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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1913
Page
2
An 18th century quotation from Tillotson is cited in The Oxford Eagle noting that excessive appetite defeats its own satisfaction by overreaching its aim, highlighting restraint and moderation in reason and experience.
Mississippi gears up for a historic corn display with free transport by American and Southern express companies for all county club exhibits. The new corn palace, largest in the South, will light up at night and celebrate the progress of the Boys Corn Club under Prof. C A Cobb, highlighting school and agricultural progress statewide.
The circuit court term closes noting eleven indictments and rumors that officials colluded to channel legal business. Citizens call for impeachment of those guilty of misconduct while praising overall court work. The civil term is slated for a heavy November session.
Citizens criticize promoters behind a drainage project, arguing landowners cannot afford the scheme and should not be choused out of money. They call for investigation by the Oxford Bar Association and insist promoters bear the expenses if the plan fails court scrutiny.
A dramatic court case last week ended with a jury convicting a man of mule larceny after two continuances and denied venue change. The defense claimed no material evidence beyond the defendant’s statements, while jurors acknowledged strong public prejudice and questions of the verdict. The judge sentenced the defendant to three years in the penitentiary.
The speaker condemns district attorney and court officials for pressuring the defense and claims the defendant was denied a fair trial. Acknowledges later theft near the courthouse and argues public judgment will correct the miscarriage of justice when the innocent man is proven so.
Buy your seed from R R Chilton Co and ensure fresh seed. They offer 5 in gold for the largest turnip grown from seed purchased from them.
The New Orleans Times-Democrat reduces subscription prices effective September 15 to 1S5e weekly 5 per month and longer terms up to 87.80 yearly with carrier delivery in New Orleans or country towns. Mail rates list one month 5e three months 1.95 six months 275 twelve months 8750. Sunday only twelve months 2. Weekly Times-Democrat issued Fridays 50c. Local notes report health good rains, slow cotton picking, and shortages of pickers. A fatal accident kills Tom Ellis crushed between wagon and a tree. Local visits and school plans noted along with family news and a long testimonial for Chamberlain's Tablets from Mrs. C J Marcia Boone Mill We.
A damaged column fragment promotes Eczema Ointment by PPEL CHEMICAL CO and Fr King’s New Discovery for coughs and throat ailments. It mentions doctors claiming cures and a political note about judiciary elections with Chancellor Robbins’s name on a ticket and governor’s commissions.
Mississippi State Pair at Jackson aims to unite farmers, merchants, and citizens through a state fair focused on industry, education, and commerce. The article lauds fair management, exchange of ideas, and statewide participation to promote profitable farming and wholesome entertainment.
The State Fair directors approve a plan to build a new palace modeled after the Cora Palace to house 4 H and tomato club exhibits from across the state. Miss Powell tours counties to prepare girls for the fall show while Prof. Sith and Prof. Cobb plan reviews. Funding limits and government aid affect club expansion.
A fragment notes a person named Taker with di and Mr. Yorks aiding a merchant in Saoatanen Meto's bottle. Chanderlain's Colic is mentioned with relief described as rmn oat ne Atge, indicating a cure or remedy.
An 19th century style advertisement promotes a laxative named Lazy Liver and a skin remedy called Kendall’s Ferama Remedy. It touts constipation relief and total cure claims for various skin conditions with on sale at Rowland Drug Co and G W Eastman Grenada Minnesota. The piece imitates period medical quackery language and offers product locations.
A Georgia man recounts a long battle with eczema in feet and legs and credits Hunt's Cure from A B Richards Medicine Co. with curing him after years of remedies. The letter is part of an ad testimonial and includes names and locations such as Sherman Texas and Los Angeles California.
Public notice announces sealed bids up to October 7 1913 for building road work at Moss Millako and for maintenance of the Poor House for 1914. Bids require bond and two or more securities. board may reject any bid and relet by public outcry to the lowest eligible bidder. Also includes notices unrelated to the bids about catarrh cure and electric medicines.
Two car loads of crimson clover seed have been bought by Claiborn County farm ers around Port Gideon. Authog es claim that crimson clover planted in the fall and turned under in the spring will double the yield of corn on any land. The quail is valued as a destroyer of insects and weed seeds and is now regarded as the farmer’s best friend for its broad insect control.
A reader from College Hill in Oxford, Mixa, testifies that kidney disorder symptoms improved after using Doan's Kidney Pills. Other statements praise the product, with Foster Milburn Co Buffalo listed as the U S sole agents. The snippet also advertises a Dead Quick spray and a four blade pocket knife offer.
Mrs Sorel and Sarah E Duncan of Gota la report that Chamberlain's Cough Red Remedy cured a cold in one bottle. The note praises quick relief and notes it is sold by A H Ken.
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