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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1909
Page
2
The Oxford Eagle satirizes tariff talk, Taft, and political figures with jests about Bryan, Peary, and Roosevelt. It notes pressure on Southern industry, immigration to Alabama, and jokes about turban hats and fencing politicians. The column mocks current events, aviation, and public figures with a brisk, tongue in cheek tone.
Opinion urges farmers to revive home smoke houses and self-sufficiency by curing hams bacon lard and pickles on Southern farms. Authors warn modern cold storage and imported meats diminish quality and local wealth. They argue hog raising remains feasible and profitable even in tight years. A national debate on De Cook and polar frost critics is noted.
The letter from Eppy Texas dated Sept 20 describes vast prairie lands near Texas towns, plentiful water, and strong cotton and corn yields despite some weather damage. The writer notes American settlement with Mexicans picking cotton, few blacks, and compares Lily goods and groceries to Mississippi prices. He mentions two churches a good school nearby and plans to write again after more travel.
The Board of Supervisors met in September term with all members present. They approved a plack walk from the Oxford limit to W. B. Worley’s place, set a total tax rate of 15 mills, and appointed K. Vick as superintendent of the poor house for $5 monthly per inmate. Contracts were awarded for river bridge abutments and road work. certain road links were reassigned. Several accounts were rejected, a road contract relet, and J. C. Hartefield’s jail restraint allowance noted. H. L. Davis elected president, adjournment set to October 1.
A county official certifies the 1909 Confederate pension list for LaPayete County Mississippi. The recapitulation groups pensioners by farm numbers and lists numerous named residents eligible for pensions under Chapter 105, Code. The document includes signature of W. M. Woodward, Chancery Clerk, dated September 9, 1409.
Notice announces a special election in the Fifth District of LaFayette County Mississippi to fill the vacancy caused by G W Flemmons resignation. It calls for petitions from at least 15 qualified electors 15 days before the election date and lists several names as commissioners.
Farmers busy with harvest as eight day revival at Mt Zion ends with Rev James Elaon delivering earnest preaching. Attendance notes Miss Bettie Butter improving and Mrs Hall still ill. The Ladies Foreign Mission Society met at Mr Pra ter's home. Maggie Crouch visiting. Also notices on unclaimed mail and health remedies.
Anarchic ad like fragment from Oxford city misc promotes Doan's Kidney Pills by Mrs Salfon J Moore on University Street for back ache relief and general kidney trouble. It also touts DeWitt's Little Early Risers and a witch hazel salve, Electric Bitters, Ballard's Horehound Syrup, Chamberlain's cough remedy, Kodama dietary aid, and patent liniments with price claims and dealer mentions.
Citizens note a light cotton gathering season with small work. Sunday visits include Miss Feral Frazier of Kingdom and Miss Linzie Wooten. Mr Jeff Fuller of Shiloh and relatives are mentioned. A Baptist Association event at Myrtle drew attendees. local court sessions attracted many residents. Local ads promote Ballard remedies for coughs, asthma and stomach issues with a frontier tone.
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