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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1904
Page
4
A Chicago Chronicle account tells how a city bicyclist was fined for riding on a sidewalk after claiming ignorance of the ordinance. The judge discharged him saying it was his first offense, and the fate of the coin toss remains unknown. The tale closes with reflections on fate and remarks about women.
A man named Mo testifies that switching from meat to Grape Nuts improved his nerves and stomach after two doctors failed to help. He describes headaches and back pain relieved by the diet change and notes his wife and daughter now also use the cereal.
C L Lomas of the state executive committee urges Mississippi Democrats to organize Parker and Davis clubs to raise funds for defeating Roosevelt and mobilize the full Democratic vote in November. He praises John Sharp Williams and outlines party unity, fiscal restraint, and strong national leadership as reasons for action.
A Hampton Virginia teacher reading the parable of the Ten Virgins to Iw ans pupils with an Interpreter notices unusual smiles. She asks why and discovers the Indian dialect causes misreadings leading to the phrase ten old Seashipaed Lenbioees.ont weet.
A humorous snippet shows a fairy offering one wish to Johnny Wis, who replies with a simple request. The dialogue plays on the idea that desires cost more in modern life, hinting at a lighthearted reminder about keeping wishes modest.
In 1887 a 16 year old girl, destined for Shakespearean glory, confronts pivotal career choices. She rejects Frohman and Palmer offers to pursue an independent path, seeking full control over her future as an actress while undergoing rigorous training and a quest to interpret heroines on her terms.
On August 4 1704 Gibraltar was captured by Britain and has remained in British possession. The piece notes the fortress central to sea power, Britain's empire, and the strategic value seen over two centuries. It highlights George I Chatham and the accidental nature of the capture and its lasting significance.
An insurance agent reports rampant life insurance gambling in London, noting high rates for royalty and especially the Russian czar. Lloyds allegedly insures anyone including the Russian heir and other eminent figures, provoking calls for prohibition of such policies and condemning the practice as a ghastly sport.
A New York native observes there is no dog democracy in the city with only well bred canines seen in streets. He notes lack of back alleys for stray dogs and says a yellow dawg is as rare as a cow or pig in urban streets.
Fragmentary reminiscence mentions Stonewall Jackson enjoying buckwheat cakes and references wartime sentiments toward Koreans and battles around Japan. The text is unclear and partially garbled, with belated political and military allusions.
A mother asks Blanche to buy candy on credit from a neighbor ice wagon. Blanche notices the wagon side that reads Not in the trust and objects, fearing the seller will not extend credit. The scene highlights a moral or humorous moment about trust and payment.
A noted adentist visiting a rural town to lecture for a local institution wins praise for making technical material clear to an uncultured crowd. He explains his success by focusing on the least intelligent looking listener to ensure every face understands. A town official then conveys the lecturer’s apparent personal attention and satisfaction.
A humorous skit shows a man challenging a hotel proprietor over who pays the bill and whether it is his or the proprietor’s. The exchange ends with the proprietor agreeing it is our bill and the man asking to pay his half immediately. Separate jokes follow about a Kentucky colonel, correspondents, and other odds and ends from various papers.
A letter praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for curing years of female troubles, nervous prostration, and weight loss. Mrs J I Fansuen of St Louis says she recovered after eight years of illness and now weighs 123 pounds. The note urges all sick women to seek Mrs Pinkham's free advice from Lydia E Pinkham Med Co Lynn Mass.
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