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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1908
Page
2
The page relays a burst of campaign talk with Taft supporters, opposition notes, and political commentary. It mentions figures like Persis and Be publican platform debates. Contends on campaign tactics, public interest, and ongoing rhetoric amid election year discourse.
The Board of Supervisors weighing public contracts and new methods for a county farm system as well as funding for an Agricultural High School. It may also consider whether to impose an ad valorem tax and other large projects, with residents hoping for prudent spending. The note highlights local events including McDonald Oak Up. performances in Holly Springs and Oxford Graded School opening plans, plus ads for sewing machines, groceries, and property for sale.
The Lafayette County Democratic Executive Committee is summoned to meet Monday at 8:30 p.m. in room 5S to canvass and organize the forthcoming proposition. A special offer advertised for weekly subscriptions to the Commercial Appeal promises a fountain pen for new ten week trials, while a cough remedy and salve are advertised with testimonials and prices.
A historical letter from F. W. Devoe & Co discusses paint mixtures and quality comparisons. It describes two paint types, one two thirds matte and another ambitious one third pot paint, and notes sales quantities of 2 gallons and 5 kits of 5 gallons. The writer praises Devoe products and mentions pricing and performance observations.
The Altus area enjoys good health and pleasant weather as button picking and sorghum making dominate daily life. Local residents attend services and visits occur with Mrs J I Lawshee and Mrs Hattie Gardner noted, while numerous community members travel to Oxford and Randolph.
County Superintendent of Education announces fall examinations for teachers with sessions on Saturday and September dates. Products advertised include patent medicines and tonics, with claims of curing weakness, malaria, worms, and other ailments, sold by local stores.
Miss Zara House leaves the hospital and returns home on Yellow Leaf. Mrs. M J Durham and Miss Jane Young recover after a fall crossing a creek on the way from church. Clarence Childress visits uncle W W Stewart. Clifton joins them home from Blackwater trip. Several families visit, Ora Patterson stays with the Welch sisters. Rev Robertson and Rev Woods close a revival at Kingdom with twenty five conversions and thirteen additions.
On Sunday at Zion church Rev. Alonzo Robertson preached a Hebrews 4 12 themed message urging daily Bible feeding and teaching to children. The audience was moved as seeds were sown, with prayers for blessing on the humble servant and his future in the sweet beyond.
An advertisement touts wintergreen based external remedies and D D D prescription for skin itch, claiming instant relief. It blends medical claims with local notices about preaching, visits, and sick updates from Pine Grove to Yellow Leaf with community names and events.
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