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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1920
Page
4
In a strong call, residents condemn the town state of roads and governance. They blame the current commission form, urging a mayor and aldermen with low salaries to save money and improve services, citing holes, vandals, and deteriorating water and lights as proof of mismanagement.
The 1919 period saw intense land speculation across the cotton belt with a perceived land shortage. Mississippi counties report price surges of about 100 dollars per acre. Large numbers of delta farms changed hands as farmers quit fields for towns or moved to cheaper soils. long hours and struggle mark the era.
Analysts warn that European land values may fall only in appearance as price levels remain high. Authorities say lands stay costly, hindering new farmers and renters from ownership while pushing up food costs. Bankers caution that speculative fever has cooled but harmed long term health.
The article notes light turnout in state primaries as citizens face vast issues. It argues for serious citizen involvement to select leaders capable of long term action, reconstructing industry relations, aiding a prostrate world, and guiding United States world affairs. It warns against mere political grinding and urges attendance at primaries.
A Mississippi reader from Oxford Mrs. Lee Lipscomb offers an Easter hymn celebrating Christ’s resurrection. The poem invites joy, flowers, birds, and carols, urging weary hearts to trust in eternal life as death’s gloom is overcome.
The Tallahatchie Herald announces Judge Charles Lee Crum of New Albany Mississippi as a Democratic primary candidate for Congress in the Second District. The note highlights Crum’s circuit court judgeship legal prowess and political influence, urging voters in this and adjacent counties to consider his candidacy after reviewing his campaign views.
A short fragment reflects on nature’s plan dividing the day into day and night. It contrasts daytime as a period for work such as planting and harvesting with night as a time for rest or different activities. The tone emphasizes rhythm rather than a complete narrative.
The article extols evening social time as the happiest part of the day and links comfort to a happy home. It argues bright electric light enhances cheerfulness, contrasts with dim lamps, and credits electric lighting as the modern standard for home illumination.
The Dillards community reports spring plowing underway as the school closes Friday and students miss their teacher Miss Thelma Browning who has returned home from Culley’s hospital. Sunday School progresses while Rev. J E Tramel from Newton Mississippi preached. Best wishes to the Eagle and readers.
Bishop Green writes praising the YWCA for extending its field of usefulness and gaining attention for women’s world service. He notes other lands seeking leadership from the organization and highlights opportunities arising from its efforts.
Jackson Mississippi March 27 Absent members of the Mississippi legislature may face arrest if they do not return to finish the session. Telegram warnings were sent by Speaker Conner and Lieutenant Governor Casteel and arrest orders may follow if roll call is not reported Monday. Notable bills include a nine mill state tax levy the largest since carpet bagger days and a five million dollar bond issue for state buildings and improvements.
The funeral of Dr. Thomas M. Owen, director of the state department of archives and history, was held in Montgomery with attendance from across Alabama. Gov. Kilby and numerous state employees were present.
Birmingham March 27 Women are eligible for mail carrier positions in Alabama and examinations will be held April 10 in Birmingham and Bessemer to fill vacancies. The post office issued the notice today announcing the openings for women applicants in the service.
Classified readers are urged to place want ads in the paper to attract buyers and results. The notice emphasizes practical value and quick attention for small business and personal needs.
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