Oxford Eagle Advertising and Subscription Rates Listed
The Oxford Eagle notes pricing for obituary notices at one cent per word paid in advance, foreign rates at two dollars per year, and sample copies five cents. Advertising costs include 25 cents per inch for display and one cent per word for classified ads with a 25 cent minimum. Subscriptions require advance payment: one year $1.50, eight months $1.00, four months $0.50, with no free copies or credit.
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United States
Oxford Eagle
Statement of the Oxford Eagle Ownership 1919
Ownership and circulation statement for the Oxford Eagle weekly in Oxford Mississippi for April 1919. Editor and publisher G W Price. managing editor G W Price. owner G W Price. Known bondholder Mrs Lee M Russell of Jackson Mississippi holds 1 percent or more. sworn April 2 1919 by Notary F M Hear.
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Oxford Eagle
Oxford
Miss
G. W. Price
Lee M. Russell
Jackson
G W. Price
F. M. Hear
Who s getting it oil profits questioned in Memphis sales drop
Memphis filling stations now offer gasoline at 16 cents per gallon, six cents lower than two weeks ago, while Jackson reports 25 to 27 cents per gallon by quality. The Jackson News asks who profits on the road from producer to consumer, arguing a ten cent margin is excessive.
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Memphis
Jackson
Jackson News
Corrections Needed on Official Roles and Addresses
A reader from Lula accuses an Oxford Mississippi publication of errors in a notice. J Oren Brown requests corrections to his stated titles, address, and past offices including Justice of the Peace and 1912 county supervisor election details. He notes residence in Lula and former Dallas residence.
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J. Oren Brown
Ragland Corrects Name in Announcement
A letter from T. D. Ragland of Tyla Mississippi requests correction of the name in a public announcement addressed to Mr. Price, noting the error as T. L. Ragland and asking for an update.
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Tyla
Mr. Price
T. L. Ragland
T. D. Ragland
Tippah County Defends Schools In Editorial Feat
The Ripley Sentinel reprints Editor Albert C. Anderson's defense of Tippah County against charges of neglecting public schools. It highlights evidence showing progressive citizenship and low illiteracy among whites, citing a Lexington Advertiser summary.
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Ripley Sentinel
Albert C. Anderson
Tippah
Commercial Appeal
Anderson
Tippah County
Lexington Advertiser
Lucky day for Mrs O Connor after Tanlac cure
Mrs John O Connor of 338 East Oldham Knoxville Tenn says Tanlac made her five year nervous, weak, and dizzy condition vanish. She gained eight pounds in ten days and reports better appetite, sleep, and mood. She discarded other medicines and will continue Tanlac sold by leading druggists.
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John O’connor
East Oldham Street
Knoxville
Tenn
Sicily
Publicity Push for Overseas and Home Work Highlighted by Church Drive
Dr. Charles Stelzle, publicity director, credits newspaper advertising for the Presbyterian church drive toward 10 million dollars. He notes media reach awakens enthusiasm and predicts the Victory Loan campaign will spend millions on newspaper publicity. He warns government and public should not expect free coverage and urges other institutions to contribute.
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Presbyterian Church
Chas. Stelzle
United States
Jackson News
Davidson's Variety Store Reaches Lafayette County Wide Fame
The Eagle chronicles Davidson's Variety Store advertising from its prior opening with a 5000 inch space contract. It cites wide local recognition from Lafayette County residents, praising its vast variety, price savings for farmers and households, and its status as a unique mercantile source in the area.
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E. Q. Davidson
The
Eagle
Lafayette County
Davidsn
Big year hoped for road building at Washington conference
Representatives from 27 Eastern Southern and Middle Western states met in Washington on March 1 called by Secretary Houston. They learned that $209 million in federal funds are approved for highway construction under the Federal Aid Road Act and expect about 500 million dollars to be spent in 18 months for road work employing over 100000 workers. The group pressed issues including freight rates and urged remobilization of Army engineers for postwar highway expansion.
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Highway Department
Washington
Houston
Post Office
State Highway Departments
Clarence Ousley
Railroad Administration
Secretary of Agriculture
Wilson
Paris
War Department
France
Salu
Nheuing
W. DL. Uuler
Ofennsylvania
Sproul
Rogers
Michigan
Hh. McDonald
Iowa
Middle West
Edwin A. Duffey
New York
W. M. Williams
Department of Agriculture
J. M. McBeath
State Highway Commission
Mississippi
Bramlett’s Hospital to Add New Wing in State Region
Dr. E. S. Bramlett plans a new addition for Bramlett’s Hospital, aiming to make it one of the best in the area. The Glasgow newspaper notes steady progress and emphasizes the doctor’s proactive approach.
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Mississippi
Victory Loan Dates Formally Announced
Secretary Glass announces Victory Loan to run April 21 to May 10 with short term notes maturing within two years. Notes issued in registered and coupon form will bear interest and be delivered by campaign start. He says short term debt will better maintain par value after the campaign than long term bonds.
