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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1919
Page
5
Smokers can judge tobacco by smell without lighting it. The passage notes flavorings affect flavor and burning qualities and highlights TUXEDO Tobacco using aged Burley with chocolate flavor. It invites readers to try and compare the fragrance distinguishably.
The Farmers National Council in Washington protests plans to privatize war ships at world market price, urging a government holding company and fair export freights. It notes large student manufacturing for Europe relief, War Risk Bureau stability, and Treasury authority to cover clerical costs. It also reports army auto limits, Potomac Park developments, and cherry trees gifted by Japan, with Wilson favoring the park drive.
Sunday traditions return as President Wilson authorizes the Easter egg roll on the White House lawn. Previously held near the Washington Monument, the event will move to the Executive Mansion grounds if weather permits. Washington residents urged the change, and children plan to roll eggs and picnic in the president’s back yard.
A 19th century advertisement proclaims Hall's Catarrh Medicine can cure catarrh in all states by acting through the blood and mucous surfaces. The makers offer a $100 reward for any untreated case and invite readers to send for testimonials, with Toledo, Ohio as the address for F. J. Cheney & Co. and retailers selling the product.
A Citizen letter describes Saturday night congestion at a moving picture show with black patrons blocking entrances and sidewalks. The writer urges authorities to keep negroes back to prevent conflict, noting noise and disturbance to regular patrons and comparing to other towns.
The Nation owes billions for winning the war and must pay it. The article argues for a Fifth Victory Liberty Loan as the easier money-raising method than higher taxes, noting income tax shortfalls and broad farming and industrial prosperity. It highlights bonds with interest, domestic spending, and postwar stabilization.
Mr. Business Man urged not to fear the fifth and final Liberty Loan starting April 21. Citizens are asked to support the campaign with money and work to aid veterans, stabilize postwar readjustment, and back national efforts. The Victory Liberty Notes offer an attractive short term and interest rate to finance the war debt and wounded care.
The message urges citizens to subscribe to the fifth and final Victory Liberty Loan to fund the war effort. It appeals to patriotism and asks for maximum support to “finish the job” and secure peace.
The Home Economics Department reports 420 club members in April with new names arriving. Spring focus includes bread and nut bread contests, rat-tail thrift, canning, poultry, and garden work. A county council meeting April 26 in Oxford will feature Mr. Harley Williams on cooperative selling and marketing of canned goods.
The article highlights public school teachers steering a Red Cross refugee clothing drive by using daily exam questions during examination week. Each day posed a new prompt about donations, creating strong pupil engagement and high participation.
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