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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1907
Page
2
The Oxford Eagle lists subscription and advertising details with rates for local ads, tributes, and notices. It notes newspaper service irregularities, with no paper on time and various per-line and per-inch charges for advertisements and announcements.
A collage of sharp one liners targets Roosevelt Hearst and Cortelyou, mocks campaign fund manipulation, and lampoons political figures. It touches Japan China trade, Chicago shoe shines, unions, Russia, railroad wrecks, Gov Hoth of Kansas, Confederate survivor notices, Taft versus Bewabanks as a rough, satirical crossfire.
A meditation on the School of Poverty and the School of Suffering as engines of character formation. The text argues that virtue and achievement arise from poverty and pain, shaping statesmen, writers, and reformers, and that struggle cultivates patient endurance and patriotism.
An editorial urges matching dress and behavior to occasions, praising poised decisions and self improvement. It notes a fast changing era demands readiness for events, and advocates reading the home paper to stay informed. A Canadian stance on Japanese American race is touched and a new machine can sign many bank checks quickly.
The 57th session opened with prayers led by Bishop C B Galloway. Chancellor Kincannon received welcome from Dr R M Leavell and Hon J W T Falkner. Miss Brown of the I I C gave a solo, and enrollment showed a notable increase signaling a promising year.
A bright Thursday in Oxford drew 2000 to 3000 people to honor fallen heroes of Lafayette County. Water Valley Camp veterans led by Col. M D L Stephens joined the procession to the monument at court square as Governor Vardaman was absent. Joe N Powers spoke, and Col J L Shinault and Mrs Sultan announced participants. Fifteen girls sang The Bonnie Blue Flag before the unveiling. A three volley salute followed, a sham battle on campus, and the Southern Cross Drill at the Opera House helped raise funds for the monument.
Property includes four room house, four tenant houses, good water and timber on the W. H. Graham farm in Caswell La Fayette County Miss. Mrs Hazzie Grahnam Abbeville Miss. Ads claim relief from liver trouble via Herbine with a Texas testimonial and note druggist availability everywhere.
Weekly list of unclaimed mail includes main matter for Sept. 1 to Sept. 13 names such as Cambell Henry Dunlap Billie Fair Richard Holinger Klis Johnson Joe Kirkwood Lou Allie Long Miss Bessie Magion Misa Lillie Irene Shields Misa Ruthie Smith Miss Tammy Thompson Mia Larenia Winter W. W. Washington Harry and more with dates and boxes noted by Sav ing M. Howry Subscribe tur PRE Kage
Citizens and taxpayers of the Whit Owens vicinity urge Governor James K. Vardaman to grant unconditional pardon. They claim Owens faced punishment for another’s crime, noting his acquittal in the Mathis killing and asserting he was neither present nor guilty in the present case and has suffered unjustly.
A La Fayette County petition to Governor James K. Varda requests clemency for Louis Robinson, imprisoned for burglary and larceny since 1908. It argues the sentence is excessive, notes the petitioner is a minor who would become a law abiding citizen, and cites his parents’ support of a disabled wife as reasons for mercy.
The fourth season of the Mississippi State Fair and Exposition in Jackson shows larger premiums and more attractions as the association expands exhibit space, builds facilities, and promotes agricultural and civic improvement. The fair, started in the Old Capitol Building, now highlights poultry, swine, stock raising, farm machinery, arts and crafts, and field sports, urging state-wide support to foster growth and a brighter capital.
Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against the estate of R. D. Bers, deceased, are required to probate and register the same with the clerk of the Chancery Court of LaFayette County Mississippi within one year from the date of this notice. Failure to probate and register within one year will bar such claims. Letters were granted the undersigned September 1, 1907. E. A. Ropers, Executor.
Notice from Abner Olbridge and several Price family members forbidding hunting and fishing on their lands. Names listed with a monthly posting fee. Then advertising notices for Ballard's Horehound Syrup and White's Cream Vermifuge promoting remedy sales to readers.
Forney Texas preacher Rev P C Scott closed an eight day meeting at Union Grove with powerful sermons on hell and sin. Two men long prayed for confessed sins and vowed lifelong service to the Master. Many realized personal failings and pledged to do more for the Lord amid ongoing thanks for Scott's benediction.
The undersigned will receive sealed bids up to noon on Tuesday October 1907 for building bridges on several road links including Cypress Creek, Ward Creek, a dry branch near Charney Beard, Yellow Leaf Creek, a sand ditch near Wallege Hill, and another sand ditch on road link 105 plus a slough in Yocona bottom. Also bids for laying concrete walks from streets to the court house yard. Bids must be on file plans and specifications. bidders must furnish double bonded security. The board may reject any bids and will award to the lowest responsive bidder.
Fragmentary OCR shows a long list of surnames and initials including Alderson Lamb Bleck Honton Brown Qu peviers Dunn Metts Dig Music Davis Mask Duncan Morrow Evans Mathis Bliaou eaumares Furtour McFerrep Flemmons MecCulley Freeman Gardner Green Pull ped Grammer Park Gray John E llerman Khaw Lawson Tuble Hali Tabor Hollowell Vines Wooten Johneos Whitehead Jackson Welch Vunes Ward Johnson York Young Willian Waldrip Wiley For y Landle with 4 month entry and Form No 4 suggesting a notice table remains unreadable.
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