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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1916
Page
7
Community organizers announce finalized plans for the Lafayette County Fair. Numerous local figures and business sponsors are listed as volunteers and supporters, with event details to be released in upcoming notices.
Two locomotives were derailed and smashed in a head in collision on the Yazoo & Mississippi Valley main line at Knoxville. Engineer Dresher of northbound No 1 and Engineer Lane of southbound No 2 were injured. Air brakes failed and both engines were scrapped. The wreck caused no line delay as sidings were clear.
Impressive formal ceremony marks the presentation of a marble fountain to the Industrial Institute and College on the campus. Miss Mary delivered the presentation address praising the Class of LI as one of the best and largest cohorts.
The writer doubts the value of schools claiming to teach motion picture acting. He argues true instruction requires real experience and warns that many schools are makeshifts run to profit from gullible students. He advises readers to avoid enrolling in any such program.
A Memphis druggist urges the public to prevent sickness by addressing constipation. He proposes the slogan Remain Comities with the laxative tablet and endorses his own product R. R. Chilton Co Rexall Store exclusive selling rights for this remedy suited for men women and children.
Ligon, chairman of the Mississippi Republican committee, issues notice to state leaders for the 1914 state convention to be held in Jackson on April 29. In Tupelo, Judge Clayton adjourns court to the March term due to reasons including federal court commenting in Aberdeen April 2.
The Superintendent announces exams for white teachers in Laurel on April 7 and 21 and for Negro teachers in Laurel, Ellis, and Fille with dates April 14 23 and 29. Rural county teacher selections will come from eligibles list generated by these exams.
The Mississippi legislature faces a split on the Old Capitol project with two factions opposing the senate appropriation of 126000 for repairs. Ways and Means backs a 964000 bond issue. Both houses adopt a resolution to adjourn by April 7 or 8, with many already planning departures and only a brief final session possible.
Announcement urging educators in Mississippi to attend the Mississippi Teachers Association convention in Jackson on May 4 5 and 6 with distinguished speakers from state and outside. Emphasizes broadening minds and spirits and benefits to county education leaders.
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