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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1905
Page
2
A collage of opinions and light commentary on world affairs including Manchuria, the Philippines, Russia and Japan, plus political jabs at Taft and Roosevelt. Observations touch on mint closures, tariffs, and U.S. politics with humorous asides and newspaper play on names.
This piece argues that fame and wealth achieved through single-minded pursuit are incomplete. It warns both men and women against neglecting duties at home and society in favor of ambition. A balanced life, with vigilant conscience and steady duties, yields lasting value and fewer regrets.
The article argues daily associations shape character and learning more than formal schooling. It notes that farmers, doctors, lawyers, and teachers gain crucial insights from practice and surroundings and warns that a boss's honesty or dishonesty influences all workers. It urges careful choosing of associations as education expands.
Complete roster of old and new pensioners in LaFayette County Mississippi certified by Chancery Clerk Ramey. Includes 47 named pensioners and a Form 5-Servants section listing 10 individuals. Names span multiple families and transfers from Union County.
Exposition at Portland highlights travel through Denver and further west with low rates to Denver for Epworth League and related events. Postal drop and unclaimed mail matter noted, mentioning F. W. Gustin and a Louisville address in a list of unclaimed letters.
Local column from Mt Zion reports pleasant weather and harvest activity with sorghum and potatoes. Building booms include dwellings and a new school, as a community ice cream supper funds the school and Miss Stella Avent is reappointed teacher.
Miss Lucile Brady suffers typhoid fever amid a sick list that includes Mesdames Hartley Scott and Miss Bessie Chil dress. G A Elmore reports a new boy at home. Dr Crawford sets a private telephone line to Tyre. T W Murchison orders lumber for a Bean Hill residence. Charles Lammey paints his house. M L Childress supplies lumber for a storehouse. T M Brown nears completion of a new day base. additional projects noted. Also mentions high cotton prices and Wall Street, corn crop notes by I N M with deformed ears. RAINS A Read of Cisco letters about sprain remedies. A H Kendal offers liniments and other goods. Crowd attends church at Anderson's Chapel. Mattie Maude Garrison to Cleveland for winter. Mrs Hill of Cleveland visiting.
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