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United States
Miss Friedman Delights Guests With A Dance
Miss Florrie Friedman hosted a refined gathering Friday night in honor of Memphis visitors Miss Ethel Goodman and Miss Amelia Levy. The event at Mrs. David Carter's home drew numerous couples and dancers, including Miss Georgia Duncan with Lamar Stephenson and Miss Marvel Ramey with Mr. Yawn, among others.
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Florrie Friedman
Memphis
Ethel Goodman
Amelia Levy
David Carter
Georgia Duncan
Lamar Stephenson
Marvel Ramey
Yawn
Lucille Morgan
Rowan
Sallie Murray Wilkins
Rodney Sisk
Gertrude Gideon
Rufus Creekmore
Ethel Foster
John Thompson
Gertrude Lassiter
Horace Hoagland
Missy Ima Briethaup
Lewis Winn
Louise Marshall
Lowres Rush
Walter McLarty
Harry Rainault
Mable Hiler
M. P. Gowling
Harry Farmer Woodson
Cowart
Lake
Emmich
Pigford
B. Greaves
Emerson Farmer Culpepper
Falkner
Hiler
Local Notes from Oxford and Area Church Events
Travel salesman John P. Lester visited Oxford with the Pattersons. The Spring Rally at Baptist church raised 110 for missions. Red Cross room to pack allied clothes. Daughters of the Confederacy plan a Friday Baptist church meeting. Dr. A F Watkins Millsaps president preached at the Methodist church. Corp. Davis Johnson received army discharge after twelve months in France. He returned from Chattanooga. Wallace Crow spent Sunday in Burgess with his parents. Mrs. S M Smith visited Water Valley relatives. Mr. Adams visited Blue Mountain and New Albany with family.
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John P. Lester
Standard Oil Co
Oxford
Claude Patterson
The
Baptist Church
Daughters of the Confederacy
A. F. Watkins
Millsaps College
Methodist Church
Corp
Davis Johnson
Army
Johnson
France
Chattanooga
Tenn
Wallace Crow
Burgess
W. C. Murphy
Miriam Woolard
Worman
Memphis
S. M.smith
Water Valley
Adams
Blue Mountain
New Albany
W. H. Wiley
Hopewell Social News Notes Funeral Attends Week
Miss Annie Laurie Calloway of Pontoon visits sister Mrs Lovelady in Hopewell. Mrs Alice Steinbeck visits relatives in Memphis. Families Bogard Facanor Josephine Hexter Alex Bogard Logan Bogard Shaw Miss attended funeral of Stan Logan Friday afternoon.
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Hopewell
Annie Laurie Calloway
Ponton
Lovelady
Alice Steinbeck
Memphis
Bogard
Facanor
Josephine
Hexter
Alex Bogard
Earle, Ark
Logan Bogard
Shaw
Miss
Local social notes from Holly Springs and nearby towns
Editor C H Curd visits Eagle office. callers include R D Blaylock and families from Lula and Water Valley. Social events feature Miss Thelma Patterson’s guest list, dances, and dish parties. Tragic note: five year old Susan Baird dies after influenza and whooping cough. relatives travel from North Carolina and East Tennessee.
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C. H. Curd
Holly Springs
Eagle Office
R. D. Blaylock
Loccopola
Gladys Patterson
Jim Brown
Lula
Thelma Patterson
B. A. Oswalt
Kentucky
Shaw
North Carolina
Ed Barry
East Tennessee
Bill Worley
Siscer
Emma Worley
Wessor
Mesdames
Jack Horan
McCrory
Water Valley
Oxford
Florrie Shinault
Greenwood
Nice
Susan Baird
Little Susan
Amelia Lucy
Ethel Goodwin
Memphis
Tenn
Florrie Tiedman
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Luc Culleel
Dis
Diliss
Vou D-Bee
Kditor
Lagle
Mrs. O'Connor
Tanlac
Earth
Davidson's
Wir
Wavinson
Wiebert Uussess
Variety Store
Army Engineers
Bramlett’s Hospital
Beautie Ted
Miss Friedman
Red Cross
Victor Records
Ja-Da
All Star
Arthur Fields
Bill Murray
Jos. C. Smith’s Orchestra
Melody Fox
Johnny
Barney
Salvation Lassie
Singapore
Selo
Chas. Hart-Lewis James
Henry Burr
Sterling
Heifetz
Alma Gluck
Schumann-Heink
Sophie Braslau
West Side Square
Henry Bosch Company
G. A. Fuller
L. E. Oldham
Attorney- At- Law
Rowland Drug Co
J. L. Bates
Attorney AT Law
Lafayette
Neilson’s
D. M. Kimbrough
Harry M, Bryan
Kimbrough
Bryan
Attorneys AT Law
Bevnland’s Tailor Shop
Clearborn Gamble
Yates’ Garage
Messrs
Aldrich Hale
Audrey Barry
Tula
Geo. Lester
Darling
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