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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1912
Page
4
An inexperienced district teacher used a switch from the school yard to punish Jimmy Kelley. Pupils whispered about the earlier tree everyone had cheered on Arbor Day, as the noon dismissal left the yard tense and curious about the unusual punishment.
The text records a fragmented quote about marriage as a profound bond, with remarks from a speaker named Trowbridge and comments comparing couples to a famous pair. A child’s joke about a weapon is noted, reflecting a mix of domestic anecdote and casual whimsy.
A hobo explains the shift to a frugal life saying he saved everything and formed a habit of saving himself as much work as possible. The dialogue reflects a survival mindset born from scarcity and necessity.
Mrs Nellie M Currin of Nashville recounts severe hair loss after malaria fever three years earlier. She describes itching dandruff and shedding, tests Cuticura Soap and Ointment, noting complete cure after three applications and recommends Cuticura products.
A light dialogue shows a woman dismissing canoeing plans with a quip about sitting tandem all the time, and a man prompting why not. The exchange plays on seating and shared activity in a humorous tone.
A Memphis Tennessee supplier advertises welded wire fencing for stock pigs poultry gardens and lawns. The notice mentions heavy hoot barrier rails and painted steel fencing in gravel coat and asks inquiries about various fencing needs. The firm name is Pidgeor-Thomas Ivea Co with an address in Memphis.
The minteter spoke for about an hour this morning, concentrating on themes of time and personal reflection. He urged listeners to consider how they spend their days and to seek purposeful living.
Readers report relief from nervousness crying spells and backache after using Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound. Letters from Platea Pa Walcott N Dakota describe improved mood sleep and reduced pain with confidential expert guidance and dosage guidance. Price 25 cents for a 66 dose supply.
The text explains how sugars in fruits grains and vegetables are absorbed by the body without prior digestive juice preparation. It discusses starch as the main element in breakfast foods and breads, the role of cooking in starch digestion, and notes that green beans contain high sugar content and should be cooked briefly.
The Philadelphia Times reports on paper sanitary tumblers for jelly that are clean from spruce pulp and aseptically treated before packing. They ship to stores for housekeepers to use, are inexpensive, and designed to slip jelly out easily like a glass jar.
Clean and trim fresh porgies. Heat spoons melted lard in frying pan, add salt and white pepper, fry five minutes per side. Drain fat, reheat with butter until brown, add lemon juice and chopped parsley, toss and pour over fish to serve.
A vintage cleaning method describes mixing warm water with ammonia, washing the paper with a flannel, then adding turpentine to a water rinse. A chamois is used to wipe the surface to produce a polish.
Peel and core the apples and insert four or five whole cloves in each. Weigh the apples and use half their weight in sugar. To two pints of vinegar and the sugar add two ounces of stick cinnamon broken small. Boil sugar and vinegar with cinnamon, then add the apples a few at a time and boil till tender.
A recipe describes cooking one mint of diced potato one onion and browned onion in one and a half cups water, then adding milk malt and remaining ingredients. The process yields two quarts of corn dish.
A Washington Herald note suggests rubbing a little soap on the inner edges of a drawer to ease uneven operation and save a trip to the carpenter. The tip promises a quick, inexpensive fix for troubled openings and closings.
Practical kitchen note describes a simple fry pan method using tomatoes, soda, and butter alternatives. It instructs heating a can of tomatoes with soda, then adding three eggs stirred gently, seasoning with salt and pepper, and serving hot. The tone is instructional and utilitarian.
A simple layered meat dish uses one pound beef two pounds pork chops and two onions. Cut beef small and layer with pork, seasoning each layer with salt and pepper. Do not add water, cover tightly and bake in a water bath for three hours to yield a rich gravy.
A fragment lists ingredients for a buttered cake batter with elephant's ears as a dish. It calls for one cup each of molasses sugar and thick sour cream, one cup of chopped raisins, four cups flour, a teaspoon of soda, and spice to taste. It instructs to drop onto greased tins.
A bake described as rum omelet uses four eggs beaten with four teaspoonfuls water and four teaspoonfuls powdered sugar plus pepper and salt. Flute a spider and cook slowly, finish with more sugar and two tablespoonfuls rum, then serve blazing at the table.
A compact recipe fragment lists ingredients including one cup sugar one and a half cups of cut ter likely butter and flour half a cup cornstarch one cup flour half cup milk half teaspoon tartar one quarter teaspoon soda and four egg whites.
A satirical sketch of a philosopher as a man who excuses inaction yet explains others actions. It notes philosophers seek comfortable settings and are rarely listened to, becoming indistinguishable from scientists, with famous ones failing to agree with each other. It reflects on the nature of reason and controversy among thinkers.
A Washington Star snippet describes Hichard Harding Devta during an Atlantic City honeymoon at a felt luncheon. He criticizes current fiction as tasteless while a bizarre scene unfolds with a bloodshot guest asking a parlor maid if he reached home under the weather after eight glasses of water.
