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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1906
Page
2
A scattershot column riffs on President Roosevelt, Fairbanks, and Russia with sharp asides on spelling reform, taxation, and political moves. It notes civic issues in Cuba, Russia, and the U.S. Congress, referencing the Ohio Democratic convention and NY politics while lampooning press and public figures.
A local newspaper piece extols public service and the press. It argues for honest educators merchants and editors as essential to progress and warns against corrupt literature while praising The Eagle for a quarter century of public-spirited work and urging support through subscriptions or advertisements.
A local paper questions current road oversight and proposes using indictments to enforce road laws. It argues most overseers escape penalties and that full-time, clocked work by hands would improve roads year round.
The notice lists exam dates for teachers to teach in Fayette County. It mentions tests on September 7, September 11, September 16, September 21, and September 21 again with various Friday and Saturday sessions. The document appears to be a local education notice from a superintendent named M. Anderson.
The Bi E Sunday School adopts resolutions mourning Prof. Eumese Campbell and expressing sorrow over the deaths and relocations of community members including Gov. G. D. Shands and Dr. Hubert Shands. It calls for prayers, notes the widow and orphan, and asks theOxford Press to publish the reflections.
Mrs Lottie Gamble will teach at Howell school this session. Mr F D Lacey may remain with us after a mistaken sale report. P T Gamble made a trip to Water Valley. Abbeville preacher G W Strickland to speak Sunday. Eva Foust left for Memphis. Local youths attended preaching in Chilhowee. T J Metts of Oxford visited. Also notice on kidney disease promoting Foley's Kidney Cure and Chamberlains Salve sold by A H Kendal.
An old newspaper clipping promotes Foley's Kidney Care promising cures for kidney and bladder disease. It also touts Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a natural, effective laxative for indigestion and biliousness. The page includes a Mississippian postal listing and names of residents requesting letters.
Fragments describe patent medicines and remedies with testimonials. Advertisements tout Chamberlain cures for coughs and colds, claims of quick relief, and warnings of stomach weakness. Names like A. A. Reuchet and A. H. Krendel appear, with references to Columbus Ohio and various “healing” products.
Hrontown items report J C Civens leaving for M Comp Co in a rare position with Goforth in Sardis assisting in Nevada. Mrs Leland Crum of Hickory Flat Tennessee visited her mother. Frank Cook and party returned from Oklahoma with notes on Pees. Levee work on Tallshatchie bottom progresses, Teck Dedenbaugh warns of rifle pits harming his land. Bailey and Ida Tramell wed at the bride’s parents home. Citizens from Senathia visit. levee projects continue. Chamberlain’s Pain Balm recommended for strains and pains by local user. For sale by A H Keadel.
A jagged, early 20th century style letter from FW. Devoe & Co. New York proclaims their 152 year history in shoes and leather goods, inviting readers to swap experiences and noting long trusted methods. It markets leather and comfort products, and mentions a clinic ad and painted toners.
Rev. J. R. Taylor filled his Bay Springs appointment baptizing eight and delivering two fine sermons. Miss Olle Webster was elected to teach the Bay Springs school again. the term ended with prizes and ice cream treats. Local visits and health notes mix with a letter promoting Foley's Honey and Tar for summer colds.
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