Test oil well arrival sparks Oxford excitement
The Oxford Eagle notes arrival of drilling machinery for a first test well in Lafayette county igniting public hopes of a major oil boom. Geologists, investors, and locals anticipate rapid growth and shifting property values if oil is found, as crews prepare the derrick and log the progress.
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Oxford Eagle
Oxford
United States
Hixson
Lafayette County
Hartsfield
McCharen
Eagle
Espana
Death of Elley D Nichols in Oxford
Elley D Nichols age 67 died last Saturday at 4 am at the home of his nephew and niece Mr and Mrs J H Parks on North Street Oxford. He was a native of the county and had lived in Oxford 25 years suffering from liver cancer. Funeral held Sunday at 2 pm at the Parks home with interment at St Peters cemetery Rev J A Christian officiating. He leaves two sisters and many nieces and nephews. The Eagle offers condolences to the bereaved.
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E. D
Elley) Nichols
J. H. Parks
North Street
Oxford
Lafayette County
Elley
Presbyterian Church
Parks
St. Peters Cemetery
J. A. Christian
First Presbyterian Church
Mattie Houston
Hattiesburg
Miss
Gabriel Houston
Clarksdale
J. J. Nichols
John Nichols, Jr
Grenada
James Parks
Etta
Donald Ross
Eagle
Card of Thanks for E. D. Nichols
We express grateful appreciation for the love and kindness shown to E. D. Nichols and the family during his illness and death. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Parks and Misses Houston thank those who offered support.
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E. D. Nichols
J. A. Parks
Houston
Miss Mattie Houston Called to Oxford by Death of Mr Nichols
Miss Mattie Houston left for Hattiesburg home after being summoned to Oxford due to the death of Mr. E D Nichols.
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Mattie Houston
Hattiesburg
Oxford
E. D. Nichols
Reverend McCall accepts Lyon Baptist pastorate after Oxford visit
Rev. D. A. McCall left Oxford Friday to assume the pastorate at the Baptist church in Lyon. Miss Bertha Oliver of Duck Hill visits her aunt Mrs. Anna Parks. Also note 666 is advertised as a speedy remedy for colds fever and LaGrippe.
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D. A. McCall
Oxford
Lyon
Baptist Church
Bertha Oliver
Duck Hill
Anna Parks
Ned proposes to Hope and gets refused in Wayside Tales
Ned reveals he proposed to Hope and was turned down. Ted asks about the current state and Ned says Hope still allows him to hope against Hope.
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Ned
Hope
Ted
May Tales Bring Wordplay From Way Side Tales
A playful note suggests May offers sweeter outcomes when bees are busy and poets mix humor with verse. The line hints at seasonal whimsy and creative wordplay in Way side Tales.
Oil drilling project urged for local cooperation
Mr Kimsey directs the work with oil expertise while Mr Albert T Woods of Hot Springs, connected to a major oil firm, visited to inspect the proposed well site. He bought lease interests as drilling starts next week and officials urge full local cooperation to overcome inevitable early difficulties.
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Kimsey
Albert T.woods
Hot Springs
Time Extended to Taxpayers in Mississippi
Emergency bill passed in Jackson extending tax sale date from April to May 1922. Law voids April sales, allows continuation of sales up to three days in May, with redemption and filing provisions. Applies to counties and municipalities and effective upon signing.
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Jackson
Miss
State of
Mississippi
Chancery Court
Chancery Courts
Bachelor Club Hosts April Fools Party at Ole Miss Don
The Bachelor Club of Ole Miss held an April Fools party inviting Oxford and University women as guests. Chaperones Mesdames York and Gregory and Messrs York and Gregory attended. Tea cakes, chewing gum with quinine flavor, and apple and bread desserts were served.
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Bachelor Club
Ole Miss
Don. E
Oxford
University
Mesdames
York
Gregory
Messrs
York and
Y W C A Carnival Planned at University
The Young Women's Christian Association at the University announces a carnival on Saturday night April 8 in the Gym Building. The event features side shows with a small admission for each. Proceeds benefit a good cause and attendees are urged to arrive by 8 o'clock.
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Young Women’s Christian Association of the University
Oxford
Tramps Arrested After Queasome Death Found Aboard Freight
In Texarkana Texas on April 2 a tramp was found dead on a freight train with hands tied and tossed from the cars near Kit Lake Lafayette County Arkansas. Eight tramps on the first section were arrested and held for investigation. The body’s identification bore L G Henshaw and clothing listed a Tulsa Oklahoma store.
