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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1909
Page
2
A jumble of humor and commentary on currency reform prohibition news aviation and politics appears in the Oxford Eagle. It touches on Harriman finances Chinese youth in the world and the American Mexican government plan on peyote, with reflections on Ot events and figures including Bernard Shaw and John D. Rockefeller Jr.
The piece argues the pervasive influence of the “other fellow” in daily life and business, urging self restraint and duty over envy and imitation. It laments social indifference, notes tariff era excesses, and observes a rural shift back to home-grist mills signaling renewed prosperity amid community obligations. Local notices follow with brief society items and church happenings.
The town health remains good. The school will operate Mondays under Prof. W. H. Miles with Miss Carruth and Loca Wi assisting, plus Mr. Whitace from this place. J T Gilmer returns from Ann Arbor after summer law study as several locals attend Lafayette camp meeting. Rev R A Cooper preaches Sunday at the Baptist Church. Marvin Walker buys Ed Short’s barber shop and continues the business.
Mr Newton Stephens and Miss Franz Joiner wed quietly last Wednesday afternoon with a few friends present. Mr Ervin Green and Miss Davie Keel wed Saturday morning in Oxford courthouse. Rumors placing others at Oxford on Friday night proved false as all four returned to town before the latter couple’s ceremony.
A design service offers to prepare an advertising booklet or material and provide a preview to show potential clients the layout and look. The text markets a pre designed concept ready for showcasing to customers.
Rural church report notes a weeklong revival with four professions and six additions. Health overall good. crops poor. Visitors include Rev G W Lewellen from Water Valley and Alis Adlington, and local families liaisons with M Franklin and Mrs Lusk. Graveyard work scheduled for Thursday. community urged to attend. Local ads promote Chamberlain remedies and Dr King’s pills amid notices.
Health concerns and social updates from Denison area residents. Mrs Susie on sick list this week. Lamar Welch attended a damp meeting at Lafayette Springs. Carl Watts and bride attended camp meeting at Lafayette Springs. W W Mathias called to bedside of his mother. Mentions of remedies DeWitt's pills Ballard's alernatives and Foley's Honey and Tar. Weather and crop notes mention dry spell and scarce vegetables. Local names include L M Brummett, J Mathis, R L Mathis, W B Smith, Marion Thweatt, Bir tishwood Hollowell, A H Kendel.
Weather turns hot and dry as crops burn. Mrs P M Duncan has improved after illness. Mrs A G Duncan and family back from visiting Arch Owens. Charles Duncan and family visiting relatives near Water Valley. Squirrels in the bottom noted. Mr Andy Spence reports 47 will ed last week. G W Anderson took a five day farm trip. Advertising on Vo ley's Kidney Remedy claims lasting cure.
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