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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1915
Page
2
The notice names R L Brown Jr as business manager and records a second class mail entry at the Oxford Missouri post office dated Thursday April 5 1915. Includes 1914 1915 Mississippi Press Association context.
The Eagle lists rates for announcing candidates for state, county, district and beat offices. The notice outlines fee categories and eligibility for political announcements.
Announcements list gentlemen as candidates for office, subject to Democratic primaries of 1115.
The document lists candidates for governor state treasurer penitentiary trustee district attorney chancery clerk circuit clerk tax assessor and supervisor beat 2 with names including Lee M Russell Dr LP Taylor P Matthews R Crenshaw R Knox J Saunders F L Toole HL Davis Enos K Foust L Stephens W M Woodward L F Patton D T Mitchell Robuck Frank T Heard Sidney S Webster Whitehead Howard Parks B K Collins R E Harkins Walter Davis Ed Matthews J K Deck Miller Marvin Walker Oscar Allen J A Parks J G Slaughter M D Wait.
Mayor Adams of Oxford publicly endorses uses of Dons Kidney Pills, stating they prove effective at home and urging investigation into the pills’ claimed benefits. Readers are urged to consider the testimony from local figures amid skepticism and calls for scrutiny.
Opinion criticizes Governor Brewer for attacking opponents to stay in the limelight and aim for national office. It argues his actions damage good government, alienate anti-Vardaman voters, and strengthen Bilbo and Russell by causing voter backlash. The piece asserts Brewer is politically weakened and despised.
The letter claims large crowds and strong conversions in Wayne Clarke Jones Jeff Davis and Cow counties as Russell asserts momentum for Gov Bilbo and opponent Bilbo in South Mississippi. It notes active campaigning in open air, suppression of old slander, and rising fear among enemies. A sale ad at Second North Street lists a 7 room house and hut with reasonable terms via Dr Oxford Mississippi.
Contest rules outline five classes for girl entrants, each with club records and specific exhibits. Class 1 requires 1 quart canned tomatoes 1 quart beans and multiple products in same jar sizes plus fresh tomatoes. Classes 2 through 5 specify fruit and pepper exhibits with jars, scores, and prizes, all judged on appearance texture flavor pack and container details.
The ordinance takes effect immediately after passage by the council. Adams and Laware lawmakers voted yea with Law Lawaage and Clark also voting yea, marking formal approval for immediate enforcement as stated by the mayor.
Fragmentary text mentions weariness from a cold and feeling better after a period of discomfort. Details are inconsistent and names or places are absent.
The Business Men's group saw near full attendance at the Friday night gathering on the third floor. Members reported remaining away would attend next time and vowed to be present at 7:90 Friday evening.
Frequent complaints report Bowers being pulled and rare flowers planted by friends uprooted by thoughtless youths. The note warns the practice must stop and threatens city authorities if not halted.
Frow of mall begins selling the remedy and its use has extended to all parts of the United States and to many countries. When you have a cough this product is described as a popular relief option.
Chilton Company holds 100 pounds of Ussende Linen Letter paper and envelopes. The original price for one pound of paper and two envelopes was 65 cents. Now available for 35 cents while supplies last.
Mr Heard, a native of the county and Oxford resident for eleven years, announces his candidacy for Chancery Clerk. He has not held public office before, is a popular citizen with wide acquaintance, and asks the voters to consider his qualifications for the coming primary.
The article notes a spell of sunshine spurring planting and farming activity. It mentions Mrs J B Callaway suffering with a severe cold, Wyley Hill buying a Ford car, and plans to enjoy driving on roads. Also references Mt Zion visit, Floyd at his home, and Mrs C C Stephens continuing winter recovery. Miss Barry nearing end of teaching term, praised by pupils. Carmen Callaway weekend visit with parents.
The Oxford City Council approved several allowances at the April meeting. Details include allocations to departments and confirmations of expenditures, reflecting budgeting adjustments for the new quarter.
The fragment lists numerous salaries and payments to individuals and firms for road work, dragging, mdse, janitorial and utilities. Amounts include salaries around 150 to 2500 and numerous weekly rd wk entries, with items from 3M Parham to J P Sharpe and C W Shipp registrar.
A D C Matting announces a meeting on the 4th 28rd month to elect officers. The gathering will begin at 3 p m with all members cordially invited.
A brief village update shares health varying from Rayburn Webb’s improving condition to farming slowdowns and cold weather. It notes a sad accident where three year old child of Mr and Mrs Will Singleterry died after clothing caught fire. neighbors extend deepest sympathy to grieving parents.
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