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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1905
Page
2
The page reviews prevailing global tensions and domestic issues. It notes potential U S policy questions for Roosevelt, discusses taxation in the Philippines, fears a Japan China secret treaty, criticizes London’s air for invalids, mentions Russia’s economy, Korea’s integrity, and embezzlement in the Japanese navy, with paid masters and cotton prosperity themes.
An essay extols silence as a virtue in life and professions, urging restraint in speech. The Oxford Gun Club met at 9:30 am for Lafling Rand Cup competition, with Ramey and McMahon winning top trophies after a series of 25 and 50 target shoots, followed by a trap exhibition by W H Joyner.
A Confederate era reflection on the value of enduring hardship to gain education and character. It urges sympathy for neighbors and fellow citizens facing expanded difficulties in a season of Southern economic stagnation, urging mutual aid and shared burdens.
Mr Zon Ha iy Brown Eyes reports harvest underway with good weather and short crops. local health improving. Visits from Mr Robert Parr of Oxford and Mr Gaston Robertson of Kingdom, plus Mr John F.P. Brown and wife from Oxford, and Mr Will White and family. Mrs 4 . T. Green of Yellow Leaf hosted by Mrs Fount Callaway Sunday. Community mourns the death of Mr Monroe Crows. funeral led at Hopewell by Rev J. Cuatias of Oxford. burial with flowers. sympathy extended to family and friends.
The National Toilet Co of Paris Tennessee retires the name Satinola to Nadinola to avoid confusion with similar products. Satinola, famed as a freckle remover and complexion beautifier, faced market confusion as rival products bore similar names. The switch follows widespread endorsements from grateful women across states.
Local column reports a Walton baseball win 15 to 1 over Pinelli and Walton boys on Saturday. Various community updates include convalescents Annie Baker Corrie Way, Joe Nuonally sick, Mrs. Montie Brown visiting, Maude Taylor reelected teacher, artesian well at John Maydeld, Sunday school progress, and health notes on Mrs. Sallie Farris and H. Rayburn. Also mentions remedies, school and church events, and regional visits.
Community health is good with mild chills and colds noted. Letters and visits describe sermons, farming updates, crops, and local travel. Advertisements tout Snow Liniment and Laxative Honey and Tar with personal endorsements and local shop mentions.
By a friend, farmers are busy hauling hay. Mr Lee Williams is up again. Mrs Partheon Shipp visits daughter Lula Carothers. Mrs Will Shearer and Mise Shipp stay with Carothers. Misa Lee Williams up again. Mrs James Palmer returns home. Mr Duff Ragland spent Tuesday night in Water Valley. Miss Ida Ragland visits sister in Water Valley. Frank Shipp spent Sunday afternoon in Taylor's. Mrs Nannie Taylor on the sick list again. Miss Payne of Water Valley to commence school Monday. Tarice Items. The of Everything is in the name when it comes to Witch Hazel Salve. E C DeWitt & Co of Chicago discovered salve years ago.
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