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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1901
Page
2
The piece surveys U.S. politics with notes on the 1900s era figures. It mentions Senator Jones of Arkansas, Hitt touring Pennsylvania and Virginia, and Pension Commissioner Evans. it critiques tariff measures, trusts, and protectionism while referencing England’s war costs and Philippines affairs. It also notes possible reforms and controversial professional standards.
A damaged historical notice argues for severe action against anarchists after an assassination attempt on the president. It calls for intensified law enforcement in major cities, restrictions on sympathizers, and protection of liberty. The piece also includes a long interview with Prof. John W. Jobsten discussing university enrollment, support for teacher education, and proposed facilities for female students at Aberdeen University.
The Pine Hill community reports warm dry days with no rain in two weeks as cotton opens. Residents, visitors and church events include visits by Mrs Tyler Terner, J. N. Siengh, Jack Adams and others. Local ministers plan services for the fourth Sunday and recent revival at Midsy led to conversions and one accession.
A large crowd gathered at the Lafayette County Courthouse to approve resolutions condemning the attempted assassination of President William McKinley. Speakers praised the president, urged unity and justice, and expressed sympathy to Mrs McKinley and the president’s family. The committee prepared resolutions urging swift action against such crimes and calling for publication in county papers and delivery to Mrs McKinley and Secretary Cortelyou.
The record lists road maintenance and bridge works across Oxford County including links 138 and 143, with overseer changes and bids for the Main Street bridge. It notes pension approvals, taxes, and Confederate pension applications, plus scattered local notices and editorials about schoolteachers and local merchants.
An odd fragment notes a sale or trial of throat chest and lung remedies at Chilton's drug store with price 81.00 and possible free trial or offer. The readable text is limited and lacks full context or names beyond Chilton's.
The community reports illness recovery for Ike Ballard and W H Gilbert. Families, neighbors, and visitors from Abbeville, Marshall County, and nearby areas share Sunday gatherings, chapel meetings, and praise for Rev Poe of Mr Pleasant. Cambridge meeting postponed. Anderson chapel closed with strong attendance and interest.
Abbeville notes list visitors from Jackson Tennessee Laws Hill Bowling Green Kentucky and Central America. Mentions J G Horan losing home to fire and Geo Teague now acting agent. A match game Oxford over Abbeyville 35 23. Local business and medical ads inserted.
The advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pill as the mighty health breakthrough. It claims rapid strengthening effects and lists a price of five cents per box sold by J R Chilton & Co.
Crops in the neighborhood are described as short with cotton faring better until rain marred yields. Citizens visit Tula regularly. A. D. Bailey of the Masons lectured at Tula lodge. Mrs. Ora Chileoatte and daughter Pearl had a wagon mishap when a buggy wheel struck a bridge banister, injuring Mrs. Chileoatte, who is now recovering.
An advertisement notes Ash Bitters remove impurities that clog and impede digestive drive and brain activity. It identifies A. Rendel as a special agent promoting the product.
West of Oxford Maj R A Dean and Mrs John Waldrip attended the Primitive Baptist Association at Antioch Church last week. Mrs Lacus Johnson visited College Hill with daughter Mrs Will Dunlap. Mr Calvin Wells went to the Panola County Baptist Association. Mrs Epbham Davidson of Alesville visited Mrs J W Norileet.
Advertising copy proclaims Tabler's Burkeye Pile Ointment relieves intense itching and heals chronic cases where surgeons fail. It promises increased cures with continued use and guarantees satisfaction. Sold by A. H. Kendel for 50 cents a bottle.
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