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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1918
Page
4
The editorial criticizes price fixing schemes for cotton, warns against government intervention weakening the farmer, and urges Southern growers to push for a minimum selling price. It argues manufacturers already fix prices and calls for political action to protect cotton profits and rural prosperity.
The new Washington ruling on newspaper publishing favors cash sales and ends promise to pay. The Eagle reports it has no credit subscribers for three years, drops expired names automatically, and does not issue duns. The paper asserts publishers should not extend credit and should rely on upfront payment.
The article reprints an editorial from the News Scimitar urging a square deal for farmers and opposing government fixed cotton prices. It attacks bankers, spinners, and speculators while arguing the government would harm growers by setting cotton prices.
A writer argues against the Eagle being a metropolitan paper and warns subscribers that a city paper would be out of place in Oxford and receive little attention. The piece asserts local focus over broader urban coverage.
An advertisement claims Swelling of the flesh caused by toothache can be relieved by Balm Lard's Snow Liniment. It purports to heal, ease pain, and reduce swelling with strong penetrating power. Priced at 25c, 50c, and $1 per bottle, sold by A H Kendel.
Due to lack of help, I will not perform draying or hauling for anyone in the future. I thank my friends for their liberal patronage in the past. E. Sep. 12.
Surgeons state that for cuts burns bruises and wounds the first treatment is prompt antiseptic application. They praise Borozone as the idea antiseptic for use on man or beast.
An old classified style ad promotes Farris Colic Remedy, claiming quick relief for a horse colic case. It urges buyers to drop 2 drops on the horse's tongue and wait minutes for relief, urging readiness for potential need.
An old advertisement touts a bowel purifier product described as purifying the kev and making one feel bright and vigorous. The price is listed as 60c and the seller is named A.
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