A humorous volley unfolds as The Author and Sallie Quicksies tease Jennia during a playful game. He heckles with a heating joke, while Sallie replies calmly and displays skill sending the ball high over the net. The exchange ends with a quip about books and the score of 40 love.
Charles D. Hilles recalls a comical advert seen in Cincinnati. The display asks silly questions about family medical bills and divine will, sparking laughter and debate about advertising taste in popular magazines.
A brisk, wry line contrasts a weary man and a playful dog chasing a teller as both seek to make ends meet. It then jokes about marriages, gender roles, and women who challenge men, presenting a blunt moral about relationships and value.
A South Dakota woman narrates thirteen years of coffee poison linked illness and nervou s breakdowns then credits Postum as a coffee substitute. She claims better sleep, appetite, and strength after switching, and cites reward by The Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan with a promotional book.
A religious reflection urges keeping God in daily talk and cultivating Christian conversation. It cites Biblical examples, recalls personal awakenings from words of a stranger, and urges tact in discussing faith to bless others and stay in touch with God.
A Topeka State Journal reflection argues that Christ's life and teachings are not offensive as a standard for living. It urges people to pursue a newer, better life and to extend equal rights to others, believing such efforts will resolve vexed social questions.
Maryland lawyer Andres Lipscomb courted a judge named Merrick in his first trial. The judge warned him to sit down or face contempt. Lipscomb retorted privately that Merrick is crusty and opinionated, then said I’ll show him where he gets off. The young lawyer replied I’ll beat you up. He is my father. How sad.
The National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis urged physicians to curb sending consumptives westward and asked railroads to drop charity fare tickets. It said no consumptive should go to Colorado California or the West unless recovery chances and funds exceed a thousand dollars. Tuberculosis can be cured anywhere and patients should use nearby sanatoriums or home care under a doctor if funds are limited.
A fragmented ad style note mocks a surgeon and then promotes Cheatham’s Chill Tonic as a remedy for chills and malaria. It includes testimonial from T J House of Butcher Texas and an offer to refund if not cured. The ad claims 50 cent bottles and statewide distribution via A Richards Medicine Company Sherman Texas.
Amateur Ned Kelly mutters a line while a bemused Dan Kelly suggests a drastic quip to flee. The exchange captures a humorous wart of the pair's banter as a po iceman looms and the bush retreat is urged.
An advertisement touts Habek as a cure for malaria with patient testimonials. It notes a 50 cent price at druggists and mentions Kloczewski & Co in Washington DC as distributors. Additional snippets include quotes about hospital stays and social commentary from historic figures.
A fragmentary exchange questions which parts of a man matter most as the speaker notes some essential aspects may be absent. The dialogue hints at identity and value beyond visible traits.
A state railroad commission member recounted a trolley crash involving a motorman who rode a snow slick car at high speed. The car derailed striking a telephone pole, leaving the driver with facial injuries and one eye exposed to a glass mockery as a quip from the physician.
The Listener notes a cornet solo amid band performance while The Musterian challenges the tempo. A lively dispute over timing and rhythm unfolds during a public music event.
A dialogue questions readers about the value of studying party platforms and voting choices. One speaker dismisses the task as unnecessary, while another recalls a past lesson from a grandfather on making informed votes.
An advertisement promotes Bond's Pills as a mild effective remedy for headaches biliousness and liver torpor claiming no sickness griping or constipation. Priced at 25 cents with free samples from Bond's Pharmacy Co Little Rock Ark. A note also mentions Panama Canal hydroelectric plans and a dinner anecdote about a mix up of names in Atlantic City.
A square pasteboard box with lid is varnished on the outside in two or three coats. Place the pitcher of water inside the box and seal with the lid. The coated box keeps the water cold, ensuring cold drinking water any hour of the night.
A quip on the player Juarez who has been captured six times this season as a metaphor for a steady pattern. The remark notes how a man’s attention triggers her to seek reform, reflecting social dynamics in sports circles.
The piece outlines community safety initiatives and youth activities, highlighting the For section's focus on people and children. It emphasizes ongoing efforts, local engagement, and program details designed to support residents and families.
The text quips about miscalculations and omens with a joke about a comet. It then promotes a pelvic treatment by Parting An Aseptic, 25 cents a box, with Boston origin. A tepid exchange mentions lucky marriages and a pediatric soothing syrup, followed by a vague remark about needing a house on a lot.
A motion picture company filmed the Los Angeles riot at the Federal building. The footage, shown to juries, marks the first use of moving pictures as trial evidence. The operator recorded the actions of those charged, as the case proceeds.
The excerpt urges mothers to check Castoria labels bearing the signature seen for years. It also includes a comic bit about Mr Jolliboy and his wife planning dinner with friends, a tailor payment jab, and a domestic exchange about maids and a snubbed baby caretaker.
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