Mrs. W. E. Dickey and daughter Karen Lillie of Lyons stay with Mrs. Ragland. Local youths enjoy a day at Bluff Springs with Lena and Georgia Jones Mary Jo Williams Duffland Charles W. Williams and Charles P. Chandler.
G W Fowler of Hightower Alabama recalls a juror’s episode with cholera morbus after eating questionable meat. He reports Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy relieved symptoms in minutes. two other jurors were cured with a second dose. Sold by all druggists.
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