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Pexarkana
Texas
Kit Lake
Lafayette County
Rkansas
Lewisville
Ark
Geckers
L. G. Henshaw
Tulsa
On the Road to Romany by Chart Pitt
Poem fragment in Wayside Tales about roaming gypsy life and longing for distant seas. The speaker feels drawn to travel while a rustic cottage home offers comfort and a sighing touch of gypsy hands.
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Chart Pitt
Gude’s Pep to-Mangan Advertisement Claim
An advertisement urges readers to prevent health decline by using Gude’s Pep to-Mangan with meals. It promises restored strength and vitality for those feeling weak or nervous and notes thirty years of popularity in treating run-down health. Sold by druggists in liquid and tablet forms.
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Gude
Ole Miss to Host Illinois in Spring Football Clash
Ole Miss faces Illinois in a highly anticipated spring game. The twelve home games at Oxford include Illinois on April 8 and LSU May 5 and 6 with season tickets at five dollars and single-game admission one dollar.
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Middle West
Ole Miss
Illinois
Oxford
University of Ilinois
University of Florida
University of Wisconsin
Tanlac demand breaks world records with twenty million sold
The advertisement notes Tanlac has shattered sales records with over twenty million bottles sold since market debut six years ago, attributed to Rowland Drug Company.
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Rowland Drug Company
Eastern Star entertains Grand Worthy Matron at Oxford event
Mrs. Mary H. Stigler of Lexington Mississippi, Grand Worthy Matron, was guest of the Oxford O. E. S. Wednesday evening. After the work demonstration, Mrs. Stigler gave an interesting talk and refreshments were served.
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Mary H. Stigler
Lexington
Oxford O. E. S&s
Dorcas Circle Meeting Hosts Social and Refreshments
Mrs. Jeff Cook hosted the Dorcas Circle gathering on Monday afternoon. Members enjoyed a social hour with games and amusements before delightful refreshments were served.
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Jeff Cook
Dorcas
Fist Fight In House Leaves Lawmakers At Odds
In Jackson Mississippi on April 3 a melee erupted in the House of Representatives between Rep. Jeff Collins and Jackson Daily News editor Frederick Sullens over coverage of a special committee report on fire insurance company charges. Collins allegedly struck first and multiple blows followed before onlookers intervened.
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Jackson
Miss
House of Representatives
Jeff Collins
Jones County
Frederick Sullens
Jackson Daily News
Russell
Collins
Sullens
Tanlac Ad Urges Three Meals a Day
Rowland Drug Company promotes Tanlac with a simple health claim urging readers to take Tanlac and eat three square meals daily.
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Rowland Drug Company
Noted educator J R Preston dies in Mississippi
Jackson Mississippi April 3 former superintendent of Education J R Preston dies at his Morningside Avenue home after weeks of ill health. Native of Virginia he came to Mississippi early in life and was regarded as a leading educator and beloved citizen. Funeral set for First Presbyterian Church at 11 oclock Tuesday.
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Jackson
Miss
J. R. Preston
Mississippi
Morningside Avenue
Preston
Virginia
First Presbyterian Church
Oiclock
Dunbar Rowland
Chalmers Alexander
Julian Alexander
S. N. Thomas
Nesbit Benson
F. M. West
Edward Freeman
R.H. Thompson
Theo. D. Bratton
Stone Deavours
J. W. Provine
George J. Leftwich
J. M. White
Trustees of
The
Department of Archives and History
W. H. Potter
Edgar Wilson
W. Q. Cole
Oscar Newton
W. C. Wells
W. N. Cheney
B. L. Culley
S. H. McLean
H. R. Shands
R. H. Henry
R. E. Hines
J. B. Stirling
A. G. Watkins
G. T. Gillespie
W. W. Stone
W. L. Hemingway
W. R. Wright
C. C. Emory
A. B. Sojourn
Tanlac Ad Warns Readers About Indigestion Rights
A Rowland Drug Company advertisement urges readers not to blame others but themselves if indigestion worsens, claiming the Tanlac remedy is essential to preserve rights and comfort.
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Tanlac
Rowland Drug Company
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ED. Nichols
Y.W.C. A. AT University
Union University
Louisiana State University
Millsaps College
A. & M. College
Dorcas Circle
J. R
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